On this day June 15, 1989, Chaka Khan released Life Is a Dance The Remix Project. This remix album celebrated her influential career by reimagining some of her biggest hits with a modern late 80s dance and club feel. The album included remixed versions of
On this day June 15, 1989, the Offspring released their self titled debut album. Issued through the small indie label Nemesis Records, this raw and aggressive record introduced the world to a band that would go on to become one of the biggest names in
On this day June 15, 1980, Christopher Cross released the single Sailing, a soft rock ballad that would go on to define his career and become one of the most iconic songs of the decade. Sailing reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 during
On this day June 15, 1989, Paula Abdul released the single Cold Hearted, a bold dance pop track that would go on to dominate the charts later that year. Cold Hearted reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week of September 2
On this day June 15, 1981, Duran Duran released their self titled debut album. This marked the official arrival of one of the most iconic bands of the decade, blending synth driven pop with a sharp visual style that would become their signature. The album
On this day June 15, 1980, the Chipmunks released the album Chipmunk Punk. This marked their return to the spotlight after more than a decade away from mainstream popularity and introduced a new generation to Alvin, Simon and Theodore. Despite the title, the album focused
On this day June 15, 1982, the Steve Miller Band released their twelfth studio album Abracadabra. The album marked a commercial resurgence for the group and introduced one of their most recognizable hits of the decade. The title track Abracadabra became a major international success,
On this day June 15, 1982, Kiss released the compilation album Killers. Coming just months after their previous studio album Music from The Elder, Killers was designed to help restore the band’s commercial momentum and reconnect with their rock focused fanbase. The album included twelve
On this day June 14, 1985, Secret Admirer premiered in theaters. Starring C. Thomas Howell, Lori Loughlin and Kelly Preston, the film delivered a mix of teen romance and mistaken identity in true 80s fashion. The story followed a love letter that ended up in
On this day June 14, 1986, On My Own by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald became the number 1 song in America. The emotional duet topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, holding the number 1 spot from June 14 through July 4. With