On This Day During the 80s
Travel back through the 1980s and discover what happened on this day in music, movies, television, pop culture and more.
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On This Day September 6 1989 – Wake Me When It’s Over by Faster Pussycat Second Album Released
On this day September 6 1989, Faster Pussycat returned with their second studio record Wake Me When It’s Over . Arriving near the end of the decade, the album sharpened the band’s street level grit with a more polished late 80s rock sound. The guitars
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On This Day September 5, 1989 – The Joan Rivers Show Premiered in Syndication
On this day September 5, 1989, The Joan Rivers Show premiered in syndication, bringing Joan Rivers to daytime television as a bold and unfiltered voice. Known for her razor sharp humor and fearless delivery, Joan tackled celebrity gossip, lifestyle topics, and cultural trends with her
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On This Day September 5, 1989 – Louder Than Love by Soundgardern was Released
On this day September 5, 1989, Soundgarden released their second studio album, Louder Than Love. This album marked a major turning point as the band stepped into a heavier, more defined sound that would shape their identity into the next decade. With sludgy guitar riffs,
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On This Day September 5, 1989 – Stone Cold Rhymin’ Debut Album Released
On this day September 5, 1989, Young MC released his debut album, Stone Cold Rhymin’ . The album arrived during the golden age of hip hop and brought a fresh, radio friendly energy to the scene. With a mix of humor, clean lyrics, and catchy
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On This Day September 5, 1989 – Key Lime Pie Debut Album Released
On this day September 5, 1989, the album Key Lime Pie by Camper Van Beethoven was released. It was the band’s sixth studio album and their final one before initially splitting up. Marking a darker lyrical turn and reduced world music influence, the sound leaned
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On This Day September 5, 1989 – S&M Airlines by NOFX was Released
On this day September 5, 1989, NOFX released their second studio album, S and M Airlines . This release marked their debut on Epitaph Records and helped set the tone for the band’s evolving sound. Recorded in just six days, the album brought sharper production,
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On This Day September 5, 1989 – Up to Here Debut Album Released
On this day September 5, 1989, The Tragically Hip released their debut full length studio album, Up to Here . This milestone record introduced the band’s vibrant mix of rock energy and poetic narrative, quickly resonating with Canadian audiences. Featuring tracks like Blow at High
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On This Day September 4, 1989 – Megatop Phoenix 4th and Final Album Released
On this day September 4, 1989, the fourth and final studio album by the original lineup of Big Audio Dynamite, Megatop Phoenix , was released. Coming off Mick Jones’s recovery from a serious illness, the album reflected a creative resurgence. It mixed rock, electronic, dance,
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On This Day September 4 1989 – Underworld Released Change the Weather
On this day September 4 1989, Underworld released their second album Change the Weather . This album continued the band’s journey through synth driven alternative rock, blending electronic textures with accessible pop melodies. It featured a darker tone than their debut while still offering catchy
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On This Day September 4 1989 – Eureeka’s Castle Premiered on Nick Jr.
On this day September 4 1989, Eureeka’s Castle premiered on Nick Jr. Aimed at preschool audiences, the show was set inside a giant wind up music box and followed the adventures of Eureeka, a friendly sorceress-in-training, along with her dragon friend Magellan, Batly the bat,
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On This Day September 4 1989 – The Super Mario Bros. Super Show Premiered in Syndication
On this day September 4 1989, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show premiered in syndication. Blending live action and animation, the series brought the iconic Nintendo video game characters to television screens across America. Each episode featured animated adventures of Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and
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On This Day September 2 1989 – Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul Hit Number One in America
On this day September 2 1989, Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul climbed to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The track was the fifth single from her debut album Forever Your Girl and cemented her status as a pop powerhouse of the late
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On This Day September 1 1989 – Motley Crue Dr. Feelgood Released
On this day September 1 1989, Motley Crue released their fifth studio album Dr. Feelgood . This record marked a turning point for the band as they worked with producer Bob Rock to achieve a cleaner more powerful sound while attempting to stay sober for
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On This Day September 1 1989 – Susumu Hirasawa Water in Time and Space Released
On this day September 1 1989, Susumu Hirasawa released his debut solo album Water in Time and Space. This marked the beginning of Hirasawa’s journey beyond the boundaries of his work with the band P Model. The album blends electronic experimentation with progressive rock influences
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On This Day September 1 1989 – Relentless Released
On this day September 1 1989, the crime thriller Relentless hit theaters, marking the beginning of a four film series that followed a hard edged Los Angeles detective confronting a series of brutal murders. The film starred Judd Nelson as a twisted serial killer and
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On This Day August 31 1989 – The Rolling Stones Opened Their Steel Wheels North American Tour in Philadelphia
On this day August 31 1989, The Rolling Stones kicked off their massive Steel Wheels North American Tour with an electrifying show in Philadelphia. This tour marked the band's grand return to the road after a seven year break from touring and served as a
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On This Day August 30 1989 – Kix Brooks by Kix Brooks Was Released
On this day August 30 1989, Kix Brooks released his self titled debut album before later joining Ronnie Dunn to form the hit country duo Brooks and Dunn. While the album did not make a huge commercial splash, it gave listeners a first look at
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On This Day August 30 1989 – When I See You Smile by Bad English Was Released
On this day August 30 1989, When I See You Smile by Bad English was released. The power ballad quickly became the group’s most successful song, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and defining their place in late 80s rock history. Written by
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On This Day August 29 1989 – Steel Wheels by The Rolling Stones Was Released
On this day August 29 1989, Steel Wheels by The Rolling Stones was released. As the band’s twenty first studio album, it marked a major return after years of internal tension and a brief creative split between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The album reestablished
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On This Day August 29 1989 – Sleeping with the Past by Elton John Was Released
On this day August 29 1989, Sleeping with the Past by Elton John was released. As his twenty second studio album, it became one of the most successful records of his late 1980s output and marked a creative tribute to the soul and R and
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On This Day August 29 1989 – Last of the Runaways by Giant Was Released
On this day August 29 1989, Last of the Runaways by Giant was released. As the band’s debut album, it delivered a polished mix of melodic hard rock and power ballads that fit squarely into the late 80s arena rock landscape. Fronted by vocalist and
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On This Day August 29 1989 – Escape from Havana by Mellow Man Ace Was Released
On this day August 29 1989, Escape from Havana by Mellow Man Ace was released. As the debut album from the Cuban American rapper, it helped pioneer Latin influenced hip hop at a time when the genre was rapidly evolving. Mixing bilingual lyrics, funk samples,
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On This Day August 29 1989 – Lukather by Steve Lukather Was Released
On this day August 29 1989, Lukather by Steve Lukather was released. Known as the guitarist and vocalist for Toto, Lukather stepped out with his debut solo album to explore a broader musical range and showcase his versatility as both a songwriter and performer. The
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On This Day August 28 1989 – Adeva by Adeva Was Released
On this day August 28 1989, Adeva by Adeva was released. Her self titled debut album introduced a bold and powerful voice to the house and dance music scene, blending soulful vocals with club ready beats and gospel inspired energy. The album included standout singles
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