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Dexys Midnight Runners Hit #1 With their Single “Come On Eileen” On This Day In 1982

Released from their second album “Too-Rye-Ay”, “Come On Eileen” hit #1 in both the U.K. and U.S. charts. It’s been featured on many playlists...

Bobby CaughronAugust 7, 2023

On October 15th, 1988, UB40 reached the #1 spot in the U.S. with their cover version of Neil Diamond’s “Red, Red Wine”. The song...

Bobby CaughronOctober 15, 2022

80s star Thomas Dolby celebrates his birthday on October 14th. He was born in 1958. 80s heavy metal star, Twisted Sister Drummer A.J....

Bobby CaughronOctober 14, 2022

On October 13th 1984, Stevie Wonder landed at the #1 spot with his hit single “I Just Called To Say I Love You”. ...

Bobby CaughronOctober 13, 2022

On September 19th, 1981, The Rolling Stones’ “Tattoo You” album lands at #1 on the U.S. Charts and would hold that position for 9...

Bobby CaughronSeptember 19, 2022

On September 18th, 1983, KISS appear for the first time ever without their trademarked makeup. The big reveal was made during a special MTV...

Bobby CaughronSeptember 18, 2022

Tubes singer Fee Waybill is born on September 17th, 1950. The Tubes were one of the early bands featured on MTV in heavy rotation...

Bobby CaughronSeptember 17, 2022

On September 16th, 1985 – Kate Bush releases her new album “Hounds Of Love”, her fifth studio album, featuring her most well-known hit “Running...

Bobby CaughronSeptember 16, 2022

September 15th 2019 – Cars singer Rik Ocasek is found dead. He was 75 years old. The Cars were all over MTV and the...

Bobby CaughronSeptember 15, 2022

The first MTV Video Awards show was held with David Bowie winning “Video Of The Year” for his smash single “China Girl”.

Bobby CaughronSeptember 14, 2022

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