Happy Birthday Bob Seger

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 03/52

UB40’s “Food for Thought” hits hard with its raw critique of inequality, pairing melancholy A minor chords with reggae rhythms, while Queen's "I Want to Break Free" shines as a defiant anthem fueled by bold theatrics and signature synths. INXS’s “Original Sin” blends provocative themes with Nile Rodgers’ polished production, and Irene Cara’s “Flashdance… What a Feeling” pulses with empowerment under Giorgio Moroder’s synth mastery. Def Leppard’s “Photograph” defines ‘80s rock ambition with its soaring riffs and polished harmonies, while Sade’s “Is It a Crime?” layers vocal grace over slow-burning brass. Rounded out by Whitesnake’s “Love Ain’t No Stranger,” full of glam excess and gripping emotion, these tracks spotlight the era’s diverse sounds and styles.

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Happy Birthday Dolly Parton

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°694 – 2010s Music Videos

Rihanna's heartfelt "Stay" dials down pop extraversion into raw piano-led intimacy, while Miley Cyrus's "Adore You" channels quiet ache amidst "Bangerz" chaos. Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding's "I Need Your Love" melds ethereal tones with club-ready beats, and Jay Sean’s "Down" marries late-2000s catchiness with Lil Wayne's laid-back flow. Philip George revives garage nostalgia in "Alone No More," and Shontelle delivers resilience with her polished "Impossible." N-Dubz and Mr. Hudson’s “Playing With Fire” balances grit with vulnerability, while Zara Larsson’s breezy "So Good" sparkles with R&B charm.

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On TV today, Ashford & Simpson with David Letterman (1986)

Ashford & Simpson on Letterman, August 14, 1986
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Mary J. Blige releases her debut album : ‘What’s the 411?’ featuring ‘You Remind Me’ and ‘Real Love’ (1992)

Mary J. Blige‘s ‘What’s the 411?’ feat. ‘You Remind Me’ & ‘Real Love‘ is her debut album released on July 28, 1992 by Uptown, Mca.

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