Columbia publish Earth, Wind & Fire’s twelfth album : ‘Powerlight’ featuring ‘Fall in Love with Me’ (1983)

Earth, Wind & Fire‘s ‘Powerlight’ is their twelfth studio album produced by Maurice White and released on February 3, 1983 by Columbia.

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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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Bryan Adams releases his third album : ‘Cuts Like a Knife’ featuring ‘Straight from the Heart’, ‘This Time’ and ‘Cuts Like a Knife’ (1983)

Bryan Adams‘ ‘Cuts Like a Knife’ is his third studio album recorded in Vancouver during 1982 fall and released on 18 January 1983 by A&M Records.

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This week In Male Balladeers 03/52

Harry Nilsson’s "Without You" turns Badfinger’s subtle original into an orchestral heartbreak epic, while Jeff Buckley’s "Hallelujah" strips Leonard Cohen’s masterpiece to raw emotional clarity. Elvin Bishop tips his hat to Jimmy Reed with "Honest I Do," as Nick Cave’s haunting "Red Right Hand" blends gothic tones with noir allure. Meanwhile, Simply Red’s "Something Got Me Started" injects sleek grooves into their ’90s dance-pop pivot.

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Happy Birthday Bryan Adams

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