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| 10/13/2008 |
Pop Music Flashback
1978 -
The Village People's album "Cruisin'" was certified Gold.
1979 -
Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
The Commodores' "Sail On" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart, while the group's "Still" broke into the Top 40.
1983 -
Culture Club released the album "Colour By Numbers."
1984 -
Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called To Say I Love You" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Lionel Richie's "Penny Lover" broke into the Top 40.
Cyndi Lauper's "All Through The Night" broke into the Top 40.
1989 -
Billy Joel released the album "Storm Front."
Luther Vandross released the album "The Best of Luther Vandross - The Best of Love."
1990 -
George Michael's "Praying For Time" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1992 -
Patty Smyth's single "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" was certified Gold.
1993 -
Prince and the New Power Generation released its self-titled album.
1995 -
Several albums from Elton John, including "Too Low For Zero," "Elton John Live in Australia," and "Decade - Elton John's Greatest Hits 1976 - 1986" were certified Platinum.
Michael Jackson's single "You Are Not Alone" was certified Gold and Platinum.
1997 -
Matchbox Twenty began the group's first headlining tour with a show in Las Vegas.
1999 -
Jewel's album "Pieces of You" was certified multi-Platinum.
Matchbox Twenty's album "Yourself of Someone Like You" was certified multi-Platinum.
2001 -
Elton John performed in Detroit, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the September 11th terrorist attacks with his own version of "The Star Spangled Banner." He referenced the tragedy several times during his concert, and called himself, quote, "an honorary Yank" during the show.
2005 -
Madonna announced plans to team up with MTV to promote her album "Confessions on a Dancefloor." The Material Girl said it was the perfect union because, quote, "MTV and I have grown up together."
2007 -
Britney Spears released the cover artwork for her album "Blackout." The picture showed the pop princess wearing a dark fedora over her long hair and a pink shirt.< |
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