1980’s
1985 – American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars was born (Peter Gene Hernandez) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The singer has had a string of hits and provided the vocals on Mark Ronson’s smash hit Uptown Funk.
1960’s
1963 – Do You Love Me by Brian Poole & The Tremeloes started a 3 week reign at the top of the UK Singles Chart. The song was written by Motown’s Berry Gordy and features the famous phrases ‘the mashed potato’ and ‘the twist.’ The Contours version was used in the movie Dirty Dancing.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1493 08/10/2020
The Talking Heads album Remain In Light is 40 years old today! Inspired by Afrofunk and Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, the LP includes one of their best known tracks Once In A Lifetime. One of the best LPs of the 80’s? |
 No.1129 08/10/2019
The 7th Pet Shop Boys album Nightlife is 20 years old today! Allmusic said “Pet Shop Boys do this music better than anyone else ever has, and they’re at the top of their form here…” Includes a duet with Kylie Minogue on In Denial. petshopboys.co.uk |
 No.763 08/10/2018
The Cheap Trick at Budokan album is 40 years old today! Recorded at the Budokan Arena in Tokyo, was first released in Japan, and became the band’s bestselling album. The UK 1st issue was on yellow vinyl, rare for an album. Includes the singles I Want You to Want Me and Ain’t That a Shame. cheaptrick.com |
 No.398 08/10/2017
Robert Wyatt’s Comicopera is 10 years old today. The multi-genre release, recorded at his home includes Brian Eno, Paul Weller. Intoxicating… |
 No.28 08/10/2016
Released in September 1969, Abbey Road by The Beatles has a sweet harmonious flow, and contains beautiful songs like Something, Here Comes the Sun and Oh! Darling. The cover is probably one of the most famous rock images! thebeatles.com |