Thursday, September 30, 2010

#1 Album on September 30, 2006

FutureSex/LoveSounds
Justin Timberlake


Justin Timberlake's follow up to his highly successful 2002 debut album Justified reached #1 in autumn 2006. The album features the #1 singles "SexyBack", "My Love" and "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows", and charted singles "Summer Love" and "Until the End of Time". Justin is from Memphis, Tennessee and first came to fame with the band 'N Sync.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

#1 Album on September 29, 2001

The Blueprint
Jay-Z


Despite being overshadowed by the events of September 11, 2001, the album's release date, The Blueprint became a critical and commercial success for Jay-Z. The Blueprint was produced by Bink, Eminem, Kanye West and Just Blaze. Charted singles include "Izzo (H.O.V.A)" and "Girls, Girls, Girls". Jay-Z was born Shawn Corey Carter in Brooklyn, NY.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

#1 Album on September 28, 1994

II
Boyz II Men


II featured #1 singles "I'll Make Love To You" and "On Bended Knee". The song "On Bended Knee" replaced "I'll Make Love To You" as #1 putting the band with Elvis Presley and The Beatles as the only acts to replace themselves at #1. Boyz II Men started in 1986 at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts and first went by the name Unique Attraction.
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Monday, September 27, 2010

#1 Album on September 27, 1999

Fly
Dixie Chicks


Fly debuted at #1 and was a huge critical and commercial success for the Texas trio. The album features the singles "Ready to Run", "Cowboy Take Me Away", "Goodbye Earl", "Cold Day in July" and "If I Fall You're Going Down with Me". The band has earned several Grammys since 1999, including Best Album, Best Song and Record of the Year.
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Sunday, September 26, 2010

#1 Album on September 26, 1987

Bad
Michael Jackson


Bad was Michael Jackson's highly anticipated release five years after Thriller. The album spawned seven hits while reaching #1 in thirteen countries. Bad features five #1 singles: "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" , "Bad", "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Man in the Mirror" , "Dirty Diana".
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Saturday, September 25, 2010

#1 Album on September 25, 1969

Blind Faith
Blind Faith


Blind Faith's first and only studio album reached #1 in September 1969. The British rock quartet was comprised of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Steve Winwood and Ric Grech. The album features two rock classics, Winwood's "Can't Find My Way Home" and Clapton's "Presence of the Lord." Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood both appeared in the Blues Brothers movie.
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Friday, September 24, 2010

#1 Album on September 24, 1988

Appetite for Destruction
Guns N' Roses


Guns N' Roses topped the charts with their debut album in 1987. The album produced several Guns N' Roses staples, including "Welcome to the Jungle", "Nightrain", "Paradise City" and the #1 "Sweet Child O' Mine". The band is led by front man Axl Rose and has featured several different lineups since its formation in 1985.

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Thursday, September 23, 2010

#1 Album on September 23, 1974

Fulfillingness' First Finale
Stevie Wonder


Fulfillingess' First Finale was released at the height of Stevie Wonders' recording popularity. The album earned three Grammys, including Album of the Year, and features the top five singles "You Haven't Done Nothin'" and "Boogie on Reggae Woman". Stevie was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

#1 Album on September 22, 2004

Live Like You Were Dying
Tim McGraw


Live Like You Were Dying includes the #1 title track, #1 "Back When", and three charted singles "Drugs or Jesus", "Do You Want Fries With That", and "My Old Friend". Tim McGraw has eleven consecutive #1 debut albums to his credit. He is married to country singer Faith Hill and is the son of former baseball player Tug McGraw.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

#1 Album on September 21, 1998

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill


The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was a phenomenal success for rapper musician Lauryn Hill. The album earned five Grammy Awards in 1999 and has sold over 18 million copies worldwide. Several songs from the album charted, including "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You", "Everything Is Everything", "Ex-Factor", and the #1 the song "Doo Wop (That Thing)". Lauryn Noel Hill is from South Orange, New Jersey.
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Monday, September 20, 2010

#1 Album on September 20, 1980

The Game
Queen


The Game reached #1 in seven countries and propelled Queen to international super stardom. The album features two #1 singles: "Another One Bites the Dust" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". The band was established by Brian May and Tim Stafell in 1969, initially as Smile and later renamed Queen, when Freddie Mercury joined the group. Mercury died in 1991.

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Sunday, September 19, 2010

#1 Album on September 19, 1981

Tattoo You
Rolling Stones


The Stones' #1 Tattoo You is primarily a collection of unreleased tracks from previous Rolling Stones albums dating back as far as 1972. The album produced several classics, including "Start Me Up", "Little T&A", "Hang Fire" and "Waiting on a Friend". The single "Start Me Up" was originally recorded as a reggae number song by the band in 1975.
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Saturday, September 18, 2010

#1 Album on September 18, 1993

In Pieces
Garth Brooks


In Pieces hit #1 on the country music chart as well as the pop music charts. The album features the #1 country hits "Ain't Going Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)" and "American Honky-Tonk Bar Association", as well as the top ten songs "Standing Outside the Fire", "One Night a Day" and "Callin' Baton Rouge". Toryal Garth Brooks was born on February 7, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Friday, September 17, 2010

#1 Album on September 17, 1983

Synchronicity
Police


The highly successful final album from the Police earned three Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year for "Every Breath You Take". The album also features the hit singles "King of Pain", "Synchronicity II" and "Wrapped Around Your Finger". The Police were established in England in August 1977. The group disbanded shortly after the Synchronicity release.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010

#1 Album on September 16, 2002

Home
Dixie Chicks


Home earned the Dixie Chicks four Grammy Awards in 2003, including Best Country Album. A cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide" topped several charts. Other successful singles include "Long Time Gone", "Tortured, Tangled Hearts" and "Travelin' Soldier". Home has sold over 6 million copies worldwide.

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

#1 Album on September 15, 1979

In Through the Out Door
Led Zeppelin


In Through the Out Door topped the charts in 1979, the final Led Zeppelin release to reach that position. The album is also the last before the death of drummer John Bonham. The highly anticipated record received generous FM air play, particularly the songs "Fool in the Rain" and "All My Love". The band officially dissolved in 1980.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

#1 Album on September 14, 1976

Frampton Comes Alive!
Peter Frampton


Peter Frampton's international breakthrough album stayed #1 for ten weeks in 1976 and sold over six million copies. The live concert tracks were recorded mostly in San Francisco and Commack, New York. The album produced the classic album rock songs "Show Me the Way", "Baby, I Love Your Way", and "Do You Feel Like We Do".

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Monday, September 13, 2010

#1 Album on September 13, 1982

American Fool
John Cougar


John Mellencamp's breakthrough release American Fool yielded three classics: "Hurts So Good", "Hand To Hold On To" and the #1 "Jack and Diane". This album would be the last released under John's then stage name Johnny Cougar. John Mellencamp's first #1 hit, "I Need a Lover", was charted in Australia in 1978.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010

#1 Album on September 12, 1961

Judy at Carnegie Hall
Judy Garland


Actress and singer Judy Garland is best known for her performance as Dorothy in the classic film The Wizard of Oz. Judy at Carnegie Hall is a double album live recording of a concert by Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall in New York in April 1961. The album was a huge chart success and won five Grammy Awards including Album of the Year.
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Friday, September 10, 2010

#1 Album on September 10, 1966

Revolver
Beatles


Revolver was released prior to the Beatles' last concert appearances in August 1966 and stayed at #1 for six weeks. The album delivered several classics, including "Taxman", "Eleanor Rigby", "Got to Get You into My Life" and "Good Day Sunshine". The album is cited by many as one of the greatest in rock music history.
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Thursday, September 9, 2010

#1 Album on September 9, 1989

Hangin' Tough
New Kids on the Block


After a slow start, Hangin' Tough caught fire with five top ten hits, including the #1 title track and the song "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)". The album eventually sold over 12 million copies worldwide. Actor Donnie Wahlberg became the first member of New Kids when the band was established in Boston in 1984.
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

#1 Album on September 8, 1973

Brothers and Sisters
Allman Brothers Band


Brothers and Sisters gave us the classic Allman Brothers Band songs "Jessica", "Southbound" and "Pony Boy" along with the top five hit "Ramblin' Man". The album was the first since the motorcycle accident death of front man Duane Allman in 1971. The band was established by Duane and Gregg Allman in 1969, who many consider the founders of Southern Rock.

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