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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