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October 1982: Prince Releases "1999" the Album

1999 vinyl
Prince's breakthrough LP peaked at #7 on the Billboard 200 in 2016.
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October 1982: Michael McDonald Peaks at #4 with "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)"

Michael McDonald performs on Soul Train episode 408, aired 12/18/1982. (Photo by Soul Train via Getty Images).
The song featured such all-stars as Steve Lukather and Jeff Porcaro from Toto, and Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson.
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July 1982: 'Dreamgirls' Scores a No. 1 R&B Hit

Jennifer Holliday, center, wins a Tony Award for 'Dreamgirls.'
The story behind a soulful Broadway song.
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October 1982: Lionel Richie Releases Self-Titled Solo Debut Album

American Pop musician Lionel Richie plays piano as he rehearses on stage at NBC Studios in Rockefeller Center for an appearance on the Saturday Night Live television show, New York, New York, December 10, 1982. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)
The LP landed with #1 hit, "Truly."
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August 1982: The Time Release "What Time Is It?"

TIME WHAT IS IT ?
This instant classic is packed with timeless tracks including "The Walk" and "777-9311."
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Morris Day
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