David Bowie Records Space Oddity, Lionel Richie's Birthday: Music History Today Podcast June 20

Music History Today Network · Jun 20, 2026 · 39m

On today's show, Michael Jackson releases a double album and David Bowie records a classic.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

08:35 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

10:04 Albums released on this date in music history

20:00 Singles released on this date in music history

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