Monday, May 5, 2025

Midnight Star - Headlines

Today Marks The 39th Anniversary of Midnight Star’s 6th Studio Album “Headlines” Originally Released on May 5, 1986

“Headlines” is the sixth studio album by Midnight Star released in 1986 on SOLAR Records.

The album peaked at #7 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #56 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

Three singles were released from the album, "Headlines", "Midas Touch" and "Engine No. 9".

"Headlines" peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at #69 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 music chart.

"Midas Touch" peaked at #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at #42 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 music chart.

"Engine No. 9" peaked at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

The album was certified gold in the United States by the RIAA selling 500,000 copies.

Headlines was the last album to include the Calloway brothers, who left to form the band Calloway.

Track-listing

1. Headlines

2. Midas Touch

3. Stay Here by My Side

4. Close to Midnight

5. Get Dressed

6. Engine No. 9

7. Close Encounter

8. Dead End

9. Searching for Love

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

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