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40 years ago this month, X the band released their fourth studio album, More Fun in the New World (1983).

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35 years ago today, The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley (1988) premiered.

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This week's comes from The Motels "Suddenly Last Summer" (1983). Not only is the song celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year but it was also featured in Episode 3 of our podcast.

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40 years ago yesterday, Madonna released “Holiday” (1983), the third single from her debut album.

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Meanwhile at the Hall of Justice. 50 years ago today, Super Friends (1973-1985), a show we both watched growing up, premiered.

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This week's is a t-shirt from the Day on the Green concert at the Oakland Coliseum April 22-23, 1988. The featured act both days was Pink Floyd. DotG was held 1973-1992, and then revived in 2015.

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On this day in 1985, the Top 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 were John Parr “St. Elmo’s Fire”, Huey Lewis & the News “The Power of Love” and Tina Turner “We Don’t Need Another Hero”. soundtracks rule!

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Happy 80th Birthday to Roger Waters!

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40 years ago today, Culture Club released “Karma Chameleon” (1983).

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35 years ago today, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee (1988-2000) premiered in syndication. After hosts coming and going, the show is now known as Live with Kelly and Mark.

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On this day in 1980, Madness released “Baggy Trousers”. We love the video!!

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Happy 75th Birthday to Michael Berryman, one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet!

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By the power of Grayskull! 40 years ago today, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983-1985) premiered.

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35 years ago today, Siouxsie and the Banshees released their ninth studio album, Peepshow (1988).

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On this day in 1981, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band released their live album Nine Tonight.

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35 years ago today, The Smiths released their only official live album, Rank (1988).

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Gary Wright, musician known for “Dream Weaver” and “Love is Alive”, has passed away after a long illness. His last charting single, “Really Wanna Know You” (1981), will be featured in an upcoming episode.

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This week's is from a song released in 1984 and heard in the films Sixteen Candles, Weird Science, and Clueless.

I don't know where I am, but I know I don't like it
I open my mouth, and out pops something spiteful

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40 years ago today, Mortuary (1983) was released in theaters. Early rock!!

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40 years ago today, The The released their single "This is the Day" (1983).

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