Tag Archives: 80’s

80’s Flashback

Village People, Sex Over The Phone, 1985. After a four album downward spiral that began with 1980’s Can’t Stop The Music, Village People’s ninth and final album scored a moderate hit with this tribute to two new phenomenons, commercial phone sex lines and safe sex. Ray Stephens made his only appearance as lead singer on this album, replacing Ray Simpson …

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Director John Hughes Dead At 59

The king of teen comedies, director John Hughes, died today of a heart attack while taking a walk in Manhattan The 59-year-old was taking a morning walk in New York when he went into cardiac arrest, according to Michelle Bega. He was in Manhattan visiting his family. Hughes was famous for his countless hit movies in the 1980s including “Sixteen …

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80’s Flashback

Trio, Da Da Da, 1982. Considered by many to be the single-most annoying hit record in history. Including my roommate at the time, who threatened to move out after about 500 plays. Da, Da, Da came along during that never-repeated string of U.S. hits by German artists (Falco, Nena, Trio, etc.) The song has been covered many times, but some …

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Sunday May 17th: Flashdance SF

From the folks who bring you Remember The Party comes Flashdance SF: Courtesy of DJ Rotten Robbie, everyone who purchases an advance ticket online will receive a one time only download of the entire night! 8 CDs worth of fabulous fun mixed to perfection by Robbie himself and like totally free with the purchase of your ticket. Click here to …

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Will They Call This “Barry-Rolling”?

“Rick-rolling” is much catchier.

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Me And My Rhythm Box

Here’s an art film flashback from 1982, sent to me by a friend who shares my love for Liquid Sky, which is just about the best/worst movie ever. This bit is where Paula E. Shepard (the only one in the movie who could really act, even though she never acted again) does her big performance art piece at the East …

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