The other day, my girlfriend Kamie wrote on Facebook that Jem and the Holograms was on TV. I can’t believe they have that show on again. It is the old show, with the bad makeup and hair from the ’80s. Her daughter thought it was hilarious and cheesy. Apparently you can reminisce by watching the old episodes on YouTube. […]
Travel back in time and match iconic 80s toys to their names! Dive into nostalgia with this ultimate quiz challenge.
By Astrid Lindgren Illustrated by Nancy Seligohn 1973 softcover edition (This translated version, coupled with these illustrations, was originally published in 1959) Viking Press Tab Books Schoolastic Book Services
Joan Walsh Anglund was my first inspiration. Mrs. Anglund writes and illustrates children’s books. The first of her books was given to me by my Aunt Marian Wolfe when I was little. Mrs. Anglund …
A look at the sets from the classic sitcom "Bewitched" starring Elizabeth Montgomery and the house on 1164 Morning Glory Circle.
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Inspired by a recent post by Teacher's Pet, I remembered a type of roundabout I played on as a child called a Witch's Hat. It was really a combination of a roundabout and a swing as it swung around and into the central pole. Anyone remember these? I don't recall seeing them past the early '70's as I believe they were banned after several serious accidents, although lacking any real data this may be an urban myth. I don't remember ever hurting myself but I can see how it was possible! The photo to the left doesn't really emanate danger and it looks like there is a restrictor near the top to limit the amount of movement towards the central pole. The photo below is better and with no restrictor this was the type that probably broke legs! It's a little sad that my kids will never know the thrill of playing on one of these - I'm sure they weren't that dangerous! I should point out that these aren't my photos and I'm not in them - I might remember the Witch's Hat but I'm not that old!
VAMOS A LA PLAYA / L'ESTATE STA FINENDO - Righeira : due tormentoni anni 80 qui nel post dedicato con notizie, foto, copertine e filmati originali
The raise of female fronted garage rock bands is great. Vivian Girls. Dum Dum Girls. Best Coast. Grass Widow. Girls at Dawn. Pens. Veronica Falls. Las Robertas. You may argue they kind of sound the same but if they would drop the reverberation imagine how great that would be. Sure, it might be exactly that what makes current garage rock (male voices are doing the same) garage rock but The Splinters don't use it and they sound genuine and absolutely great. What a band they are, the Splinters. Pure garage rock. But are the new generation garage rock bands, or lo-fi as they probably prefer, fronted by women something new and so 21st century? I'm sorry, but it's nothing new. Because, for instance in 1980, there were the Bangs. Not to be confused by the 90s band The Bangs, though in sound you'd love both. The 80s Bangs were three LA girls who shared their passion for 60s music. Beatles, Mamas & the Papas, Simon & Garfunkel (they would later in their career have a hit single with a cover), The Seed, The Byrds, the Randalls, these girls loved harmonies and they loved 60s garage. They released a fairly (underground) successful single 'Gettin' out of hand/Call on me' and were the darling of the Paisley Underground. They then did something the now generation garage rock bands don't - they got themselves a bassist. They rocked, they had fantastic voices which sang in harmonies and yes, they looked sexy too. If the Dum Dum Girls had been living at that time, they'd probably look and sound like the Bangs. As the Bangs got more known, another band with the same name got aware and threatened to sue the girls. They renamed themselves and recorded a self-titled EP: The Bangles were born. Their debut EP was filled with 5 garage rock pearls and the future looked bright for the four, but not before firing their bassist and hiring a new one. With their new bassist they recorded a long player which was released in 1984, 'All over the place'. It sounded raw and sweet. The Paisley Underground was proud of their very own Fab Four as they were dubbed. The girls enjoyed their sweaty gigs and were giving their new bassist her very own moment, the Seeds 'Pushin' too hard'. It was a highlight of their shows. Then something happened which might be typical for that time and probably wouldn't happen anymore, mainly because record labels will not spend their time and money into turning small bands into mainstream chart toppers. Record labels are not interested in that anymore. The Bangles were signed to a Big Label and damn you Prince for having an interest in the Paisley Underground and the Bangles.He wrote them the power pop tune Manic Monday. Add a marketing campaign for Susanna Hoffs Big Brown Eyes and you have a more successful version of the Go-go's. The rest is history. The Bangles released 'Hazy shade of winter' an old-school Bangles version of the Simon and Garfunkel classic for the now cult movie 'Less than zero'. Also 'Everything', their 1988 album, featured heavier songs but also spawned their biggest hit 'Eternal Flame' which launched the band into a break up. The band had turned into a huge success but not the way the girls had wanted to, not to mention they agreed on. But before all that, before it all was over, the Bangles were the pride and joy of the Paisley Underground, their jangle pop-folk-garage-rock with punkish hooks was a delight and it still is today. Whenever I hear the early Bangles stuff I sigh happily and wish reverberation was never invented. Sure, it gives a lo-fi 60s sound, but you can accomplish that without. Do it girls, I'm begging you!
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IT HAD all the aspiration that embodied the 1980s. A top fashion designer presenter and theme music by one of the biggest bands of the decade, electronic dance music duo The Pet Shop boys.
UPPER CLASS FOX with a human voice insults well-known BBC face...
Barnprogram från förr. Allt från det politiska 1970-talet till det glättiga 1980- och 1990-talet. Vi har gått loss i nostalgin! Här är 39 barnprogram från förr som vi aldrig glömmer.
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The '80s were awesome. Why? If you were there you don't need that explained to you, you'll just know. If you weren't, come and take a look.
The groovy era is full of eye-bulging, belly laughing, and awe inspiring moments. Wild rock star antics, old school special effects, and the birth of Saturday Night Live bringing us the best sketch comedy in existence, what’s not to love?
Again, please don’t click on this post unless you lived through the ’80s.
His skating partnership with Jayne Torvill might have lasted longer than his marriages: but Christopher Dean has denied there has ever been any romance between the pair.
WE take a look back at some of the most memorable TV shows from the 1970s.
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