Conflippity

This is usually where people write something important or profound. I’m reasonably certain I have nothing to offer that would qualify as such.

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@roguebrogue6 @RetroReminiscer I had them all… and then one took a tumble…

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King Kong (1976)
Art by John Berkey.

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GROSSE POINTE BLANK was released 29 years ago today.

Often considered underrated, the film follows a hitman returning home for his high school reunion, blending existential comedy with action, all set to a killer ‘80s soundtrack.

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Eleni Tsolaki has done more to improve Greece’s brand globally with this dance segment that went viral than any official tourism campaign in four decades.

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🎶The Mighty Mighty Bosstones released ‘The Impression That I Get’ 29 years ago, January 27, 1997

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Situation" is a 1982 single by the British band Yazoo. The song was released in the UK as the B-side of Yazoo's debut single "Only You," reaching number two on the UK singles chart. Released as a single in North America, it peaked at number 73 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and reached the top 40 on the Canadian chart, peaking at number 31. In late summer 1982, Yazoo's first song to top the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, remaining at number one for four weeks. It also broke through the charts.

Black Singles, ranked 31st.

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🌹🌹In 1980, Olivia Newton-John released "Magic," the main theme song for the film Xanadu.

Written and produced by John Farrar on May 17, 1980, the song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks and debuted on the Adult Contemporary chart for five years.

Although Xanadu was a commercial success, its song—and especially "Magic"—has become a beloved classic.

Olivia explains The Midnight Special, the song that has become iconic in 1980s pop music.

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📺DEBUT: Hanna-Barbera’s ‘Jonny Quest’ premiered 61 years ago, September 18, 1964, on ABC

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Selleck was the franchise but every great player also needs talent around him. These guys always got the damn job done.

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“I’m not being defensive. You’re the one who’s being defensive. Why is it always the other person who’s being defensive? Have you ever asked yourself that? Why don’t you ask yourself that?”

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On this day in 1992, Mulder and Scully investigate their first X-File together.
- Jamie

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Super B-Day to the Swiss Army knife of yacht rock, the great Michael McDonald. I don’t know him, but he’s my brother.

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The King of Yacht Rock, Michael McDonald, was born on this day in 1952. McDonald has won five Grammys, sang backing vocals for Steely Dan, was the frontman for The Doobie Brothers, and co-wrote and performed the ultimate yacht rock song, “What a Fool Believes”.

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Whenever I hear One Night in Bangkok I’m in for that fucking ride every goddamn time. This track is undefeated.

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Happy 60th birthday to King Ghidorah! "Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster" was released in Japanese theaters 60 years ago today.

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The perfect toy set for any child looking to play out his favorite bootlegging scenarios.

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“I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near) by Michael McDonald peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 on this day in 1982. The song was written by McDonald and Ed Sanford, and personnel includes Louis Johnson, Greg Phillinganes, Steve Lukather and Jeff Porcaro.

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📺DEBUT: 'Thundarr the Barbarian' premiered 44 years ago, October 4, 1980, on ABC