After The Fire – “Der Kommissar” (1982) Originally cut by Austrian singer Falco, “Der Kommissar” was also made famous when the British band After The
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XTC – “Living Through Another Cuba” (1980)
XTC – “Living Through Another Cuba” (1980) Like “Enola Gay,” XTC’s “Living Through Another Cuba” is another ’80s track that looks to past atomic era
The Police – “When The World Is Running Down (You Make The Best Of What’s Still Around)” (1980)
The Police – “When The World Is Running Down (You Make The Best Of What’s Still Around)” (1980) A characteristic Police offering, this is a
Peter Gabriel – “Games Without Frontiers” (1980)
Peter Gabriel – “Games Without Frontiers” (1980) Though not explicitly about the Cold War exactly, “Games Without Frontiers” often registers as one of the iconic
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – “Enola Gay” (1980)
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – “Enola Gay” (1980) There are a lot of songs on this list that sound infectious and poppy while conveying
Boom! (1968)
Fifty-two years ago today, the film Boom! premiered. Take Elizabeth Taylor, add Richard Burton and Noel Coward, mix in a screenplay written by Tennessee Williams
Happy 120th Birthday David Manners
Today is the 120th birthday of the actor David Manners. He had ten exceptionally productive years in Hollywood and then walked away. Great story. The
Happy 119th Birthday David Manners
Today is the 119th birthday of the actor David Manners. He had ten exceptionally productive years in Hollywood and then walked away. Great story. The
Happy 112th Birthday Billy Wilder
Today is the 112th birthday of the film director Billy Wilder. Do yourself a favor and throw a few of his films on your Netflix
A Song A Day in May: 80s Nuclear War Anxiety
The Music I listened to and loved in the 80s had an influence on me, it’s undeniable. Along with the books I read, the television
A Song A Day in May: 80s Nuclear War Anxiety
The Music I listened to and loved in the 80s had an influence on me, it’s undeniable. Along with the books I read, the television
Happy 92nd Birthday Christine Jorgensen
Today is the 92nd birthday of Christine Jorgensen. When confronted with people’s opinions about the gender identities of others, I often claim that they are
