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
Happy 131st Birthday Boris Karloff
Today is Boris Karloff’s 131st birthday. I first learned about him through a book I was reading as a kid called “The Three Investigators Mystery of
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
Happy 117th Birthday Clare Booth Luce
Today is the 117th birthday of the playwright, journalist and ambassador Clare Booth Luce. I am sure you’ve seen the film The Women, that is
Happy 97th Birthday André Courrèges
Today is the 97th birthday of the fashion designer André Courrèges. He is one of the major innovators of the 60s mod fashion movement, creating
Happy 93rd Birthday Harry Belafonte
Today is the 93rd birthday of the singer Harry Belafonte. While I was researching him today, a listing popped up for a concert tonight at
Happy 116th Birthday Clare Booth Luce
Today is the 116th birthday of the playwright, journalist and ambassador Clare Booth Luce. I am sure you’ve seen the film The Women, that is
Happy 57th Birthday Barack Obama
Today is the 57th birthday of the 44th president. He is a Nobel, Grammy, and two time Time Person of the Year winner. We really
Happy 82nd Birthday Yves Saint Laurent
Today is the 82nd birthday of Yves Saint Laurent. His style and innovation are current and iconic. The world is a better place because he
Happy 126th Birthday William Powell
Today is the 126th birthday of the actor William Powell. I adore his performances in the Thin Man films and My Man Godfrey. His mid-century mid-atlantic accent
Happy 96th Birthday Norman Lear
Today is the 96th birthday of the television producer and screenwriter Normal Lear. His productions pushed comfort levels, created conversations, and brought topics to light
