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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Happy 135th Birthday Boris Karloff
Today is Boris Karloff’s 135th birthday. I first learned about him through a book I was reading as a kid called “The Three Investigators Mystery of
Happy 134th Birthday Frances Marion
Today is the 134th birthday of the writer and journalist Frances Marion. She was a trailblazer in Hollywood and a trailblazer in journalism. The world
Happy 93rd Birthday Grace Kelly
Today is Grace Kelly’s 93rd birthday. When you realize that and that she died 37 years ago, you should feel robbed. Robbed of having her around
Music Monday – “Games Without Frontiers” – Peter Gabriel (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
Elton John’s Bittersweet Letter to Ryan White
When Ryan White was diagnosed with AIDS in 1984, he had just had part of his lungs removed and was told by doctors that he
Music Monday – “Living Through Another Cuba” – XTC (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 61st Birthday Leigh Bowery
Today is the 61st birthday of visionary, artist, and quite possibly alien from the future Leigh Bowery. It is very brave to make your life
Music Monday – “Enola Gay” – Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (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
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 134th Birthday Boris Karloff
Today is Boris Karloff’s 134th birthday. I first learned about him through a book I was reading as a kid called “The Three Investigators Mystery of
Happy 133rd Birthday Frances Marion
Today is the 133rd birthday of the writer and journalist Frances Marion. She was a trailblazer in Hollywood and a trailblazer in journalism. The world
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