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 132nd Birthday Frances Marion
Today is the 132nd birthday of the writer and journalist Frances Marion. She was a trailblazer in Hollywood and a trailblazer in journalism. The world
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
Happy 91st Birthday Grace Kelly
Today is Grace Kelly’s 91st birthday. When you realize that and that she died 37 years ago, you should feel robbed. Robbed of having her around
Happy 66th Birthday Howard Shultz
Today is the 65th birthday of the businessman and activist Howard Schultz. He has found the ‘sweet spot’ between smart businessman and global activist and
Happy 153rd Birthday Molly Brown
Today is the 153rd birthday of the larger-than-life Molly Brown. If Thelma Ritter, Tammy Grimes, Debbie Reynolds, Cloris Leachman and Kathy Bates play you in
Happy 103rd Birthday John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Today is the 103rd birthday of the 35th president: JFK. NAME: John F. Kennedy OCCUPATION: Civil Rights Activist, U.S. Representative, U.S. President BIRTH DATE: May
Happy 58th Birthday Leigh Bowery
Today is the 58th birthday of visionary, artist, and quite possibly alien from the future Leigh Bowery. It is very brave to make your life
Happy 90th Birthday Grace Kelly
Today is Grace Kelly’s 90th birthday. When you realize that and that she died 37 years ago, you should feel robbed. Robbed of having her around
