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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

"Space Age Love Song" by A Flock of Seagulls
The hair might have tarnished the band's legacy, but A Flock of Seagulls had a few great songs. Including this one:


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Saturday, January 3, 2015

"What Difference Does It Make?" by the Smiths
How did I take so long before posting something by the Smiths?


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Friday, January 2, 2015

"Catch My Fall" by Billy Idol
I heard this song on satellite radio in a rental car a few weeks ago -- it sounded better than I remembered! However, having grown up in a non-MTV household, I didn't see the video until 2014:


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