Tag: 1980
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Asian in the 80’s: Turning Japanese by The Vapors
“Turning Japanese” by British pop band The Vapors was a big hit in 1980, relying on the “oriental riff” — an instantly recognizable musical shorthand for Western ears. The riff […]
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The Troubling Pedophilic Backstory of “Into The Night” by Benny Mardones
In the first episode of Sick Burns, we discuss the troubling *possibly* pedophilic backstory of yacht rack staple, Into the Night, by Cleveland-born crooner Benny Mardones. It’s easy to get […]