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- “The Spectacular Now” and the New Era of Coming-of-Age Movies
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- The Complete Discography of THE PURSUIT OF COOL
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- Movie Reviews of “The Master” and “Looper”
- Greatest 80s Music Videos – the Digest: “Come on Eileen” Dexys Midnight Runners
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Jim Morrison’s Great Leap of Faith
When you measure it off, it’s an impressive leap that possesses a healthy danger. Water’s edge of the pool is nine feet away from the two story bungalow. The rail of the top floor balcony, where Jim Morrison planted a … Continue reading
Posted in entertainment, music
Tagged 1960s, freedom, Jim Morrison, Palm Springs, pop culture, The Doors
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Greatest 80s Music Videos – the Digest: “Come on Eileen” Dexys Midnight Runners
The music video for “Come On Eileen,” a lethally infectious single by Dexys Midnight Runners, hit MTV in 1982 and that zippy violin melody and images of shirtless hillbillies have been burning in our brains ever since. 80s videos were … Continue reading
Posted in 80s, books, Uncategorized
Tagged 1980s, 80s, come on eileen, dexys midnight runners, MTV, music, nostalgia, pop culture
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