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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Albums From 1984 and 1988

Two of the best-selling Christmas albums of all time were released by the same group and both in the ’80s. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas was released in September of 1984. This was the sixth studio album by the

Retro Commercials: I’m a Toys R Us Kid

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I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials

Halloween Episodes of The Real Ghostbusters

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A few years back, I was asked to put together a list of some Great Old Halloween Specials from the past and you should definitely check out that if you haven’t done so before. Many

Retro Commercials: Halloween Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

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I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials that

Retro Commercials: Elvira Halloween Coors Light Beer

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I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials that

10 Great Halloween TV Specials You Need to Watch

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Back in the day, before we had instant access at our fingertips to so much entertainment, holiday specials were appointment television. In most cases, a holiday special was only shown one time each year on

Retro Commercials: Halloween Monster Cereals

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I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials

‘A Nightmare on My Street’ by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince

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One song I always remember in particular this time of year is “A Nightmare on My Street” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. I had already been a fan of the pair from their 1987 debut

Retro Commercials: McDonald’s Halloween Boo Buckets

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I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials

Retro Commercials: Slip ‘N Slide

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I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials

Top Songs of the ’80s with ‘SUMMER’ in the Title

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Some of my favorite memories growing up were created during the Summer months. As Bob Marley once sang, “Sun is shining. Weather is sweet. Make you wanna move your dancing feet.” There are certain songs that

Like Totally the Top Songs of the ’80s with ‘LIKE’ in the Title

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We have already given you an awesome list of ’80s songs that have the word “love” in the title. Sometimes love can be too strong of a word to describe an affection for something. When

Retro Commercials: Energizer Batteries

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I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials

Favorite Pop Culture Bears of the ’80s

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There are many memorable non-human characters and mascots throughout history. There are lots of dogs, cats, robots, aliens, monsters and countless other animals as well. One of those animals that made an impact is the

‘Last Christmas’ by Wham!

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When I interviewed the late Deon Estus (former Wham! bassist), I asked him about 1984’s holiday single “Last Christmas.” His response was, “Every artist has to do a Christmas song. It is one of my favorites to this

My Christmas Memories: 1980

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1980, the beginning of the most awesome decade in pop culture history. Ronald Reagan just began his first term as President. Disco’s popularity had pretty much come to an end and music was getting ready

Retro Commercials: Fruity Pebbles Christmas

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I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials