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One cool retro music commercial
This is Apple’s 2007 ad for iTunes, back when it was just a music device: From Kevin Speicher.
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The legacy of genius comic Garry Shandling
Garry Shandling, a veteran American comic genius, passed away Thursday at age 66. But he lives on through his influence on the work of others.
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The Charlie Hebdo massacre, one year later
One year ago today, two brothers yelling Allahu Akhbar! (God is Great) shot up the offices of the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, killing 11 people there. They executed another policeman on their way out. In response, France held a massive rally on Jan. 11, 2015, many people showing up with “Je Suis Charlie” (I […]
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BBC Radio 1 listeners to hear ‘Fairytale of New York’ uncensored
The Pogues’ Christmas classic, Fairytale of New York, is laced with salty language — language that BBC managers decided was inappropriate for its listenership. But lo, there’s been a change of heart. The heavy hand of censorship is being lifted!
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‘Fortunate Son’
This late 1960s Creedence Clearwater Revival tune was a famous protest song of the Vietnam War era. Its name was used as a book title for a critical tome on former U.S. president George W. Bush:
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And the band played ‘Waltzing Matilda’
My favourite Remembrance Day song, courtesy of the Pogues:
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I feel loss
Disco diva Donna Summer has died of cancer at age 63. She provided the voice, with Giorgio Moroder producing, for this landmark song:
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