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Tuesday, July 31, A.D. 2012

I Want You Back

The following is from the Jackson 5’s live track television special Goin’ Back to Indiana, broadcast in September, A.D. 1971:

I know that it was the early 70’s, but what is going on with those costumes?

Michael had just turned thirteen years old when this show aired. What a sad and twisted life that fame brought him.

Posted by Joseph on Tuesday, July 31, Anno Domini 2012
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Thursday, July 26, A.D. 2012

Santa Esmeralda

My favorite scene in the first Kill Bill film is the climactic fight between the Bride and O-Ren Ishii. The background song, with its infectiously delightful clapping and flamenco flavored disco, is Santa Esmeralda’s version of “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” from A.D. 1977:

You may watch the movie scene here (rated R), though you should rather see it in its full context, of course.

Posted by Joseph on Thursday, July 26, Anno Domini 2012
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Wednesday, July 18, A.D. 2012

Waterloo Sunset

Happy Wednesday; I am lazy today. Here is “Waterloo Sunset” by the Kinks from A.D. 1967:

It is odd how much I like the popular music from the 1960’s but despise the civilizational decay and destruction of which it was the soundtrack.

Posted by Joseph on Wednesday, July 18, Anno Domini 2012
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