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E88 July 1980: WPLJ, The Kinks, and the Gopher Dance

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Journey back to the summer of 1980 through a recently listened to hour of WPLJ radio from July 18, highlighting the soundtrack of that era and the memories it evokes.

• Exploration of a genuine hour of WPLJ radio from July 18, 1980
• Discussion of Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again" from the movie Honeysuckle Rose
• Reminiscing about my Top 5 Favorite All-Time Live Album, The Kinks "One for the Road"
• Connections between Caddyshack's release and Kenny Loggins' hit "I'm Alright"
• Memories of seeing the B-52s perform in Atlanta in 1990
• Jimmy's special segment on This Is Spinal Tap's enduring comedy legacy
• Reflection on "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young 

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E88 July 1980: WPLJ, The Kinks, and the Gopher Dance

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