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

34:08 Jul 20, 2025
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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 “Music In My Shoes" where music and memories intertwine.Learn Something New orRemember Something OldVisit our Facebook and Instagram pages and spread the word if you enjoy the podcast. Contact us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com with your own musical memories.Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!
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