tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post1234662233056446141..comments2024-03-29T00:38:31.950-04:00Comments on The Heath Post: 1984GoHeathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-83366632062231559362021-09-23T14:05:31.442-04:002021-09-23T14:05:31.442-04:00In 1984, McCracken County went for Reagan over Mon...In 1984, McCracken County went for Reagan over Mondale by a vote of 12,903 to 12,535.<br /><br />In 2020, McCracken County went for Trump over Biden by a vote of 21,820 to 11,195.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-85062250277512055762021-09-23T13:35:46.392-04:002021-09-23T13:35:46.392-04:0027. "Almost Over You," Sheena Easton. Fe...27. <a href="https://youtu.be/5-NAybplCXo" rel="nofollow">"Almost Over You," Sheena Easton.</a> Feels like she had about four different careers going at once. Wikipedia says she was scheduled for the New York state fair earlier this month.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-54262633804987213902021-09-23T12:40:20.932-04:002021-09-23T12:40:20.932-04:0030. "Let's Stay Together," Al Green....30. <a href="https://youtu.be/4rFB4nj_GRc" rel="nofollow">"Let's Stay Together," Al Green.</a> The first time I remember hearing Al Green's original, in the early 1990s, I thought it was the first time I ever heard the song. But I guess Tina Turner had been tuning my ear for it.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-40688666183864011242021-09-23T12:32:32.335-04:002021-09-23T12:32:32.335-04:0035. "Livin' In Desperate Times," Oli...35. <a href="https://youtu.be/t4Xl6JHLq_M" rel="nofollow">"Livin' In Desperate Times," Olivia Newton-John.</a> At some point, I acquired the <i>Two of a Kind</i> soundtrack on LP. It might've been a gift, or it might've been that I mistakenly ordered it through one of those record clubs. I joined those things frequently, much to my mother's chagrin.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-26651991500595085372021-09-23T12:26:02.309-04:002021-09-23T12:26:02.309-04:0036. "Come Back And Stay" Paul Young. I l...36. <a href="https://youtu.be/aeeJhEpeUfc" rel="nofollow">"Come Back And Stay" Paul Young. I liked everything I heard of his, including this one.</a>Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-12320652190045187572021-09-23T12:16:36.465-04:002021-09-23T12:16:36.465-04:0038. "Radio Ga Ga," Queen. Watched this p...38. "Radio Ga Ga," Queen. <a href="https://youtu.be/o-0ygW-B_gI" rel="nofollow">Watched this performance with several WKU football players in the lobby of Hugh Poland Hall. Things changed that day.</a>Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-53208254554775896352021-09-23T12:02:50.970-04:002021-09-23T12:02:50.970-04:00New entrants in the 1984 U.S. top 100:
— “Taxi” b...New entrants in the 1984 U.S. top 100:<br /><br />— “Taxi” by J. Blackfoot (didn’t remember it, like it) at No. 95<br /><br />— “No Parking (on the Dance Floor)” by Midnight Star (didn’t like it at the time, now like it a great deal) at No. 93<br /><br />— “The Sun and the Rain” by Madness (didn’t remember it) at No. 90<br /><br />— “Do You Love Me?” by Andy Fraser (didn’t remember it) at No. 89<br /><br />— “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before” by Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson (a great song I didn’t like then, don’t like now and haven’t been able to avoid for probably more than four or five consecutive days in the 37 years since) at No. 79<br /><br />— “A Fine, Fine Day” by Tony Carey (had forgotten it, like it) at No. 77<br /><br />— “Don’t Answer Me” by the Alan Parsons Project (had forgotten it, and, OH, MY GOSH, I LOVE THIS SONG) at No. 70<br /><br />— “Leave It” by Yes (LOVED this when I was 15 and bought the album on cassette) at No. 60<br /><br />— “Miss Me Blind” by Culture Club (oh, yeah … had forgotten this one … like it) at No. 40Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-11749953696362237072021-09-23T11:02:08.602-04:002021-09-23T11:02:08.602-04:00The top story in the March 6, 1984, Paducah Sun wa...The top story in the March 6, 1984, <i>Paducah Sun</i> was a Berry Craig thing about how there was no need to line up at 8 a.m. the upcoming Monday when Genex Corporation was planning to start distributing applications at the state Department for Employment Services office on South Sixth Street. The company, which made an ingredient of NutraSweet, was planning to initially hire about 70 people after taking over the old Heublein plant on my and your old exists on I-24.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-7925121009501443472021-09-22T17:28:10.571-04:002021-09-22T17:28:10.571-04:00In 1984, the United States economy grew by 7 perce...In 1984, the United States economy grew by 7 percent in one year.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-43706604157691234802021-09-22T17:26:23.592-04:002021-09-22T17:26:23.592-04:00I think you are correct.I think you are correct.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-21866352555518531872021-09-21T17:29:01.402-04:002021-09-21T17:29:01.402-04:00XX Olympic Summer Games, Munich 1972 (Manfred Mann...<a href="https://youtu.be/ANb1AA35o9I" rel="nofollow">XX Olympic Summer Games, Munich 1972 (Manfred Mann's Earth Band).</a>Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-41962008501022067062021-09-21T16:49:16.634-04:002021-09-21T16:49:16.634-04:00Here are some good among the 2,276 comments to the...<a href="https://youtu.be/Vzyn60Zns-E" rel="nofollow">Here are some good among the 2,276 comments to the YouTube video for "That's All" by Genesis:<br /><br /><i>Ernest B<br />1 year ago<br />This song is timeless. Yes it was overplayed like all of Phil's stuff was but now that there has been some distance in time, I am having the joy of rediscovering these wonderful songs. <br /><br />Nourhan Ibrahim<br />3 years ago<br />"‘That’s All” is a lover’s lament about being ignored and beaten down by an unreceptive partner; despite the despairing tone it’s got a bright sing-along melody that makes the song less depressing than it probably needed to be.<br /><br />Allanon Snowbound<br />1 year ago (edited)<br />For anyone asking why Phil Collins is hated. After “the lamb lies down on broadway” came out Peter Gabriel left the band. At which point Phil Collins stepped in as frontman/lead singer, as well as drummer. Up to “the lamb”, genesis had been straight up a progressive rock band. When Phil stepped in the band transitioned into more easily accessible music. More pop/pop rock than anything. So long time genesis fans, and progressive rock fans took a disliking to Phil Collins and the bands new direction. Either way every member of the band is talented. Both Collins and Gabriel are great songwriters and singers. Finally, both Prog-era and pop-era of genesis is great.</i></a>Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-15137041734602375942021-09-21T16:37:46.103-04:002021-09-21T16:37:46.103-04:00I think this is the former Mrs. Springsteen in the...<a href="https://youtu.be/W7Olj3iySkU" rel="nofollow">I think this is the former Mrs. Springsteen in the .38 Special video for "If I'd Been the One."</a>Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-57648081583808229112021-09-21T16:34:04.691-04:002021-09-21T16:34:04.691-04:00I did not remember the Bette Midler version of &qu...<a href="https://youtu.be/_tlZhWAyEac" rel="nofollow">I did not remember the Bette Midler version of "Beast of Burden."</a>Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-61443944095123863192021-09-21T14:27:44.034-04:002021-09-21T14:27:44.034-04:00There exists what is purported to be a banned vide...There exists what is purported to be a banned video for "In a Big Country" on YouTube, and, if that really was the band's first draft, I side with the suits who made the boys <a href="https://youtu.be/657TZDHZqj4" rel="nofollow">revise to the three-wheelers</a>.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-27230208924043306712021-09-21T14:16:41.118-04:002021-09-21T14:16:41.118-04:00No, Martha Quinn is No. 2; Mark Goodman, No. 3.No, Martha Quinn is No. 2; Mark Goodman, No. 3.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-16948578627944736982021-09-21T14:15:58.296-04:002021-09-21T14:15:58.296-04:00Candy and cassettes ... clothes and Clearisil ...Candy and cassettes ... clothes and Clearisil ...Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-14757220520253230402021-09-21T14:12:09.920-04:002021-09-21T14:12:09.920-04:00Oh, yeah ... "Closet Classics" ... had f...Oh, yeah ... "Closet Classics" ... had forgotten those.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-73873209844134277812021-09-21T14:11:29.188-04:002021-09-21T14:11:29.188-04:00Forty-eight-year-old Alan Alda is unafraid of the ...<a href="https://youtu.be/C0hN88lx-Ig?t=3155" rel="nofollow">Forty-eight-year-old Alan Alda is unafraid of the future.</a>Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-50813434807913197172021-09-21T14:07:15.846-04:002021-09-21T14:07:15.846-04:00Also, I was listening to the radio the other day, ...Also, I was listening to the radio the other day, and Loverboy's "Working for the Weekend" came on. I realized I know <i>nothing</i> about Loverboy. I mean, I don't know the name of one person in the band. I have no idea where they're from. I have no idea whether they are still performing. And I thought to myself that Loverboy might well be the act with the greatest distance between the amount of prominence they've had in my life and the amount I know about them.<br /><br />Watching this old MTV clip, though, it occurs to me that Rainbow and .38 Special also should be shortlisted to present for this title. Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-72234948476657402422021-09-21T14:01:43.715-04:002021-09-21T14:01:43.715-04:00One thing that strikes you in watching actual comm...One thing that strikes you in watching actual commercials from 1984 is how correct the parodies of commercials from 1984 have been over the last three decades plus.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.com