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Jan 15 1966 60s Motown — My World Is Empty by The Supremes • American Bandstand

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New AB clip — . Jan 15 1966 American Bandstand Spotlight Dance segment with Motown hit — 1966's " My World Is Empty " by The Supremes when it was new. Rumble version Bitchute version (original version) Plus extra footage, a song by guest Bobby Goldsboro. From Songfacts — "Sax player Henry Cosby has a prominent part, as does bass player James Jamerson . This was written by the Motown songwriting team of Eddie Holland, Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland , who were known collectively as Holland-Dozier-Holland.. This song came in the middle of a remarkable run of hits for The Supremes . Released as the follow-up to their sixth #1 US hit, "I Hear A Symphony ," it kept their momentum going as they made a number of high-profile appearances on TV shows.. The group landed another six chart-toppers before Diana Ross went solo in 1970.". Special audio and video Mix. For 40 or 50 more American Bandstand clips with special audio and video on this blog,

Aug 17 1968 — SHOUT by Joey Dee & The Starliters • American Bandstand Anniversary 11

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New AB clip — Aug 17 1968. Obscure pick, American Bandstand music segment with a throwback track for the 11th anniversary special — 1961's version of "SHOUT" by Joey Dee & The Starliters. An exciting version of "Shout," different from the original by The Isley Brothers. Bit of fast-paced fun. Joey Dee & The Starliters were part of the rock dance craze of 1961. Plus more footage from the special Anniversary episode and a commercial. Cool to see what was happening in '68. looking back to the late 50s & early 60s. Rumble version From Songfacts: "The Isley Brothers wrote this on the spur of the moment at a Washington, DC, concert in mid-1959. As they performed Jackie Wilson's "Lonely Teardrops," Ronald Isley ad-libbed, "WELLLLLLLLLLL... you know you make me want to SHOUT" and Rudy and O'Kelly joined in on the improvisation. The audience went wild and afterwards, RCA executive Howard Bloom suggested putting i

60s Aug 17 68 — Surf City by Jan & Dean + more • American Bandstand Anniversary 11

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New AB clip — Aug 17 1968 American Bandstand 1st music segment of the show  with a throwback pick for the 11th anniversary special — 1963's Surf City by Jan & Dean .     Plus more throwback footage from the special Anniversary episode, 1957 footage of dance for Elvis's "Blue Christmas ".  Cool to see what was happening in '68. looking back to the late 50s & early 60s. For 40 or 50 more American Bandstand blog clips with special audio and video, see AB Dancers   American Bandstand Bitchute version original version  From Songfacts : "Jan & Dean were ambassadors of the California culture in the mid-60s, scoring 11 Top-40 hits from 1963-1965, mostly dealing with surfing, girls and cars. Young people who weren't from California certainly wanted to be there after hearing this song about heading to the beach, and many of them did.. Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys wrote this song in collaboration with Jan Berry from Jan & Dean.. When this song

Motown Aug 17 68 Spotlight Dance — Jimmy Mack by Martha & The Vendellas + commercials • AB Anniversary 11

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New AB clip — Aug 17 1968 American Bandstand Spotlight Dance segment with a throwback pick — 1966's Jimmy Mack by Martha & The Vendellas . The drop at the intro is pretty amazing. Songwriting masterpiece overall. AB regular Frank Vanderpull is featured on this clip tearing it up with a variety of moves.   Plus full 1968  commercial break ! And more throwback footage from the special Anniversary episode. Cool to see what was happening in '68. looking back to the late 50s & early 60s. Bitchute version - original cut From Songfacts — "recorded in 1964 but was shelved from release..  It was released as a single more than two years later right after the Vietnam War began.  This gave the song a different meaning to listeners, many of whom had loved ones being sent overseas.. written and produced by Motown's main creative team of Lamont Dozier and the brothers Brian and Eddie Holland." Special Mix.   Rumble version best sound   https://www.songfacts.com/fac

80s Top Ten • March 13 1983 — + #1 "Gloria" by Laura Branigan • Countdown Australia

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  Top Ten post on the blog 2. Another of several historic 80s Countdown Top Tens I have on my channel.  Originally uploaded November 19th, 2021. Top Ten and hit song ' Gloria ,' the week's #1 song (5th week in row) by Laura Branigan on Countdown, Australian Television, originally broadcast on the 13th of March, 1983. Big Top Ten - Kenny Rogers/Sheena Easton, Wham, Toto, Wham, Marvin Gaye, Blancmange, Phil Collins . Opens with host Ian 'Molly' Meldrum and guest host Roger Hunt of Australian band Little Heroes. It's a break from the news. Enhanced sound & picture. Bitchute version  153 5:48 #1 'Gloria' by Laura Branigan & Top Ten • Mar 13 1983 Top Ten • October 15, 1982 #1 'Eye of the Tiger' FritzBe101  - channel Top Tens & other Countdown 80s 'Staring at the Embers', catchy video Special Mix [1983] https://youtu.be/1j-0KxR44-8  • Top Ten • October 15, 1982 #1 'Eye of the Tiger' Special Mix  https://youtu.be/TBomOKs

80s Top Ten • October 15, 1982 — #1 "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor • Countdown Australia

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  This is the 1st Top Ten post on the blog. One of many historic Countdown Top Tens I have on my channel.  Originally uploaded to YouTube Dec 2 2021. Top Ten, Australia, week of October 15, 1982. Action packed Top Ten Top Ten, on Countdown Australia, the week of October 15, 1982.  Quick 4 minute visit to a point in history. Hit packed Top Ten including Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners, Yazoo,  Chicago, The Look Of Love, Pt.1 by ABC, Real Men by Joe Jackson, and You Should Hear How She Talks About You by Melissa Manchester. #1 is 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor .  Originally aired on Countdown, Australian Television,   15th of October, 1982. Special Audio mix.  Opens with A Flock Of Seagulls - 'Space Age Love Song'. Ends with Professor ErnÅ‘ Rubik (inventor of the Rubik's Cube) interviewed by host Molly Meldrum, plus Frank (a young Rubik's Cube champion). • Bitchute version [director's version] Top Ten • October 15, 1982 #1 'Eye of the Tige

Let's Dance We Don't Need No Thought Control #livemusic by WILDSIDE + Ppl getting down

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September 24 22, Carlsbad California.  High energy track, "Let's Dance" (David Bowie) Live by San Diego band WILDSIDE. This video has the full song. Plus some extras. Plus people enjoying the show, good vibes (no #Covid bs).   Short clip, can be looped.  #Livemusic #live #clips #california  Bitchute version Hope the positive vibes comes across through the video. Coyote bar & grill, Carlsbad Village CA Sept 17 22. Artistic mix and picture. It was impromptu, came by and they were playing, decided to catch some of it   Rumble version (best sound) https://rumble.com/v1mdvys-high-energy-live-tracks-by-wildside-irl-clips-carlsbad-ca-sept-25-22.html https://rumble.com/v1mfs26-boogie-oogie-oogie-live-track-by-wildside-ppl-getting-down-no-covid-bs-sept.html https://rumble.com/v1moncu-super-high-energy-tracks-live-by-wildside-ppl-getting-down-no-covid-bs-sept.html https://rumble.com/v1mxit6-lets-dance-we-dont-need-no-thought-control-livemusic-by-wildside-ppl-gettin.html Se