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Spandeau Ballet releases “True” as a single in the UK today in 1983.

“I was infatuated with [actress/singer] Clare Grogan," said Gary Kemp. “I met her on ‘Top of the Pops’ and .. although my feelings were unrequited and the relationship was platonic, it was enough to trigger a song."
April 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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ABBA hits #1 today in 1977 with “Dancing Queen” — their only #1 song in the US.

When co-writer Benny Andersson played the backing track for his bandmates, Agnetha Fältskog said she burst into tears. “I knew it was absolutely the best song ABBA had ever done."
April 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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I’m so grateful to have parents who made sure I got vaccinated.
March 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Go FOS!!
March 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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🆕 on The Shinboner: A look at North Melbourne's final tune up before Round 1.

Generating shots, switching game modes, glimpses of Finn O'Sullivan, getting used to new surroundings, and a couple more things all inside...

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Wind tunnels and unconverted chances: Pre-Season, 2025 v West Coast
There was plenty in North Melbourne’s final pre-season game to suit whichever narrative you’d like to pursue.
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March 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Happy b’day to “Songs From the Big Chair” — released 40 years ago today.

“Everybody Wants to Rule the World” was originally called “Everybody Wants To Go To War” — which “I knew didn’t work,” said Roland Orzabal.

“I came up with ‘rule the world’, which is when I thought, ‘Yeah, that’s good.’”
February 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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The 1980 Night Grand Final has one of the most famous endings ever.

But what should be shown more is the lovely moment Kerry Good is chaired off by his teammates.
January 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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NISSAN 300 ZX (1984)
January 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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When we played cricket in the Icelandic Sagas, we had a few worse incidents than a shoulder bump to deal with. But gradually we stamped out the offences, and there hasn't been an axe incident here since 2018.
December 26, 2024 at 2:32 PM
November 16, 2024 at 3:41 AM