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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 2h

1965 David Ruffin featuring Melvin Franklin on background vocals. Motown perfection. youtu.be/HSgqO7LIFL8?... #60smusic #Motown

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The Temptations "Since I Lost My Baby"

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Wendy O climbing up a ladder onto a plane before it explodes off a cliff, doing pro wrestling, and demolishing a house with a bulldozer. It doesn’t get more creative and bad ass than this. #80smusic youtu.be/J3AJq_a8ETc?...

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Wendy O. Williams - It´s My Life (Official Promo Video)

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Baby Says No from Christopher Cross’ sophomore effort. Featuring outstanding background vocal by Carl Wilson. #80smusic #yachtrock #beachboys youtu.be/G3OWH6qiQsE?...

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Christopher Cross - Baby Says No (Official Lyric Video)

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I Love a Man in A Uniform by Gang of Four; The girls they love to see you shoot. The lyrics are genius. #80smusic youtu.be/I4-ppm5VbYI?...

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I Love A Man In Uniform

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

—The Marty Morning Song— “A.C.D.C.” by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. “She got girls…” Happy Birthday to Joan Jett! youtu.be/Dub35ttFsgk?...

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"A.C.D.C." - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (Official Video)

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Good video followed by bad video. In the good video, Lou Christie (Linda Scott with an uncredited feature) is dancing and singing poolside in Miami Beach with some dancers in an early music video. #60'smusic www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqtX...

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Lou Christie 1969 - I'm Gonna Make You Mine (Stereo Mixed & Color) Betamax

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Ivan the K ™ @ivanthek.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The most compelling evidence that AI should be well-regulated is Donald Trump’s heavy resistance to the idea.

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

For A Dancer by Jackson Browne - Don't let the uncertainty turn you around, go on and make a joyful sound." #70smusic youtu.be/XnT_PbnpijE?...

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For a Dancer (Remastered)

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The Monkees TV show debuted 60 years ago today. Here’s one of my fave Monkees covers, Some of Shelley’s Blues written by Nesmith and performed by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. #70smusic #Monkees youtu.be/BXJiqKgl7BI?...

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Some Of Shelly's Blues (Remastered 2002)

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The Monkees TV show debuted on Sept 12, 1966. Here’s Micky singing and playing the Moog synthesizer on Daily Nightly that was written by Nesmith. The show concept and the group’s musical evolution is under appreciated by many. #60smusic #Monkees youtu.be/SCWRjWOowkc?...

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The Monkees - Daily Nightly

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A very young Sonny and Cher perform Just You on the Shivaree television show in 1965. So glad this moment in time was preserved. #60smusic youtu.be/nknOQGwhdUA?...

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Sonny & Cher - Just You (1965)

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Happy heavenly birthday to the late, great Conway Twitty. In his honor I drove by the former Twitty City in Hendersonville #Tennessee on my way home from work today. #50smusic youtu.be/oZhPS8ZANZE?...

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It's Only Make Believe

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

“We have spent the last 18 years describing the financial crisis as .. a black swan .. .. It was none of those things.” It was “the scheduled mathematical consequence of loans that assumed perpetual appreciation. .. The AI boom has rebuilt this exact structure.” www.groundbrkr.com/p/the-teaser...

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Tommy James/Shondells have a legitimate claim to the title of King of Pop. 100 million records sold, 32 charting songs. Tommy played "You Got Me" on his SXM show yesterday and I had forgotten about this bubbling under song from 1980. Do the right thing Rock Hall! #80smusic youtu.be/O2rzEUvxzRQ?...

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TOMMY JAMES- "YOU GOT ME" (LYRICS)

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love. Sung by Petula, produced and arranged by Tony Hatch and I think they’re both still alive. British but not really British Invasion, pop perfection and great remix by Kenn Wingle. #60smusic youtu.be/ga65mHCuCR4?...

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I COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOUR LOVE --PETULA CLARK (NEW ENHANCED VERSION) 720P

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Change of Heart by Dennis Yost/Classics VI. Bubbling under in the summer of 1969. Surprised that it didn't chart but it was tough to get radio play in '69. #60smusic #AT40 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpb-...

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Change Of Heart

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The Michael Des Barres show on Underground Garage is great radio. If you like a diverse set of rock and soul find a way to make it a part of your morning. #AT40

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Go All Night by The Pat Travers Band. With the classic lineup of PT, Pat Thrall, Mars Cowling, and Tommy Aldridge. Love the Heat In The Street album cover. youtu.be/jXtSJI5RHnM?...

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Go All Night

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings from Fandango. This album was groundbreaking and takes no prisoners. RIP Dusty and Frank. #70smusic youtu.be/1__BAJ_vb80?...

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Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings (2005 Remaster)

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Wasted $ unless you are in on the grift I suppose.

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Letitgo by #Prince. Very under appreciated song from his last album before his name changed. #90smusic youtu.be/kj7Hk3oS_YQ?...

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Letitgo

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

As we reflect on the tragedy 49 years ago today, here's the closing song from Elvis' December 1968 TV special. This led to a resurgence that reminded us all the he was still the one and only King! #Elvis #60smusic youtu.be/u-pP_dCenJA?...

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Elvis Presley - If I Can Dream ('68 Comeback Special)

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Here's an aircheck of Dave Diamond doing his Diamond Mine show on the last night of KBLA AM in June '67. This is the best aircheck I've heard of a progressive free-form radio show from California during the Summer of Love. Part 2 is also on ReelRadio. #60smusic reelradio.ncbhp.com/audio-reel/d...

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Dave Diamond, KBLA Los Angeles, June 16, 1967 Pt.1 (0:59:50) - Reel Radio

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

You’re The One by Petula. It’s probably not as good as The Vogues version but what’s cool is that she wrote the song presumably with Tony Hatch. Nobody could sing as cheerful and confidently as her. #60smusic youtu.be/zeukU-KOuMY?...

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NEW * You're The One - Petula Clark {Stereo} 1965

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Happy #Elvis Week to those who celebrate! He was good in all eras but my favorite was the year or two after the December 1968 comeback special. Kentucky Rain co-written by future singer Eddie Rabbitt. #70smusic youtu.be/CsI1JjyK4rY?...

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KENTUCKY RAIN ~ ELVIS

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Wild West End from Dire Straits self-titled 1978 debut. One of the best records of #70smusic and it still sounds great 48 years later. youtu.be/T4Ad_J_2l0w?...

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Dire Straits - Wild West End (Official Music Video)

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

“Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.” MTV goes live 45 years ago today. 🤘🏼 🎸 $VIAC $TWX $PARA

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The 70s Guy @stevenw888.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

31st July 1969 - Elvis Presley kicked off a four week run at the Las Vegas International Hotel. It was his first live show since 1961 and he reportedly netted $1.5m for the shows. On the menu under the heading "An Elvis special" was polk salad with corn muffins & honey. #ElvisPresley

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I didn't have this on my Bingo card.

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

RIP Cass. Your musical legacy is still going strong.

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Lou Christie went to Miami in 1969 to appear on Rick Shaw's TV show. Here's a fun version of I'm Gonna Make You Mine at the long demolished Sheraton Miami Beach pool. I think the dancers were from the Atlanta based Now Explosion TV show (linked in comments). www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqtX...

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Lou Christie 1969 - I'm Gonna Make You Mine (Stereo Mixed & Color) Betamax

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Come on Over by Olivia Newton John from 1976 Kenn Wingle (RIP) of the Music Enhancement Channel. Overdubbed with a 12 string guitar. #70smusic www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewSZ...

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COME ON OVER--OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN (NEW ENHANCED VERSION)720p

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70s Music Week @70smusicweek.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

"(They Long To Be) Close To You", "Band Of Gold", "Teach Your Children", "Steal Away", and more: A playlist of 15 songs that were popular on July 25th, 1970. #70sMusic #1970sMusic open.spotify.com/playlist/1jU...

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Seven minute extended mix version of Turn Turn Turn by The Byrds. Unlike Mr. Tambourine Man, the band played their own instruments on this classic. #60smusic youtu.be/cNgfcaC05E8?...

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The Byrds "Turn! Turn! Turn!" My Extended Mono/Stereo Version!

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Albumism @albumism.com · 21/07/2026

Happy Birthday Yusuf Islam (a.k.a. Cat Stevens)! Explore his musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/YusufIslamHBD

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Poor Shirley from Christopher Cross' debut album recorded in 1979. This is my favorite song from this album; the vocals 2:30 to 3:21 - just wow. This is also a great video creation. There's different was to interpret the lyrics that are always uplifting to me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToFZ...

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Christopher Cross - Poor Shirley (lyrics)

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Marcus on AI had an excellent column on the AI competitive environment; it's worth a few minutes of your time. garymarcus.substack.com/p/china-has-...

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China has all but caught up. The US is not going to “win” the AI war. Here’s what we should do instead.

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Vanilla Fudge honors the Summer of Love with covers of music from 1967. Here they are paying homage to Motown with a funky cover of I Heard It Through The Grapevine. #60smusic youtu.be/npG5m9fxU3A?...

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I Heard It Through the Grapevine

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I’m on Fire by Dwight Twilley accompanied by John Cowsill on drums and Susan Cowsill on vocals. Straight up rock and roll. #70smusic youtu.be/vpU05HKaJug?...

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Dwight Twilley - I'm On Fire

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Cheap Trick and free beer in some Wisconsin bar. Life was good in 1974!

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The 70s Guy @stevenw888.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

13th July 1968, at a small backstreet blues club in Birmingham, Black Sabbath played their 1st gig. Originally named the Polka Tulk Blues Band, the group then changed one of their members and renamed themselves Earth then broke up and reformed again as Black Sabbath. #BlackSabbath

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The 70s Guy @stevenw888.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

12 July 1979, Chicago DJ Steve Dahl hosted a promotion at Comiskey Park where rock fans brought disco records to be blown up between games of a baseball doubleheader. The explosion caused a mini-riot, with fans rushing the field, ultimately forcing the Chicago White Sox to forfeit the second game.

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Crash by The Primitives. Fun, catchy song that has aged well. #80smusic youtu.be/1y7NGqfZteg?...

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The Primitives - Crash

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Mark Lindsay's American Revolution show airs on Underground Garage Sat AM immediately before #AT40 - it's a great show.

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I'm Nobody's Baby Now by Reparata and the Delrons. Another mostly forgotten #60smusic girl group song. youtu.be/3KBZ9ul-Ds8?...

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Reparata and The Delrons - I'm nobody's baby now

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John Freim @johnfreim333.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Till The World Ends by Three Dog Night. Chuck Negron sings Dave Loggins. Full arrangement and they featured the low end of the orchestra and it sounds great. This was possibly their last hit song. #70smusic youtu.be/YAOeQh9DRN8?...

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"TILL THE WORLD ENDS" THREE DOG NIGHT ~ 1975

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