Why Karaoke Carries a Torch for 1984

The Gist

Peach Fish Productions

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🗓️ 22 May 2015

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Today on The Gist, we listen back to Billboard hits from 1984. Our regular guest Chris Molanphy explains why the year inspired so many go-to karaoke jams. He writes Slate's Why Is That Song No. 1 column. For the Spiel, it's time to name our lobstar of the antentwig. Today's sponsor: The Great Courses, offering engaging audio and video lectures taught by top professors. Courses like Masters of War: History's Greatest Strategic Thinkers. Right now, get up to 80% off the original price when you visit thegreatcourses.com/gist. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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