Those Were The Days with Jim and Kwesi: Recent Episodes

Jim and Kwesi

thosewerethedays with #jimandkwesi is a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) • Check us out on Instagram @thosewtdays

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Five Flavors of Funk 90 : "Space Funk 3 - Visitor Dance Party"

Join Captain K.P. Funk as he takes you on a voyage through the cosmos by watching as the visitors have a dance party here on Earth, as we all celebrate the signing of the Milky Way Treaty!!! We hope that you enjoy this journey!

Today's tunes include;

Final Funk – Mandré (1979)

Spank-A-Lee – Herbie Hancock (1974)

Daylight – RAMP (1977)

Y-2-Me – Automatic Man (1977)

Does Disc Go With D.A.T.? (Simon Says) - Parliament (1979)

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Join Kwesi as he dives into some of the best tracks from R&B legend Deniece Williams.

Today's tunes include;

(0:13) Let's Hear It For The Boy (1984)

(5:48) That's What Friends Are For (1976)

(10:13) Silly (1981)

(16:09) Free (1976)

(22:20) Do What You Feel (1983)

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Five Flavors of Funk 89 : "Odds and Ends of 80s Funk"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five obscure and forgotten funky tunes from the early 80s!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)   Sweeter As The Days Go By - Shalamar (1981)

(3:49)   Last Night A D.J. Saved My Life - Indeep (1982)

(9:28)   In The Night - Delegation (1981)

(13:23)   Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin) - Scritti Politti (1985)

(18:40)   Winners - Kleeer (1980)

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Volume 11 of one of Japan's greatest inventions, City Pop, is a tribute to Obon, a fusion of the ancient Japanese belief in ancestral spirits and a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors.

City Pop is a fusion of Western styled pop, rock, disco, funk, R&B, Adult Contemporary and yacht rock. This Japanese concoction had its heyday during the late 70s and early 80s, a time when Japan was riding high in its bubble economy. The music in this episode doesn't fully represent the Obon festivals, but in the spirit of City Pop, each of these songs can convey that wonderful August charm, which is when Obon is usually held in Japan.

We hope that you enjoy the visuals of today's show as well! I'll credit each one as soon as I can.

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Fantasy - Mieko Nakahara (1982)

(4:59) Summer Orange No Koi - Noriyo Ikeda (1980)

(9:13) Summer Blue - Bread and Butter (1979)

(13:54) Summer Emotions - Toshiki Kadomatsu (1984)

(18:04) Just A Joke - Yurie Kokubu (1983)

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Join Kwesi as he dedicates this episode to all the people going through heartaches and heartbreaks.  You know who you are.  Hang in there, love is always around the corner.  Sometimes in ways you'll never expect.

Today's tunes include;

(0:38) You Used To Love Me - Faith Evans (1995)

(5:05) My Life - Mary J. Blige (1994)

(9:33) When Will I See You Smile Again - Bell Biv Devoe (1990)

(14:30) I Miss You - Aaron Hall (1993)

(21:24) Ex-Factor (Remix) - Lauryn Hill (1998)

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Join Kwesi as he plays some of his favorite R&B jams from the Oakland, California group Tony! Toni! Tone!

Today's tunes include;

Feels Good (1990)

Whatever You Want (1991)

Let's Get Down (1996)

Me and You (1991)

(Lay Your Head on My) Pillow (1993)

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Five Flavors of Funk 88 : "1988 - Pop Funk"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five funky tunes from the year 1988!

Today's tunes include;

Mercedes Boy - Pebbles

Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car - Billy Ocean

Straight Up - Paula Abdul

Coming To America - The System

Walk The Dinosaur - Was (Not Was)

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Kwesi takes you into "Off-House", a store that specializes in used household items from clothes to electronics and MORE! #thrifting #bookoff #hardoff #thriftshop

(0:00) Intro to "Off-House"

(1:00) Off-House

(3:10) Hobby-Off

(4:57) Hard-Off

(11:30) An EXPENSIVE item

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Five Flavors of Funk 87 : "1987"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five funky tunes from the year 1987!

Today's tunes include;

Don't Disturb This Groove - The System

Rocket 2 U - The Jets

Lost In Emotion - Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam

Casanova - Levert

Rock Steady - The Whispers

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An amazing childhood legend #paulreubens #peeweeherman

Rest in Peace and Power (1952-2023)

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Five Flavors of Funk 86 : "1986"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five funky tunes from the year 1986!

Today's tunes include;

The Finest - S.O.S. Band

Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent - Gwen Guthrie

We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off - Jermaine Stewart

I Can't Wait - Nu Shooz

Midas Touch - Midnight Star

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Five Flavors of Funk 85 : "1985"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five funky tunes from the year 1985!

Today's tunes include;

Object of My Desire - Starpoint

Oh Sheila - Ready For The World

I Wonder If I'll Take You Home - Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam featuring Full Force

Girls on My Mind - Fatback

I'll Be Good - René & Angela

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Join Kwesi as he takes us through a music journey through his "peace of mind".

True Colors - Cyndi Lauper

Visions - Stevie Wonder

This Is Your Love - Mtume

Ya Gotta Be - Des'ree

This Is All I Really Know - Patrice Rushen

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Five Flavors of Funk 84 : "1984"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five funky tunes from the year 1984!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Ain't No Stoppin' Us - Ollie and Jerry

(4:47) Strut - Sheena Easton

(8:41) Operator - Midnight Star

(13:16) Keep It Comin' - The Jones Girls

(18:31) Fresh - Kool and the Gang

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Five Flavors of Funk 83 : "1983"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five funky tunes from the year 1983!

Today's tunes include;

Keep Giving Me Love - D. Train

Weak At The Knees - Steve Arrington

I'm Freaky - O'Bryan

Help Yourself To My Love - Kashif

Fall In Love With Me - Earth, Wind and Fire

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Volume 10 of one of Japan's greatest inventions, City Pop, is a tribute to the summer event, Tanabata, also known as Hoshi-Matsuri (Star Festival)! This festival occurs on July 7th, where people celebrate by making wishes, and hanging their wishes on bamboo.

City Pop is a fusion of Western styled pop, rock, disco, funk, R&B, Adult Contemporary and yacht rock. This Japanese concoction had its heyday during the late 70s and early 80s, a time when Japan was riding high in its bubble economy.

We hope that you enjoy the visuals of today's show as well! They are of the major Tanabata festivals from Sendai, Tokyo and Hiratsuka. I'll credit each one as soon as I can.

Today's tunes include;

Shyness Boy - Anri (1983)

Love Space - Tatsuro Yamashita (1977)

Wish - Jun Miyake (1983)

Dream In The Street - Noriyo Ikeda (1980)

黄昏のBay City - Junko Yagami (1983)

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Yacht Rock Radio (part 10)

Welcome aboard the S.S. TWTD, a grand, luxurious yacht sailing the smooth summer seas while Captain Kwesi does double duty by spinning both the wheel and some tunes for you all to enjoy!

Today's tunes include;

Nothin' You Can Do About It - Airplay (1980)

Foolish Heart - Steve Perry (1984)

If You Only Knew - Ned Doheny (1978)

Summer Song – Svein Strøm (1980)

Feels So Good – Chuck Mangione (1977)

The Captain of Her Heart - Double (1985)

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Five Flavors of Funk 82 : "1982"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five funky tunes from the year 1982 AGAIN!

Today's tunes include;

Let It Whip - Dazz Band

Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger) - Donna Summer

You Ain't Hip - Don Blackman

Doin' Alright - O'Bryan

Keep On - D. Train

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Jim and Kwesi are back with Choose The Twos! Today, they discuss three sequels in the #poltergeist #house and #amityville series! @jimandkwesi @comoyoko Those Were The Days is a virtual museum of pop-culture from the good old days…mainly the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s. #jimandkwesi #montage #compilation #tribute #fantastic #awesome #sexy #women #ladies #girls #footage #clips #episode #video #70s #80s #90s #00s #10s #music #cartoons #anime #animation #Japanese #Japan #Tokyo

Try the • Those Were The Days • YouTube Channel Visit the • Those Were The Days • Instagram Click here for Jim’s personal YouTube channel Those Were The Babes !!! Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century. Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’.

This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases. If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more. Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description.

As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us. Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Five Flavors of Funk 81 : "1981"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five funky tunes from the year 1981!

Today's tunes include;

She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked) - Carl Carlton

Take My Heart (You Can Have It, If You Want It) - Kool and the Gang

You're Askin' Me, I'm Asking You - T.S. Monk

Sixty Thrills A Minute - Mystic Merlin

Never Too Much - Luther Vandross

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Five Flavors of Funk 80 : "1980"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five funky tunes from the year 1980!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Release The Beast - Breakwater

(5:05) Don't Push It, Don't Force It - Leon Haywood

(10:27) In The Mood to Groove - Aurra

(16:17) Feel My Love - Slave

(21:35) This Had to Be - Brothers Johnson

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Five Flavors of Funk 79 : "1979"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five funky tunes from the year 1979!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Bustin' Loose - Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers

(4:57) Do You Love What You Feel? - Rufus featuring Chaka Khan

(9:08) He's The Greatest Dancer - Sister Sledge

(13:13) Best Beat In Town - Switch

(18:30) Rise - Herb Alpert

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Jim and Kwesi are back with Choose The Twos! Today, they discuss three sequels in the #freewilly #homewardbound and #beethoven series! @jimandkwesi @comoyoko Those Were The Days is a virtual museum of pop-culture from the good old days…mainly the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s. #jimandkwesi #montage #compilation #tribute #fantastic #awesome #sexy #women #ladies #girls #footage #clips #episode #video #70s #80s #90s #00s #10s #music #cartoons #anime #animation #Japanese #Japan #Tokyo

Try the • Those Were The Days • YouTube Channel Visit the • Those Were The Days • Instagram Click here for Jim’s personal YouTube channel Those Were The Babes !!! Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century. Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’.

This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases. If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more. Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description.

As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us. Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Yacht Rock Radio (part 9)

Welcome aboard the S.S. TWTD, a grand, luxurious yacht sailing the smooth summer seas while Captain Kwesi does double duty by spinning both the wheel and some tunes for you all to enjoy!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)   Ride Like The Wind - Christopher Cross (1980)

(4:29)   Feeling Alive - Santiago (1979)

(8:04)   We're All Alone - Rita Coolidge (1977)

(11:57)   Never Felt Love Before - Faragher Bros. (1976)

(15:33)   Autumn Gold - Jussi Halme (1983)

(20:33)   The Fool - Island Band (1983)

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Jim and Kwesi are back with Choose The Twos! Today, they discuss three sequels in the #city slickers #sisteract and #nightatthemuseum series! @jimandkwesi @comoyoko

Those Were The Days is a virtual museum of pop-culture from the good old days…mainly the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s. #jimandkwesi #montage #compilation #tribute #fantastic #awesome #sexy #women #ladies #girls #footage #clips #episode #video #70s #80s #90s #00s #10s #music #cartoons #anime #animation #Japanese #Japan #Tokyo

Try the • Those Were The Days • YouTube Channel Visit the • Those Were The Days • Instagram Click here for Jim’s personal YouTube channel Those Were The Babes !!! Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century. Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’. This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases. If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera.

Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more. Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description. As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us. Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Five Flavors of Funk 78 : "1978"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five funky tunes from the year 1978!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) One Nation Under A Groove - Funkadelic

(6:00) You And I - Rick James

(11:10) Chic Cheer - Chic

(15:29) The Long Stroke - ADC Band

(20:20) Blam! - Brothers Johnson

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Jim and Kwesi are back with Choose The Twos! Today, they discuss three sequels in the #mannequin #teenwolf and #splash series! @jimandkwesi @comoyoko Those Were The Days is a virtual museum of pop-culture from the good old days…mainly the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s. #jimandkwesi #montage #compilation #tribute #fantastic #awesome #sexy #women #ladies #girls #footage #clips #episode #video #70s #80s #90s #00s #10s #music #cartoons #anime #animation #Japanese #Japan #Tokyo

Try the • Those Were The Days • YouTube Channel Visit the • Those Were The Days • Instagram Click here for Jim’s personal YouTube channel Those Were The Babes !!! Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century. Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’. This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases. If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more.

Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description. As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us. Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Five Flavors of Funk 77 : "1977"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five funky tunes from the year 1977!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)   Serpentine Fire - Earth, Wind and Fire

(4:29)   It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me - Barry White

(7:42)   Reach For It - George Duke

(13:23)   Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band - Meco

(17:38)   Is Your Life A Party? - Prana People

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Volume 9 of one of Japan's greatest inventions, City Pop, is a musical and visual representation of summertime in Japan! City Pop is a fusion of Western styled pop, rock, disco, funk, R&B, Adult Contemporary and yacht rock.

This Japanese concoction had its heyday during the late 70s and early 80s, a time when Japan was riding high in its bubble economy.

We hope that you enjoy the visuals of today's show as well! They are of various clips of school festivals from throughout Japan. I'll credit each one as soon as I can.

Today's tunes include;

Airport Lady – Toshiki Kadomatsu (1984)

Tsukanoma Yotogi Bito (Give Me Taboo) – Yuiko Tsubokuro (1986)

Unto Tooku (うんととおく) – Chiemi Manabe (1982)

Love Talkin’ (Honey It’s You) – Tatsuro Yamashita (1982)

Mayonaka No Door (Stay With Me) – Miki Matsubara (1982)

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Yacht Rock Radio (part 8)

Welcome aboard the S.S. TWTD, a grand, luxurious yacht sailing the smooth summer seas while Captain Kwesi does double duty by spinning both the wheel and some tunes for you all to enjoy!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Cool Night – Paul Davis (1981)

(3:26) My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone) – Chilliwack (1981)

(7:39) Guilty – Barbara Streisand and Barry Gibb (1980)

(11:47) Cannonball Run Theme – Chuck Mangione (1981)

(15:43) Summer Breeze – Seals and Crofts (1972)

(19:36) Only A Lonely Heart Sees – Felix Cavaliere (1979)

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Five Flavors of Funk 76 : "1976"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five funky tunes from the year 1976!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Shake Your Rump To The Funk - Bar-Kays

(3:22) Get The Funk Out Ma Face - Brothers Johnson

(9:59) Ain't No Half Steppin' - Heatwave

(15:07) Open Sesame (Long Version) - Kool And The Gang

(24:11) Dance Wit Me - Rufus featuring Chaka Khan

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The icon and legend #tinaturner

Rest in Peace and Power (1939-2023)

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Jim and Kwesi are back with Choose The Twos! Today, they discuss three sequels in the #dirtyharry #jamesbond and #frenchconnection series! @jimandkwesi @comoyoko

Those Were The Days is a virtual museum of pop-culture from the good old days…mainly the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s. #jimandkwesi #montage #compilation #tribute #fantastic #awesome #sexy #women #ladies #girls #footage #clips #episode #video #70s #80s #90s #00s #10s #music #cartoons #anime #animation #Japanese #Japan #Tokyo Try the • Those Were The Days • YouTube Channel Visit the • Those Were The Days • Instagram Click here for Jim’s personal YouTube channel Those Were The Babes !!!

Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century. Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’. This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases. If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera.

Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more. Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description. As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us. Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Volume 8 of one of Japan's greatest inventions, City Pop, is a tribute to all the schools in Japan that are in the midst of preparing for their huge school events, the "undokai", otherwise known as the "sports festival"!

City Pop is a fusion of Western styled pop, rock, disco, funk, R&B, Adult Contemporary and yacht rock. This Japanese concoction had its heyday during the late 70s and early 80s, a time when Japan was riding high in its bubble economy.

We hope that you enjoy the visuals of today's show as well! They are of various clips of school festivals from throughout Japan. I'll credit each one as soon as I can.

Today's tunes include;

(0:47)   Rajio Taiso

(1:18)   Taiso - Yellow Magic Orchestra (1981)

(5:39)   ニートな午後3時 - Miki Matsubara (1981)

(9:55)   ソーラン節 - Nagasaki University (2014)

(11:12)   Touch - Yoshimi Iwasaki (1985)

(14:19)   君は1000% - Omega Tribe (1986)

(19:35)   夏への扉 - Tatsuro Yamashita (1980)

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Five Flavors of Funk 75 : "1975"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will focus on five funky tunes from the year 1975!

Today's tunes include;

Shining Star - Earth, Wind and Fire

Side Effects - Parliament

Nasty Gal - Betty Davis

Don't Let No One Get You Down - WAR

Fight The Power (pt. 1 and 2) - The Isley Brothers

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This is part of my playlist. Devoted to the GREATEST decade of love songs. The 1980s! Show your love by clicking like and subscribing. Don’t be a bitter hater.

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Those Were The Babes and @thoseweretegames is part of @thosewtdays , a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile• #wettshirt #sexy #babe #postergirl #page3girl #sheseemsnice #busty #bimbo #sexyandcute #cuteandsexy #feminine #girly #cleavage #thong #bikini

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Try the • Those Were The Days • YouTube Channel   Visit the • Those Were The Days • Instagram   Click here for Jim’s personal YouTube channel   Those Were The Babes !!! Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century. Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’. This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases. If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more. Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description. As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us. Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Five Flavors of Funk 74 : "Level 42"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will listen to a band that hails from the Isle of Wight.  Let's check out Level 42!

Today's tunes include;

Love Games (1981)

Something About You (1985) (interlude)

Weave Your Spell (1982)

Starchild (1981)

The Sun Goes Down (Livin' It Up) (1983)

Are You Hearing (What I Hear)? (1982)

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Try the • Those Were The Days • YouTube Channel   Visit the • Those Were The Days • Instagram   Click here for Jim’s personal YouTube channel   Those Were The Babes !!! Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century. Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’. This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases. If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more. Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description. As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us. Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days. Those Were The Babes and @thoseweretegames is part of @thosewtdays , a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile• #wettshirt #sexy #babe #postergirl #page3girl #sheseemsnice #busty #bimbo #sexyandcute #cuteandsexy #feminine #girly #cleavage #thong #bikini Those Were The Games is part of @thosewtdays and @thosewerethebabes #retrotech #retrogames #retro #retrocomputer #retropc #games #gamer #arcade #gamer #nintendo #sega #mario #sonic #8bit #16bit #pixel #pixelart #retrogamer #80s #80sgames #90s #90sgames

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Welcome back to another edition of "Who Did it Better?", the segment that rates and evaluates an original song and the cover versions that came out afterwards!

It's been quite some time that this segment has been a part of this show, and we are happily bringing it back!  Today, we will rank and evaluate four different versions of "Got to Get You Into My Life", a song originally performed by The Beatles!

Got to Get You Into My Life - The Beatles (1966)

Got to Get You Into My Life - Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers (1966)

Got to Get You Into My Life - Blood, Sweat and Tears (1975)

Got to Get You Into My Life - Earth, Wind and Fire (1978)

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Famous #coach and #managerrant moments in the world of sports!

Viewer discretion is advised! (foul language hehehe...)

Episode 373 - Those Were The Plays Episode 01

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Five Flavors of Funk 73 : "Brick"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will travel back down to Atlanta, GA and hear the amazing sounds of Brick!

Today's tunes include;

Dazz (1976)

Dusic (1977)

Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody (1978)

Living For the Mind (1977)

Sweat 'til You Get Wet (1981)

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Five Flavors of Funk 72 : "The GAP Band"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will visit Tulsa, Oklahoma and get acquainted with some outstanding hits by The GAP Band!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)   Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me) (1980)

(6:25)   Outstanding (1982)

(12:59)   Humpin' (1980)

(18:22)   Yearnin' For your Love (1980)

(24:49)   You Dropped A Bomb on Me (1982)

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(0:00) Jim's Special Intro

(1:33) 80s Quiz!

(5:27) Choose The Twos!

Try the • Those Were The Days • YouTube Channel Visit the • Those Were The Days • Instagram Click here for Jim's personal YouTube channel Those Were The Babes !!! Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century. Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’. This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases. If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more. Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description. As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us. Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Join Kwesi as he plays some of his favorite R&B jams from the muliti-talented Chaka Khan! We hope that you enjoy this awesome pop and R&B music from the 80s!

Today's tunes include;

Ain't Nobody - Rufus featuring Chaka Khan (1983)

Watch What You Say - Guru featuring Chaka Khan (1995)

I Know You, I Live You - Chaka Khan (1981)

Papillon (Hot Butterfly) - Chaka Khan (1980)

Love of a Lifetime - Chaka Khan (1986)

Through The Fire - Chaka Khan (1984)

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YouTube blocked the video version because it’s a LameZoid. Try the • Those Were The Days • YouTube Channel   Visit the • Those Were The Days • Instagram   Click here for Jim’s personal YouTube channel   Those Were The Babes !!! Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century. Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’. This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases. If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more. Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description. As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us. Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days. 

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Try the • Those Were The Days • YouTube Channel   Visit the • Those Were The Days • Instagram   Click here for Jim’s personal YouTube channel   Those Were The Babes !!! Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century. Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’. This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases. If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more. Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description. As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us. Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Five Flavors of Funk 70 : "Sugar Hill Gang"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will step back into the world of Hip-Hop Funk with the legendary Sugar Hill Gang!  Please join us as we listen to the origins of Hip-Hop!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)   Rapper's Delight (1979)

(5:53)   Apache (1981)

(10:39)   8th Wonder (1981)

(18:58)   Showdown featuring Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (1981)

(24:44)   Rapper's Reprise (Jam Jam) featuring The Sequence (1980)

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April 1st Birthday celebration. Happy Birthday female Jazz singer Alberta Hunter (1895-1984).

Try the • Those Were The Days • YouTube Channel Visit the • Those Were The Days • Instagram Click here for Jim’s personal YouTube channel Those Were The Babes !!! Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century. Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’. This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases. If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more. Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description. As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us. Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Try the • Those Were The Days • YouTube Channel   Visit the • Those Were The Days • Instagram   Click here for Jim’s personal YouTube channel   Those Were The Babes !!! Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century. Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’. This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases. If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more. Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description. As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us. Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Join Kwesi as he plays some of his favorite R&B jams from the amazing young artist, Stacy Lattisaw! We hope that you enjoy this awesome pop and R&B music from the 80s!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Jump To The Beat (1980)

(6:01) Love On A Two-Way Street (1981)

(10:06) Dynamite! (1981)

(14:10) Let Me Be Your Angel (1981)

(19:48) Perfect Combination (1984)

(23:49) Where Do We Go From Here? (1989)

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Try the • Those Were The Days • YouTube Channel   Visit the • Those Were The Days • Instagram   Click here for Jim’s personal YouTube channel   Those Were The Babes !!! Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century. Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’. This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases. If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more. Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description. As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us. Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Police Academy. @thosewtdays @thosewerethegames @thosewerethebabes @thosewerethedaze @thoseweretheplays with #jimandkwesi is a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile•

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jimandkwesi talk the future of AI actors and actresses! BOTH! We also play a fun 1980s Trivia Game to warm up our Nostalgia pipes!!!

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In today's episode of Under-Appreciated Movies, Kwesi revisits the film "Runaway", a 1984 sci-fi cult classic starring Tom Selleck and Gene Simmons.

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Police Academy. Having fun! @thosewtdays @thosewerethegames @thosewerethebabes @thosewerethedaze @thoseweretheplays with #jimandkwesi is a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile•

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It’s Police Academy Party month on @thosewtdays @thosewerethegames @thosewerethebabes @thosewerethedaze @thoseweretheplays with #jimandkwesi is a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile•

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Welcome to our segment entitled "A Cable TV Retrospective"! In this segment, your host Kwesi will be bringing you clips, montages, music videos, trailers and perspectives on the various Cable TV networks of his youth from back in the '80s and '90s. So sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of this episode's featured network, the educational PBS (PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERIVCE). * All media is taken from various videos and photos that were found online.

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Five Flavors of Funk 70 : "City Pop Vol. 07"

Welcome back to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we're combining Five Flavors of Funk Episode 70 with City Pop Episode 07!  For those who don't know, City Pop is a fusion of Western styled pop, rock, disco, funk, R&B, Adult Contemporary and yacht rock. This Japanese concoction had its heyday during the late 70s and early 80s, a time when Japan was riding high in its bubble economy.  These tunes all sit nicely in the funk sub-genre of City Pop!  We hope you enjoy today's show!

Today's tunes include;

(0:37)   Tighten Up! - Yellow Magic Orchestra (1980)

(6:33)   Tokyo Jazz Club - Ichiro Nitta (1982)

(11:54)   Midnight Shuffle - Keiko Project (1985)

(16:44)   My Life - Noriko Miyamoto (1978)

(23:06)   Windy Lady - Tatsuro Yamashita (1976)

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Welcome to Chillin' with Kwesi episode 9! Today, Kwesi discusses Ant-Man and the Wasp : Quantumania and The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 1!

(0:00) Intro

(2:49) Mac Tonight Commercial

(3:19) Let's Get Real with "Ant-Man : Quantumania"

(13:04) Pizza Hut Commercial

(13:34) The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 1 - How was it?!?

(19:14) Slim Jim Commercial

(19:25) Outro

(20:13) Don't Disturb This Groove - The System (1987)

  • also includes Just Got Paid - Johnny Kemp (1988)

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In today's episode of Under-Appreciated Movies, Kwesi discusses the film "Houseguest", a 1995 comedy starring Sinbad and Phil Hartman.

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*First of all apologies for the inconsistent volume throughout the episode. I'm a bit rusty after a bit of an absence.

Thanks to co-pilot Kwesi for flying us through the last month or so.

In this episode (and possibly more like this) I'll be giving you a tour guide of all segments we've made thus far.

Thanks as always and please let us know if you liked today's selection of music.

Check out of Instagrams: @thosewtdays  @thosewerethegames @thosewerethebabes @thosewerethedaze @thoseweretheplays with #jimandkwesi is a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile•  

Those Were The Games is part of @thosewtdays and @thosewerethebabes #retrotech #retrogames #retro #retrocomputer #retropc #games #gamer #arcade #gamer #nintendo #sega #mario #sonic #8bit #16bit #pixel #pixelart #retrogamer #80s #80sgames #90s #90sgames 

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Five Flavors of Funk 69 : "Minnie Riperton"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk! This time, we will listen to the music of the late, great Minnie Riperton! We hope that you enjoy today's show!

Today's tunes include;

(0:09) Lovin' You (1974) (intro)

(2:02) Here We Go featuring Peabo Bryson (1980)

(8:54) Inside My Love (1975)

(14:07) Young, Willing and Able (1977)

(17:47) Memory Lane (1979)

(22:56) Baby, This Love I Have (1977)

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Five Flavors of Funk 68 : "Con Funk Shun Volume 2"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk! Today, we will listening to MORE amazing sounds of Northern California's Con Funk Shun!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Touch (1980)

(5:00) So Easy (1978)

(9:28) Happy Face (1980)

(13:47) Straight From The Heart (1982)

(18:36) Got To Be Enough (1980)

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Five Flavors of Funk 67 : "Con Funk Shun"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk! Today, we will listen to the amazing sounds of Northern California's Con Funk Shun!

Today's tunes include;

(0:03) Candy (1979)

(5:49) Too Tight (1981)

(12:01) Love's Train (1982)

(17:22) Sho Feels Good To Me (1976)

(21:25) Ffun (1977)

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Five Flavors of Funk 66 : "Mtume"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk! In today's episode, we will check out Mtume, another legendary funk band which originated in New York City!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Give It On Up (If You Want To) (1980)

(6:56) Juicy Fruit (1983)

(11:22) Dance Around My Navel (It Doesn't Have To Make Sense, Just Cents) (1978)

(13:25) C.O.D. (I'll Deliver) (1984)

(18:45) Funky Constellation (1978)

(22:55) You Are My Sunshine (1984)

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Five Flavors of Funk 65 : "Change"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk! Today, we will return to the sounds of Italo Disco with Change, a group that featured the vocals of Luther Vandross and Jocelyn Brown, among others! Each one of these songs went to number 1 on the dance charts!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) A Lover's Holiday (1980)

(6:25) The Glow of Love (1980)

(12:30) Heaven Of My Life (1981)

(18:22) Hold Tight (1981)

(22:52) Paradise (1980)

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Five Flavors of Funk 64 : "Instant Funk"

Welcome to Five Flavors of Funk episode #64! In this episode, we will hear some awesome tunes from Instant Funk, a band hailing from Trenton, NJ! We hope that you enjoy these flavors of Instant Funk!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) (1978)

(5:30) Bodyshine (1979)

(13:23) It's Cool (1980)

(19:03) Wide World of Sports (1978)

(22:37) Slam Dunk The Funk (1982)

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Five Flavors of Funk 63 : "The Valentine's Edition"

Happy Valentine's Day! Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk, where we celebrate all you lovers out there with five (plus one) soulful funk songs. We hope you can enjoy this one!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Before I Let Go - Maze featuring Frankie Beverly (1981)

(5:22) Looking Up To You - Michael Wycoff (1983)

(10:37) Risin' To The Top - Keni Burke (1982)

(16:11) Reaching For The Sky - Peabo Bryson (1978)

(20:58) Miracles - Leon Ware (1982)

(25:15) Keep On - Tavares (1981)

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Cole Porter, Oliver Hardy, Fred Astaire, Popeye & Bluto… or is it Brutus?

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Five Flavors of Funk 62 : "Skyy"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk! In today's show, we will once again head back to New York City and hear five flavors of Skyy! Please have a great time with today's music!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Let's Celebrate - Skyy (1982)

(5:28) Call Me - Skyy (1981)

(11:41) Here's To You - Skyy (1980)

(17:10) Real Love - Skyy (1989)

(22:24) Let's Turn It Out - Skyy (1979)

  • for the video episode, please go to our YouTube channel.

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I recall the time I went to see the third man at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Hope Street in Liverpool

I recall the time I went to see the third man at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Hope Street in Liverpool

I hope you enjoyed today’s episode and please let us know your cinematic memories in the comments and et cetera et cetera et cetera

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Five Flavors of Funk 61 : "Crate Diggin' Edition"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk! Today, we will do some "crate diggin'" and find some rare funk grooves that we'll have lots of fun with! We hope that you enjoy today's show!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Do It, Do It - Rose Royce (1978)

(4:10) That’s What Friends Are For – Alan Parker and Madeline Bell (1976)

(7:22) I’ve Been Watching You – Le Pamplemousse (1980)

(11:55) All Night Thing – Invisible Man’s Band (1979)

(18:41) Do You Wanna Get Funky With Me – Peter Brown (1977)

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Volume 6 of one of Japan's greatest inventions, City Pop, is a tribute to a city that should be counted as one of the wonders of the world...the amazing city of Tokyo!

City Pop is a fusion of Western styled pop, rock, disco, funk, R&B, Adult Contemporary and yacht rock. This Japanese concoction had its heyday during the late 70s and early 80s, a time when Japan was riding high in its bubble economy.

And what better way to celebrate this music and city with some great tunes by artists that were a part of the electro-pop musical project, Yellow Magic Orchestra.

We hope that you enjoy the visuals of today's show as well! They are of various clips of numerous Japanese TV shows, movies and documentaries over the years. I'll credit each one as soon as I can.

Today's tunes include;

(1:13) Rydell - Yellow Magic Orchestra (1979)

(5:32) 春咲小紅 (Blooming In Spring) – Akiko Yano (1981)

(9:03) Living In The Dark – Ryuichi Sakamoto (1981)

(14:21) To Ki Me Ki - Akiko Yano (1978)

(20:02) Poisson D’Avril – Yukihiro Takahashi (1985)

(27:48) Kimi Ni Mune Kyun – Yellow Magic Orchestra (1983)

Check out Episode 210 for Volume 1

Check out Episode 263 for Volume 2

Check out Episode 305 for Volume 3

Check out Episode 349 for Volume 4

Check out Episode 417 for Volume 5

Thank you for listening!

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Welcome to Chillin' with Kwesi episode 8! Today, Kwesi will respond to some viewer comments as well as answer a "Choose The Twos" question from Jim. We hope that you enjoy today's show!

(0:00) Introduction

(0:35) Proceed II - The Roots featuring Roy Ayers (1994)

(3:32) Viewer Comment Reactions

(6:40) Commercial Break - Encyclopedia Brittanica (1987)

(8:10) "Choose The Twos" response to Jim

(14:50) Can't You See - Total featuring Notorious B.I.G. (1995)

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Five Flavors of Funk 60 : "Raydio"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk! Today we will check out some late 70s and early 80s funk tunes by frontman Ray Parker, Jr. and his band Raydio!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Is This A Love Thing - Raydio (1978)

(5:04) Jack and Jill - Raydio (1978)

(8:34) Get Down - Raydio (1978)

(13:06) You Can't Change That - Raydio (1979)

(16:26) A Woman Needs Love - Raydio (1981)

(20:53) It's Time To Party Now - Raydio (1980)

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Five Flavors of Funk 59 : "Disco Funk"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk! Today, we will focus on some "Disco Funk" by listening to some tunes that bring out the very best in both styles of music! We hope you enjoy the music for today!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Stomp - The Brothers Johnson (1979)

(7:03) My Forbidden Lover - Chic (1979)

(11:36) Love Machine parts 1 and 2 - The Miracles (1975)

(18:33) Bodyshine - Instant Funk (1979)

(26:13) Don't Let Go - Isaac Hayes (1979)

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Five Flavors of Funk 58 : "Kano"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk! Today, Kwesi will present the music of Kano, an Italo Disco project that was big in the dance and funk scene of the early 1980s! We hope that you enjoy today's episode!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) I'm Ready - Kano (1980)

(3:34) Ahija - Kano (1980)

(9:29) It's A War - Kano (1980)

(12:45) Can't Hold Back (Your Lovin') - Kano (1981)

(17:19) Dance School - Kano (1983)

(23:20) Another Life - Kano (1983)

  • check out our YouTube channel for the video episode of today's show

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  1. Theme from Hartbeat. (UK) 2. Mr. Disco - Maniyln Heynes (The Philipines) 3. Wrapped Up in Duet - Salon Music (Japan) 4. La Chica De Plexiglas - Aviador Dro (Spain) 5. Sugar Sugar - EVE (Japan) 6. How Long - Gerry Woo (USA) 7. I Owe You Nothing - Bros. (UK) (Okay this one isn't rare AT ALL but I really wanted to play it).

Check our Instagrams if you love the 1980s... @thosewtdays  @thosewerethegames @thosewerethebabes @thosewerethedaze @thoseweretheplays with #jimandkwesi is a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!)

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Welcome to our first episode of awesome funk and soul music from Korea! Please enjoy the music and visuals of a time that is easily forgotten. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Today's tunes include;

정애리 - 문을 열어 주세요 (Jeong Ai-Ri - Please Open The Door) (1980)

윤시내 - 공연히 (Yoon Si-nae - Undoubtedly) (1978)

이은하 - 정을 주는 마음 (Lee Eun-ha - A Heart That Gives Affection) (1978)

이쁜이들 - 당신은 새 (Pretty Girls - You're New) (1980)

이예나 - 나는 해바라기 (Lee Ye Na - I Am A Sunflower) (1979)

윤복희 - 걱정마 (Yoon Bok-hee - Don't Worry) (1980)

  • video episode is on our YouTube channel

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Join Kwesi again as he discovers some more amazing music from the Philippines known as The Manila Sound. The Manila Sound is a musical genre that blends pop, soft rock, folk rock, disco, soul, Latin jazz and funk to create a type of music that is catchy, melodic, smooth and danceable! Manila Sound has influenced many modern genres in the Philippines by being the forerunner to OPM (Original Pilipino Music).

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Disco Fever - Marvic Sotto (1979)

(5:18) May i Have This Dance - VST and Company (1979)

(9:05) I Swing Mo Ako - Sharon Cuneta (1979)

(12:00) Ako Si Superman - Rey Valera (1978)

(16:14) Anna - APO Hiking Society (1984)

  • for the video version of this episode, please visit our YouTube page!

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Five Flavors of Funk 57 : "Pleasure (part 2)"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk! This is episode 57 of this series and we are glad that you're here with us! In this episode, we will focus on the music of Pleasure, a Portland, Oregon funk band that was big in that scene in the late '70s and early '80s.

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Glide (1979)

(7:23) No Matter What (1978)

(12:07) Celebrate the Good Things (1978)

(15:55) Bouncy Lady (1975)

(20:15) Yearnin' Burnin' (1980)

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Easy - Commodores

Small Town Talk - Bobby Charles (which was one of Ian Dury‘s favourite songs of all time… and that’s why I I discovered it in the first place and that’s why I’ve included it here) I can imagine your mum and dad listening to that song to and being fed up with smalltown talk in many ways it feels like a song that I’ve always grown up with but never heard of until a year ago in fact

The songs that followed were…

Being With You - Smokey Robinson

My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder.

Both Sides Now - originally written and recorded by Joni Mitchell but was covered by Judy Collins

I should also mention that at the top of the show you might of heard the theme to Banachek which is a mostly forgotten 70s show starring George Peppard written and composed by the wonderful Billy Goldenberg and I’m sure Kwesi can tell you all about him and no doubt you’ll be hearing lots more from that composer on future episodes of those the days as Kwesi and I both really like his music.

Well sir that’s about it for me on this special chilled out episode Sunday best relax and chill if you have enjoyed today’s episode please do give us a like in a subscription and all that jazz you know how it goes and also don’t forget to visit our companion pieces on Instagram at Those Were The Days links to which are usually in the description if not you can always find us via www.youtube.com/@jimandkwesi or just simply use the magic hashtag

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I thank you for listening to me on those are the days a radio show stay happy stay out of trouble and stay nostalgic until next time folks

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Let's dive into Volume 5 of one of Japan's greatest inventions...City Pop! A fusion of Western styled pop, rock, disco, funk, R&B, Adult Contemporary and yacht rock, this Japanese concoction had its heyday during the late 70s and early 80s, a time when Japan was riding high in its bubble economy.

For the video of today's show, please check our YouTube channel!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) ルパン三世'79 (Lupin III '79) - Yuji Ohno, You and The Explosion Band (1979)

(3:22) Love Squall - Sandra Hohn (1978)

(7:10) Drip Dry Eyes - Yukihiro Takahashi (1981)

(13:03) もっと接近しましょ(Let's Get Closer) - Hidemi Ishikawa (1985)

(17:31) City Connection - Emmanuel Lewis (1981)

(20:37) Firecracker - Yellow Magic Orchestra (1978)

Check out Episode 210 for Volume 1

Check out Episode 263 for Volume 2

Check out Episode 305 for Volume 3

Check out Episode 349 for Volume 4

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Five Flavors of Funk 56 : "Pleasure"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk! This is episode 56 of this series and we are glad that you're here with us! In this episode, we will focus on the music of Pleasure, a Portland, Oregon funk band that was big in that scene in the late '70s and early '80s.

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Joyous - Pleasure (1978)

(6:56) Universal - Pleasure (1979)

(10:08) Nothin' To It - Pleasure (1979)

(14:34) Take A Chance - Pleasure (1980)

(21:01) Spread That Feeling - Pleasure (1980)

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European Pop Music from the 1980s.

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January 2023 is here!

Happy New Year everyone (again). Here’s some songs from the 1980s that you’ve probably never heard of. If you do know any of theses songs well please let me know.

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Welcome to Chillin' with Kwesi!!!

Join Kwesi as he dedicates this episode to his friend and cohort Jim McGee!  Let's all celebrate Jim's birthday together!

It Never Rains (In Southern California) - Tony Toni Tone (1990)

Clouds Across The Moon - RAH Band (1985)

On Our Own - Bobby Brown (1989)

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Yacht Rock Radio (part 7)

Welcome aboard the S.S. TWTD, a grand, luxurious yacht sailing the smooth summer seas while Captain Kwesi does double duty by spinning both the wheel and some tunes for you all to enjoy!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)   Hearts - Marty Balin (1981)

(4:40)   Miracles - Jefferson Starship (1975)

(8:00)   What A Fool Believes - Doobie Brothers (1978)

(12:01)   Breakin' Away - Al Jarreau (1981)

(16:03)   Turn Your Love Around - George Benson (1981)

(20:06) - On And On - Stephen Bishop (1977)

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Yacht Rock Radio (part 7)

Welcome aboard the S.S. TWTD, a grand, luxurious yacht sailing the smooth summer seas while Captain Kwesi does double duty by spinning both the wheel and some tunes for you all to enjoy!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)   Hearts - Marty Balin (1981)

(4:40)   Miracles - Jefferson Starship (1975)

(8:00)   What A Fool Believes - Doobie Brothers (1978)

(12:01)   Breakin' Away - Al Jarreau (1981)

(16:03)   Turn Your Love Around - George Benson (1981)

(20:06) - On And On - Stephen Bishop (1977)

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Five Flavors of Funk 55 : "P-Funk 2"

Welcome to the Five Flavors of Funk! Today's episode will be another foray into the music of George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic! We really hope that you enjoy today's episode!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) P. Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up) - Parliament (1975)

(3:54) One Nation Under A Groove - Funkadelic (1978)

(12:54) Sir Nose D'Voidoffunk (Pay Attention - B3M) - Parliament (1977)

(23:32) Electro-Cuties - Funkadelic (1981)

(30:14) Rumpofsteelskin - Parliament (1978)

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Good bye and good riddance to 2022.

2023. 

whoop dee doo.

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5 of my Favourite French pop songs from the 1980s. #anées80

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Five Flavors of Funk 54 : "Howard Johnson"

Welcome to Five Flavors of Funk here on Those Were The Days Radio Show! Today, we will continue this funk trek with the music of Howard Johnson! We hope that you enjoy this slice of late 70s-early 80s funk!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) So Fine - Howard Johnson (1982)

(5:58) All About Love - Niteflyte (1979)

(10:21) If You Want It - Niteflyte (1979)

(15:43) Keepin' Love New - Howard Johnson (1982)

(20:07) So Glad You're My Lady - Howard Johnson (1982)

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Five Flavors of Funk 53 : "New Year Edition"

Welcome to this episode of the Five Flavors of Funk! Today, we will celebrate the new year of 2023 by going back in time and listening to some good ol' 1980s funk!

Today's tunes include;

(0:12) She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby (1983)

(4:05) A Lover's Holiday - Change (1980)

(10:16) Out Tonight - Dayton (1983)

(15:35) Transformation - Nona Hendryx (1983)

(21:34) You Are In My System - Robert Palmer (1983)

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In today’s episode music from Holland the UK and Belgium

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Five Flavors of Funk 52 : "The Christmas Edition"

Merry Christmas! Today, we will celebrate this holiday season with today's Christmas episode! Thank you all for making this possible!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Chestnutz (The Christmas Song) - Bootsy Collins (2006)

(5:06) Gift of Love - Kool and the Gang (1976)

(9:12) Would You Mind - Earth Wind and Fire (1976)

(14:04) Funky Funky Christmas - Electric Jungle (1971)

(17:17) Christmas Rappin' - Kurtis Blow (1979)

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Jim and Kwesi ride the "Odakyu Romance Car" through Tokyo, Japan and discuss train movies! We hope you like this episode!

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Five Flavors of Funk 51 : "Edwin Birdsong"

Welcome to the 51st episode of the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will celebrate the music of Edwin Birdsong, a keyboardist who not only played with musicians like Stevie Wonder and Roy Ayers, but also influenced many artists of differing genres from hip hop, R&B, electronica, house and pop!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)   Cola Bottle Baby (1979)

(5:38)   Phiss-Phizz (1979)

(11:52)   Autumn Eyes (1979)

(16:26)   Rapper Dapper Snapper (1980)

(23:22)   Freaky Deaky Sities (1979)

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Five Flavors of Funk 50 : "1982"

Welcome to our 50th episode of FUNK! Today, this will be a MEGA episode and we will bring you TWELVE FLAVORS OF TOP-TIER FUNK! In addition, we have included commercials from 1982 to go with some of the best funk ever! We hope that you can enjoy watching this episode!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Cutie Pie - One Way featuring Al Hudson

(5:27) Future Funk - Experience Unlimited

(11:26) Freaky - Magic Lady

(15:38) Here A Funk, There A Funk, Everywhere A Funk - Gaston

(19:59) Show Me Where You're Coming From - Carrie Lucas

(25:55) Atomic Dog - George Clinton (30:42)

P-FUNK Commerical Break (32:16)

Do Wah Diddy (Blow That Thing) - Zapp (35:47)

Do It Roger - Roger (39:57)

Hi De Hi, Hi De Ho - Kool and the Gang (43:45)

Groovin' (That's What We're Doin') - S.O.S. Band (47:56)

Jump To It - Aretha Franklin (52:23)

You're The One For Me - D. Train

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Five Flavors of Funk 49 : "The Pointer Sisters"

Welcome to The Five Flavors of Funk!  We are happy to have you here as Kwesi plays five tracks from the immensely talented family group hailing from Oakland, California, The Pointer Sisters!  We hope that you enjoy today's show!

(0:00)   Yes We Can Can (1973)

(6:39)   Automatic (1984)

(12:38)   How Long (Betcha Got A Chick On The Side) (1975)

(16:41)   He's So Shy (1980)

(21:08)   Happiness (1978)

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Five Flavors of Funk 48 : "The S.O.S Band"

Welcome to The Five Flavors of Funk!  Please join Kwesi as he plays some '80s funk of The S.O.S. Band from Atlanta!  We hope that you enjoy this episode!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)   Take Your Time (Do It Right) (1980)

(6:06)   Groovin' (That's What We're Doin') (1982)

(10:22)   Tell Me If You Still Care (1983)

(17:49)   High Hopes (1982)

(24:48)   Even When You Sleep (1986)

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Welcome to Chillin' with Kwesi!!!

Today, Kwesi will talk about some of the things he thought about while he was nursing a cold.

(0:00)   Welcome

(1:16)   Asian Pop Playlist (Manila Sound, City Pop, Soul of Seoul)

(2:21)   L-O-V-E-U - Brass Construction (1977)

(6:22)   Is there a such thing as an XENNIAL?!?

(12:51)   Commercial Break

(13:28)   My Discovery of "Harry O", a 1970s private detective TV series

(17:20)   Commercial Break

(17:50)   Upcoming on Those Were The Days

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Five Flavors of Funk 47 : "Brass Construction"

Welcome to The Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, Kwesi will head back to New York City and dive into the music of Brass Construction!  We hope that you enjoy this episode!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)   Movin' (1975)

(4:35)   L-O-V-E-U (1978)

(8:16)   Right Place (1979)

(15:02)   Don't Try To Change Me (1980)

(19:34)   Happy People (1977)

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Oh, the wonderful world of Mid-Century Modernist Muzak! Imagine yourself as a citizen of "The City of Tomorrow" envisioned by those from a bygone era.

Today's episode is separated into 6 parts;

  1. Good Morning (0:00)

  2. The Peoplemover (2:41)

  3. Going Shopping (8:08)

  4. Afternoon Cafe Break (12:35)

  5. The Peoplemover part 2 (14:55)

  6. Back Home (17:31)

Today's "Beautiful Music" includes;

Relax - Steve Gray

It's Windy - Jan Kimberley

Sailing Along - Trevor Bastow

Automne - Cortex

Business and Industry - Neil Amsterdam

Leisure - Jeremy Lubbock

Industry In Motion #1 - Neil Amsterdam

Cheer Up - Brian Bennett

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Five Flavors of Funk 46 : "L.T.D."

Welcome to The Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, Kwesi will play five songs from the funk band L.T.D. and their lead singer Jeffrey Osborne!  We hope that you can enjoy this audio episode.  Our video episodes will be up on YouTube.  Please check us out there as well!

Today's tunes include;

Love Ballad - L.T.D. (1976)

(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again - L.T.D. (1977)

Holding On (When Love Is Gone) - L.T.D. (1978)

Dance 'N' Sing 'N' - L.T.D. (1979)

On The Wings of Love - Jeffrey Osborne (1982)

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jazz #blues #surf #beatnik #1950s #music

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The Midnight Train episode 4 (I think!??); Jim explores the cool side of the music of the late 40s, 1950s, early 1960s. Jazz, blues, surf rock, beatnik, doowop and rock N roll.

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Five Flavors of Funk 45 : "Jazz Funk"

Kwesi is back enjoying the sounds of the fusion of jazz and funk music.  We hope that you enjoy this episode!  Please don't forget to check us out on YouTube as well!  You can find our video output there.

Today's tunes include;

Brazilian Love Affair - George Duke (1980)

Come Running To Me - Herbie Hancock (1978)

(Fallin' Like) Dominoes - Donald Byrd (1975)

Since You've Been Away So Long - Don Blackman (1982)

We Gettin' Down - Weldon Irvine (1975)

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Jim and Kwesi have a fun discussion about animator Don Bluth and his 1980s films.

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Join Kwesi as he plays some of his favorite R&B jams from the DeBarge family!  We hope that you enjoy this amazing music from the 70s, 80s and 90s!

Today's tunes include;

(0:18)     Who's Johnny - El DeBarge (1986)

(5:12)     Please Don't Let Me Go - Smash (1977)

(8:49)     I Wanna Be With You - Switch (1978)

(13:44)     Who's Holding Donna Now - DeBarge (1985)

(18:38)     No Guarantee (remix) - Chico DeBarge featuring Joe (1997)

(23:20)     Can't Get Enough - El DeBarge (1994)

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Five Flavors of Funk 44 : "Sounds of Dayton - Volume 7 - Shadow"

After quite some time, Kwesi makes yet ANOTHER stop in Dayton, Ohio, known as "The World Capital of Funk".  This time, he focuses on the sounds of Shadow, an off-shoot group of the Ohio Players!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Intro

(1:54)     I Need Love (1979)

(5:38)     Born To Hustle (1981)

(10:45)     Mystery Dancer (1980)

(15:05)     Piece A Cake (1981)

(21:05)     Sinister Way (1981)

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Join Kwesi as he plays some of his favorite R&B jams from the master of R&B songwriting, Babyface!  We hope that you enjoy this amazing music from the 80s and 90s!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Give U My Heart - Babyface (1992)

(4:56)     You're Making Me High - Toni Braxton (1997)

(9:11)     Can We Talk - Tevin Campbell (1993)

(13:51)     Slow Jam - Midnight Star (1983)

(18:43)     Dial My Heart - The Boys (1988)

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Five Flavors of Funk 43 : "Brazilian Funk 2"

We are back again with another episode of "The Five Flavors of Funk"!  After a long bit of time, we head back down to the southern hemisphere and experience the awesome sub-genre of Brazilian Funk!

We hope that you enjoy this episode!  Thank you for listening!

(0:00)     Feito Para Dançar - Tim Maia (1977) (intro)

(2:25)     Dia D - Marcos Valle (1983)

(6:03)     De Alegria Raiou O Dia - Carlos Dafé (1977)

(10:11)     Vidigal - Banda Black Rio (1978)

(13:49)     Falcon Love Call (Armazén nº 2) - Azymuth (1977)

(18:14)     Um Índio - Caetano Veloso (1977)

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Nov 5, 2022 DJ Jim Lionheart of Those Were The Days is constantly wandering the ever expansive corridors of the 1980s. Especially the love ballads. The episode; #opm #originalpilipinomusic Tracks are as follows; 1) Don't Know What to Do - #rachelalejandro 2) More Than Words Can Say - #reginevelasquez feat #davidhasselhoff 3) (Tayo'y ) Both in Love - #titomina Tito Mina #tayoypilipino 4) Kailangan Ko - #imeldapapin 5) Changes - #mariz Find more like this on all social media with the magic hashtag #jimandkwesi Instagram @thosewtdays

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Join Kwesi again as he discovers some more amazing music from the Philippines known as The Manila Sound.  The Manila Sound is a musical genre that blends pop, soft rock, folk rock, disco, soul, Latin jazz and funk to create a type of music that is catchy, melodic, smooth and danceable!  Manila Sound has influenced many modern genres in the Philippines by being the forerunner to OPM (Original Pilipino Music).

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Pinoy Funk - Regalado (1977)

(3:46)     Disco Fever - VST and Company (1978)

(8:02)     Déjà vu – Tillie Moreno (1980)

(12:02)     Tunog Pinoy – Anino (1983)

(16:34)     Ale (Nasa Langit Na Ba Ako) – Bodjie Dasig (1984)

(21:54)     When I Met You - APO Hiking Society (1983)

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DJ Jim Lionheart gets Tarantino on your ass! 

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Five Flavors of Funk 42 : The Minneapolis Sound

Welcome back to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will get into some funk from the Twin Cities area of the U.S.A. known as The Minneapolis Sound.  This sub-genre of funk was pioneered by Prince, whose influences are all throughout these tracks!

Today's tunes include;

A Glamorous Life - Sheila E. (1984)

Cool - The Time (1981)

Nasty Girl - Vanity 6 (1982)

Sex Shooter - Apollonia 6 (1984)

Rocket 2 U - The Jets (1987)

Also included;

Just As Long As We're Together (unreleased version) - Prince (1978)

Drive Me Wild - Vanity 6 (1982)

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Chapter 0ne. The Midnight Train. #mystery #suspense #horror

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Welcome to Chillin' with Kwesi!!!

In this episode, Kwesi is "under the weather", but is still able to bring you some of his thoughts while nursing his cold.

0:00 - Welcome!

0:40 - Let's Chill - Guy (1990)

3:56 - A Good Thing About Technology

5:06 - House of the Dragon and Andor - Kwesi's thoughts

11:49 - Giving You The Benefit - Pebbles (1990)

16:22 - What's upcoming on Those Were The Days Radio

17:44 - Die Hard 2 : Die Harder teaser trailer (1990)

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Join Kwesi as he discovers some amazing music from the Philippines known as The Manila Sound.  The Manila Sound is a musical genre that blends pop, soft rock, folk rock, disco, soul, Latin jazz and funk to create a type of music that is catchy, melodic, smooth and danceable!  Manila Sound has influenced many modern genres in the Philippines by being the forerunner to OPM (Original Pilipino Music).

Today's tunes include;

O Lumapit Ka - Hotdog (1989) (intro)

Manila - Hotdog (1976)

Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy - Cinderella (1975)

Macho Gwapito - Rico J. Puno (1979)

Awitin Mo At Isasayaw Wo - VST and Company (1978)

Babit Labis Kitang Mahal - The Boyfriends (1978)

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Watch along as #jimandkwesi play some classic games!

Those Were The Games is part of @thosewtdays @thosewerethebabes @thoseweretheplays @thosewerethedaze @thosewerethegames #retrotech #retrogames #retro #retrocomputer #retropc #games #gamer #arcade #gamer #nintendo #sega #mario #sonic #8bit #16bit #pixel #pixelart #retrogamer #80s #80sgames #90s #90sgames

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Five Flavors of Funk 41 : Hip Hop Funk

Welcome back to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will take a look back at the early days of Hip Hop, when MCs would rap and rhyme over some salacious funk melodies to create a brand new sound that would endure over time!

Today's tunes include;

0:06 - Zulu Nation Throwdown - Afrika Bambaataa and The Zulu Nation (1980)

7:40 - Apache - Sugarhill Gang (1981)

12:23 - Superappin' - Grandmaster flash and The Furious Five (1979)

18:18 - Weekend - The Cold Crush Brothers (1982)

24:03 - The Breaks - Kurtis Blow (1980)

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In a segment Jim calls “Let’s drink to a very fine year!” Or something like that (^ 0 ^) !!

1977

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Welcome to Chillin' with Kwesi!!!

In this episode, Kwesi listens to "Grandma's Jazz" and is reminded of being at his grandmother's house, watching the TV shows of the time.  Let's join him as he watches the opening themes of all the shows that he can remember watching at her house!

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0:00 - Welcome!

0:49 - "Grandma's Jazz"

2:25 - Shortie's Portion - Patrice Rushen (1974)

4:04 - Daytime TV at Grandma's house

15:47 - Commercial Break

17:37 - Primetime TV at Grandma's House

21:52 - Farewell

(GOOF) - Kwesi mentions "Sophie's Portion" being released in 1975.  The actual song is called "Shortie's Portion" and it was released in 1974.  You can find this song on Patrice Rushen's "Prelusion" album.

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Welcome to the first episode of Those Were The Plays!  Those Were The Plays is part of @thosewtdays @thosewerethebabes @thosewerethegames @thosewerethedaze and @thoseweretheplays!  We hope that you enjoy this first episode!

0:00 - Welcome to Those Were The Plays Episode 01

1:28 - NBA on NBC and John Tesh

3:37 - RIP 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers - A History of Fandom and Mini-Rant

20:19 - Reggie Miller hits 2 3-pointers in mere seconds! (1995)

21:36 - This Day In Sports History

23:47 - Conclusion

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Lovely songs. Talking. Etc.

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Five Flavors of Funk 40 : Patrice Rushen

Welcome back to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, our episode will focus on the music of Patrice Rushen, a musically gifted artist who transitioned from jazz to funk to R&B and pop!  I hope that you enjoy her music as much as I have over the years!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Play! (1978) (intro)

(3:34)     Hang It Up (1978)

(8:37)     When I Found You (1978)

(14:17)     Stepping Stones (1977)

(20:04)     Watch Out! (1987)

(25:19)     Remind Me (1982)

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Once again, the worst episode of anything ever from any place.

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Welcome to Chillin' with Kwesi!!!

In this episode, Kwesi needs to let off a little steam due to technical difficulties at his job, but he also discusses a passion of his, the TV show Columbo!

Please don't hesitate to leave a comment or like on this video.  We appreciate all the support from you all!

0:00 - Welcome!!!

1:52 - Job and technology rant

10:29 - Remembering a "Steve Urkel" moment

11:15 - For The Cool In You - Babyface (1993)

15:52 - Chillin' with a "Craft Cola"

17:43 - Columbo

23:03 - The Rain - Oran "Juice" Jones (1986)

28:19 - Fry's Electronics and NOPE

29:26 - Future Segments and Instagram Features

31:52 - Farewell

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Five Flavors of Funk 39 : Space Funk 2 - The Search for Sentience

Join Captain K.P. Funk as he takes you on a voyage through the cosmos using the fuel of Space Funk to meet up with the benevolent Phunklords in order to colonize an beautiful planet together.  But, another species known as the Pranians have other plans!!!  We hope that you enjoy this journey!

Today's tunes include;

Space Is The Place intro - Sun Ra (intro)

3:06 - Connections and Disconnections - Funkadelic (1980)

6:49 - Space Funk - Manzel (1977)

10:28 - Solstice - Brian Bennett (1978)

15:28 - It's A War - Kano (1980)

21:56 - Pranian Man - Prana People (1977)

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I love playing retro games especially short-circuit from 1987 on the Amstrad

I love playing retro games especially short-circuit from 1987 on the Amstrad

I hope you have an amazing day listening to my stuff

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Jim explains his thoughts on the Star Wars Disney+ show Ando and explores the runaway success of this multilayered television show for grown-up Star Wars viewers, truly I thinking man’s Star Wars and a suicidal man’s colour palette.

starwars #andor #disney

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Jim breaks down his thoughts about the runaway success story of she hulk attorney-at-law on Disney+

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Welcome to Chillin' with Kwesi!!!

In this episode, Kwesi will be discussing Parliament-Funkadelic, Those Were The Plays, Halloween, Christmas and more!

Please don't hesitate to leave a comment or like on this video.  We appreciate all the support from you all!

0:00 - Welcome to "Chillin' w/ Kwesi"

0:14 - Butt-to-Butt Resuscitation - Funkadelic (1976)

3:43 - Kwesi talks Parliament-Funkadelic

5:25 - Flashlight - Parliament (1977)

10:28 - The big "45"....getting older...

11:34 - Halloween, Christmas and the holiday season

12:41 - "Those were The Plays"

14:21 - Other future content

18:29 - "Garbage Day!"

18:50 - Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 and Violent Night

19:47 - Farewell

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All hail the algorithm!!! Hashtag CANCELSUGARRUSHRADIO !!! Let’s go already!!! Let’s get it trending!!!

I take full responsibility. Please do not blame or associate Owen Wilson with this crime against humanity.

Make Cheese Grate Again!

Mash tag Cancel this Show! This morning as I was trying to watch #ringsofpower #shehulk and #quantumleap all on seperate devices some major douche bag had the audacity to comment; look at him he must be the coldest guy on campus.

coldest??? really??? Although the human in question used the correct pronoun doesn’t give him the right to use superlative adjectives without my permission and written consent.

needless to say I could not enjoy my spiced pumpkin latte anymore and therefore my life was ruined in one blink of an eye.

also I can’t believe they cast Margot Robbie and Ryan Gossling as Barbie and Ken come on, really, wow! way to white wash everything guys #Lame

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Those Were The Games is part of @thosewtdays and @thosewerethebabes #retrotech #retrogames #retro #retrocomputer #retropc #games #gamer #arcade #gamer #nintendo #sega #mario #sonic #8bit #16bit #pixel #pixelart #retrogamer #80s #80sgames #90s #90sgames 

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Yacht Rock Radio (part 6)

Welcome aboard the S.S. TWTD, a grand, luxurious yacht sailing the smooth summer seas while Captain Kwesi does double duty by spinning both the wheel and some tunes for you all to enjoy!

Today's tunes include;

(0:26)     Never Gonna Let You Go - Vicki Lawrence (1979)

(3:44)     Déjà vu - Dionne Warwick (1979)

(8:44)     This Is It - Kenny Loggins (1979)

(13:07)     Marzipan - Eric Tagg (1982)

(17:03)     Late At Night - Lava (1982)

(20:46)     Holding On To Love - David Diggs (1985)

*We do not profit from this video, and do not own any video clips, as this was created to help people find good music and support artists.  If you like this, please continue to seek out artists from the past that are continuing to create something that they love to do.

  • video clips taken from various sailing videos like 1980s Cape Dory sailboat sales videos and the 1983 film "Hot Yachts, Cold Water"

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Sugar Rush Radio Episode 3$2!}

Special Announcement for all you #sportsfan @thosewtdays @thosewerethegames @thosewerethebabes with #jimandkwesi is a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile• 

Those Were The Games is part of @thosewtdays and @thosewerethebabes #retrotech #retrogames #retro #retrocomputer #retropc #games #gamer #arcade #gamer #nintendo #sega #mario #sonic #8bit #16bit #pixel #pixelart #retrogamer #80s #80sgames #90s #90sgames Those Were The Babes and @thoseweretegames is part of @thosewtdays , a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile• #wettshirt #sexy #babe #postergirl #page3girl #sheseemsnice #busty #bimbo #sexyandcute #cuteandsexy #feminine #girly #cleavage #thong #bikini 

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Five Flavors of Funk 38 : "Bernard Wright"

Welcome back to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, our episode will be a tribute to a man who passed away earlier this year, Bernard Wright.  Known for his amazing keyboard skills as well as his relative youth, not only was he a highly sought out musician for artists from a myriad of genres, but he also had a career in funk with songs that have been sampled heavily in Hip Hop music!

We hope that you enjoy this show!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Music Is The Key (1981) (intro)

(2:18)     Spinnin' (1981)

(7:55)     Master Rocker (1981)

(11:07)     Just Chillin' Out (1981)

(16:19)     Funky Beat (1983)

(22:31)     Who Do You Love? (1985)

Bernard Wright

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This was supposed to be exclusively for the YouTube channel but YouTube blocked it without giving me a way to rectify it, if you are using a tablet computer you can’t access it you can’t do anything with it so I decided to upload it here for the time being for the small few of you who can watch it on the podcast

This was supposed to be exclusively for the YouTube channel but YouTube blocked it without giving me a way to rectify it, if you are using a tablet computer you can’t access it you can’t do anything with it so I decided to upload it here for the time being for the small few of you who can watch it on the podcast

My hope was to separate complete audio only for podcast And better visuals for YouTube but YouTube is so picky these days about what goes up and what doesn’t

and better visuals for YouTube but YouTube is so picky these days about what goes up and what doesn’t

Stay tuned for more stupid first world problems

@thosewtdays @thosewerethegames @thosewerethebabes with #jimandkwesi is a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile•

Those Were The Games is part of @thosewtdays and @thosewerethebabes #retrotech #retrogames #retro #retrocomputer #retropc #games #gamer #arcade #gamer #nintendo #sega #mario #sonic #8bit #16bit #pixel #pixelart #retrogamer #80s #80sgames #90s #90sgames

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Please join Kwesi as he takes a look back at his middle school years of 1989-1991 and the uncertainty of what the future held.  This important transitional period for the world needed quite a bit of optimism, and these songs helped to create that sense of hope, even with all the trials and tribulations that occurred.

(0:00)     If You Could Read My Mind - Gordon Lightfoot (1970) (intro)

(3:47)     ABC World News with Peter Jennings

(4:48)     From A Distance - Bette Midler (1990)

(9:23)     Final Night of Soviet Union Flag flying

(10:18)     Place In This World - Michael W. Smith (1990)

(14:12)     Baby Baby - Amy Grant (1991)

(18:06)     The Simpsons Butterfinger Commercial

(18:36)     Pray - M.C. Hammer (1990)

(24:47)     Optimistic - Sounds of Blackness (1991)

  • Video clips taken from numerous news sources online.

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Five Flavors of Funk 37 : "Ozone"

Welcome back to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we check out a band known more for it's work supporting artsits like Teena Marie, Debarge and Billy Preston.  For your listening pleasure, hailing from Nashville, Tennessee is Ozone!

Today's tunes include;

(0:59)     Gigolette (featuring Teena Marie) (1981)

(6:46)     We Bad (1981)

(11:05)     Joset (1980)

(14:38)     Rock and Roll, Pop and Soul (1981)

(19:33)     Strutt My Thang (1983)

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We’re never gonna survive unless we get a little crazy said a wise man once

We’re never gonna survive unless we get a little crazy said a wise man once

Just be warned this is 20 minutes of nonsense.

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Those Were The Games is part of @thosewtdays and @thosewerethebabes #retrotech #retrogames #retro #retrocomputer #retropc #games #gamer #arcade #gamer #nintendo #sega #mario #sonic #8bit #16bit #pixel #pixelart #retrogamer #80s #80sgames #90s #90sgames 

Those Were The Babes and @thoseweretegames is part of @thosewtdays , a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile• #wettshirt #sexy #babe #postergirl #page3girl #sheseemsnice #busty #bimbo #sexyandcute #cuteandsexy #feminine #girly #cleavage #thong #bikini 

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Let's dive into Volume 4 of one of Japan's greatest inventions...City Pop! A fusion of Western styled pop, rock, disco, funk, R&B, Adult Contemporary and yacht rock, this Japanese concoction had its heyday during the late 70s and early 80s, a time when Japan was riding high in its bubble economy.

We hope that you enjoy the visuals of today's show as well! They are of various clips of numerous Japanese TV shows, films, home videos and TV broadcasts over the years. I'll credit each one as soon as I can.

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Technopolis - Yellow Magic Orchestra (1979)

(4:42) Cupid - Miki Mastubara (1982)

(10:29) Remember Me - Step (1982)

(16:58) う、ふ、ふ、ふ – EPO (1983)

(21:21) 哀しみは夜の向こう – Takako Mamiya (1982)

(25:36) Remember Summer Days - Anri (1983)

(14:08) ザ・ドリフターズ commercial break

Check out Episode 210 for Volume 1

Check out Episode 263 for Volume 2

Check out Episode 305 for Volume 3

Thank you for listening!

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Five Flavors of Funk 36 : "Roller Boogie Edition"

Welcome to this episode of The Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will take a look and listen at a huge phenomenon of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Roller Boogie!  We hope that you enjoy today's show!

Today's tunes include;

(0:26)     Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll - Vaughan Mason and Crew (1980)

(6:15)     I'm Your Boogie Man - KC and the Sunshine Band (1976)

(10:46)     Genius of Love - Tom Tom Club (1981)

(14:27)     Double Dutch Bus - Frankie Smith (1981)

(20:12)     Charley Says (Roller Boogie Baby) - King Tim III and Fatback (1980)

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This is a very early episode but chances are you haven’t heard it yet. What do you think? Do you agree with us? Let’s talk! No big whoop! Show some love on our Instagram accounts. @thosewtdays @thosewerethegames @thosewerethebabes with #jimandkwesi is a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile• 

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Welcome aboard the yacht S.S. TWTD, where instead of being on the open seas, we will stay docked and have a special service today!  In this episode, we will dive into a genre known as "Christian Yacht Rock".

We invite you to have an open mind and enjoy the lyrical songwriting talents that this corner of Yacht Rock has to offer!

Today's tunes include;

(0:57)     Living Without Your Love - The Imperials (1979)

(4:19)     All Lost - Roby Duke (1984)

(8:04)     Gotta Have the Real Thing - Rick Riso (1985)

(12:20)     Love Has Taken It All Away - Jim Schmidt (1983)

(15:41)     Open Up - James Felix (1980)

(20:19)     Silent Love - Russ Taff (1985)

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Jim talks about the animation legend that is Don Bluth. 

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Just me talking about everything that we’ve been doing in the last two years I hope you can enjoy it and I hope you can forgive it.

A total stream of consciousness talk with no frills no script and no special effects, I hope that you will listen to it and give me some feedback on it 

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Five Flavors of Funk 35 : "New York Edition #6" - Mandrill

Welcome back to New York with a band known for its fusion of funk, jazz, Latin, African, and soul music!  This is Mandrill, a Bed-Stuy funk band that has become one of my favorite groups over the years!  We thank you very much for taking the time to listen/watch and we thank all of you out there who continue to support our channel!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Positive Thing (1974) (intro)

(2:41)    Hágalo (1973)

(5:25)     Mango Meat (1973)

(10:27)     Fencewalk (1973)

(16:24)     After The Race (1974)

(23:55)     Git It All (1972)

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Welcome to Chillin' with Kwesi!!!

In this episode, Kwesi will be discussing the future of his solo episodes, Jim's solo episodes, Those Were The Days Instagram accounts, D23, the L.A. Dodgers, Siamese, Joe Jackson and more!

Please don't hesitate to leave a comment or like on this video.  We appreciate all the support from you all!

0:00 - Welcome to "Chillin' w/ Kwesi"!

0:54 - Those were The Days Instagram accounts

1:32 - The L.A. Dodgers

2:09 - The NFL

2:56 - D23....sigh.....

4:30 - Kwesi's story #1

7:32 - Musical Chairs - Siamese (1998)

11:34 - Solo Projects of Jim and Kwesi

21:06 - Steppin' Out - Joe Jackson (1982)

24:46 - Kwesi's story #2

25:39 - Farewell

  • this episode also features "Nao Tem Nada Nao" by Marcos Valle (1973)

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I finally managed to put my finger on what is truly lacking about today’s pop-culture and life in general. #thosewerethedays with #jimandkwesi is a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile• 

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Those Were The Games is part of @thosewtdays and @thosewerethebabes #retrotech #retrogames #retro #retrocomputer #retropc #games #gamer #arcade #gamer #nintendo #sega #mario #sonic #8bit #16bit #pixel #pixelart #retrogamer #80s #80sgames #90s #90sgames 

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thosewerethedays with #jimandkwesi is a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile•

Those Were The Games is part of @thosewtdays and @thosewerethebabes #retrotech #retrogames #retro #retrocomputer #retropc #games #gamer #arcade #gamer #nintendo #sega #mario #sonic #8bit #16bit #pixel #pixelart #retrogamer #80s #80sgames #90s #90sgames 

Those Were The Days and Those Were The Babes is a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile• #wettshirt #sexy #babe #postergirl #page3girl #sheseemsnice #busty #bimbo #sexyandcute #cuteandsexy #feminine #girly 

you can watch my short films and how to draw videos on my YouTube channel; www.youtube.com/comoyoko 

you can see samples of my artwork, photography and illustration at https://www.behance.net/JamesMcGee 

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Five Flavors of Funk 34 : "Simplicity Is Best?"

Welcome back to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we will take a look at five songs that are awesome, but unfortunately don't have the best videos to show for it!  We hope that you like watching these early 1980s videos from these funk artists.  Please let us know what you think!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Intro

(1:24)     Don't Look Any Further - Dennis Edwards featuring Siedah Garrett (1984)

(6:14)     In Motion - Freda Payne (1982)

(12:14)     Love It Away - Ashford and Simpson (1982)

(17:25)     Do You Get Enough Love? - Shirley Jones (1986)

(22:04)     Skip To My Lou - Finis Henderson (1982)

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Welcome back to another discussion between Jim and Kwesi about popular media that they don't understand "what the fuss is all about".

(0:00)     Intro

(0:50)     What's all the fuss about? - Popular Media that you don't "get" (part 1)

(17:22)   Punisher (1989) trailer

(19:02)   What's all the fuss about? - Popular Media that you don't "get" (part 2)

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For the final day of August, Those Were The Days Radio is presenting a musical tribute to the end of summer.  Your host, Kwesi, will take you through some summer songs of his youth.  We hope that you enjoy this video!

(0:00)     Summer Madness - Kool and the Gang (1974)

(4:12)     Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (1991)

(8:36)     Cruel Summer - Bananarama (1983)

(12:01)     Summer of '69 - Bryan Adamas (1985)

(15:49)     Summer Breeze - Seals and Crofts (1972)

(19:06)     Holiday - Mandrill (1977)

(23:56)     Life Is A Highway - Tom Cochrane (1991)

(28:25)     Boys of Summer - Don Henley (1984)

Holiday Road - Lindsey Buckingham (1984) (background music)

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Five Flavors of Funk 33 : "T-Connection"

Welcome back to the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today, we find ourselves in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, the Bahamas!  And from Nassau, T-Connection will provide the soundtrack of our voyage to this amazing piece of paradise!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Do What You Wanna Do (1977)

(7:59)     Girl Watching (1982)

(12:52)     Everything is Cool (1981)

(18:02)     Groove to Get Down (1978)

(22:18)     Groove City (1981)

(27:58)     At Midnight (1978)

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90s #music Sugar Rush Radio - you know the drill.

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Jim and Kwesi are back discussing a few topics as well as playing another round of QUOTE OFF!  We hope that you enjoy this episode!

(0:00)     Intro

(0:51)     Remembering Olivia Newton-John

(6:54)     "Pepsi" Commercial Break

(7:54)     What Did You Watch on a Sick Day in your youth?

(21:11)     "Small Wonder" intro/theme tune

(22:11)     Back to the Future "QUOTE OFF"

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Relaxing sounds of the 70s. #thosewerethedays with #jimandkwesi is a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile• 

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Five Flavors of Funk 32 : "The Cookout Edition"

We are back with a special episode of Five Flavors of Funk! In honor of the end of summer, we are bringing you The Cookout Edition. We have all been to BBQs and cookouts and what better way to celebrate all the succulent flavors of BBQ food than with the flavors of funk that you'd hear at them! Please enjoy these videos of people dancing and enjoying the experiences of this music....and if you have a nice plate of BBQ, it's perfect!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) More Bounce to the Ounce - Zapp (1980)

(5:43) West Coast Poplock - Ronnie Hudson (1982)

(11:42) Joystick - Dazz Band (1983)

(15:52) Dazz - Brick (1976)

(22:12) Ffun - Con Funk Shun (1977)

  • videos taken from various resources online. We do not profit from this video, and do not own any video clips, as this was created to help people find good music and support artists. If you like this, please continue to seek out artists from the past that are continuing to create something that they love to do.

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Five Flavors of Funk 31 : "New York Edition #5" - Fatback

Welcome back to our next foray into the funky city of New York with a band that is known for its deep cuts as well as being responsible for commercially releasing the very first hip-hop song!  This is Fatback, a band that may not be a household name, but has many songs that are recognizable!  We thank you very much for taking the time to listen/watch and we thank all of you out there who continue to support our channel!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Spanish Hustle (1975)

(3:26)     (Do The) Bus Stop (1975)

(8:51)     Backstrokin' (1980)

(15:56)     Gotta Get My Hands On Some (Money) (1980)

(25:00)     King Tim III (Personality Jock) (1979)

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from the #1940s #1950s

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In the special episode of peace of mind I pay tribute to the 1943 beloved children’s book; the little prince

asmr #peaceofmind #peace #peaceful #relax #relaxation

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In this episode of Those Were The Days, Jim and Kwesi discuss what is going on with the Instagram page and how it has become what it is.  Kwesi also discusses something nostalgic from his "Bag of Treasure", the timeless "Choose Your Own Adventure" books from his childhood!

(0:00)      Those Were The Days Instagram Discussion

(11:49)    Cherchez Le Femme - Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band (live performance)

(15:23)    Kwesi's "Bag of Treasure" - "Choose Your Own Adventure"

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Welcome to our segment entitled "A Cable TV Retrospective"!  In this segment, your host Kwesi will be bringing you clips, montages, music videos, trailers and perspectives on the various Cable TV networks of his youth from back in the '80s and '90s.

So sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of this episode's featured network, HOME BOX OFFICE (HBO).

  • All media is taken from various videos and photos that were found online.

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Those Were The Days would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Olivia Newton-John, a brilliant artist and activist that touched the hearts of many.  This special episode is dedicated to her through her wonderful music.  She provided a great soundtrack to all of our lives and we hope that this collection of just a few of her hits brings joy to all that watch and listen.

Olivia Newton-John

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Welcome back to Those Were The Days!  Jim and Kwesi are back in the studio discussing everything pop culture!  In this episode, they focus on Solo Projects as well as nostalgic music from around the world!

We hope that you enjoy this episode!

(0:00)     Solo Project Discussion (Kwesi's eps. - Five Flavors of Funk, Who Did it Better?)

(8:45)     Oscar Issac is "done" with it all.

(9:08)     Where can a newcomer start with Five Flavors of Funk and Who Did it Better?

(16:04)   Pop music from around the world

(26:59)   A Sugar Rush Radio observation

(27:51)   Shasta Commercial (1983)

(28:21)   Final Thoughts

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Five Flavors of Funk 30 : Space Funk

Join Captain K.P. Funk as he takes you on a voyage through the cosmos using the fuel of Space Funk to get you from Earth to the planet Utopia in the next galaxy.  We hope that you enjoy your journey!

Today's tunes include;

Prologue - Parliament (1979) (intro)

The Big Band Theory - Parliament (1979)

One Million Miles From the Ground - Dexter Wansel (1976)

Love Comes Rushin' In - Mandré (1978)

Splashdown Time - Breakwater (1980)

Fantasy - Earth Wind and Fire (1977)

Liquid Sunshine - John Cameron (1973) (interlude)

Solstice - Brian Bennett (1978) (outro)

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I hope you enjoy this collection of songs I have chosen for relaxing when we’re being trapped indoors during this terrible pandemic of ours. A list of all the songs used will be explained at the end of the video keep listening to the end to hear all about it. If you like today’s episode please consider supporting us in a way that won’t cost you any money such as writing our podcast show sharing it with your friends on social media going to our YouTube channel subscribing clicking like and all the other countless things that can be done, it won’t cost you a thing but it will mean the world to us and it will help our channel grow

If you like today’s episode please consider supporting us in a way that won’t cost you any money such as rating our podcast show sharing it with your friends on social media going to a YouTube channel subscribing clicking like and all the other countless things that can be done, it won’t cost you a thing but it will mean the world to us and it will help our channel grow

I hope together we can find peace of mind.

-Jim

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Five Flavors of Funk 29 : R Rated Funk

Welcome to this episode of the Five Flavors of Funk!  Today's episode has a "Parental Advisory" on it as we serve up some slices of R Rated Funk!  We thank you very much for taking the time to listen/watch and we thank all of you out there who continue to support our channel!

Today's tunes include;

Shave 'Em Dry - Lucille Bogan (1935) (intro)

Gett Off - Prince (1991)

In The Bush - Musique (1978)

All the Way Lover - Millie Jackson (1979)

Strokin' - Clarence Carter (1986)

Candy Licker - Marvin Sease (1986)

Please look for us on Instagram and YouTube by using #jimandkwesi.

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This is Episode 17 of Sugar Rush Radio. It’s really quite tubular!

I hope you like the song choices.

sugarandsexandrocknroll #70s #80s #90s

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Five Flavors of Funk 28 : 1990s Funk

Welcome to another edition of this segment!  Today, we will feature some funky tunes from the great decade of the 1990s!  We thank you very much for taking the time to listen/watch and we thank all of you out there who continue to support our channel!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Cream - Prince (1991)

(4:46)     Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai (1997)

(9:14)     Mellowship Slinky in B Major - Red Hot Chili Peppers (1991)

(13:41)     People Everyday - Arrested Development (1992)

(19:14)     Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat) - Digable Planets (1992)

(24:15)     BSU - Cameo (1994)

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You’ve heard the rumours and finally it’s here after long last, when we grew up in the late 70s and early 80s we didn’t worry about political correctness we put on our sunglasses and we danced to Louie Louie and we had a goddamn good time. ladies and gentlemen may I present to you… those were the babes 

Those Were The Days and Those Were The Babes is a daily podcast about, you guessed it, #nostalgia of the #70s #80s #90s (and then some!) •Link is in our profile• #wettshirt #sexy #babe #postergirl #page3girl #sheseemsnice #busty #bimbo #sexyandcute #cuteandsexy #feminine #girly 

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Hello are you beautiful podcast people this is a story so far kind of thing I will give you a guided tour of what we have done over the last two years and probably little bit more to come so stay tuned

  • Jim

PS; bodacious babes can be found @those were the babes

just sayin’ 

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Welcome back to another edition of "Who Did it Better?", the segment that rates and evaluates an original song and the cover versions that came out afterwards!

This time, we focus on "Ai No Corrida", a song written by Chas Jankel and covered quite a few times over the years!

Chas Jankel (1980)

Quincy Jones (1981)

James Last (1981)

Sudirman (1981)

Columbia Ballroom Orchestra (1988)

The Nylons (1997)

Uniting Nations (2005)

Vania Borges (2006)

Cuban Jazz Combo (2010)

Thank you for listening and watching!  We hope that you've enjoyed our video!

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Today, we take a look back at some amazing classic rock!  This is a genre we celebrate here at Those Were The Days, and we hope that you enjoy what you hear!

Back In Black - AC/DC

Black Dog - Led Zeppelin

Photograph - Def Leppard

Waiting For A Girl Like You - Foreigner

I've Seen All Good People - Yes

Stone In Love - Journey

  • Get Off Your Ass and Jam - Funkadelic (opening guitar riff)

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Five Flavors of Funk 27 : The Females of Funk

Welcome to another edition of this segment!  Today, we will feature some outstanding tracks from some beautiful women!  We thank you very much for taking the time to listen/watch and we thank all of you out there who continue to support our channel!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Can You Handle It? - Sharon Redd (1980)

(4:39)     Life Is A Dance - Chaka Khan (1978)

(9:30)     Behind the Groove - Teena Marie (1980)

(16:05)     Thrill Me - Gwen Guthrie (1985)

(20:43)     Betcha She Don’t Love You – Evelyn Champagne King (1982)

(25:24)     Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin’ – Stephanie Mills (1979)

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This episode is a real dumpster fire of fun. It’s quite possibly the worst episode of sugar rush radio but don’t be fooled it really is bad. It’s really hot and sweaty as usual here in Tokyo Japan but maybe even worse than usual and to top it all off the building next door to me has been demolished and from 9 o’clock in the morning till five in the afternoon it’s nothing but mini earthquakes non-stop.

I made a mistake with the episode unknown to me through an editing error so I had to delete it re-edit it and upload it all over again and that’s everything can really put a dampener on your day, know what I mean podcast people?

so sit back and get stressed out as you listen to sugar rush radio number 16. Don’t forget to check us out on Instagram you crazy cats!

you can watch my short films and how to draw videos on my YouTube channel; www.youtube.com/comoyoko 

PS: this video has nothing really to do with anime video games all Pokémon but we’ve got lots of nonsense for you to enjoy Waka Waka Waka

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Welcome to our NEW segment entitled "A Cable TV Retrospective"!  In this segment, your host Kwesi will be bringing you clips, montages, music videos, trailers and perspectives on the various Cable TV networks of his youth from back in the '80s and '90s.

So sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of this episode's featured network, THE DISNEY CHANNEL.

  • All media is taken from various videos and photos that were found online.

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you can watch my short films and how to draw videos on my YouTube channel; www.youtube.com/comoyoko 

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Yacht Rock Radio (part 4)

Welcome aboard the S.S. TWTD, a grand, luxurious yacht sailing the smooth summer seas while Captain Kwesi does double duty by spinning both the wheel and some tunes for you all to enjoy!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     The One You Love - Glenn Frey (1982)

(5:02)     Love It Away - Ashford and Simpson (1982)

(9:53)     Last Call - Jim Kreuger (1978)

(13:49)     You Are - Niteflyte (1980)

(18:05)     Secret Love - Rufus (1981)

(22:28)     The Ending - Steve Kipner (1979)

*We do not profit from this video, and do not own any video clips, as this was created to help people find good music and support artists.  If you like this, please continue to seek out artists from the past that are continuing to create something that they love to do.

  • video clips taken from various sailing videos like 1980s Cape Dory sailboat sales videos and the 1983 film "Hot Yachts, Cold Water"

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Five Flavors of Funk 26 : "New York Edition #4" - Cameo part 2

And we are back with another dance-filled episode featuring Cameo!  We thank you very much for taking the time to listen/watch and we thank all of you out there who continue to support our channel!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     The Sound Table - Cameo (1981)

(4:05)     I Just Want to Be - Cameo (1979)

(9:40)     Cameosis - Cameo (1980)

(14:24)     Your Love Takes Me Out - Cameo (1980)

(21:21)     I Like It - Cameo (1981)

(26:12)     Flirt - Cameo (1982)

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Those Were The Babes !!!

Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century.

Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’.

This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases.

If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more.

Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description.

As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us.

Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

Today’s episode:

16-year-old Filipina superstar Regine Velasquez kicks off this episode with a bang. She covers the song Sheena Easton was famous for singing on the movie about last night starring Debbie Moore and Rob Lowe (So Far So Good). In the background you’ll notice the Back to the Future SNES game entitled super back to the future 2 for the super Nintendo or the super Famicom from 1992.

1980s bDisney Fanta TV commercial. Also Paul Rueben's Peewee's Playhouse.

Keep your ears open for 16 bit Easter-Eggs.

Hand Held in Black in White by Dollar.

McDonald's presents their Gnarly Shades DUDES!!

Dub Just Be Good to Me - Beats International

Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top

La Plage de Saint Tropez - Army of Lovers.

See you soon!

  • DJ JIM LIONHEART

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Let's dive into Volume 3 of one of Japan's greatest inventions...City Pop!  A fusion of Western styled pop, rock, disco, funk, R&B, Adult Contemporary and yacht rock, this Japanese concoction had its heyday during the late 70s and early 80s, a time when Japan was riding high in its bubble economy.

We hope that you enjoy the visuals of today's show as well!  They are of various clips of numerous Japanese TV shows, films, home videos and TV broadcasts over the years.  I'll credit each one as soon as I can.

Today's tunes include;

Tasogare - Mai Yamane (1980)

Sweetest Music - Mariya Takeuchi (1982)

Summer Connection - Taeko Onuki (1977)

This Is All I Have For You - Makoto Matsushita (1981)

It's So Creamy - Miki Matsubara (1981)

Flyday Chinatown - Yasuha (1981)

Check out Episode 210 for Volume 1

Check out Episode 263 for Volume 2

Thank you for listening!

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Those Were The Babes !!!

Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century.

Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’.

This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases.

If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more.

Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description.

As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us.

Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

-Jim

  1. Life is but a dream by The Harp Tones
  2. Eydie Gorme by Sabór a Mi
  3. Nassau Calling by Delbon Johnson
  4. Denise by Randy and The Rainbows
  5. Sleepwalk by The Ventures 7.Round the Back of the Arches By Flanagan and Allen
  6. Feeling Good by Turley Richards
  7. Lord Got Tomatoes by Blind Blake

  8. Who’s On First by Abbot & Costello.

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This is a continuation of the "one-hit wonders" conversation from Episode 287.  Jim and Kwesi also briefly discuss soundtracks to films as well.

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Five Flavors of Funk 25 : "New York Edition #3" - Cameo

We are back with another edition of "The Five Flavors of Funk"!

ARE YOU READY TO DANCE?!?

Because, this group has always brought the funk to the dancefloor!  Here is just a "little taste" of CAMEO.  I hope that you enjoy part 1 of the Cameo sound.  Please stay tuned for part 2 in the near future!

Today's tunes include;

(1:15)     Word Up! - Cameo (1986)

(6:03)     Rigor Mortis - Cameo (1977)

(11:54)     Post Mortem - Cameo (1977)

(16:28)     Ugly Ego - Cameo (1978)

(21:28)     Shake Your Pants - Cameo (1980)

(28:17)     Candy - Cameo (1986)

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Those Were The Babes !!!

Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century.

Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’.

This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases.

If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more.

Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description.

As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us.

Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

  1. Ovide Video

  2. I was made for loving you by Lumiere the Japanese cutie group.

  3. Don’t you worry about a thing by Igcognito

  4. Feedback

  5. You Gotta fight for your right to party by the Beastie Boys

  6. Konica Colors Are Calling Me

  7. Dancer by Gino Socci

  8. Young hearts run free by Candi Staton

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Hi folks this is DJ Jim Lionheart bringing in the very finest and also the very weirdest in late 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s are these are the years of the beat generation, the start of avant-garde television and fashion and drinking too many espresso‘s would lay the way for movie makers such as Martin Scorsese, Jim Jarmusch and David Lynch to name but a few and also would create that weird offbeat style that we would like to see in things like Ren & Stimpy.

today’s episode I go into depth in the surrealist filmmaker of Maya Darren whilst also talking about several pop songs of the era.

today songs include;

Since I Don’t Have You by The Platters

But I was cool by Oscar Brown Jr.

Charmaine by Helmut Zacharias

Skeeter Davis and lost to a geisha girl

Dawn train by The Champs

Smoke gets in your eyes as sung bye The Platters

Sorry Wrong Rhumba.

The cat is high as sung by The Ink Spots and The Vidiot by Ken Nordine.

The videos and songs are in fair use and I hope you will go to iTunes or whatever story you prefer to use and download these songs.

if you’ve like today’s episode please show some love and support the show by reviewing us, liking us sharing us on social media and that sort of thing.

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Those Were The Babes !!!

Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century.

Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’.

This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases.

If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more.

Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description.

As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us.

Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Five Flavors of Funk 24 : "Sounds of Dayton - Volume 6 - Slave #2"

In this video episode, Kwesi continues with his journey of the "Five Flavors of Funk" by making yet ANOTHER stop in Dayton, Ohio, known as "The World Capital of Funk".  And again, he focuses on the sounds of the amazing Dayton band, Slave!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Dreamin' - Slave (1980)

(5:01)     The Great American Funk Song - Slave (1977)

(9:40)     Are You Ready For Love? - Slave (1979)

(16:09)     For The Love Of You - Slave (1981)

(21:34)     Feel My Love - Slave (1980)

(26:51)     Weak At the Knees - Steve Arrington (1983)

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Sugar Rush Radio Episode 12!

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Those Were The Babes !!!

Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century.

Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’.

This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases.

If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more.

Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description.

As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us.

Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Five Flavors of Funk 23 : "Sounds of Dayton - Volume 5 - Slave #1"

In this video episode, Kwesi continues with his journey of the "Five Flavors of Funk" by making yet ANOTHER stop in Dayton, Ohio, known as "The World Capital of Funk".  This time, he focuses on the sounds of the amazing Dayton band, Slave!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Slide - Slave (1977) (intro)

(4:37)     Shine - Slave (1979)

(10:20)     The Way You Love is Heaven - Slave (1978)

(15:39)     Turn You In and Out - Slave (1983)

(22:55)     Watching You - Slave (1980)

(28:02)     Just A Touch of Love - Slave (1979)

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Yacht Rock Radio (part 3)

All aboard the S.S. TWTD with Captain Kwesi as we sail the smooth seas with the sultry and silky soft sounds of that wonderful, relaxing yacht rock.  So, grab your favorite cocktail, pick out the best available lounge chair or hammock, take a deep breath and feel that light ocean breeze.  We hope that you enjoy yourselves!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Right Down the Line - Gerry Rafferty (1978)

(4:32)     Standing On the Outside - Robben Ford (1983)

(9:17)     Peg - Steely Dan (1977)

(13:43)     Minute By Minute - Doobie Brothers (1978)

(17:29)     Let It Go - Pages (1978)

(22:04)     Fool In Love With You - Jim Photoglo (1981)

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This episode of sugar rush radio is part one of the Haim Sabin and Shuki Levy retrospective. These two men are responsible for writing producing and singing most of the theme tune to Saturday morning cartoons of the 1980s and they also wrote songs for popular artists and soundtracks.

Tracks include; he-man and the Masters of the universe 8-bit style, Bionic six, She-Ra princess of power, M.A.S.K., Toy shop talk, Jayce and the wheeled warriors, the karate kid cartoon, Pole position anime, JIM goes crazy, Galaxy Rangers, the adventures of the Galaxy Rangers, bonus track includes Lisa Lougheed with her song run with us as featured in the Canadian cartoon the raccoons, incidental music from the mysterious lost cities of gold

Lightning lead explodes into battle lightning strikes!

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Those Were The Babes !!!

Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century.

Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’.

This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases.

If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more.

Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description.

As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us.

Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

-Jim

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Five Flavors of Funk 22 : "Brazilian Funk" - Banda Black Rio

We are back again with another episode of "The Five Flavors of Funk"!  This time, we will travel down to the southern hemisphere and experience the Brazilian funk of Banda Black Rio!

We hope that you enjoy this episode!  Thank you for listening!

(0:00)     Gaifiera Universal - Banda Black Rio (1978) (intro)

(2:19)     Casa Forte - Banda Black Rio (1977)

(5:26)     Chega Mais - Banda Black Rio (1978)

(9:12)     Profissionalismo É isso Aí - Banda Black Rio (1980)

(13:22)     Carrossel - Banda Black Rio (1999)

(18:10)     Quem Vem Lá - Banda Black Rio (2011)

(22:32)     Hearts In Time - Banda Black Rio (2019) (outro)

*  Sorry guys, I cheated.  There are SEVEN songs in this episode, not FIVE.  Think of them as bonus songs!  We hope you enjoy them!

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Kwesi reviews and recommends the movie "Noises Off", a 1992 comedy featuring an all-star cast.

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Those Were The Babes !!!

Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century.

Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’.

This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases.

If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more.

Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description.

As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us.

Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Try the • Those Were The Days • YouTube Channel

Visit the • Those Were The Days • Instagram

Click here for Jim's personal YouTube channel

Those Were The Babes !!!

Those Were The Days is a YouTube and podcast show about pop-culture from the 20th century.

Recorded in the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, Japan; Jim McGee from The United Kingdom and Kwesi Parker from the United States are your tour guides in the virtual pop-culture history museum known as ‘Those Were The Days’.

This project is a labour of love and is not intended to infringe on copyright but merely a way to curate and promote Pop culture that, perhaps, has been forgotten or needs more promotion in some cases.

If you like this songs and shows that you see we encourage you to buy them from any good online stores such as iTunes et cetera. Or even better yeah why not go down to your local record store and support them. they need it more.

Don’t forget to check out our Instagram the link to which will be at the top of this description.

As stated this is a labour of love so if you’ve enjoyed it please show your love by supporting us. You can do this simply by sharing this on your social medias or reviewing or liking us. It won’t take long and it costs nothing but it means the world to us.

Thank you for listening/watching and remember that was the conversation and those were the days.

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Five Flavors of Funk 21 : "Brit Funk #5" - Chas Jankel

We are back with another edition of "The Five Flavors of Funk"! And for the uninitiated, it's time to hop over to the British Isles once again to finally recognize the amazing talents of Chas Jankel! This multi-talented artist can do no wrong in my opinion, from his eclectic use of his songwriting talents to his awesome mix of funk, jazz, electronica, disco, punk, R&B, synth-pop and new wave. And that's just for starters!

I'm dedicating this episode to my brother Chane who passed away unexpectedly last month. Whenever I hear the song "Number One" by Chas Jankel, it reminds me of he and I watching the film "Real Genius" with my other brothers and quoting the memorable lines from that awesome 80s film. He loved this type of music and he would've equally loved this episode.

We thank you for listening and hope that you can join us again soon!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Glad to Know You - Chas Jankel (1981)

(5:15) Number One - Chas Jankel (1985)

(9:24) Pretty Thing - Chas Jankel (1983)

(15:05) Without You - Chas Jankel (1983)

(19:57) Am I Honest With Myself Really? - Chas Jankel (1980)

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Five Flavors of Funk 20 : "New York Edition #2" - Leroy Burgess

We are back with another edition of "The Five Flavors of Funk"!  This time, we will dive into the music of the talented Leroy Burgess, a man who became a major player in the funk, disco and boogie scenes, but also helped pioneer house music!  We hope that you enjoy this slice of funk from the "Big Apple"!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00)     Stranger - Leroy Burgess (1983)

(4:20)     Hustlin' (You Gotta Be Dancin') - Black Ivory (1979)

(11:00)     Hooked On Your Love - Aleem (1979)

(16:16)     Over Like A Fat Rat - Fonda Rae (1982)

(22:34)     Moment of My Life - Inner Life (1982)

(27:12)     Dancing Into The Stars - Logg (1981)

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Jim and Kwesi are back to discuss "one-hit wonders" and much more!  Our talk on "one-hit wonders" will be broken up into two parts, so please stay tuned for that!  We hope that you enjoy listening and watching today's episode!

(0:00)      Why did she sing about a "centipede"?!?

(2:45)      Hiroshima trip

(6:19)      "Sugar Rush radio"

(8:16)      "Five Flavors of Funk"

(14:55)     One Hit Wonders of Rock and Roll TV commercial

(16:54)     One Hit Wonders (part 1)

(26:10)     Wrap-up

(27:17)     Centipede - Rebbie Jackson (1984)

  • Baggy Trousers - Madness (1981) used as intro music

  • VH1 bump used as a commercial break

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We are back with another edition of "Who Did it Better?"!  In this show, Kwesi discusses which version of the song "I Shot the Sherriff" is the best.

I Shot the Sherriff - Bob Marley and the Wailers (1973)

I Shot the Sherriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

I Shot the Sherriff - Inner Circle (1975)

I Shot the Sherriff - Light of the World (1980)

I Shot the Sherriff - Jaco Pastorius (1991)

I Shot the Sherriff - Warren G (1998)

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This episode is dedicated to all the children of the world and every student I’ve had the pleasure to teach. Here’s to many years of teaching happy children.

In my videos you will see some visual slideshows that I would use in my classes for children to be able to sing along comprehensively, I would use colour coding and easy to read fonts.

If it is of any of use to you I hope you can play it in your classroom or at home also.

I tried to calculate how many children I have worked with here in Japan.

If you consider that there is 500 children and an average elementary school not to mention the countless lessons I’ve given at language schools… it must be something like 10,000 kids and upwards I can’t even comprehend it.

I hope most of them will only have fond memories of me.

Todays songs include; Let It Be by the Beatles (written by Paul McCartney) but covered here by Jack Topping. ~ Mithrandir was a track that was written by Leonard Rosenman although I don’t know who sang it. It’s taken from the 1978 film The Lord of the Rings and it is sang at a time of healing ~ Getting to Know You is a song from The King and I about a British teacher who teaches in Asia so that seems very appropriate plus it’s a very lovely song it was written by Rodgers & Hammerstein, The choir of children, Deborah Kerr & Marni Nixon(?) ~ High is the Rue Tree is a song I stumbled on which really captivated me. By Lajos Bárdos and the Cantemus Children’s Choir of Nyíregyháza・Pro Musica Girl’s Choir of Nyíregyháza. Dénes Szabo. From the album Choral Works. Race For The Prize is a song I’ve always loved from The Flaming Lips I was really amazed by this song when it came out. It’s always been my plan to teach this to the children some day. I’ve always loved the lyrics. This version was sang by The Palm School choir.

World in Union is a song that I played in episode one of Peace of Mind. It’s one of my favourites and it bears repeating. Sing is a song I believe was first written and performed by the carpenters but was sung many times on Sesame Street by dozens and dozens of artists but this version will always remain the most iconic for me.

To the best of my knowledge all of these songs are available to buy on iTunes and if you’ve enjoyed them I encourage you to do so.

Likewise if you’ve enjoyed listening to this program please help the child grow by sharing it with your friends and encouraging peace of mind for all.

  • Mr James.

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Five Flavors of Funk 19 : "The Sound of Philadelphia #2"

We are back with another edition of "The Five Flavors of Funk" in the "city of brotherly love", the great city of Philadelphia, PA!  We hope that you enjoy this episode as we continue to bring you great music in this series!

Today's tunes include;

(0:00) Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden and Whitehead (1979)

(8:27) For The Love of Money - The O'Jays (1974)

(16:28) I Got My Mind Made up (You Can Get It Girl) - Instant Funk (1978)

(25:10) Nights Over Egypt - The Jones Girls (1981)

(29:50) You'll Never Fina Another Love Like Mine - Lou Rawls (1976)

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Five Flavors of Funk 18 : "The Sound of Philadelphia"

We are back with another episode of "The Five Flavors of Funk"!  This time, we'll head to the "city of brotherly love" and take on some amazing funk from the great city of Philadelphia, PA!

Today's tunes include;

The Sound of Philadelphia - MFSB featuring The Three Degrees (1974)

Don't Leave Me This Way - Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes (1975)

You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else - The Jones Girls (1979)

Dance With Me Tonight - Dexter Wansel (1977)

If Only You Knew - Patti Labelle (1983)

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Finally. This concludes the business trip to Hiroshima. I am glad to be back in Tokyo and looking forward to be giving 200% with my students as always. …but you know in order to do that we need that magical sugar known as music. Pop hits, TV themes, video game music, soundtracks, commercials and plenty of stimulating vintage visuals. Every day has a slightly different theme so check out earlier episodes of THOSE WERE THE DAYS.

TODAY’S SONGS;

  1. Forbidden Zone - Oingo Boingo (1979!)

  2. Vacation - The Go-Gos

  3. Walk the Dinosaur - Was (Not Was)

  4. Go Wild In The Country - Bow Wow Wow

  5. Road to Nowhere - Talking Heads

  6. Bound to Be - The Dream Academy

  7. Another Day - Gary Portnoy 

DON’T FORGET …. you can watch my short films and how to draw videos on my YouTube channel; www.youtube.com/comoyoko 

you can see samples of my artwork, photography and illustration at https://www.behance.net/JamesMcGee 

You can find me on Instagram as jimlionheart 

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Please share this episode with your friends! And thank you so much for listening as always.

  • DJ Jim Lionheart 

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  1. Don’t you want me by The Human League

  2. Ebola Gay by OMD

  3. Maniac by Michael Sembello

  4. Mr. Roboto by STYX

  5. Word Up - Cameo

  6. Civilisation by Justice

  7. All Night Long by Lionel Ritchie

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  1. Dreams by the Rippingtons
  2. Garden City by John Tesh

  3. Senor Samurai by Chi

  4. The Sacred Fire by Nicholas Gunn

  5. Hot Beach by Interior

  6. Between the Lines by Davol 

  7. Glass Houses by Steve Kindler

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Finally, after a very long hiatus of personal issues, long travel, reflection and solo episodes, Jim and Kwesi are back in the studio TOGETHER!  For our first episode together in quite some time, we are discussing the TWO YEAR anniversary of "Those Were The Days"!

Today, we also discuss the different segments we have as well as the solo efforts we have both worked on over the last few months.  We hope that you enjoy today's show!

(0:00)    Welcome Back!

(3:44)    Music Video : Magic Ways - Tatsuro Yamashita (1984)

(7:52)    TWTD Anniversary : Remembering the past two years

TWTD Segments

(14:09)  Cartoon Break : "Long Haired Hare" (1949)

(19:05)  TWTD Solo Episode Discussion

  • Colgate advertisement from 1984 is also included

  • "Baggy Trousers" - Madness (1981) also featured

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Some relaxing songs for a peaceful commute and a way to wind down after work and then a little video message from me.

Hope you enjoy this episode and together maybe we can find peace of mind.

  1. Ideal world by the Christians

  2. Fallen by Lauren Wood

  3. Sailing by Christopher Cross

  4. Love thy will be done by Martika

  5. I can See clearly now by Jimmy Cliff

  6. video message from Mr James in Hiroshima.

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This represents day one of my Hiroshima adventure. Join me as I make a five day podcast diary of my business trip in Hiroshima Japan.

Today’s songs;

  1. Opening/(Take Off) - Momoe Yamaguchi

  2. I’m Every Woman - Chaka Khan. KHAAAAN!

  3. Ever Lasting Love - Sandra (aka Sandra Cretu)

  4. Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty.

  5. Turning Around - Jimmy Buffet.

  6. The Get Along Gang - Shuki Levy/ Haim Saban.

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Hey there folks and all you those were the days fans its DJ JIM here from Those Were The Days I am actually going to Hiroshima tomorrow morning so wish me luck I’ll write up the song details at a later date pizza mother X

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Put down those Puzzle Beers and Guzzle down them Gummy Bears!

  1. Gummi Bears - The Disney Afternoon Chorus

  2. Only in my Dreams - Debbie Gibson

  3. Rainbow Brite Theme performed by Cree Summer

  4. Super Mario Kart theme 1992 (“the only appearance of Donkey Kong Jr in a Mario Kart Game” I meant to say)

  5. Each Time You Break My Heart ・Nik Kamen 

  6. ABC news bumper

  7. 1-2-3 - Gloria Estefan

  8. The Tick Theme - composed by Doug Katsaros (don’t forget to check out my interview with the voice actor of The Tick - one of previous episodes)

  9. Sheena Is A Punk Rocker - The Ramones

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Episode 274. SUGAR RUSH RADIO 04! Milk Walk.

An episode with 90% less rush and sugar free. So this episode is more of a Milk Walk than a sugar rush.

  1. Where Everybody Knows Your Name • Gary Portnoy (Demo Version)

  2. Jeans On • David Dundass

  3. Just Can't Say No to You • Parker McGee 

  4. You're Moving Out Today • Carole Bayer Sager

  5. Never Let Her Slip Away • Andrew Gold

  6. Cartoon: Sports Billy (Filmation)

  7. Where Everybody Knows Your Name • Gary Portnoy (full 7" inch version)

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Episode 273. SUGAR RUSH RADIO 03. It’s Great to be Alive!

Celebrating Life and Feeling Good. Sending out positive vibes with love from the past!

Music from the 70s and 80s mainly.

Track listing to follow.

  1. Intro music = Sesame Street theme by I.T.C

  2. Making Our Dreams Come True • Cyndi Grecco

  3. Wonder Woman theme • Charles Fox and Norman Gimble

  4. Duck Tales • Written by Mark Mueller • Performed by Jeff Pescetto

  5. You're The First, The Last, My Everything • Barry White

  6. Don't Go Breaking My Heart • Elton John / Kiki Dee

  7. Maybe Tomorrow • Terry Bush

  8. Punky Brewster Theme • Gary Portnoy

  9. Gone Too Far • England Dan & John Ford Coley

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Episode 272. 'What If... Soundtrack' GHOSTBUSTERS cosplay

In this episode I look back on the evolution of my love of Ghostbusters. Specifically since 2017 (same year as meeting Kwesi) when I first tried Ghostbusters as my Halloween costume... and I have tried to improve on it every year since then.

• I'm sure they'll be a lot more on the topic of Ghostbusters in the future •

Likewise, there have always been songs that I like from the 80s and thought I could imagine that being on the Ghostbusters soundtrack. I can't fault Elmer Bernstein's actual score of the film as I think that's one of the greatest soundtracks of all time. Maybe Bernstein's best too for that matter. Certainly his most contemporary and creative I would say.

...or to put it simply... Please enjoy listening to these 80s songs that have a slideshow of me learning how to cosplay properly. This is a new step for the Those Were The Days. Please watch and any feedback would be greatful.

Peace and Love

  • Jim

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Episode 271. Peace of Mind • Think of Them

Those Were The Days is a simple project. A labour of love that Kwesi and I set up as a sanctuary free from stress, a place where we can remember the good old days and forget our worries.

As the days go on we've gotten better and stronger and faced many challenges. Now, more than ever, I am so glad we started it.

It's currently the end of May of 2022 as I write this and it's been a turbulent past year or so. I lost my mother to cancer in February and Kwesi lost his brother this month. Also we are aware of a colleague who took his own life. Strange and dark times.

'Peace of Mind' is a segment of the TWTD programme that I dedicate to reflection. I hope I can upload a video at least twice, hopefully 4 times a month.

I make it because I have learned that more there's something more important than chasing happiness and blocking sadness. I hope I can pass on what I have learnt in life. I hope together we can find 'Peace of Mind'.

This episode is dedicated to the ones we've loved and lost.

Gillian McGee 1957 - 2022

Chane Parker 1978 - 2022

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Today's music;

  1. Back In Time - Huey Lewis (Back to the Future)

  2. Legal Tender - The B-52s -80s art rock

  3. Middle Aged Nostalgic Nerds - Jim McGee - parodius maximus

  4. The Heart is So Willing - Stephen Bishop - Money Pit x Yacht Rock

  5. Tryin' to Kill a Saturday Night - The Keane Brothers - Zapped

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Kwesi reviews and recommends the movie "Revenge of the Ninja", a Cannon Films classic that was released in 1983.

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City Pop, Euro Pop, TV themes, Anime and a dose of bubble gum 80s energy.

Putting the nostalgia back in your trousers. Contains 0% Owen Wilson.

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Today, we bring you another volume of Quiet Storm.

Today's tunes include;

Too Hot - Kool and the Gang (1979)

When Will I See You Smile Again - Bel Biv Devoe (1990)

Let Me Be Your Angel - Stacy Lattisaw (1980)

All This Love - DeBarge (1982)

This Woman's Work - Maxwell (2002)

Wishing On A Star - Rose Royce (1978)

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Peace of MInd. written and compiled by James McGee. April of 2022.

I've been wanting to make this kind of episode for a long, long time. So I would say it's the message that means the most to me so I do hope you'll like it.

It's a chance for me to speak to a wide audience about really important subjects. My main goal  is to create a moment of relaxation in our daily lives... to inspire, to motivate and to give you a little bit of calm in your day... in other words ..."peace of mind".

The title music I have used comes from Wind in the Willows (Keith Hopwood & Malcom Rowe). • RIP Robert Morse - I believe in you (taken from How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) • Bright Eyes - sung by the Saint Phillips Boys Choir • Better Than a Dream - Mike Batt • Excerpt reading from Awakenings • World in Union - Church choir from Songs of Praise • Final quote by Frank L Baum • [All can be found on the internet/YouTube]

~ Thank you for your time, friendship and kindness ~

  • Mr James

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In this segment, Kwesi takes a look at some forgotten items from the recent past that have been discontinued, cancelled or just plain lost to the annals of history.  In this particular episode, he has fond memories about video game arcades in their heydey.

Movie Clips from;

Joysticks (1983)

Never Say Never Again (1983)

The Last Starfighter (1984)

Please check out Episode 247 for the first segment of "An Affectionate Look Back".

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Let's dive into Volume 2 of one of Japan's greatest inventions...City Pop!  A fusion of Western styled pop, rock, disco, funk, R&B, Adult Contemporary and yacht rock, this Japanese concoction had its heyday during the late 70s and early 80s, a time when Japan was riding high in its bubble economy.

Today's tunes include;

Tong Poo - Yellow Magic Orchestra (1978) (intro)

Daydream - Tatsuro Yamashita (1980)

Every Night - Mariya Takeuchi (1980)

Tadaima - Akiko Yano (1981)

Up and Down - Tohoku Shinkansen (1983)

Midnight Pretenders - Tomoko Aran (1983)

Weekend Love - Yurie Kokubu (1983)

Check out Episode 210 for Volume 1!

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Five Flavors of Funk 17 : "Brit Funk #4"

This time on The Five Flavors of Funk, we will jump across the pond to the U.K. once again and have a taste of their funk once more!

Today's tunes include;

Potion - Rick Clarke (1981)

Anti-Freeez - Freeez (1981)

Never Let You Go - Savanna (1982)

Midnight Groovin' - Light of the World (1979)

Stop and Think - Paradise (1982)

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Five Flavors of Funk 16 : "SOLAR Records - Volume 3"

In this episode of "Five Flavors of Funk", we head back to Los Angeles, California and listen to more tracks and artists of SOLAR records!

Today's tunes include;

It's A Love Thing - The Whispers (1980)

Satisfied - Dynasty (1979)

A Night to Remember - Shalamar (1982)

The Men All Pause - Klymaxx (1984)

Operator - Midnight Star (1984)

I Wanna Be Rich - Calloway (1989-1990)

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Have you ever remembered music, catchphrases or jingles from commercials of your childhood? For the fourth time, Kwesi goes down memory lane to recall some of his favorite commercials from the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s.

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We are back with another edition of "Who Did it Better?"! In this video segment, Kwesi discusses which version of the song "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" is the best.

I Didn't Mean to Turn You On - Cherrelle (1984)

I Didn't Mean to Turn You On - Robert Palmer (1986)

Turn You On - Queen Latifah (1998)

I Didn't Mean to Turn You On - Mariah Carey (2001)

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Back by popular demand, we have another episode of "The Quiet Storm"!

Today's tunes include;

The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) - Quincy Jones featuring Barry White, El DeBarge, James Ingram and Al B Sure! (1990)

After The Dance - Marvin Gaye (1976)

Suddenly - Billy Ocean (1985)

Come Back To Me - Janet Jackson (1989)

I Try - Angela Bofill (1979)

Say Yes - Floetry (2002)

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We are back with another edition of "Who Did it Better?"! In this video segment, Kwesi discusses which version of the song "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" is the best.

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones (1965)

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Otis Redding (1965)

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Devo (1977)

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Frankie Ruiz (1999)

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Britney Spears (2000)

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Have you ever remembered music, catchphrases or jingles from commercials of your childhood? For the third time, Kwesi goes down memory lane to recall some of his favorite commercials from the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s.

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Five Flavors of Funk 15 : "SOLAR Records - Volume 2"

In this episode of "Five Flavors of Funk", we head back to Los Angeles, California and listen to more tracks and artists of SOLAR records!

Today's tunes include;

Make That Move - Shalamar (1981)

Show Me Where You're Coming From - Carrie Lucas (1982)

Midas Touch - Midnight Star (1986)

Shoot 'Em Up Movies - The Deele (1987)

I Can Make It Better - The Whispers (1980)

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Five Flavors of Funk 14 : "Sounds of Dayton - Volume 4 - The Ohio Players #2"

In this video episode, Kwesi continues with his journey of the "Five Flavors of Funk" by making yet ANOTHER stop in Dayton, Ohio, known as "The World Capital of Funk".  And AGAIN, he focuses on the sounds of the amazing Dayton band, the Ohio Players!

Today's tunes include;

Walt's First Trip - Ohio Players (1972)

Funky Worm - Ohio Players (1972)

Love Rollercoaster - Ohio Players (1975)

Only A Child Can Love - Ohio Players (1976)

Don't You Know I Care - Ohio Players (1982)

O-H-I-O - Ohio Players (1977)

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Five Flavors of Funk 13 : "Sounds of Dayton - Volume 3 - The Ohio Players"

In this video episode, Kwesi continues with his journey of the "Five Flavors of Funk" by making another stop in Dayton, Ohio, known as "The World Capital of Funk".  This time, he focuses on the sounds of the amazing Dayton band, the Ohio Players!

Today's tunes include;

Streakin' Cheek to Cheek - Ohio Players (1974) (intro)

Ecstasy - Ohio Players (1973)

Fire - Ohio Players (1975)

Contradiction - Ohio Players (1976)

I Want to Be Free - Ohio Players (1974)

Merry-Go-Round - Ohio Players (1977)

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In this episode from early 2021, Jim asks Kwesi about his top 5 Sean Connery films and then talk a little about the Sean Connery film, The Untouchables (1987).

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Kwesi reviews and recommends the movie "Ragtime", a multi-layered film about America around the turn of the 20th century that was made in 1981.

  • featuring clips from movieclips.com

Songs included from the soundtrack include;

Newsreel - Randy Newman

Clef Club No. 1 - Randy Newman

Atlantic City - Randy Newman

Train Ride - Randy Newman

Waltz for Evelyn - Randy Newman

I Could Love A Million Girls - Randy Newman

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Kwesi serves up another dose of "Quiet Storm", this time from the 1990s.  Please enjoy!

Today's tunes include;

My. My. My - Johnny Gill (1990)

Kissing You - Keith Washington (1991)

Let It Flow - Tony Braxton (1997)

Ascension - Maxwell (1996)

Eric Benet - Femininity (1996)

Happily Ever After - Case (1998)

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Five Flavors of Funk 12 : "Sounds of Dayton - Volume 2 - J.S. Theracon"

In this video episode, Kwesi continues with his journey of the "Five Flavors of Funk" by making another stop in Dayton, Ohio, known as "The World Capital of Funk".  This time, he focuses on the sounds of Dayton born, J.S. Theracon (Walter "Junie" Morrison), keyboardist for the Ohio Players and Parliament-Funkadelic.

Today's tunes include;

Funky Party Time - J.S. Theracon (2014)

Shake Like T. Mofo - J.S. Theracon (1981)

Rappin' About Rappin' - Junie Morrison (1981)

Roosterpoot - Ohio Players (1975)

Buckets O' Duckats - J.S. Theracon (1981)

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Yacht Rock Radio (part 2)

All aboard the S.S. TWTD with Captain Kwesi as he takes you on a short cruise around the marina and coastline.  Enjoy these comfortable sounds like it was a bright and sunny warm afternoon and evening!

Today's tunes include;

I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) - Michael McDonald (1982)

Break My Stride - Matthew Wilder (1983)

I'd Really Love to See You Tonight - England Dan and John Ford Coley (1976)

No One There - Eric Tagg (1982)

Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers (1976)

Waiting For Your Love - Toto (1983)

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In this segment, Kwesi takes a look at some forgotten items from the recent past that have been discontinued, cancelled or just plain lost to the annals of history.  In this particular episode, he has fond memories about a McDonald's favorite, the McDLT.

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Kwesi serves up a dose of "Quiet Storm" from the 1980s, or what is also affectionately known as "baby-making music".  Please enjoy!

Today's tunes include;

Moments In Love - Art of Noise (1986)

(Caught Up In The) Rapture - Anita Baker (1986)

Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston (1985)

Can You Stand The Rain? - New Edition (1988)

Your Smile - René and Angela (1986)

Here and Now - Luther Vandross (1989)

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Five Flavors of Funk 11 : "Walkin' and Runnin' Around the World - Instrumental Funk"

In this episode of "Five Flavors of Funk", we travel around the world to listen to instrumental funk from and inspired by different places in the world.

Today's tunes include;

Walk On - Ozone (1980)

Caribbean Winter - Freeez (1981)

Cebu - The Commodores (1975)

Central Do Brasil - Sivuca (1983)

Runnin' - Earth, Wind and Fire (1977)

Moroccan Nights - Mandrill (1973)

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It is our heartfelt pleasure to give tribute to the beloved, wonderful mother of Jim McGee, Gillian.  Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she was such a great supporter to this podcast.

If you'd like to make a donation, you can do so at Jim's PayPal account at fearstone@gmail.com.  If you'd like to send us a message, please send it to twtdmail@gmail.com or on our Instagram page @thosewtdays.

Background Music;

Saint-Saens - The Swan (Le Cygne)

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Rest in Power and Paradise

Gillian McGee

(1957-2022)

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We are back with another edition of "Who Did it Better?"! In this video segment, Kwesi discusses which version of the song "Killing Me Softly" is the best.

Killing Me Softly - Lori Lieberman (1971)

Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack (1973)

Killing Me Softly - Anne Murray (1973)

Killing Me Softly - Johnny Mathis (1973)

Killing Me Softly - Perry Como (1973)

Killing Me Softly - Cleo Laine and John Williams (1976)

Killing Me Softly - Precious Wilson and Sky Train (1980)

Killing Me Softly - Al B. Sure! (1988)

Killing Me Softly - Luther Vandross (1994)

Killing Me Softly - Amii Stewart (1994)

Killing Me Softly - The Fugees (1996)

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Five Flavors of Funk 10 : "SOLAR Records - Volume 1"

In this episode of "Five Flavors of Funk", we check-in on SOLAR records out of Los Angeles, California by listening to some of the tracks and artists that made them a strong force in the funk genre!

Today's tunes include;

Tuff - Midnight Star (1981)

There It Is - Shalamar (1982)

Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman - Klymaxx (1981)

Adventures in the Land of Music - Dynasty (1980)

In The Raw - The Whispers (1982)

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Kwesi serves up a dose of "Quiet Storm" from the 1970s, or what is also affectionately known as "baby-making music".  Please enjoy!

Today's tunes include;

The Quiet Storm - Smokey Robinson (1975)

What You Won't Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell (1978)

Footsteps In The Dark (part 1 and 2) - The Isley Brothers (1977)

Free - Deniece Williams (1976)

Love T.K.O. - Teddy Pendergrass (1980)

Rise - Herb Alpert (1979)

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We are back with another edition of "Who Did it Better?"! In this video segment, Kwesi discusses which version of the song "Tainted Love" is the best.

Tainted Love - Gloria Jones (1965)

Tainted Love - Gloria Jones (1976)

Tainted Love - Soft Cell (1981)

Tainted Love - Marilyn Manson (2001)

Tainted Love - The Scorpions (2011)

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Kwesi reviews and recommends the movie "The Day of the Locust", a film about 1930s Hollywood that was made in 1975.

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Five Flavors of Funk 9 : "Brit Funk #3"

This time on The Five Flavors of Funk, we will dive into some funk from the U.K.

Today's tunes include;

Zero One - Surface Noise (1980)

How D'You Feel - Hi-Tension (1982)

Time - Light of the World (1980)

Without You - Chaz Jankel (1983)

Micro Kid - Level 42 (1983)

Can't Help Myself - Linx (1981)

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On the day of Super Bowl LVI, Kwesi discusses his memories of Super Bowl games in the past.

Today's tunes include;

Heavy Action (Monday Night Football Theme) - Johnny Pearson (1974)

Super Bowl Shuffle - Chicago Bears (1985)

San Diego Super Chargers - Captain Q.B. and the Big Boys (1979)

What's My Name Part 2 - Snoop Dogg (1999)

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We are back with another edition of "Who Did it Better?"! In this video segment, Kwesi discusses which version of the song "The Man Who Sold the World" is the best.

The Man Who Sold the World - David Bowie (1970)

The Man Who Sold the World - Lulu (1974)

The Man Who Sold the World - Midge Ure (1982)

The Man Who Sold the World - Nirvana (1993)

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Five Flavors of Funk 8 : "Sounds of Dayton - Volume 1"

In this video episode, Kwesi continues with his journey of the "Five Flavors of Funk" by making a stop in Dayton, Ohio, known as "The World Capital of Funk".  We hope that you enjoy this episode!

Today's tunes include;

Eyes On You - Dayton (1980) (intro)

Fopp - Ohio Players (1975)

Steal Your Heart - Slave (1981)

Be Alright - Zapp (1980)

Dance (Do What You Wanna Do) - Sun (1978)

Your Wish Is My Command - Lakeside (1982)

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In this video from 2020, Jim gives Kwesi a pop culture quiz.

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In this video from 2020, Jim gives Kwesi a pop culture quiz.

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In this video from 2020, Jim gives Kwesi a pop culture quiz.

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In this early version of "Choose the Twos", Jim asks Kwesi which movie sequel he would choose.

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In this video segment, Kwesi discusses which version of the song "I Feel For You" is the best.

I Feel For You - Prince (1979)

I Feel For You - Pointer Sisters (1982)

I Feel For You - Rebbie Jackson (1984)

I Feel For You - Chaka Khan (1984)

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In this flashback episode, Kwesi tells Jim how he got into British pop music.

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Five Flavors of Funk 7 : "Brit Funk #2"

This time on The Five Flavors of Funk, we will dive into some funk from the U.K.

Today's tunes include;

Night Birds - Shakatak (1982) (intro)

Bra - Cymande (1973)

You Can't Force the Funk - The Real Thing (1979)

London Town - Light of the World (1980)

Hi-Tension - Hi-Tension (1978)

Hangin' on a String (Contemplating) - Loose Ends (1985)

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Have you ever remembered music, catchphrases or jingles from commercials of your childhood? For the second time, Kwesi goes down memory lane to recall some of his favorite commercials from the 1980s and 1990s.

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Join Kwesi as he dives deep into his music collection to play some songs from "Forgotten Ladies of Soul and R&B".  These artists that still are around today and have been sampled many times, but have been lost a bit in the shuffle of R&B from the 1980s onwards.  Please enjoy this slice of nostalgia!

Today's tunes include;

Let It Flow - Tamiko Jones (1976)

Be Yourself - Debra Laws (1981)

You Can't Turn Me Away - Sylvia Striplin (1981)

I'll Just Die - Ullanda McCullough (1981)

Don't Stop What You're Doing - Alicia Myers (1981)

Song For A Rainy Day - Angela Bofill (1983)

Toy Box - Sylvia Striplin (1981)

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In this very early video, Jim asks Kwesi which of the numerous Police Academy films is the funniest.

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In this earlier video topic, Jim and Kwesi discuss modern vs traditional.

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Five Flavors of Funk 6 : "Brit Funk"

This time on The Five Flavors of Funk, we will dive into some funk from the U.K.

Today's tunes include;

Mama Used to Say - Junior (1982)

Wonder What You're Doing Now - Linx (1981)

Just An Illusion - Imagination (1982)

Parisienne Girl - Incognito (1981)

Somebody Help Me Out - Beggar and Co. (1981)

Walking Into Sunshine - Central Line (1981)

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In this flashback episode, Jim and Kwesi discuss Capcom video games.

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Have you ever remembered music, catchphrases or jingles from commercials of your childhood? Today, Kwesi goes down memory lane to recall some of his favorite commercials from the 1980s and 1990s.

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In this trip down memory lane, Kwesi asks a couple of friends their experiences and opinions on Hip Hop and R&B from their childhood.

Today's tunes include;

Galaxies - Mountain Brothers (1998) (intro and outro)

The Humpty Dance - Digital Underground (1990)

Let's Play House - Parliament (1980)

Sensitivity - Ralph Tresvant (1990)

Tougher Than Leather - Run DMC (1988)

Roxanne, Roxanne - UTFO (1985)

Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree - Tony Orlando and Dawn (1973)

Gett Off - Prince (1991)

Play That Funky Music - Vanilla Ice (1990)

Here Comes The Hammer - MC Hammer (1990)

Red, Black and Green - Roy Ayers (1976)

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As this is a new year, Kwesi feels very optimistic and enthusiastic about the future.  He decides to choose some songs from his "Feel Good" playlist to share with all of you!

Today's tunes include;

Tomorrow - Brothers Johnson (1976)

Tomorrow - Quincy Jones featuring Tevin Campbell (1990)

Optimistic - Sounds of Blackness (1991)

Dance Around My Navel - Mtume (1980)

When I Found You - Patrice Rushen (1978)

One Step Ahead - Split Enz (1981)

A Little Bit of Love - Brenda Russell (1979)

You Sure Look Good To Me - Phyllis Hyman (1981)

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In this mini-episode, Jim tells Kwesi what he feels about some Star Wars music.

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Kwesi is back to give another recommendation for the week of January 3, 2022!

The Last Dragon (1985) - film and soundtrack

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Have you ever watched a sitcom and come across the "very special episode"?  Jim and Kwesi discuss this trope.

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In a flashback of our very first episode on this channel, we go deep into the caverns of Jim Henson's mind that is Fraggle Rock and then some!

Thank you for listening and please enjoy the New Year's Holiday!!!

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In this episode, Kwesi discusses music from the Blaxploitation movies of the 1970s.

Today's tunes include;

Pursuit of the Pimpmobile from "Truck Turner"- Isaac Hayes (1974)

Theme from Truck Turner - Isaac Hayes (1974)

Theme from Black Belt Jones - Dennis Coffey (1974)

Theme from The Mack - Willie Hutch (1973)

Theme from Foxy Brown - Willie Hutch (1974)

Coffy - Roy Ayers (1973)

Jim and Kwesi want to thank you all for joining us and enjoying our content over the year.  Happy New year and we will see you all in 2022!

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In this flashback mini-episode from February of 2021, Jim and Kwesi discuss the best and worst films of 1992.  Please enjoy!

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Five Flavors of Funk 5 : "Make My Funk the P-Funk"

We are back with the Five Flavors of Funk!  This time, DJ Kwe will spin some tunes from his favorite Funk band, Parliament-Funkadelic.

Today's tunes include;

Atomic Dog - George Clinton (intro) (1982)

Let's Play House - Parliament (1980)

If You've Got Funk, You've Got Style - Funkadelic (1976)

Ridin' High - Parlet (1979)

Unfunky UFO - Parliament (1975)

Funk 'n Bop - Mutiny (1979)

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Kwesi is back to give recommendations for the week of December 27, 2021.

These include;

Foreigner - "4" Album (1981)

Passenger 57 (1992)

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Let's dive into one of Japan's greatest inventions...City Pop!  A fusion of Western styled pop, rock, disco, funk, R&B, Adult Contemporary and yacht rock, this Japanese concoction had its heyday during the late 70s and early 80s, a time when Japan was riding high in its bubble economy.

Today's tunes include;

South Shore - Asami Kado (1978)

Plastic Love - Mariya Takeuchi (1984)

ようこそ輝く時間へ - Yumi Matsutoya (1982)

Wash - Miki Matsubara (1985?)

Telephone Number - Junko Ohashi (1985)

Town - Minako Yoshida (1980)

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Kwesi gives his weekly recommendations for this week!

These include;

Prince - For You Album (1978)

Murder, She Wrote TV Show (1984-1996)

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

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Jim discusses two of Columbo's episodes with Kwesi and why they seem different than the rest of the series.

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Kwesi gives three more of his weekly recommendations!

These include;

The Streets of San Francisco TV Show (1972-1977)

Busta Rhymes - Extinction Level Event Album (1998)

The Legend of Zelda NES video game (1986)

Heaven Beside You - Alice in Chains (intro music)

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Join DJ Kwe again as he dives into some classic tracks from when he was in high school!  For this episode, he will offer up some tunes from the fall semester of his sophomore year, 1992!

Today's tunes include; 

Rump Shaker - Wreckz-N-Effect (intro)

Baby, Baby, Baby - TLC

I'd Die Without You - P.M. Dawn

Nuthin' But a G Thang - Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg

Lithium - Nirvana

Atomic Dog - George Clinton (1982)

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Hello my name is Jim and in this episode... As an illustrator, YouTuber, amateur film-maker, surrealist and now proud member of the Those Were The Days team (podcaster!). This is my insight and explanation as to why the 1930s is my favourite decade. Please note: This episode comes with a visual companion in the form of a YouTube video and can be seen on my personal channel www.youtube.com/comoyoko and the TWTD YouTube channel (see link below). Those Were The Days with Jim and Kwesi - is what we'd like you to type in to the search bar of your choice. Also, if you enjoy our podcast please help us to get bigger and better by recommending us to someone. Your support is what will make our channel better ultimately and Kwesi and I thank you for it. - Jim. you can watch my short films and how to draw videos on my YouTube channel; www.youtube.com/comoyoko   you can see samples of my artwork, photography and illustration at https://www.behance.net/JamesMcGee   You can find me on Instagram as @jimlionheart  You can see my fashion taste on Instagram: @britishfashionxtokyo  and finally I am trying to raise money for Cancer Research - if you can donate anything to this worthy cause please donate something on paypal @jimlionheart - Thank you!

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Now comes with VIDEO!

A few words from Jim:

Greetings fellow nostalgists. As the graphic designer of Those Were The Days -  I have, in fact, made quite a few "animated conversation videos" that illustrate what it is we're talking about. Until now they've just been sitting on our YouTube channel gathering dust much to my frustration.

However, since I made the 200th episode with a video (the word vodcast seems so 2010 doesn't it?) I realised it was no bother at all to upload mp4s here on podbean.com.

Seems ridiculously and embarrassingly obvious now. Oh well, better late than never I suppose.

From today I will be revisiting these visual episodes to give them a second chance. After all I believe them to be some of finest moments.

Kwesi and I hope you enjoy these videos. If you do, you could help us make more and merrier content by recommending the show on your social media etc. 

  • Jim.

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Kwesi gives three more weekly recommendations!

These include;

Finis Henderson - Finis Album (1983)

SB Nation YouTube channel

Just One of the Guys film (1985)

Crystal Blue Persuasion - Tommy James and the Shondells (intro and outro music)

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A few words from Jim:

Greetings fellow nostalgists. As the graphic designer of Those Were The Days -  I have, in fact, made quite a few "animated conversation videos" that illustrate what it is we're talking about. Until now they've just been sitting on our YouTube channel gathering dust much to my frustration.

However, since I made the 200th episode with a video (the word vodcast seems so 2010 doesn't it?) I realised it was no bother at all to upload mp4s here on podbean.com.

Seems ridiculously and embarrassingly obvious now. Oh well, better late than never I suppose.

From today I will be revisiting these visual episodes to give them a second chance. After all I believe them to be some of finest moments.

Kwesi and I hope you enjoy these videos. If you do, you could help us make more and merrier content by recommending the show on your social media etc. 

  • Jim.

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Hello my name is Jim and in this episode... As an illustrator, YouTuber, amateur film-maker, surrealist and now proud member of the Those Were The Days team (podcaster!). This is my insight and explanation as to why the 1930s is my favourite decade. Please note: This episode comes with a visual companion in the form of a YouTube video and can be seen on my personal channel www.youtube.com/comoyoko and the TWTD YouTube channel (see link below). Those Were The Days with Jim and Kwesi - is what we'd like you to type in to the search bar of your choice. Also, if you enjoy our podcast please help us to get bigger and better by recommending us to someone. Your support is what will make our channel better ultimately and Kwesi and I thank you for it. - Jim. you can watch my short films and how to draw videos on my YouTube channel; www.youtube.com/comoyoko   you can see samples of my artwork, photography and illustration at https://www.behance.net/JamesMcGee   You can find me on Instagram as @jimlionheart  You can see my fashion taste on Instagram: @britishfashionxtokyo  and finally I am trying to raise money for Cancer Research - if you can donate anything to this worthy cause please donate something on paypal @jimlionheart - Thank you!

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Hello my name is Jim and in this episode...

My most ambitious episode yet. As an illustrator, YouTuber, amateur film-maker, surrealist and now proud member of the Those Were The Days team (podcaster!). This is my insight and explanation as to why the 1930s is my favourite decade.

Please note: This episode comes with a visual companion in the form of a YouTube video and can be seen on my personal channel www.youtube.com/comoyoko and the TWTD YouTube channel (see link below).

Those Were The Days with Jim and Kwesi - is what we'd like you to type in to the search bar of your choice. Also, if you enjoy our podcast please help us to get bigger and better by recommending us to someone. Your support is what will make our channel better ultimately and Kwesi and I thank you for it. - Jim.

you can watch my short films and how to draw videos on my YouTube channel; www.youtube.com/comoyoko

you can see samples of my artwork, photography and illustration at https://www.behance.net/JamesMcGee

You can find me on Instagram as @jimlionheart

You can see my fashion taste on Instagram: @britishfashionxtokyo

and finally I am trying to raise money for Cancer Research - if you can donate anything to this worthy cause please donate something on paypal @jimlionheart

  • Thank you!

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Join DJ Kwe as he dives into some New Jack Swing classics from his adolescent days...

Today's tunes include;

Poison - Bell Biv Devoe (intro)

Groove Me - Guy

She's Playing Hard to Get - Hi-Five

(Lay Your Head on My) Pillow - Tony! Toni! Tone!

Do Me! - Bell Biv Devoe

Whip Appeal - Babyface

Spread My Wings - Troop

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Kwesi gives three more recommendations for you!

These include;

Marcos Valle - Vontade de Rever Você album (1980)

Jingle All The Way movie (1996)

WB Kids YouTube channel

Afternoon of a Faun - Walter Murphy (intro music)

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Kwesi gives Jim a pop music quiz!

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Here on Those Were The Days; certain episodes, like this one, come with a video and can be viewed on here Those Were The Days Video Channel

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In today's episode; Jim looks affectionately back to the days when he collected vinyl records to play at his 'Lionheart Sounds' DJ events in Tokyo.

A huge influence to his sound was an utterly anarchic TV sitcom that could only have been made in the political turmoil of Britain in the early 80s; The Young Ones. The collection of songs chosen for this episode represents the type of songs you might have heard on The Young Ones had their been more episodes and were Jim's regular choices for his Lionheart Sounds event in Tokyo. 

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In this mini-episode, Kwesi gives three recommendations for people to check out.

These include;

Moonraker film (1979)

Dave's Archives Youtube channel

Partice Rushen - Pizzazz album (1979)

Back in the Day - Ahmad (intro music)

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Yacht Rock Radio (part 1)

All aboard the S.S. TWTD with Captain Kwesi as he takes you on a short, cocktail provided cruise around the marina and coastline.  Enjoy these comfortable sounds like it was a bright and sunny warm afternoon in 1982!

Today's tunes include;

Sailing - Christopher Cross (intro)

Reminiscing - Little River Band

A Fool in Line - Starbuck

Steal Away - Robbie Dupree

Who'll Be The Fool Tonight - Larsen-Feiten Band

Beside You - Alan Sorrenti

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Jim and Kwesi discuss TV shows of the past and present!

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Jim and Kwesi discuss the naughty 90s and more!

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Five Flavors of Funk 4 : "New York Edition"

We continue with another display of funk.  This time, DJ Kwe selects a few that originated in New York City.

Today's tunes include;

Spinnin' - Bernard Wright

Thighs High (Grip Your Hips and Move) - Tom Browne

Peanut Butter - Twennynine featuring Lenny White

Something Else - Logg

Holding You, Loving You - Don Blackman

Moment of My Life - Inner Life (intro music)

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Jim and Kwesi have a quote off from the movie "Short Circuit" and then continue to have a free discussion afterwards.

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Jim and Kwesi discuss shows like Twilight Zone, Creepshow and more!

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Jim and Kwesi discuss the early days of hip hop and rap.

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Five Flavors of Funk 3 : "The Atmosphere of Funk"

DJ Kwe chooses five songs of atmospheric caliber that not only moves your body, but removes the daily muck from your soul.

Today's tunes include;

Khidja - Mandrill

Third World Calling (Opus II) - Mandré

The Way You Love is Heaven - Slave

Tell Me a Bedtime Story - Quincy Jones

Atmosphere - Funkadelic

Summer Madness - Kool and the Gang (Intro Music)

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Jim and Kwesi discuss animation of the 1980s.

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Jim and Kwesi have some "get off my lawn moments" in this episode which not only longs for the days of Columbo at his peak, but also questions the validity of "one named artists" like Zendaya.

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Following a name change from "Five Faces of Funk" to "Five FLAVORS of Funk", DJ Kwe chooses five more funk songs that are not quite classics, but will be sure to get you up and shake your "a**!"

Today's tunes include;

Funk, Funk - Cameo

Na Baixa Do Sapateiro - Banda Black Rio

Energy Level - B.T. Express

All Fired Up - Klymaxx

I Got The (Blues) - Labi Siffre

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Jim and Kwesi quote great lines from the 1988 film, Willow.

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Join DJ Kwe as he dives into one of the most prolific yet underrated genres of music, FUNK.  He chooses five different types of funk songs that are not quite classics, but will be sure to get you up and shake your "a**!"

Today's tunes include;

I Don't Believe You Wanna Get Up And Dance (Oops) - The GAP Band

Another Point of View - Bootsy's Rubber Band

Southern Freeez - Freeez

Thinking About Your Love - Skipworth and Turner

Chillin' Out - Fatback

Splashdown - Breakwater (Intro Music)

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Jim and Kwesi discuss scary movies and their directors.

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Whilst aboard the TWTD Starship you've passed through several decades worth of black holes, time slips and wrath of khans. It's not easy to wake up from a cryogenic sleep but luckily TWTD Deep Space Radio Programme will aid you with total recall. If you're curious about today's music a full listing is given on our Instagram account @thoseWTdays.

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Jim asks Kwesi which films or TV shows he likes to watch during the winter season.

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Kwesi asks Jim to recommend five movies from the 1930s.

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Jim and Kwesi discuss some new and exciting things happening with Those Were The Days.

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There are 14 theatrical Star wars films!  In this episode, Kwesi will reveal what he feels are the bottom 7.

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There are 14 theatrical Star wars films!  In this episode, Jim will reveal what he feels are the bottom 7.

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Day 02. DJ Jim Lionheart continues to spin records from the twilight years of pop-culture. 1978-1982.

Today's songs include; Johnny & Mary • Robert Palmer I Like Chopin • Gazebo One Night in Bangkok • Murray Head Stepping Out • Joe Jackson. Clouds Across The Moon • The Rah Band Journey of the Sorcerer • (The Eagles) [Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy 1981 version].

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Kwesi recommends the 1984 film, Runaway.

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In this episode, Jim talks about music, movies and more!

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Kwesi asks Jim which singer/songwriter he would prefer.

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In this mini-episode, Jim recommends two Harvey Keitel films from 1995 that take place in New York.

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Jim and Kwesi continue their discussion on great memories from the 1990s. (part 2 of 2)

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Jim and Kwesi discuss some great music, movies and magazines from the 1990s. (part 1 of 2)

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Jim and Kwesi have a relaxing conversation on movie quotes, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino and more.

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Jim and Kwesi try something new.  We hope that you enjoy this episode!

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Choose The Twos!!!  Jim asks Kwesi to choose between three different "Part 2" films.  Which of these sequels would YOU choose?

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Kwesi gives Jim a quiz prepared by Jim's mother, Gillian.

Thank you, Gillian, for your questions!  It was such a treat for both Jim and Kwesi!

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In another Zoom conversation, Kwesi gives Jim a 1980s TV show quiz.

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In a zoom conversation, Kwesi tells Jim about his initial impressions of "No Time to Die".

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Kwesi gives Jim a quiz and afterwards, Jim discusses commercials from the 1980s.

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Jim and Kwesi try their hand at another round of trivial pursuit!

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Why are all new Star Wars films and TV shows set in the timeline's past while the new theme park attractions are set in the timeline's future?

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Jim and Kwesi discuss the career of Sylvester Stallone.

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In this episode, Jim and Kwesi discuss an early film of Jim Carrey's.

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Jim and Kwesi discuss where they would go if they could travel back in time for one night at a club in any particular decade.

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In honor of the upcoming film "No Time to Die", Jim and Kwesi discuss the James Bond film series. (part 2 of 2)

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In honor of the upcoming film "No Time to Die", Jim and Kwesi discuss the James Bond film series. (part 1 of 2)

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In honor of the upcoming film "No Time to Die", Jim gives Kwesi a James Bond quiz.  Let's see how he did!

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Jim and Kwesi discuss The Benny Hill Show and similar TV entertainment.

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In this episode, Jim asks Kwesi about pop culture from different countries.

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Jim asks Kwesi about some of his favorite movie quotes.

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Kwesi gives Jim a quiz from funtrivia.com....

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Jim interviews aspiring actress Danimay Palmer, who is also a huge fan of Kate Bush.

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Jim and Kwesi discuss the career of Bruce Willis.

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Jim tells Kwesi about the band "Army of Lovers" and afterwards, they discuss the state of music today.