"Turning Japanese" by British pop band The Vapors was a big hit in 1980, relying on the "oriental riff" -- an instantly recognizable musical shorthand for Western ears. The riff is found in several hits of the '70s and '80s - can you spot it? We discuss!

Original video - "Turning Japanese" by the Vapors: https://vimeo.com/284449766

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