The GenXplainers panel looks at a classic R&B track by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. This song of love and devotion has the fantastic vocals and arrangement we've come to expect. But is it "perfect"? 

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#perfectsong #marvingaye #tammiterrell

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The wonderful Diane Keaton passed away recently so the GenXplainers panelists got together to discuss the multi-talented actress' career and impact pop culture. An impact not limited to the film world, but also the world of fashion. Independent, entertaining, iconic. She will be missed. 

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The GenXplainers podcast take on an early track from indie band Frightened Rabbit. It has heartfelt lyrics and builds in intensity as it goes, which the panel loves. However, a surprise percussive layer at the end causes some controversy. It is certainly pleasing in general. But is it "perfect? 

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Photo/video credits: 

•Live Nov 2008 – Barry Mangham, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons •Lollapalooza, July 29, 2016 - Michael Hickey/Getty Images •Interview on FaceCulture https://youtu.be/u9_8PrBn2rs?si=hDUDcenCJySSm5iv 

#perfectsong #frightenedrabbit #scotthutchison

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Matt's electronic/synth-pop song candidates have not fared well in the past. Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics & Gary Numan’s Cars were shot down mercilessly. So, this time, he is going right to the source. 

The GenXplainers Podcast talks about a seminal track from electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk. The influence of their sound and aesthetic cannot be overstated and this song is a tight, evocative masterpiece. But is it "perfect"? 

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#perfectsong #kraftwerk #themodel

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Time for another GenXplainers high school reunion episode. This time we talk about a classic rock tune that was a hit years before we were in high school. We all knew it, though. Everybody did. It was the first major hit from an artist dubbed "the future of rock and roll". The song definitely rocks. But is it perfect? 

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Photo credit – BTR single cover: By record label - discos, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=69209406

Making of Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen Directed, Produced, and Edited by Thom Zimny Thrill Hill Productions https://youtu.be/2LEhjhhUGEQ?si=SmJDmDwXCYTFcDrh

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0791651/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Drum track: https://youtu.be/rpdA1aEHvuw?si=SN-UNZvvEQK4DHCQ

Bleachers – Chinatown ft. Bruce Springsteen video: https://youtu.be/E4uA85iWsIg?si=xds5JRpBFfHlqPJY

#perfectsong #springsteen #borntorun

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The GenXplainers panel judge a song by the best band you never heard of, Game Theory. Scott Miller with the help of producer Mitch Easter produced a power pop masterpiece with amazing lyrics. But is it "perfect"? 

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Scott Miller1986 interview

#perfectsong #gametheory #scottmiller

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"Jaws" is 50 years old. It has been re-released and remastered for IMAX. The GenXplainers podcast recounts their experience with this classic film that sparked a revolution in the movie industry and launched the career of Steven Spielberg. Why is this film still considered one of the best movies ever made? 

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Stripped down and immediate, this song from Billy Bragg's first album was one of his earliest hits. His songs generally fall into two categories, very political or highly personal and this one falls into the latter, but with a nod to the former. A bold and fearless voice of protest for over 40 years, Bragg showed his talent early on with this gem. But is it "perfect? 

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Billy on The Tube, 1983 

Billy on Later…with Jools Holland, 2023

Billy Live, 2010  

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In another special High School Reunion episode of the GenXplainers podcast, we discuss a 1984 hit from Echo & the Bunnymen. Front man Ian McCulloch has described it as "the greatest song ever written". But is it "perfect?

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Ian McCulloch quote.

NME Song Stories clip.

#theperfectsong #thekillingmoon #echoandthebunnymen

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It's a special High School Reunion episode of the GenXplainers Podcast. Today, some proud Prospect Panthers talk about a 1982 song from the Psychedelic Furs. Produced by Todd Rundgren, this song was a hit that got regular airplay on MTV back when they played music videos. But is it "perfect?? 

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The Pulmyears Music Blog - “When Flo & Eddie Met the Furs” 

#perfectsong #lovemyway #classof86

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