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The term 'hero' gets thrown around a lot. Joey Scarbury released an album in 1981 because he was the vocalist on a catchy TV theme song. Does that make him a hero? We'll let you decide.

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Sebastien Tellier's "Boycycle"

George Costanza's answering machine message

Jason Alexander's Mcdonald's ad from the 80's

Alyssa Milano - Look in my Heart

Young Joey Scarbury singing with Johnny Cash

Flash Beagle

The Oak Ridge Boys - No Matter How High

You've seen him as the most famous Australian TV quizmaster of the 1980's but have you ever heard him sing? (Every listener of this episode goes home with a One Dollar Vinyl board game and stick pin).

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Tony possibly the whistler on the Cambrdige cigarettes ad

Tony singing a Regurgitator song, after they recorded their "band in the bubble" album in 2004.

A tale of two women, one cheating husband, and specifics about who washes who's underwear. You'll love getting Caught Up in the soulful 1974 album from the mother of Hip Hop, Millie Jackson.

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"Fist City" by Loretta Lynn

"Act of War" duet with Elton John

This 1963 record doesn't have any lyrics, but it does say something. That thing is: "there aint no party like a Mrs. Mills party, coz a Mrs. Mills party got honky tonk pianney".

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Mrs. Mills' other album covers

Mrs. Mills on the Morcombe and Wise show

Andrew W.K, aka the only other person as devoted to partying as Mrs. Mills

Bonus: the accompaniment director, Geoff Love's alter ego Mandingo.

This 1983 record from the baddest boys in Canadian music tries to convince you how DANGEROUS they are. Are you convinced?

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Dairy Bureau of Canada's ice cream ad

Streetheart live performance

Amazing 80s Canadian advertising

This 1968 record revolutionised the music world by taking classical music and smooshing it together with the first commercial synthesiser. That's obviously pretty neat, but does it actually sound good?

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"Popcorn" by Hot Butter

Playboy article about Wendy

"What's New Pussycat?"

How do you make medieval folk even better? By adding some ROCK! Join us as we discuss this 1974 record that makes old-timey ballads about elves cool. (Not really).

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Hurdy gurdy

George Benson - 20/20

Australia's King of Easy Listening brought us a Christmas album in 1984. He's got some strong ideas about what Christmas is, but does that translate into a good record?

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Kamahl starring in "Fat Pizza" 

Dilmah tea ad

This 1984 record brings some amazing 80s cheese. Specifically parmesan cheese, to go on your spaghetti and meatballs.

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The song that started it all, Save Your Love

Johnny Edward's other claim to fame, Metal Mickey

The Cornetto ad that Renato is rumoured to have been the singer of

Join us, Tess and Kat, as we try to expand our record collections with the cheapest records we can find. Premiering December 18th.