"American Bandstand" performances

[jemgirl90]

Madonna 1984

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Source:https://youtu.be/xbSTzlzoUi4

-American Bandstand" was a musical performance and dance show that ran from 1952-1989 with Dick Clark hosting.

-The program showcased some of the biggest acts to become legends. The show preferred that the guest lip-sync.

Comments

[queer_bee]

I love watching videos of Madonna from the 80s. She’s not musically talented but she was at the right place at the right time. And not a lot of singers relied on gimmicks/stunts to make it big back then so she was def one of the pioneers of that kind of stardom.

[ty]

I am not sure I understand not musically talented? Not being a troll, I just wonder what you mean

[mangomuch]

Yeah, she's not the most naturally gifted singer but to say she's not musically talented?

e. grammahh

[maidenhell]

I used to watch this every Saturday morning as a kid growing up in the eighties. I would look forward to it. There was also Solid Gold, which I think was also on Saturday? It feels like there were a lot more opportunities to be exposed to music in the past. I feel like I have to make an effort nowadays to know of a new artist and watch them perform live.

[anterrabre]

OMG, I loved Solid Gold. The dancers. Andy Gibb. The acts. My mom used to babysit three brothers and the eldest and I would hide under a blanket peeking out when Grace Jones would appear on the show; we called her "The Squareheaded Lady" and we were terrified and fascinated by her.

Now that I'm thinking about him, I think he grew up to be gay, lol.

[she_can_rock]

the ronettes!

[nutmegdealer]

my aunt went to kindergarten with nedra and won't shut up about it.

[mangomuch]

Can't blame her!

[_m3_]

I love The Gap Band. They were so fabulous. And great music. Loving these posts, thank you for your effort!!!

[jemgirl90]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy the trip down memory lane and /or discovered some new performances like I did.