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Bob & LBF in the Morning

Bob & LBF in the Morning

This Is The Decade That We’re Most Nostalgic For

Author Bob Bronson
385848 27: Cast members of NBC's comedy series "Friends." Pictured (l to r): David Schwimmer as Ross Geller, Courteney Cox as Monica Geller, Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Cook, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani and Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay. Episode: "The One Where They All Turn Thirthy." (Photo by Warner Bros. Television)

We get nostalgic for things from our youth, whether it’s for the music, television, movies or even the clothing styles. We mostly remember the good times we had during that time, forgetting the little irksome things and focusing on what we consider to be better times.

A poll looked at the decades we’re most nostalgic for right now. 

  This is mostly just about when you were born, but which decade would you say you’re the most nostalgic for right now?  A new poll looked into it.  And yes, the ’90s have surpassed the ’80s.

1.  The 1990s are the most nostalgic decade for 24% of Americans. The 90’s were the last decade without the onslaught of social media and the internet. We saw the beginnings of it, but we not overwhelmed by the constant need to informed and in touch.

2.  The 1980s . . . 22% The era of big everything, hair, music and money. The 80’s were the last decade without the proliferation of cell phones and computers. Sure, you could leave someone a message on their answering machine, but you still could live a private life.

3.  The 2000s . . . 18% The last four decades without the mass of the various social media companies, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The end of the decade brought us all of these and from then on we were in constant connection with friends and family and everyone else.

4.  The 1970s . . . 17% The the 70s were a decade of liberation and almost every way, from women’s liberation to gay, liberation and liberation of your inhibitions. People are streaking, naked, and disco dancing. Why wouldn’t it be a great decade?

5.  The 1960s . . . 11%.  But the 2010s could pass the ’60s soon.  9% said it’s their most nostalgic decade. The 1960s brought you everything from the Beatles to Woodstock and the beginning of the “hippie era” which revolutionized everything from sex to the length of hair. Not to mention protests and love ins.

It also looked at the top ’90s THINGS we’re nostalgic for.  The top five are ’90s music . . . ’90s movies and TV shows . . . ’90s video games . . . ’90s fashion . . . and a tie between ’90s sports and ’90s toys. 

(CivicScience)

Bob is a native New Englander, growing up (sorta) in Maine where his love for radio started at a young age. While in high school he hosted radio shows on a local radio station, and he has never looked back. Bob joined the US Navy and served onboard the Sixth Fleet Flagship as a radio and TV host. After serving for 3 years, it was off to Emerson College in Boston. Bob hosted shows in Boston on WMEX, WVBF and WSSH in the 80’s and 90’s before heading to radio stations in Raleigh, NC, Manchester, NH, and New York City. Bob has been married for almost 25 years to Carolyn, a Woburn gal and they have 3 daughters, Nicole, Taylor, and Bridget. Bob and Carolyn are proud first-time grandparents to baby Caroline, who they plan to spoil every chance they get! “I started my career in New England and could not be happier to come back to Boston where I can root for all the Boston sports teams and eat lots of lobster rolls and clam chowder (okay not lots)… It is an honor to host the WROR morning show with LBF and wake up the World’s Greatest City!” Bob writes about recipes and restaurants, pop culture and trending topics.

9 Songs That Got a Second Life in Modern Movies & TV Shows

Soundtracks are a magical thing. They can make or break a moment in a movie or TV scene and add a new level of emotion.

Sometimes, movies and TV shows will look to modern songs to soundtrack a scene. However, there are plenty of examples of a film or a show going back in time to find a song that perfectly complements a moment. Oftentimes, using a more seasoned song, as opposed to a newer track, can help make a moment even more memorable.

A great example of this is the use of The Knack’s “My Sharona” in 1994’s Reality Bites. Oh, you’ve never whimsically danced in the food mart of a gas station? Then you never really have lived! Sometimes, you just have to dance in public with your friends.

Who can forget the use of “Miserlou” in Pulp Fiction? Can you imagine the opening credits of Quentin Tarantino’s hit without this Dick Dale classic? Exactly.

Tarantino really enjoys showcasing classic tunes in his movies. His inclusion of the Stealers Wheel’s song “Stuck in the Middle With You” in Reservoir Dogs helped introduce the one-hit wonder to a whole new audience. Sure, it was used during an incredibly grizzly scene, but it’s proof of how effective music moments like these are.

John Hughes often liked to highlight artists of the day in his many classic movies, but in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, he went back to the ’60s for this magic moment. In perhaps the greatest lip sync performance outside of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Matthew Broderick’s Ferris Bueller transforms Chicago’s Von Steuben Day Parade into the party of the year with some help from Wayne Newton and The Beatles.

From iconic films to contemporary series, here are nine songs that got a second life in modern movies and TV shows.

  • 'Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)' - 'Stranger Things' (2022)

    Season four of Stranger Things was very good to Kate Bush. After the Netflix series used her 1985 song in the show, it became a sensation in the summer of 2022. The track eventually peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July. Additionally, CBS News reported Bush earned a whopping $2.3 million in streaming royalties between May 27 and June 23.

  • 'Master of Puppets' - 'Stranger Things' (2022)

    Season four of Stranger Things was also very good to Metallica. Their classic track “Master of Puppets” was featured in the season finale of the Netflix show and helped introduce the band to a whole new slate of fans. Thanks to its use in the show, “Master of Puppets entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time since its initial release in 1986. The track would peak at number 35.

  • 'Come and Get Your Love' - 'Guardians of the Galaxy' (2014)

    Nearly any song from the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack could’ve made this list. However, it’s difficult not to highlight this Redbone tune that plays during the opening credits. The soundtrack would go on to top the Billboard 200 chart and sell over one million copies. (Seriously, this soundtrack is an absolute banger. Way to make this happen, director James Gunn!

  • 'I Got You Babe' - 'Groundhog Day' (1993)

    To this day, it’s hard setting an alarm clock at 6:00 AM without thinking about Sonny & Cher. Sure, Bill Murray’s character, Phil Connors, went partially crazy after reliving the same day over and over again. There’s a good chance this song got old very quick. But, for the rest of us, it’s just a good time.

  • 'You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling' - 'Top Gun' (1986)

    Cheesy? Yes. A memorable way to pick up a woman at a bar? Also, yes. Even though Maverick initially “crashed and burned” while singing this Righteous Brothers classic with the help of his fellow naval aviators, he still got the girl in the end. 

  • 'Unchained Melody' - 'Ghost' (1990)

    Four years later, The Righteous Brothers were provided the soundtrack to another memorable movie moment. This time it was the infamous pottery wheel scene from Ghost. The song and scene were so popular that “Unchained Melody” reentered the Billboard Hot 100 and would peak at number 13. It’s understandable why. Just relieve the magic below.

  • 'Tequila' - 'Pee-Wee's Big Adventure' (1985)

    Not only did this instrumental from The Champs soundtrack this hilarious moment, it gave the world that dance we’ve all done. Perhaps you did it while drinking tequila. Seriously, this whole moment shouldn’t work at all. That’s just another example of just how wonderful Pee-Wee Herman was.

  • 'Lust for Life' - 'Trainspotting' (1996)

    “Who needs reasons when you’ve got heroin?” Trainspotting doesn’t waste any time cutting to the chase, and it does so all while being soundtracked by this Iggy Pop classic. With the exception of “Stuck in the Middle of You,” this might be the darkest example on this list.

  • 'Bohemian Rhapsody' - 'Wayne's World' (1992)

    Surely, this list wouldn’t be complete without “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Thanks to its use in Wayne’s World, “Bohemian Rhapsody” re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number two, seven spots higher than when it was originally released. If you’ve made it this far, there’s a good chance you created this scene in the car with your friends, too.

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