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quiddling · 6 months

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my friend, the mothman

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transformersweatpants · 5 months

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mayhaps a duck newton perchance,,,, perchance

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#duck newton #taz duck #taz duck newton #the adventure zone amnesty #taz amnesty #amnesty #taz: amnesty #wayne newton #justin mcelroy #the mcelroys #the adventure zone #taz art #taz amnesty art #twin peaks bird

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gxldswxrth · 24 days

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enjoy this the adventure zone: amnesty wallpaper i made :)

#fungalore #taz spoilers #taz amnesty #taz balance #taz #the adventure zone amnesty #the adventure zone #duck newton #wayne newton #ned chicane #aubrey little #mbmbam #mcelroys #griffin mcelroy #mcelroy family clubhouse

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janmenart · 2 years

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"Now! Let's have an adventure!"

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would you believe i started drawing this when the finale came out? Now there's some executive disfunction

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hit-song-showdown · 1 year

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Year-End Poll #23: 1972

[Image description: a collage of photos of the 10 musicians and musical groups featured in this poll. In order from left to right, top to bottom: Roberta Flack, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Don McLean, Harry Nilsson, Sammy Davis Jr., Joe Tex, Bill Withers, Mac Davis, Melanie, Wayne Newton. End description]

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I mentioned in a previous poll how fast culture changed in the 1970s, and that doesn't feel like an exaggeration. This was the final year of the draft and more American troops were being taken out of Vietnam. As American troops were coming home, The Today Show aired a "while you were away" segment to go over how the culture has shifted while they were overseas. Most, if not all, of this segment was a joke, but it shows that even at the time people were aware that something was changing and it was changing fast. To paraphrase historian Rick Perlstein, they left a country where The Sound of Music was the most popular movie, and they came home to a country where the most popular movie was Last Tango in Paris.

To get back to the music, it feels wrong not to shine the spotlight on Don McLean's American Pie. For one, I probably could have used the lyrics as the blurb for one of the 60's polls and saved myself a lot of time. The lyrics themselves show this changing cultural shift as well, reflecting on how aimless this new generation felt. It's hard not to put a 2020s lens on everything. But looking back at a time that was rife with political scandals and politicians not seeming to care about the rising bodycounts affecting their citizens, I'd be lying if I said the sentiment doesn't hit home. "A generation lost in space" indeed.

However, in addition to the longest song on this poll, I also want to highlight one of the shorter ones. Specifically, Joe Tex's I Gotcha. Funk music is going to continue to grow in popularity this decade, even though the full extent of that cultural movement won't always be seen on the top of the charts. But the reason I wanted to highlight this song specifically is to use it as a prelude to what's coming next. If you listen to the song, pay attention to the chorus when the rest of the instruments drop out to put more emphasis on the percussion and how Joe Tex's rhythmic vocals play against the beat.

And for my third highlight, if the artist behind the tenth song sounds familiar, that's because the song was by Mr. Las Vegas himself. Or, if any Fallout fans follow this blog (and judging by the results on some of the 50's-60's polls, I know you're here), Mr. New Vegas. Speaking of gamers, Pong debuted this year as well.

I've rewritten this section multiple times, because I don't want to gloss over a specific moment in history, but it also feels jarring to bring it up in a poll with mostly unpolitical songs. After spending a few polls talking about how the war affected the American psyche, it feels important to reinforce that the people of Vietnam didn't have to be soldiers or reporters to see the war before their eyes instead of on a television set. 1972 also marks the year of the Christmas Bombings, one of the most horrific 12-day stretches in an already horrific war. Even though I don't go over every historic moment in these descriptions, it felt wrong not to bring this up. Even as this event would result in the general population's mistrust towards Nixon and the government growing even more rapidly, it wouldn't be enough.

Nixon no longer had to worry about reelection and it felt like the entire country was holding its breath before something major happened.

#billboard poll #billboard music #1970s #1970s music #1972 #roberta flack #gilbert o'sullivan #don mclean #harry nilsson #sammy davis jr #joe tex #bill withers #mac davis #melanie #wayne newton

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dare-g · 10 months

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The Dark Backward (1991)

#the dark backward #adam rifkin #judd nelson #bill paxton #wayne newton #james caan #lara flynn boyle #talks

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yourbelgianthings · 6 months

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"now i'm gonna grow"

a very short ducknerva fic (500 words), it's really just one scene, i wanted to write duck actually asking minerva to come to brazil with him since we never get that part in the show

Duck Newton laid on his back in bed, staring at the ceiling as if the texture of the plaster there would suddenly transform into some kind of message for him. It did not. Minerva was next to him, with her arm gently rested across his collarbone. He shifted around slightly, something didn’t feel right. Not just right now, but it had been off somehow since he and Minerva had been able to return to Kepler from Sylvain. Having lived in Kepler his whole life, everything about the town was comfortable and familiar to him. However, after coming back and everything he went through with the Pine Guard, it had been difficult to return to his regular routine, especially without Arlo, Aubrey, and Ned. He had been entertaining an idea of what to do now, and each day he went back and forth on it, but now, Duck finally decided he would ask Minerva about it in the morning. With that, he rolled over, cuddled closer into Minerva, and finally drifted off to sleep.

Shockingly, when Duck woke up, he was not alone in bed.

“GOOD MORNING, SLEEPYFACE!” Minerva greeted him.

He chuckled. “I think you mean sleepyhead, and anyway, what are you still doing in bed?”

“I DIDN’T FEEL LIKE HAVING BREAKFAST BY MYSELF THIS MORNING.”

“That’s real nice Minerva, and funny enough, I don’t either.” Their hands found each other and squeezed, holding on as long as they wanted to; the only thing that was waiting was breakfast.

Sitting on the couch with their omelets and toast, Duck figured now was as good a time as any. He cleared his throat and asked casually,

“Hey, how would you feel about getting out of Kepler for a while?”

Minerva looked up at him, mid bite of toast, with a worried expression.

“IS THERE A DANGER WE MISSED, WAYNE? IT IS BETTER TO STAY AND FIGHT THAN RUN.”

“No, no, nothing like that. I just want to go see somewhere else. We can go help plant trees in the biggest forest in the world if that sounds good to you.” She set her plate on the coffee table and scooted closer to Duck, putting her arm around his shoulder.

“I’VE ALREADY LEFT MY HOME, AND YOU KNOW I CAN’T GO BACK. YOU DO WHAT YOU NEED TO AND I’LL BE RIGHT BY YOUR SIDE.”

“Well, I really appreciate that, Minnie,” Duck murmured as he snuggled closer into her. “I was talking to Juno about this too, I’ll give her a call and let her know the plan’s all set.” He made no effort to get up right now though, it had been a long few months and there was finally time. Time for lazy, soft cuddles on the couch with the woman he was realizing he loved, and anything else could wait. Minerva smiled gently at Duck as he rested in her arms, although his eyes were closed so he didn’t notice. He had never called her Minnie before, and she liked it. It felt nice to be included in having a nickname. Against her instincts, Minerva allowed her eyes to drift closed too, letting herself trust in Duck’s reassurance that there was no danger anymore.

#message from mirph #mirph's manuscripts #the adventure zone #taz amnesty #duck newton #wayne newton #taz minerva #ducknerva #taz fanfic #ship fanfic

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needledropproject · 6 months

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ferris bueller's day off (1986) feat. "danke schoen" by wayne newton

#comfort movie forever and ever #ferris bueller's day off #1986 #john hughes #danke schoen #wayne newton #matthew broderick #alan ruck #mia sara #film #needle drop

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juha-art · 2 years

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Duck and Minerva cowboy au would be neat I think <3 !!

hey anon? this was SO MUCH FUN

#the zone cast #taz amnesty #duck newton #minerva taz #ducknerva #wayne newton #the adventure zone #the adventure zone amnesty #taz fanart #asks #i miss amnesty so much i really should relisten #waynerva #juha-art #comics

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tfc2211 · 7 months

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On The Rocks Part One (1997)

#Wayne Newton #Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)

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thesomewhatvintage · 3 months

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The cast of The Brady Bunch performing a 70s pop rendition of “Toot Toot Tootsie”, on the Brady Variety Hour in 1977.

i have yet to watch all nine episodes of the variety hour--they're difficult to find! however, i've seen most of the performances, and this is one of my favorites!

#the brady bunch #70s #1970s #1970s fashion #20s #roaring 20s #wayne newton #variety #snl #florence henderson #maureen mccormick #christopher knight #mike lookinland #susan olsen #robert reed #barry williams #sitcom #family

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quiddling · 6 months

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Minerva and duck.... what are your opinions...

i love them both dearly!!!! i was NOT expecting it when i listened to amnesty the first time and initially didnt like it very much ): but it has grown on me! I LOVE BIG WOMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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misforgotten2 · 1 year

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♪ Drunken Schoen. Drunken Schoen ♪

Esquire January 1975

#vintage ads #vintage ad #advertising #advertisment #1975 #scotch whisky #scotch #alcohol #death #wayne newton #1970s #1970s ad #1970's #1970's ad #funny #humor #humour

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presleybutlervsp · 5 months

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December 7, 1976

Elvis did a Hilton Vegas show.

After this show, Elvis wrote a note in his penthouse suite which was found in a wastepaper basket inside Elvis’ bedroom, by a cleaner in a: “I feel so alone sometimes. The night is quiet for me. I would love to be able to sleep. I am glad everyone is gone now. I will probably not rest tonight. I have no need for all of this. Help me Lord.”

The page was found and sold at auction. Wayne Newton bought it and based his song “The Letter” on it.

Vernon Presley was taken to the hospital after an Elvis concert. He left the hospital two days later after what appeared to be a heart attack.