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John1956PA

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4. That novelty song popped up in 1980.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 04:16 AM

Jun 25

It was during the Iran hostage crisis (December 1979 - January 1981) that Vince Vance and the Valiants concocted that parody song which I never liked.

However, I do like the group's 1989 Christmas song which features the strong vocal performance of lead singer Lisa Layne.

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