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DJ Professor Dan

DJ Professor Dan

@djprofessordan.bsky.social

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Your friendly - if snarky - pop music historian. Writing the ultimate 20 or so volume history of pop music. Could take a while. https://tnocs.com/user/dj+professor+dan/?profiletab=posts

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DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 1d

And presenting the official It’s The Hits Of October-ish 2005 #Spotify #playlist…

it’s a very #00s pop party playlist From “Push The Button” to “Pullshapes”!

open.spotify.com/playlist/6Ti...

From "Push The Button" to "Pull Shapes"

open.spotify.com

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 2d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits Of October-ish 2005!

That's 20 Years Ago!

Featuring:

"I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor" by Arctic Monkeys and the whole "but we're not even on MySpace!" debate.

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About This Time 20 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 2005!

A scant twenty years ago, pop got weird, wonderful, and sometimes downright ridiculous, from will.i.am's odd lyricism, to the brashness of The Sugababes, to the Arctic Monkeys’ debut roar. Contributin...

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DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 4d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits Of October-ish 2005!

That's 20 Years Ago!

Featuring:

"My Humps" by Black Eyed Peas and the whole "is it the least sexy song ever written about "lady lumps""? debate

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About This Time 20 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 2005!

A scant twenty years ago, pop got weird, wonderful, and sometimes downright ridiculous, from will.i.am's odd lyricism, to the brashness of The Sugababes, to the Arctic Monkeys’ debut roar. Contributin...

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 4d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits Of October-ish 2005!

That's 20 Years Ago!

Featuring:

"Push The Button" by the Sugababes, and the whole "was Keisha a mean girl?" debate

tnocs.com/about-this-t...

About This Time 20 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 2005!

A scant twenty years ago, pop got weird, wonderful, and sometimes downright ridiculous, from will.i.am's odd lyricism, to the brashness of The Sugababes, to the Arctic Monkeys’ debut roar. Contributin...

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 4d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits Of October-ish 2005!

That's 20 Years Ago!

Featuring:

"My Humps" by Black Eyed Peas and the whole "is it the least sexy song ever written about "lady lumps""? debate

tnocs.com/about-this-t...

About This Time 20 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 2005!

A scant twenty years ago, pop got weird, wonderful, and sometimes downright ridiculous, from will.i.am's odd lyricism, to the brashness of The Sugababes, to the Arctic Monkeys’ debut roar. Contributin...

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 5d

And featuring the official It's The Hits Of October-ish 1995 #Spotify #playlist!

It's a very #90s alt-pop party playlist from "Just A Girl" to "Stupid Girl"

open.spotify.com/playlist/4py...

From "Just A Girl" to "Stupid Girl"

open.spotify.com

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DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 9d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits of October-ish 1995!

That's 30 Years Ago!

Featuring: "Just A Girl" by No Doubt and the Disneyification of ska-punk.

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About This Time 30 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1995!

Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan takes us back to October, 1995, when the most ridiculous named bands ruled the charts. It was a month of beer‑clinking energy and side-eye feminism - and one very ...

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 8d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits of October-ish 1995!

That's 30 Years Ago!

Featuring: "Where The Wild Roses Grow" that time Nick Cave sang a love duet in which he murdered Kylie Minogue.

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About This Time 30 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1995!

Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan takes us back to October, 1995, when the most ridiculous named bands ruled the charts. It was a month of beer‑clinking energy and side-eye feminism - and one very ...

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 9d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits of October-ish 1995!

That's 30 Years Ago!

Featuring: "Just A Girl" by No Doubt and the Disneyification of ska-punk.

tnocs.com/about-this-t...

About This Time 30 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1995!

Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan takes us back to October, 1995, when the most ridiculous named bands ruled the charts. It was a month of beer‑clinking energy and side-eye feminism - and one very ...

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DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 10d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits of October-ish 1995!

That's 30 Years Ago!

Featuring:

No Doubt and the was "Just A Girl" a feminist anthem? debate!

tnocs.com/about-this-t...

About This Time 30 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1995!

Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan takes us back to October, 1995, when the most ridiculous named bands ruled the charts. It was a month of beer‑clinking energy and side-eye feminism - and one very ...

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 10d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits of October-ish 1995!

That's 30 Years Ago!

Featuring:

No Doubt and the was "Just A Girl" a feminist anthem? debate!

tnocs.com/about-this-t...

About This Time 30 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1995!

Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan takes us back to October, 1995, when the most ridiculous named bands ruled the charts. It was a month of beer‑clinking energy and side-eye feminism - and one very ...

Reposted by DJ Professor Dan

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 11d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits of October-ish 1995!

That's 30 Years Ago!

Featuring: "Only Wanna Be With You" and the was Hootie & The Blowfish the worst band name of the #90s? debate

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About This Time 30 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1995!

Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan takes us back to October, 1995, when the most ridiculous named bands ruled the charts. It was a month of beer‑clinking energy and side-eye feminism - and one very ...

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 11d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits of October-ish 1995!

That's 30 Years Ago!

Featuring: "Only Wanna Be With You" and the was Hootie & The Blowfish the worst band name of the #90s? debate

tnocs.com/about-this-t...

About This Time 30 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1995!

Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan takes us back to October, 1995, when the most ridiculous named bands ruled the charts. It was a month of beer‑clinking energy and side-eye feminism - and one very ...

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 14d

& presenting the official About This Time 40 Years Ago... It's The Hits Of October-ish 1985 #spotify #playlist …

It’s a very #80s cheezy pop party playlist, From “Take On Me” to “Take My Breath Away”!

open.spotify.com/playlist/62h...

From "Take On Me" to "Take My Breath Away"

open.spotify.com

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 17d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits Of October-ish 1985!

That's 40 Years Ago!

Featuring: "Just Like Honey" and, hang on, did people really go to Jesus & Mary Chain shows just to pick fights?

Yes, apparently they did.

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About This Time 40 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1985!

In this deliriously detailed dispatch from the fall of ’85, we meet a-ha’s earnest dreamers, Kate Bush’s theatrical mysticism, and a Scottish feedback storm called The Jesus and Mary Chain. It’s a p...

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DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 18d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits Of October-ish 1985!

That's 40 Years Ago!

Featuring:

"Take On Me" by a-ha, and their struggles to become world famous pop stars in the face of anti-Norwegian discrimination.

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About This Time 40 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1985!

In this deliriously detailed dispatch from the fall of ’85, we meet a-ha’s earnest dreamers, Kate Bush’s theatrical mysticism, and a Scottish feedback storm called The Jesus and Mary Chain. It’s a p...

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 18d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits Of October-ish 1985!

That's 40 Years Ago!

Featuring:

"Take On Me" by a-ha, and their struggles to become world famous pop stars in the face of anti-Norwegian discrimination.

tnocs.com/about-this-t...

About This Time 40 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1985!

In this deliriously detailed dispatch from the fall of ’85, we meet a-ha’s earnest dreamers, Kate Bush’s theatrical mysticism, and a Scottish feedback storm called The Jesus and Mary Chain. It’s a p...

Reposted by DJ Professor Dan

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 18d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits Of October-ish 1985!

That's 40 Years Ago!

Featuring: "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush, and, oh, that's not what I thought the song was about at all... how very Kate of her.

tnocs.com/about-this-t...

About This Time 40 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1985!

In this deliriously detailed dispatch from the fall of ’85, we meet a-ha’s earnest dreamers, Kate Bush’s theatrical mysticism, and a Scottish feedback storm called The Jesus and Mary Chain. It’s a p...

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 18d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits Of October-ish 1985!

That's 40 Years Ago!

Featuring: "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush, and, oh, that's not what I thought the song was about at all... how very Kate of her.

tnocs.com/about-this-t...

About This Time 40 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1985!

In this deliriously detailed dispatch from the fall of ’85, we meet a-ha’s earnest dreamers, Kate Bush’s theatrical mysticism, and a Scottish feedback storm called The Jesus and Mary Chain. It’s a p...

Reposted by DJ Professor Dan

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 23d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits Of October-ish 1975!

That's 50 Years Ago!!

Featuring:

"Love Is The Drug" by Roxy Music... & the story of how Bryan Ferry and Jerry Hall met?

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About This Time 50 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1975!

A joyfully off-kilter stroll through October 1975: disco anthems, funk miracles, and glam excess, all wrapped in sequins and self-belief. Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan brings his signature wit...

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 23d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits Of October-ish 1975!

That's 50 Years Ago!!

Featuring:

"Love Is The Drug" by Roxy Music... & the story of how Bryan Ferry and Jerry Hall met?

tnocs.com/about-this-t...

About This Time 50 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1975!

A joyfully off-kilter stroll through October 1975: disco anthems, funk miracles, and glam excess, all wrapped in sequins and self-belief. Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan brings his signature wit...

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DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 24d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits Of October-ish 1975!

That's 50 Years Ago!!

Featuring:

"You Sexy Thing" by Hot Chocolate, & their secret history as socially conscious band who sang about IMPORTANT issues!

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About This Time 50 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1975!

A joyfully off-kilter stroll through October 1975: disco anthems, funk miracles, and glam excess, all wrapped in sequins and self-belief. Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan brings his signature wit...

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 24d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits Of October-ish 1975!

That's 50 Years Ago!!

Featuring:

"You Sexy Thing" by Hot Chocolate, & their secret history as socially conscious band who sang about IMPORTANT issues!

tnocs.com/about-this-t...

About This Time 50 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1975!

A joyfully off-kilter stroll through October 1975: disco anthems, funk miracles, and glam excess, all wrapped in sequins and self-belief. Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan brings his signature wit...

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 25d

Rating & Reviewing The Hits Of October-ish 1975!

That's 50 Years Ago!

Featuring: "Get Down Tonight" by K.C. & The Sunshine Band, & their secret to disco party jam success!

#70spop
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About This Time 50 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of October-ish 1975!

A joyfully off-kilter stroll through October 1975: disco anthems, funk miracles, and glam excess, all wrapped in sequins and self-belief. Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan brings his signature wit...

DJ Professor Dan @djprofessordan.bsky.social · 29d

And presenting the Official It’s The Hits Of September-ish 1965 #Spotify Playlist!

Featuring the Easybeats, Manfred Mann, the Lemon Pipers, Deep Purple, The Pretty Things… and The Beatles of course… it’s a #60s pop-rock party from “Help!” to “Hush”!

open.spotify.com/playlist/7v3...

From "Help!' to "Hush"

open.spotify.com