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Strictly 4 My Navigators @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 2h

A jam

🚂 #SoulTrainSaturdays: S18:E1 (Ep. # 575) • September 24, 1988

🎵 Vanessa Williams – The Right Stuff

Vanessa did her thing with this one 🔥 She had the crowd locked in from the start.

They really don’t perform like this anymore. See for yourself ⏪

#SoulTrain #80sMusic #80sRnB #RnBSky #80sNostalgia

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Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 2h

😂 😂

Strictly 4 My Navigators @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 7h

I can smell this post 🤣

Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 7h

📺#VintageAd: Luster’s S-Curl “The Man’s Look” 👨🏾‍🦱 • 1988

⭐️Featuring Salli Richardson-Whitfield

A stylish alternative to the Jheri Curl, S-Curl defined the “sophisticated man” look of the late ’80s

#BlackSky #BlackHairCare #80sStyle #80sNostalgia #80sThrowback #80sSky #80sAds #80sCommercials

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Strictly 4 My Navigators @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 7h

I can smell this post 🤣

Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 7h

📺#VintageAd: Luster’s S-Curl “The Man’s Look” 👨🏾‍🦱 • 1988

⭐️Featuring Salli Richardson-Whitfield

A stylish alternative to the Jheri Curl, S-Curl defined the “sophisticated man” look of the late ’80s

#BlackSky #BlackHairCare #80sStyle #80sNostalgia #80sThrowback #80sSky #80sAds #80sCommercials

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Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 2h

Right?! There’s only one #MJ 👑

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Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 6h

🚂 #SoulTrainSaturdays: S18:E1 (Ep. # 575) • September 24, 1988

🎵 Vanessa Williams – The Right Stuff

Vanessa did her thing with this one 🔥 She had the crowd locked in from the start.

They really don’t perform like this anymore. See for yourself ⏪

#SoulTrain #80sMusic #80sRnB #RnBSky #80sNostalgia

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Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 7h

📺#VintageAd: Luster’s S-Curl “The Man’s Look” 👨🏾‍🦱 • 1988

⭐️Featuring Salli Richardson-Whitfield

A stylish alternative to the Jheri Curl, S-Curl defined the “sophisticated man” look of the late ’80s

#BlackSky #BlackHairCare #80sStyle #80sNostalgia #80sThrowback #80sSky #80sAds #80sCommercials

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Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 10h

📺 #VintageAd: Nintendo Power Set 🎮 • 1988

Before the Wii, there was this. Neon lights, digital grids, and vintage tech come together in a spot that screams 80s ⏪

#Nintendo #NES #RetroGames #RetroGaming #GamerSky #80s #80sSky #80sNostalgia #80sThrowback #80sAds #80sCommercials #NostalgiaSky

Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 1d

📼: Texas Archive of the Moving Image (YouTube)

Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 1d

#FirstFamilyFridays🦚: Michael Jackson Look-Alike Contest • 1984

This was Michael-Mania in its purest form: a wave so strong it filled stadiums and inspired generations 👑

#MichaelJackson #KingOfPop #HeeHeeSky #80sMusic #BlackSky #BlackMusicSky #80sThrowback #80sNostalgia #80sSky #MusicSky #RnBSky

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Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 13d

🗣️Vocal Ad-Libs: Jackie Jackson
🥁Drums: Jeff Porcaro 🕊️
🎸Guitar (Solo): Jack Wargo

🖥️Fairlight Keyboards: John Barnes 🕊️
🎹Keyboards & Synthesizers: Randy Jackson, Michael Boddicker
🎹Additional Synths: David Ervin
🎺Trumpet: Jerry Hey

#TheJacksons #MichaelJackson #80sMusic #BlackMusicSky #MusicSky

Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 13d

🎵 The Jacksons - Torture

💿 Album: Victory
📆 Release Date: July 2, 1984
👁️ Label: Epic

✍🏾 Written By: Jackie Jackson, Kathleen Wakefield
🎹 Produced By: Jackie Jackson

🎺 Horn Arrangements: Jackie Jackson, Jerry Hey

🗣️ Lead Vocals: Jermaine Jackson, Michael Jackson🕊️
🎤 Background Vocals: The Jacksons

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Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 13d

🚂 #SoulTrainSaturdays: S14:E4 (Ep. #454) • October 13, 1984

💀 Had to start the first Saturday of spooky season with this

🎵 The Jacksons “Torture”

Credits Below👇🏾

#SoulTrain #TheJacksons #MichaelJackson #80sMusic #80sRnB #80sNostalgia #80sSky #BlackSky #BlackMusicSky #MusicSky #RnBSky #HeeHeeSky

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Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 14d

📺 #VintageAd: Posner “Perfect Performance” 👩🏾 • 1984

It’s got all the loaded beauty standards of its time, but the music and colors? Pure ‘80s perfection 👌🏾

#RetroAds #80sAds #80sCommercials #80sSky #80sNostalgia #80sThrowback #BlackCulture #BlackHairCare #BlackSky

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Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 14d

📺 #VintageAd: Big Sur Waterbeds 🛏️ • 1984

Who you gonna call? 👻
Apparently… the waterbed guys 😂

This Ghostbusters-inspired spot is peak ‘80s nostalgia ⏪

#Ghostbusters #VintageCommercials #80sAds #80sCommercials #80sMovies #80sNostalgia #80sThrowback #RetroSky #80sSky #Nostalgia

Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 16d

📺 #VintageTV: “The Cosby Show” • 1989

Is it just me, or did Vanessa always keep Cliff & Clair on their toes? 😅

📼: Kev The Ripper (YouTube)

#CosbyShow #TempesttBledsoe #80s #80sTV #80sSitcoms #80sNostalgia #80sThrowback #TVSky #ClassicTV #RetroTV #BlackTV #BlackTVShows #BlackSitcoms #BlackSky

Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 18d

📺 Regina Hall’s McDonald’s Commercial • 1997

Before she became one of Hollywood’s funniest leading ladies, #ReginaHall lit up the screen in a McDonald’s ad 🍟

Check out this gem and stay for the ad

📼: Good Hang With Amy Poehler, Rare Gems (YouTube)

#VintageAds #90sNostalgia #90sThrowback

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Evan @yellohviolet.bsky.social · 18d

🔥 #Prince4Ever

Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 18d

🎵 #MinneapolisMondays: The Time “Jerk Out” • 1990

Kurt Loder and MTV News go behind the scenes of The Time’s video shoot for “Jerk Out.”

📼: Duane Prince DMSR (YouTube)

#MorrisDayAndTheTime #Prince #JimmyJam #TerryLewis #MinneapolisSound #90sMusic #90sRnB #MusicSky #BlackMusicSky #BlackSky

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Retro Dump @retrodump.bsky.social · 18d

🎵 #MinneapolisMondays: The Time “Jerk Out” • 1990

Kurt Loder and MTV News go behind the scenes of The Time’s video shoot for “Jerk Out.”

📼: Duane Prince DMSR (YouTube)

#MorrisDayAndTheTime #Prince #JimmyJam #TerryLewis #MinneapolisSound #90sMusic #90sRnB #MusicSky #BlackMusicSky #BlackSky

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