The SFB

Random musings from a Gen X life lived on the edge… of nothing except Lake Erie. 70s and 80s pop culture and music.

1981

  • August Musing Redux- except now it’s September, lol!

    Your Fall 1981 Fredonia Hillbillies JV cheerleading squad. I have not received permission from anyone to post this. Too bad. And yes, extremely cringe to be called the Hillbillies. Still haven’t changed the name. I’m a little late with this post but August always makes me think of back-to-school shopping. Approximately nineteen years of education,… Read more

  • REO Speedwagon

    And the end of freshman year, 1981. REO Speedwagon The Gen X soundtrack was dominated by REO Speedwagon in the late 70s and early 80s. They. Were. Everywhere. Older brothers and sisters listened to You Can Tune a Piano But You Can’t Tune a Fish, and we listened to High Infidelity. I personally can’t say I loved REO Speedwagon but… Read more

  • Jessie’s girl by Rick Springfield

    Always reminds me of the anticipation of summer vacation 45 years ago. June.  The promise of summer.  The anticipation.  The sun.  The warmth.  Surging teenage hormones. Would you go back?  I might.   If you attended school in New York State then you know how ridiculously late the school year ends.  Having spent most of my… Read more