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Daily Dance: 1984 Morning Show Workout

Tony Britts on BBC’s Breakfast show in 1984 (screen captures)
Oh, take me back to the 80s! The BBC Archives shares this golden goodie (16 million views since Thursday) from an episode of the Breakfast show in 1984 in the UK. “It’s day 4 of the BBC Archive quarantine fitness regime! Time to don some tight clothing that doesn’t quite fit and limber up with the one and only Tony Britts!” Tony’s got a quick little routine consisting of “side to sides,” “ball changes,” and “hands and hips,” although when he puts it all together that “hands and hips” move gets some complicated rhythm going. I’ve got to say, back in the day – and I was there – being ‘fit’ for most folks meant being lean and toned. While today’s InstaHunks might have more size than the venerable Mr. Britts, he’s looking pretty jacked for the early 80s. Over on YouTube, my favorite comment about the clip reads, “He’s so cute, and what a body! How could he get that ripped just by moving sideways?!” #srsly

Fitness InstaHunk Nathan McCallum is feeling the energetic 80s – check out his latest post. And remember, as Mr. Britts says, “Work hard, play hard, rest hard ok. Lots of fun. Have a good week ahead.”

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Throwback Thursday: Liza Minnelli on the Ed Sullivan Show “Sweet Blindness”

Some friends recently brought up this song  bringing back fun memories of freshman year in college when it was part of a required dance assignment.  So,  I of course had to go looking for a YouTube clip of it.

The recording I had in mind was the most popular version by the Fifth Dimension – it hit #13 on the Billboard 100 in 1968. But then I come across THIS.

Look at Liza move! AND I do believe that dancing stage left of her is Broadway’s Lee Roy Reams!

The things you find on the “interwebs.”

By the way, regular readers know my fondness for “the grape” so what could be more perfect? Wine, college memories, Liza and Lee Roy

I’m posting the Fifth Dimension track also for any purists who want to relive the 60s.

Dedicated to the  fab Linda Sabo.