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2002: A thousand miles, a little less conversation and a whole lot of great music

Gary Oberholzer
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1976: Music, milestones and moments that mattered

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1997: When Torn, Barbie Girl and Men in Black ruled the airwaves

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Footloose, fearless and full of magic: Why 1984 still thrills

Gary Oberholzer
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1979: When Cars, Walkmans and Rapper’s Delight pointed to the future

Gary Oberholzer
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1990: You Can’t Touch This year for music, movies and memories

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Before Gaga, Beyoncé and Britney, there was Madonna

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1987: From Italo disco to Joburg pop, the stories behind the songs

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