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The Adorable Cynicism of Richard Marx's Don't Mean Nothing

May 05, 2020 • L'Eighties Night Productions • Season 1 • Episode 6

In this episode we discuss Richard Marx’s breakout hit, Don’t Mean Nothing (1987). It may be one of the one of the most cynically painted rock portraits of Hollywood in the 80’s, with surprise guest stars on back up. There are tangents galore in this episode from how the current global situation is impacting our ability to use prepositions, to how to introduce your kids to the Star Wars franchise, and an ode to the glories of fried chicken in the summertime.

Enjoy listening to Don’t Mean Nothing here

Watch Don’t Mean Nothin’ the original video

Follow Richard Marx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/richardmarx

Give his new album Limitless a listen... or buy a copy!

Why not cook up some fried chicken while you listen?

Alton Brown’s fried chicken recipe

Try Wesson for your frying, here’s Florence Henderson on why Wesson is best

Or grab some takeout from Wayside Fried Chicken in Charlottesville, VA

Watch Muscle Shoals, the documentary

Listen to the Doublemint gum jingle, courtesy Richard Marx’s dad

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