The Sunrays | I Live For The Sun | Capitol | 1965
In June 1966, Tiger Beat featured the Sunrays, a Southern Californian band, initiating a nationwide search for a girl named Andrea who inspired their song “I Live For The Sun.” The group, committed to their education while pursuing music, cherishes performing and aims to bring joy through their work, showcasing diverse hobbies.https://monocledalchemist.com/2026/04/15/the-sunrays-i-live-for-the-sun-capitol-1965/
A girl is born in 1979. Her mother buys her a lifetime subscription to Tiger Beat magazine, signs her up for the Columbia House Record Club, and buys her a top of the line typewriter.
A girl is born in 2024. Her mother buys her a twitter blue account, reserves her user ID on Instagram, and signs her up for TikTok.
Which girl is more out-of-date by the time she gets to age 21?
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Speaking of teenage heartthrobs and #TigerBeat magazine:
Remember, GenXers, when KISS was in every issue of every teenybopper magazine? Surreal, but true.
What have I been looking up recently?
Well, we were watching the first two episodes of The Outsiders, and my partner was surprised when I told him that Jason Bateman was once a teenage heartthrob. For once, I knew more about an actor than he did! He believed me, but I found evidence for it, anyway:
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