12/11/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETING: Eartha Kitt- Santa Baby

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Eartha Kitt

Eartha Mae Kitt was an actress, singer, cabaret star, dancer, stand-up comedienne, activist and voice artist. Known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of C’est Si Bon and the enduring Christmas novelty smash Santa Baby. Both songs became US Top 10 hits. Orson Welles once called her the most exciting woman in the world.
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12/4/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Diana Ross Christmas In Washington- White House Concert


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Christmas in Washington is an annual Christmas television special that currently airs on the U.S. TNT network. The 2102 show was hosted by Conan O’Brien and starred Diana Ross, Demi Lovato, Megan Hilty, Scotty McCreery, and Chris Mann.  Continue reading

11/13/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lena Horne – If You Believe (The Wiz 1978)

If You Believe was one of the many magical performances from the 1970s musical film, The Wiz. Actress and Living legend Lena Horne was one of the most talented, elegant & beautiful performers of her time! Great song, great musical, great message! Continue reading

11/6/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Musiq – Just Friends (Sunny)

Just Friends (Sunny) is the first single from Musiq Soulchild’s debut album Aijuswanaseing.It was released in 2000 as a single. The song was written for and also included on the soundtrack to the film Nutty Professor II: The Klumps. Continue reading

10/30/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Vincent Price Raps Thriller (1987)- The Tonight Show with Joan Rivers

Actor Vincent Price performs the iconic rap from Michael Jackson‘s mega hit Thriller. This was the first and only time performed the verses live on television Continue reading

10/23/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Rockwell – Somebody’s Watching Me

Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell, from his 1984 debut album of the same name. Somebody’s Watching Me became a major commercial success internationally, topping various charts around the world. Continue reading

10/9/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Nat King Cole – Autumn Leaves (Live)

Nat King Cole included Autumn Leaves  in the 1955 album re-release of Nat King Cole Sings for Two in Love, and used in the 1956 film Autumn Leaves whose title was inspired by the song.  Continue reading

10/2/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Pointer Sisters – Yes We Can Can (Live)

The Pointer Sisters perform Yes We Can Can (Live) featuring a drum solo by Gaylord Birch. Continue reading

9/25/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Gloria Estefan – Here We Are

Here We Are is by R&B artist Gloria Estefan. It was released on December 5, 1989, as the third single taken from her debut solo studio album Cuts Both Ways  by Epic Records. Continue reading