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"text": "And women will not care if Dick finally got down with Jane on Search for Tomorrow",
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"ref": "1975, “Get Down Tonight”, performed by KC and the Sunshine Band",
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"ref": "1978, “Dirty Weekend”, in Blondes Have More Fun, performed by Rod Stewart",
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"text": "Oh, do a little dance / Make a little love / Get down tonight, get down tonight",
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