American Band Stand on Instagram: "The opening of American Bandstand was upbeat and instantly recognizable. As the theme music played—most famously “Bandstand Boogie”—the screen would often show colorful graphics or the American Bandstand logo before cutting to shots of the live teenage audience dancing. The energy was high, with cameras panning across the floor to capture different couples and groups showing off the latest dance moves. Then, Dick Clark would step into frame, sharply dressed and

American Band Stand on Instagram: "Buffalo Springfield In the 1967 episode of American Bandstand, host Dick Clark interviewed following their performance of “For What It’s Worth.” During the interview, Clark engaged the band in a lighthearted conversation, asking them about their origins and the meaning behind their name. The band members shared that the name “Buffalo Springfield” was inspired by a steamroller company, reflecting a spontaneous choice rather than a deeply symbolic one. Clark also