Friday Night Videos
John Prine, sitting around the kitchen table, sings one of my favorites: “That’s the Way That the World Goes ‘Round”. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_YrJABjYBE 336 278] John Mellencamp’s (Cougar Mellencamp at the time) video for “Rain on the Scarecrow”. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Iy2Jw4DVk 336 278] Little…
SNL Digital Short: Iran So Far
Another instant classic. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doetCtoBunY 336 278]
Siouxsie Solo
For established artists, putting out new music is always a risky venture. Of course, it’s equally risky for the fan. More often than not, the result is disappointment. Recent disappointments for me include The Stooges’ Wierdness and Debbie Harry’s Necessary…
New Video: Radio Nowhere
Amazon has the video exclusive of “Radio Nowhere”, the lead single from Bruce’s forthcoming album, Magic. It’s dark and urgent, like a middle of the night pee. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band – Radio Nowhere (Amazon Video)
“Everywhere like such as”
This has absolutely nothing to do with music, but I had to share this nugget of wisdom from a Miss Teen U.S.A. contestant. You can just hear the crickets chirping between her ears. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WALIARHHLII 336 278]
Steve Earle performs City of Immigrants on Letterman
We’ll see how long this stays online, but in the meantime, here’s Steve with his Wire look. Any Wire watchers out there? Have Steve’s episodes began yet? Steve’s lovely wife Allison Moorer joins in on backup vocals.
Covers Fit For A King
As I’m sure you’re all well aware, Thursday marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of Elvis Presley. In light of that I thought I’d pull some of my favorites together for a video montage… Everyone grab a peanut butter…
Motorhead on The Young Ones
Aikin’s great Motorhead post made me think back to their appearance on The Young Ones, a great British comedy from the 80’s. Off to Netflix to see if they have it on DVD…. and they do! To the top o’…