You might recognize today’s song of the day from the opening credits of Boardwalk Empire, the Martin Scorsese-produced show that starred Steve Buscemi, who is celebrating a birthday today.
It’s just a wonderful piece of music.
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Music Video of the Day: Stuck In The Middle With You by Stealers Wheel (1973, dir by ????)
Well, we all know this song, don’t we?
Apparently, this song was inspired by a music industry cocktail party that the band attended. It was also apparently inspired by Bob Dylan’s feelings towards the industry, though Dylan was not involved in recording or performing the song.
As for the video, what’s interesting is how literally it interprets the song. Seriously, the poor guy really is stuck in the middle and he really does have clowns and jokers to either side of him!
Nobody loses an ear in this video. That would come later….
It’s Steve Buscemi’s birthday so it just feels like the right time to share something from one of his best films.
Enjoy!
Holiday Song of the Day: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Frank Sinatra
Today’s song of the day feels appropriate for both the season and the fact that Frank Sinatra was born 110 years ago today.
Music Video of the Day: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Blake Lewis (2017, dir by ????)
Blake Lewis totally should have won American Idol. (I voted for him and cried when he lost!) But at least he can still win our hearts with this interpretation of a classic Christmas carol!
Enjoy!
Song of the Day: Vampira by Bobby Bare
Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959, dir by Ed Wood)
103 years ago today, Maila Nurmi was born in Massachusetts. Nurmi would go on to find fame as Vampira, television’s first horror movie hostess. Though she is now best-remembered for playing one of the zombies in Plan 9 From Outer Space, Nurmi actually had a long and varied show business career. James Dean was her best friend. She had an affair with Orson Welles. Walt Disney used her as a model for the Wicked Stepmother in Cinderella. She was commissioned to make jewelry and clothing for both Grace Slick and Frank Zappa.
Today’s song of the day came out in 1958. Here’s Bobby Bare singing about Vampira.
Music Video of the Day: You Make It Feel Like Christmas by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton (2018, dir by Sophie Muller)
Awwwwww! Gwen and Blake are so cute together. (No, I don’t want to hear about those break-up rumors right now! It’s the holidays!)
There’s a lot of reasons why this video works but really, it all comes down to charisma and chemistry. Gwen and Blake look like they should be celebrating Christmas together and, when you watch, you want to celebrate with them.
Enjoy!
Song of the Day: Linus and Lucy by The Vince Guaraldi Trio
This is a piece of music that always makes me smile and think of Christmas.
Music Video of the Day: Oi To The World by No Doubt (1997, dir by Sophie Muller)
Today’s music video is sure to get you in the holiday mood!
This video is for No Doubt’s cover of a Christmas song by the Vandals. It’s a pretty simple video, actually. No Doubt is beating some guys up when they finally get the Christmas spirit. To be honest, I’ve always imagined that this what a typical day in the life of No Doubt is like.
Enjoy!
Holiday Song of the Day: The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole
For today’s song of the day, we have none other than Nat King Cole singing about the season.
Music Video of the Day: Life on Mars? by David Bowie (1973, dir by Mick Rock)
Is there Life on Mars? I think Santa would definitely say that there is!
Through the Shattered Lens 