Cannonball was the biggest hit for one of the best bands of the 90s, The Breeders. And the song’s music video was one of the best that ever played on MTV. According to Kim Deal, this song was inspired by the Marquis De Sade. Thanks to this video, most of us will always associate this song with the Deal sisters having fun in rehearsal, Josephine Wiggins showing off her cool professionalism, and Jim MacPherson beating the Hell out of those drums.
This video was directed by Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon and a young up-and-comer named Spike Jonze. This was Jonze’s first music video.
Today’s song of the day comes from 1971’s Dirty Harry.Composer Lalo Schifrin’s moody score remains one of the best cop film scores of all time. It’s efficient, relentless, and deceptively low-key, just like “Dirty Harry” Callahan himself.
If you’re diving into Stevie Ray Vaughan, you’ve gotta start with “Texas Flood“—that’s his absolute magnum opus, where his insane technique clashes head-on with raw, improvisational creativity in the most soul-shaking way. It’s like he’s channeling every ounce of Texas blues heartache through those bends and sustains, turning a cover into something timeless and volcanic.
“Scuttle Buttin’“, though? That’s SRV straight-up flexing for the shredders of his era, proving he could hang with the fastest gunslingers on the block while keeping it filthy and fun. It’s less about deep emotional pours and more about cocky, machine-gun precision that still drips with blues swagger—no fancy effects, just pure Stratocaster fury.
The real fireworks hit in the guitar solo, which begins around the :35 second mark, where he unleashes a torrent of rapid-fire picking, hammer-ons, and pulls that’d make any ’80s metal dude sweat. It’s not just speed for speed’s sake; every phrase snaps back to that gritty SRV attitude, like he’s daring you to keep up while grinning the whole time.
Trust me, crank this one up if you want to hear why Vaughan wasn’t just a blues guy—he was a monster who could out-shred anyone on their own turf. Jimi Hendrix had “Little Wing” to showcase his guitar solo mastery, but for SRV, “Scuttle Buttin’” was that track, proving why, of all the guitar players since Hendrix, only SRV truly picked up the mantle of the blues musician who straddled both blues and rock genres, making them bend to his will and talent. That’s why SRV is only surpassed in my mind by Hendrix as the greatest rock guitarist of all-time and top 5 guitarist regardless of music style.
In this music video, Phil Collins demonstrates that no one can mime playing an invisible instrument better than him. Journey may have tried but no one does it like Phil.
Primarily a television director, Stuart Orme directed several videos for both Genesis and Phil Collins as a solo act.
Are you ready to go on a trip that’s grimy, gritty, and a little psychedelic all at the same time? If you’ve never heard “Aqualung” by Jethro Tull, this is exactly the kind of ride it throws you into. Right from the start, it grabs you with one of the most recognizable guitar riffs in rock—gritty, bluesy, and instantly memorable. It sets the tone perfectly, especially as Ian Anderson starts painting this vivid picture of a rough, almost mythic street character. It’s not just a song you listen to—it’s one you sort of step into, like you’re walking past Aqualung yourself and catching fragments of his story.
What really hooks me is how the song shifts gears without ever feeling disjointed. One minute it’s raw and cynical, the next it softens into this oddly reflective, almost sympathetic tone. That contrast is what makes it stick. It’s gritty but thoughtful, like it’s judging the world while also quietly questioning it. And Anderson’s vocal delivery just sells all of it—half sneer, half storytelling.
But let’s talk about the moment—the guitar solo around the 3:30 mark. Martin Barre absolutely lights the track on fire there. It’s not flashy in a show-off way, but it’s got this sharp, biting tone that cuts right through everything. The phrasing feels deliberate, almost like he’s speaking through the guitar, adding another emotional layer to the song. It’s the kind of solo that doesn’t just decorate the track—it elevates it, giving the whole thing a surge of intensity right when you need it.
By the time the song wraps up, it leaves this weird mix of grit, empathy, and lingering tension. That’s why it sticks with you. “Aqualung” isn’t just a classic because it’s old—it’s because it still feels alive, unpredictable, and a little uncomfortable in the best way. Between that iconic opening riff and the punch of Barre’s solo, it hits you from both ends. If you’re even slightly into rock with personality, this is one you’ve gotta sit with, preferably loud enough to really feel that solo hit.
Aqualung
Sitting on a park bench Eyeing little girls with bad intent Snot running down his nose Greasy fingers smearing shabby clothes Hey, Aqualung Drying in the cold sun Watching as the frilly panties run Hey, Aqualung Feeling like a dead duck Spitting out pieces of his broken luck Whoa, Aqualung
Sun streaking cold, an old man wandering lonely Taking time the only way he knows Leg hurting bad as he bends to pick a dog-end He goes down to the bog and warms his feet Feeling alone, the army’s up the road Salvation a la mode and a cup of tea Aqualung my friend, don’t you start away uneasy You poor old sod, you see, it’s only me
Do you still remember December’s foggy freeze? When the ice that Clings on to your beard was Screaming agony (Hey!) And you snatch your rattling last breaths With deep-sea-diver sounds And the flowers bloom like Madness in the spring
Sun streaking cold, an old man wandering lonely Taking time the only way he knows Leg hurting bad as he bends to pick a dog-end He goes down to the bog and warms his feet Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Feeling alone, the army’s up the road Salvation a la mode and a cup of tea Aqualung my friend, don’t you start away uneasy You poor old sod, you see, it’s only me Me-me-me-me-me Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
(Guitar Solo @3:30)
[Bridge] Dee-dee-dee-dee Dee-dee-dee-dee-dee-dee-dee Dee-dee-dee-dee-dee-dee Dee-dee-dee-dee Aqualung, my friend, don’t you start away uneasy You poor old sod, you see, it’s only me
Sitting on a park bench Eyeing little girls with bad intent Snot running down his nose Greasy fingers smearing shabby clothes Hey, Aqualung Drying in the cold sun Watching as the frilly panties run Hey, Aqualung Feeling like a dead duck Spitting out pieces of his broken luck Hey, Aqualung
If you were ever wondering how INXS composed their songs, this video probably doesn’t show you how it actually happened. I guess it’s possible that there was a cameraman and a sound crew present at exactly the right moment but doubt it.
It was still one of INXS’s more popular songs, peaking at 17 on the U.S. Charts.
I had no idea but it’s true. This song was Cheryl Ladd’s most popular song, peaking at #34 on the U.S. charts. This was during her second season on Charlie’s Angels.
Through the Shattered Lens 