Today, we continue to celebrate the birthday of Martin Scorsese with a song that has appeared in countless Scorsese films! When Scorsese made his Rolling Stone documentary, nonetheless than Mick Jagger commented on how odd it was that this was the first Scorsese film to not feature Gimme Shelter.
From the Rolling Stones and Merry Clayton, here is today’s song of the day.
Happy birthday, Martin Scorsese!
Enjoy!
Sometimes, on twitter (or whatever it’s called nowadays), people will just become fixated with something. Yesterday, it was this music video for a song called When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Gets Going. I lost track of how many times I saw this video shared on Saturday.
So, I figured, why not share it here as well?
This music video was made to promote the 1985 film, The Jewel of the Nile. Along with Billy Ocean, the stars of the film — Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, and Michael Douglas — also appear in this video. Was Danny really playing the saxophone? No, he was not. Apparently, in the UK, this video was briefly banned because Danny was not a member of the Musicians’ Union and his miming of the sax solo went against the rules.
The UK banning something because an American broke a rule? Wow, that’s so unlike them!
Enjoy!
Never give up on O-Town.
Enjoy!
Eric Johnson’s “Cliffs of Dover” is a bright and lively piece that grabs your attention from the beginning. The guitar work is smooth and confident, combining clear melodies with quick, well-executed runs. It feels like Johnson is having fun exploring different sounds, and that sense of ease makes the song enjoyable to listen to whether you’re a musician or not.
What really stands out is the tone of the guitar—clean, crisp, and well-balanced. Johnson shows great control, shifting between fast passages and slower, more expressive bends without losing the smooth flow of the music. The main solo starts about 2 minutes and 45 seconds in, and this is where the balance of technical skill and musicality comes through most clearly.
The track manages to be both intricate and accessible, with memorable themes that stick in your head after just one listen. Its upbeat and positive vibe has helped it remain popular over the years, earning respect from guitar players and fans alike. It strikes a nice balance between being impressive and inviting, which is part of why it’s still well-regarded today.
Great Guitar Solos Series
Thanks, 98 Degrees. I cherish you too.
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Today’s song of the day comes from Hans Zimmer’s score for Inception!
Does everyone remember O-Town? They were the band that was created on a reality show and we all thought that their name meant Orgasm Town but it was actually because they were from Orlando? O-Town was the boy band that existed to make other boy bands look tough and dangerous by comparison.
All or Nothing is a typical boy band song and this is a typical boy band video. The song is about the lead singer of O-Town realizing that his girlfriend is still hung up on Justin Timberlake. He sings that he can tell by the distant look in her eyes and he just doesn’t think they can be together as long as she’s dreaming about Justin. He wants it all or he’ll settle for nothing. There’s no such thing as a compromise when you’re from the O.
Remember Vitamin C?
Remember Sam Goody?
This music video is a really a product of a world that doesn’t exist any more. Vitamin C is now an executive at Netflix and there’s only Sam Goody store left. It’s in a mall up in Oregon. I’m depressed now. This music video did not make me smile.
Enjoy!
Thank you for your service.
Through the Shattered Lens 