Tag Archives: Music

Song of the Day: Wand’rin Star, sung by Lee Marvin

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Continuing our tribute to Lee Marvin on what would have been his 100th birthday, our song of the day is a reminder that Lee Marvin was not just a tough guy actor.

He was also a singer who had a number one single in the UK and Ireland with this song from 1969’s Paint Your Wagon!  The same two weeks that Lee Marvin had the number one spot, The Beatles had the number two spot with Let It Be.

Music Video of the Day: Bathory by Trobar De Morte (2024, dir by Visual Noise Barcelona)

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today’s very atmospheric music video of the day comes to us from Spain.  Watching this video, ask yourself how many movies, books, and songs have been inspired by the life and crimes of Elisabeth Bathory.  She may have been executed but it appears she still achieved the macabre immortality that she craved.

Enjoy!

Music Video of the Day: When I’m Gone by Katy Perry, feat. Alesso (2022, dir by Hannah Lux Davis)

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

This is a fun video and I think we need more fun in the world.

The robot in the video was provided by Boston Dynamics and was nicknamed “Nugget” by Perry.  (The robot’s actual name was Spot.  If I ever get a robot, I’m naming it Fritz after director Fritz Lang.)  The video itself premiered on ESPN because …. well, why not?  Where else was it going to premiere?  Rob Dyrdek’s not in the video so it’s not like it could have premiered on MTV or any of its affiliated stations.  This was the first music video to ever premiere live on ESPN and, as far as I can tell, it might also be the only one.  There’s nothing wrong with being unique.

Enjoy!

Music Video of the Day: Bayou Boy by Graham Barham (2024, dir by ????)

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Happy Mardi Gras to all!

What can I say about this video other than it’s definitely authentic?  There’s a lot of people who will be able to relate to every word of this song.  This guy actually reminds me of more than a few of my cousins.  The fact that the song features more than a little Cajun French only contributes to the authenticity.

Music Video of the Day: Lonely Dancers by Conan Gray (2024, dir by Jason Lester)

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

This is a lovely video and I’m happy to feature it as today’s music video of the day.  Everyone’s been a lonely dancer at some point in their life and this video has a 70s, working class hero vibe to it that I really appreciate.

Enjoy!

Song of the Day: The Fool On The Hill, performed by Joe Pesci

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy birthday to Joe Pesci!  A favorite of Scorsese’s, an fascinating interview subject, and the star of the short-lived series Half-Nelson, Joe Pesci has become a true American institution.

It’s often forgotten that, before he became an award-winning actor, Pesci pursued careers as both a stand-up comedian and a singer.  Here he is, performing a lounge version of The Beatles’ Fool On The Hill for his 1968 album, Little Joe Sure Can Sing!