Amy Winehouse, still missed. Her music touched my life. Her death broke my heart. Fortunately, her voice can still be heard.
I used to search for excuses to sing this song. Needless to say, my vocals were not quite as effective.
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Song of the Day: The Theme From Trip With The Teacher by Igo Kantor
Today’s song of the day is the oddly cheery theme music of 1975’s Trip With The Teacher. Composed by Igo Kantor, this music may be inappropriate for a film about a teacher and four students who are kidnapped by a sociopath with narcolepsy but I defy you to get it out of your head!
Music Video of the Day: Don’t Let Me Be The Last To Know by Britney Spears (2001, dir by Herb Ritts)
It’s Britney on the beach! This video was controversial when it was first released. It seems rather tame now.
This video was directed by photographer Herb Ritts and Britney’s boyfriend was played by French model Brice Durand. Supposedly, neither Justin Timberlake nor Lynne Spears were happy with this video. Lynne felt it was too explicit and Justin apparently had an issue with Britney kissing another guy, even though Britney was just acting, it was just for the music video, and it’s not as if Justin wasn’t messing around behind Britney’s back.
Enjoy!
Song of the Day: Twin Peaks Theme by Angelo Badalamenti
On today, what would have been Angelo Badalamenti’s birthday, there’s little question as to what our song of the day should be.
Music Video of the Day: Mission Impossible, performed by Tomoyasu Hotei (2016, dir by ????)
Last night, my sisters and I enjoy watching the Mission Impossible films.. In honor of all those hours of sisterly bonding, here is the great Tomoyasu Hotei performing the Mission Impossible theme song.
Enjoy!
Song of the Day: Who Is Tyler Durden by The Dust Brothers
Today’s song of the day comes from the iconic score of 1999’s Fight Club. Director David Fincher wanted a score that sounded unique and original and The Dust Brothers delivered.
Song of The Day: Mulholland Drive Main Theme by Angelo Badalamenti
Our song of the day is the haunting Main Theme from Mulholland Drive, composed by Angelo Badalamenti.
Music Video of the Day: Lemon Pound Cake by Afroman (2022, dir by ????)
In 2022, sheriff’s deputies in Adams County, Ohio raided the home of rapper Afroman. According to the warrant, they were doing so on suspicion of drug trafficking and kidnapping. They found neither drugs nor kidnapping victims but they did find and seize over $5,000 worth of Afroman’s money. The money was later returned, with $400 of it missing. During the raid, they also damaged the front gate, blew up a door, and illegally turned off the house’s security cameras.
Afroman responded with several songs and videos about the raid, all utilizing the footage that security cameras recorded before being shut down. The deputies attempted to sue, claiming that the videos were an invasion of their privacy. The judge eventually threw out their lawsuit though another lawsuit, claiming that the video and the songs “defamed” the deputies was allowed to proceed. Yesterday, Afroman also won that court case.
So, I guess that means that we can now safely share Lemon Pound Cake.
Enjoy!
Song of the Day: Under the Boardwalk, performed by Bruce Wills and The Drifters
Today is the birthday of the legendary Bruce Willis. Here he has in the 80s, performing Under The Boardwalk with The Drifters. It’s also our song of the day.
Oh, when the sun beats down and burns the tar up on the roof
And your shoes get so hot you wish your tired feet were fire proof
Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby is where I’ll be
Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We’ll be havin’ some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We’ll be fallin’ in love
(Under the boardwalk) Yeah (boardwalk)
From the park you hear the happy sound of the carousel
You can almost taste the hot dogs and french fries they sell, yes you can
Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby is where I’ll be
Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We’ll be havin’ some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We’ll be fallin’ in love
(Under the boardwalk) Yeah (boardwalk)
Yeah, under the boardwalk, down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby is where I’ll be
Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We’ll be havin’ some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We’ll be fallin’ in love
(Under the boardwalk) Yeah (boardwalk)
Songwriters: Arthur Resnick / Kenny Young
Song of the Day: Baba O’Riley by The Who
Enjoy Teenage Wasteland!
Okay, just kidding. I know the name of the song is Baba O’Riley. But seriously, there are thousands of people out there who think that this song is called Teenage Wasteland and, way back when I first wrote the first draft of my review of Summer of Sam, I was so exhausted that I actually referred to it as being Teenage Wasteland but, fortunately, Jeff pointed out my mistake before I hit publish. Pete Townshend, who wrote the song, later said that the reference to a “teenage wasteland” was inspired by the audience Woodstock and it was not meant to be complimentary.
I love Roger Daltrey’s voice.
Through the Shattered Lens 