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10.15.08 by Widge @ 7:47 pm The man who composed one of the most well-known and beloved cheeseball TV theme intros of all time, Neal Hefti, died this past Saturday. He was 85. Thanks for everything, Neal. Including the song that has gotten stuck in more heads more often than probably any other. Categorized as: Music
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10.12.08 by Widge @ 2:29 pm John Lee Hooker performing "It Serves Me Right to Suffer" from 1969. The subtitles are bit odd, for example putting "This did this" instead of "Just dig this." But the performance is so smooth it's positively frictionless. Couldn't pass this one up. Direct link for the feedreaders. Found via Classic Television Showbiz. Below the break, I've included another of his live performances--"Hobo Blues" from 1965--as a long distance dedication to John Hodgman. Categorized as: Music
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10.11.08 by Widge @ 10:21 pm Just when you thought Family Guy would get the last word on mocking a-ha, somebody comes along and creates something genius. Direct link for the feedreaders. And just because I can, a cover of the song from the lost Parker/Stone classic, BASEketball, after the break. Thanks to my amigo Toby for the headsup. Categorized as: Music
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10.05.08 by Widge @ 10:32 pm When you first hear that The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is covering Isaac Hayes' "Theme from Shaft," that alone is worth a chuckle. However, not only is it amusing because of their performance--the musical bit is quite good, too. Direct link for the feedreaders. It's funny--the ukulele doesn't get a lot of respect. You see it and you start snickering. Okay, maybe not you. Maybe that's just me. But regardless, I think what we need is a Les Claypool of ukuleles. Thoughts? Another vid of uke goodness after the break. Categorized as: Music
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09.18.08 by Widge @ 12:33 pm 2 Skinnee Js are the band that bars the door between you and musical mediocrity. They stand between the world and utter chaos. They hold the line. They are your guardo camino. And now, good news, in the light of their reunion tour. Not another reunion tour, which would be nice. Especially one that came nearer to me, you know. Anyway, first, their massive Big Green Book boxed set is now available on Amazon, for those of you who couldn't attend a show or find a friend to attend on your behalf. Needcoffee Irregular La Gridmonster was kind enough to hook me up for which I am quite grateful. But buy yours today. Do it for the children, if not for yourself. Also, a docu, Get in the Van, was shot during the tour. I have the sneaking suspicion that clues as to why we don't get more reunion tours may lie within. Here's a trailer: Categorized as: Music
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