Category Archives: Music

The Writing’s on the Wall

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Gill

Every time OK Go releases a new music video, I feel like I can hear the entire internet rejoicing. These guys are just so much fun – solid music and great music videos that are, each and every one, destined … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Catherine Zeta-Jones Sings on “Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of Spartacus”

Posted on June 15, 2014 by robin

In 1992, an unknown Catherine Zeta-Jones got a role on a concept album called Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of Spartacus, which, as you probably guessed, was a musical version of Spartacus. She sang vocals on numerous songs, including this track, … Continue reading →

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Last Link of the Day: I Feel Good

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Gill

Time to kick it with Pomplamoose! Because I, too, feel good.

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Before They Were Stars: Nicki Minaj Sings a WWE Entrance Theme

Posted on June 5, 2014 by robin

I’m not much of a music buff, but I am an aficionado of pro wrestling entrance music, so I was surprised to learn that Nicki Minaj sang a World Wrestling Entertainment entrance theme early on in her career. In 2004, Minaj … Continue reading →

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Last Link of the Day: Cold Beer

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Gill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUEwqDKMvS4 Anthem of the summer.

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The Smash Mouth Redemption

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Gill

Filmdrunk’s Vince Mancini made a joke about Andy Dufresne playing Smash Mouth‘s early-2000’s hit All Star on the record player in The Shawshank Redemption…and, of course, the internet made it a reality. And it’s wonderful. I hope this becomes a … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: David Bowie Performs with Davie Jones and The King Bees

Posted on May 27, 2014 by robin

You may not know that David Bowie’s real name is the far more generic David Jones. In fact, he released his first single as the lead vocalist of a band called Davie Jones and the King Bees, but he eventually changed … Continue reading →

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Last Link of the Day: Will Ferrell vs. Chad Smith

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Gill

In case you haven’t heard, Chad Smith (drummer from the Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Will Ferrell are often mistaken for each other. So, to really draw the line between them, they’ve gone on Jimmy Fallon to see who is … Continue reading →

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Please use this song in your commercial.

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Gill

Master musical internet comedian Jon Lajoie has a new song, and it’s guaranteed to get stuck in your head. Please Use This Song (In Your Commercial)absolutely nails the cheesy earworm style of so many of those advertising jingles, and is … Continue reading →

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Before They Were Stars: Joe Pesci Sings with the Du Barrys

Posted on May 19, 2014 by robin

Yesterday, I posted an ultra-bizarre recording of a Christmas song where Joe Pesci impersonated Porky Pig. This may not be as wacky, but I’ve found another rare recording of Joe Pesci’s early musical career. For a brief time during the 1960s, he … Continue reading →

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