Jun 26, 2008
Categories: Music
As if I needed any more vindication for my love of Kiss, I offer the following clip of Pearl Jam performing “Black Diamond” with Ace Frehley during their June 25 show at Madison Square Garden.
That’s drummer Matt Cameron on vocals, by the way, playing the part of Peter Criss. And because I can’t pass up a good chance to post some more Kiss, here’s Ace and his former bandmates doing the very same song at the very same venue, in 1977.
As if I needed any more vindication for my love of Kiss, I offer the following clip of Pearl Jam performing "Black Diamond" with Ace Frehley during their June 25 show at Madison Square Garden.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-Y2cEZ3kLQ[/youtube]
That's drummer Matt Cameron on vocals, by the way, playing the part of Peter Criss. And because I can't pass up a good chance to post some more Kiss, here's Ace and his former bandmates doing the very same song at the very same venue, in 1977.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScrE1Ti_hs0[/youtube]
... Read on, Daddy-O
May 30, 2008
I’m not going to claim that I was a huge Harvey Korman fan and was familiar with his entire body of work just because he’s now dead, but I saw enough of him to know that he was damn funny. Hell, he gained comedy immortality for his performance in Blazing Saddles alone. So [...]
I'm not going to claim that I was a huge Harvey Korman fan and was familiar with his entire body of work just because he's now dead, but I saw enough of him to know that he was damn funny. Hell, he gained comedy immortality for his performance in Blazing Saddles alone. So before YouTube pulls the clip, enjoy just one classic moment from our dearly departed funnyman...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoM-ZC7uNnc[/youtube]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Gone but not forgotten - Harvey Korman", url: "http://www.grayflannelsuit.net/2008/05/30/gone-but-not-forgotten-harvey-korman/" }); Read on, Daddy-O
May 13, 2008
New York news anchor Sue Simmons is usually good for at least one or two laughs during every newscast. She’s a capable newsperson, but oftentimes she’ll trip over a word and has a hard time recovering. But last night she enunciated all too well during this bumper for the 11 PM news…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4nK-kWCm1M
No [...]
New York news anchor Sue Simmons is usually good for at least one or two laughs during every newscast. She's a capable newsperson, but oftentimes she'll trip over a word and has a hard time recovering. But last night she enunciated all too well during this bumper for the 11 PM news...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4nK-kWCm1M[/youtube]
No Sue, the question is what the fuck are you doing?SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "I need to start watching more local news", url: "http://www.grayflannelsuit.net/2008/05/13/i-need-to-start-watching-more-local-news/" }); Read on, Daddy-O
Jan 29, 2008
Categories: Music
After an all-too-long absence, the brilliant Yacht Rock returns with Episode 11 - “Footloose.” It’s the fascinating story behind the creation of one of the most beloved songs of the ’80s. Enjoy!
Oh, and if you haven’t seen any of these before, I highly recommend you head to J.D. Ryznar’s YouTube page and start [...]
After an all-too-long absence, the brilliant Yacht Rock returns with Episode 11 - "Footloose." It's the fascinating story behind the creation of one of the most beloved songs of the '80s. Enjoy!
Oh, and if you haven't seen any of these before, I highly recommend you head to J.D. Ryznar's YouTube page and start from the beginning.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX1Nh6c80wo[/youtube]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Smooth sailing ahead", url: "http://www.grayflannelsuit.net/2008/01/29/smooth-sailing-ahead/" }); Read on, Daddy-O
Apr 27, 2007
Categories: Weird
…so I will just let you bask in the glory of Indian Superman.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Pjo0WjBcs
...so I will just let you bask in the glory of Indian Superman.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Pjo0WjBcs[/youtube]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "It’s Friday and I’m out of fresh material…", url: "http://www.grayflannelsuit.net/2007/04/27/its-friday-and-im-out-of-fresh-material/" }); Read on, Daddy-O