Jul 31, 2006

VIDEOS FROM HELL: DAVID BOWIE AND CHER

With this match up, you're probably thinking, "This can't possibly be good."

You're exactly right. I thought it was going to be a straight forward version of "Young Americans" . . . until it takes a turn for the worst at around 1:17, kicking into high gear 70s Vegas-style camp.



Witness the horror of 'Blue Moon' at 2:49, the dance moves at 4:13, and Cher's cackle at 5:15. And oh sweet lord, Cher's Darth Vader-inspired hair helmet. This is a time capsule that exemplifies the musical/fashion trainwreck that was the '70s.

I dedicate this to all those 13 year olds walking around in their brand new Target-bought Led Zep and Stones T-shirts, clutching their Dazed and Confused DVDs, and convinced by Ashton Kutcher that the 70's were cool. They weren't. And I know because I had to live through it. GROOVY!

David Bowie & Cher - Young Americans (The Cher Show, CBS, 11/23/1975) [YouTube]

Jul 30, 2006

TESTING TESTING, ONE TWO

Is this thing on? Sibilants, sibilants. This is mic #1, this is mic #1, isn't this a lot of fun? Is this in Doubly? Hello Cleveland!!!

Welcome! You've stumbled upon my newest creation: it's Music Dump! This is the place for all of my music related ramblings, links to excellent music sites, links to sounds that I find pleasing to my savage breast, and various videos that make me want to projectile vomit. (You'll understand what I mean with my first post.)

Enjoy. Rock on!!!