Classic Videos
Highlighting some of the most memorable music videos and live performances, as well as pop culture favorites
The Surprising Norman Greenbaum Hit, ‘Spirit in the Sky’
Here’s the backstory about his unlikely hit, which has enjoyed a life of its own on the radio, in movies and numerous TV commercials
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Jimi Hendrix Talks to Dick Cavett About Playing ‘Star-Spangled Banner’
Watch Jimi have fun with the TV show host as they discuss the Guitar God’s epic performance of the National Anthem at Woodstock the previous year
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The Underrated SNL ‘Loud Family’ Sketch
The late night program was clicking in Season 4. With 22 year-old Carrie Fisher as guest host, the series made a clever parody of a PBS reality series
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Sly and the Family Stone: Dance To the Music
The first hit from the multi-gender interracial American rock group introduced us to the band, both figuratively and literally, through its lyrics.
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Stephen Bishop: ‘Charming Guy With Guitar’ in ‘Animal House’
The singer-songwriter, well known for his hit, “On and On,” was also in a memorable scene with John Belushi in National Lampoon’s Animal House
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Don Rickles, Frank Sinatra on ‘The Tonight Show’
“Mr. Warmth” appeared on Johnny Carson’s late night program over one hundred times. One such night was in 1976, when he made an unannounced visit
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SNL’s Classic Landshark Sketch, From 1st Season
In just its 4th episode, the comedy series was already a “water cooler” program. With guest host Candice Bergen, it skewered the year’s #1 blockbuster
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When Elton John Surprised at ‘The Lion King’ Anniversary Show
The stats for the long-running musical smash are staggering. For the 20th anniversary of its Broadway run, the audience was treated to a special guest performance
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Trinity Boys Choir, String Quartet Perform ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
A stunning interpretation of the Queen classic combines the band’s 1975 live performance of the song with the Trinity Boys Choir and a string quartet from the Royal Academy of Music
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Warren Zevon’s Final Letterman Appearance
The singer-songwriter was a frequent guest on Letterman’s late night program, even subbing for bandleader Paul Shaffer on occasion. He was the sole guest on his final appearance
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