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 Norman Greenbaum’s unlikely hit, which has enjoyed a life of its own on the radio, in movies and numerous TV commercials
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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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Freddie Mercury Showcase: Queen’s ‘Somebody to Love’
By 1976, they were bona fide rock stars and produced their fifth album, A Day at the Races, themselves. Sing along to a song by a band hitting their stride
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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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Keith Emerson 2017 Tribute Features Grandson and Wakeman
A Musical Celebration of His Life was held in Birmingham, UK with a 60-piece orchestra, Rick Wakeman and others. 11-year-old Ethan was a highlight
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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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TV’s Mannix Meets Buffalo Springfield
Mike Connors played a square-jawed private eye for 8 seasons on the detective series. One day, his character walks into a nightclub and there’s Buffalo Springfield!
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Muhammad Ali, Clint Eastwood TV Appearance
Two major icons were guests on a 1969 taping of The David Frost Show. The strange bedfellows clearly enjoyed a mutual admiration, in our Classic Video
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Bowie and Mercury’s Isolated Vocals on ‘Under Pressure’
Listen to two titans of British rock without the familiar bassline and finger snaps. The 1981 song, which reached #1 in the U.K., wasn’t a U.S. hit
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