Tag "classic video"
Stevie Wonder and Tom Jones Sing Medley in 1969
On its 3 seasons, This Is Tom Jones featured an A+ guest list. Our Classic Video features a young Stevie Wonder and Tom Jones singing several of their hits
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Johnny Rivers: ‘Secret Agent Man’
Johnny Rivers enjoyed nine Top 10 singles including a huge hit in the mid-1960s when TV series and films about spies were all the rage
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Five Easy Pieces: The Diner Scene
“I’d like a plain omelette… and wheat toast.” Simple enough, right? Well, if you’re having a bad day, this classic scene with Jack Nicholson from Five Easy Pieces will put things in perspective for you.
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Bruce Springsteen Fan’s Amazing Selfie With the Boss
13-year-old Eliza Sollers is a Springsteen fan thanks to her dad. At a Baltimore concert, she started snapping pics and got the thrill of a lifetime
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When David Letterman Gave Jerry Garcia a Guitar Lesson
He was quite possibly the most fame-averse rock star ever but he recognized that promotional appearances were a necessary evil and good-naturedly plays along with Dave
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When Blondie’s ‘Rapture’ Earned an Unlikely Distinction
The band began as a cross between new wave and punk but earned chart success in other genres. One wild fact about “Rapture” can win you a lot of bar bets.
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Nick Lowe and Elvis Costello: What’s So Funny?
Lowe wrote the song in 1974 and originally recorded it as a member of the pop rock band Brinsley Schwarz. He later produced Costello’s version
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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: ‘Twist and Shout’
The beloved comedy turned 35 in 2021. Director-writer John Hughes enjoyed a remarkable 10-year run of success including this favorite
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Pretenders 2005 Rock Hall Induction and Chrissie Hynde Blast
The classic rock legend’s slam came close to the anniversary of Pretenders’ induction. “It’s absolutely nothing to do with rock ‘n’ roll”
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Tom Jones and David Gilmour Perform ‘Purple Rain’
As wonderful as it might be unexpected. The great pop singer and the Pink Floyd guitarist bring sizzle to a truly classic song
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