Tag "classic video"
When a Whistling Song Became a 1967 Radio Hit
Yup, a song with the unlikely title, “I Was Kaiser Bill’s Batman,” was a novelty hit by a fellow called Whistling Jack Smith. That’s just the beginning of our story…
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The Rat Pack: Sinatra, Sammy, Martin and… Johnny
They were as talented and popular as any supergroup. Their 1965 performance with emcee Johnny Carson is our Classic Video
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‘Smoke on the Water’ Sung by… Pat Boone?!
One of classic rock music’s most iconic songs rendered in a way that brings new meaning to the word “interpretation.” Watch if you dare…
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Bill Murray and Clint Eastwood Sing a ’70s Hit
Spend enough time on the Interweb and you can pretty much find anything, including two A-List film stars singing Looking Glass’ 1972 hit “Brandy”
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Drew Carey Show: ‘Cleveland Rocks’
This sitcom was known for its elaborate choreography. None as fun as this extended opening sequence set to a cover of an Ian Hunter song and a cast of thousands
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Rick Wakeman, Astronaut Chris Hadfield Perform ‘Space Oddity’
Some visionary rock musicians and scientific minds celebrate astronomy, space exploration and music. Watch the keyboardist and the astronaut-singer-guitarist play the Bowie hit
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Harvey Keitel and the Song ‘Summertime, Summertime’
In a cringe-inducing scene from the movie Fingers, the use of a 1958 song becomes an indelible moment with Keitel reacting to an insult as only he can
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Remember the ‘I Want My MTV’ Promo Spots?
When MTV launched, it was a struggle to get cable operators to carry the network and to convince viewers to watch it. This campaign solved both issues
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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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