Tag "classic video"

The Bangles and Manic Monday: An Appreciation

Their first four singles had been completely ignored by Top 40 radio. That would all change with “Manic Monday,” penned by a mystery songwriter.

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David Bowie Gift to Guitarist Pal, Adrian Belew

In 1990, Belew was musical director for Bowie’s Sound+Vision tour. The legend gave him 2 songs for his album. “Pretty Pink Rose” absolutely wails

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Pulp Fiction: Some Favorite Scenes

When someone asks you if you’ve seen “Pulp Fiction,” there’s only one correct answer

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The Doors on ‘American Bandstand’

The Doors were enjoying a #1 hit when they joined Dick Clark in 1967 for two songs and an interview with America’s Oldest Teenager

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The Peanuts Gang Performs ‘Baba O’Riley’

When The Who endorse your editing skills on social media, it’s time to take a bow. Watch how Snoopy, Schroeder and Co play a Who classic

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Our Favorite ‘Goodfellas’ Scene: The Copa

Martin Scorsese’s great direction is on full display in this scene from the legendary mobster pic

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Wet Willie ‘Weekend’: A Simple Formula

Southern rockers Wet Willie had a simple formula to enjoy life: the weekend. It’s our Classic Video…

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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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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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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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