" Is the tree down yet? Are the decorations packed away? ... " - Henry Fonda Those are the first words spoken on Track 1 and it sets the tone for this day after Christmas. Most people are so finished with Christmas by December 26 that they begin looking forward to the next holiday (and despite some store displays already set, it's NOT Valentine's Day). Compiled for your listening pleasure today are some after-Christmas radio spots that remind you that Christmas might be over but not forgotten, several celebrity New [...]
DOWNLOAD: weird Al Yankovic - You're Pitiful (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Brent Weinbech - Oakland Comedian (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Brent Weinbech - Car Ride (MP3) The Sarah Silverman Program @ Comic-Con 2007 in San Diego ( CRED ) The entire cast of The Sarah Silverman Program gathered at this year's Comic-Con to share clips from their second sesaon and a tape of Steve Agee masturbating, or as the moderator, comedian Zach Galifianakis , put it [...]
Quirk. It's an abnormality, a kink, an eccentricity. It's something that can completely turn someone off to a song, or it can make the song unique and therefore endearing. Being quirky is a risk, but when done right, it's something I cherish. I can't stand people without humor and the same goes for bands, so here are a few songs that I feel exemplify the quirk aesthetic. We'll begin with the King Of Quirk, Mr. Weird Al Yankovic himself. Classically trained on the accordion as a child and master of parody, Weird Al is a Grammy Award winner [...]
So here you go. It's the "end of year wrap-up" special here at benlovesmusic.com. We've got a few fun things planned for today. So enjoy. Other People's Lists! (Who they are, Where they are, How I know them, What they do) Bo Goldburne, Boston, Geeky Red Sox Love, High-Powered Music Executive: Arctic Monkeys - A Certain Romance These guys are so English , and that is what makes this track [...]
Day 12 in a crazy attempt to post 5 Christmas songs every day till Christmas Yes, these Christmas mixes are taking their toll. Here's five songs that only have the first letter of their band name in common. And rest assured that Wierd Al song was written in '86, way before the 9/11 attacks. After the attacks it fell out of airplay, but has recieved a resurgence thanks to the 2006 North Korean nuclear test . Weezer - The Christmas Song [MP3] [...]
mp3: The Night Santa Went Crazy mp3: Christmas at Ground Zero Dear Wierd Al- Why did you write these songs anyway? Was it to prove to everyone that you are wierd, or that you are both wierd and totally capable of writing original material and not just another p-diddy sample artist? Well, congratulations I guess. And merry christmas! nathaniel PS- sorry rob. saxophones. more cyber-wierdness
Today in Music History: In 1983, Irish group The Undertones split up. Lead singer Feargal Sharkey went on to have a No.1 UK single as a solo artist with 'A Good Heart'. Homercat decided that today he would just write stuff and try to tie in some music somehow. My friend over at the Hits keep on a comin' recently wrote about an article that listed the top 10 worst songs of all time and he offered up a list of 5 of what he considered to be the worst. [...]
Today in Music History: In 1967 Jann Wenner publishes the first issue of 'Rolling Stone' in San Francisco. I hate to flog a dead crazy horse one more time, but after seeing a video today, I'm going to feature The Osmonds one more time. I promise to not mention them for at least three of four months after this post. The Osmonds' breakthrough US hit, "One Bad Apple", featuring lead vocals by Merrill and Donny, was released in early 1971. Some say it bore an uncanny similarity to the 'bubblegum [...]
Weird Al Yankovic's latest album, "Straight Outta Lynwood," will NOT be including his parody of "You're Beautiful," the sap-fest by Oprah's fave new singer James Blunt. LAME. C'mon, everyone (well, except Prince) let's Weird Al do his thing with their music, even when it's ridiculing the song, ala his "Achy-Breaky Heart" parody: "Don't you play that song, that Achy-Breaky Song." "You're Pitiful"
Normally, we'd use this space to talk about the rise in buzz for artists on the verge. But this week, we're going to take a look at polka-happy parodist "Weird Al" Yankovic, who became the most downloaded man of the week with his Chamillionaire-parodying ode to pocket-protected Segway riders, "White and Nerdy." Artist: "Weird Al" Yankovic Hometown: Lynnwood, California Album: Straight Outta Lynnwood , due Sept. 26 First online mention: As an artist with his very own USENET newsgroup , "Weird Al" has been [...]
"Weird Al" Yankovic / Straight Outta Lynwood 01: White & Nerdy [video] [mp3] [lyrics] 02: Pancreas 03: Canadian Idiot 04: I'll Sue Ya 05: Polkarama! 06: Virus Alert 07: Confessions Part III 08: Weasel Stomping Day 09: Close But No Ciga 10: Do I Cree...
File Under: Records I Won't Buy But still, this song is an instant classic. Weird Al meets Web 2.0. "I'll ace any trivia quiz you bring on/I'm fluent in JavaScript as well as Klingon"; "Shopping online for deals on some writable media/I edit Wikipedia...When my friends need some code, who do they call?/I do HTML for 'em all/Even made a homepage for my dog"; "My MySpace page is all totally pimped out/Got people beggin' for my top eight spaces/Yo, I know pi to a thousand places/Ain't [...]
Today in Music History: In 1970 Elton John makes his performing debut in America at Los Angeles’ Troubadour nightclub This will be last post until September 12 as I will be away from my puter until then. So enjoy the dog days of summer. Weird Al Yankovic has a new album coming out in September and he wants you to download a track from the album called Don't Download This Song which is obviously about downloading mp3's. You can go [...]
First up is ELLEGARDEN who are a Japanese punk-rock band that sings in both Japanese and English. Their English is amazing, considering they're a Japanese band. This song is about not wanting to be a bunch of famous people, including Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jordan, and Brad Pitt. This song is very catchy because of the lyrics and also the music behind the song as a very rock-pop feel Download Wannabies Buy Bring Your Board here Next up is Barenaked Ladies with One Week. A very catchy [...]
I must admit, I have a strange fascination with Weird Al . No, it's not the Riff Raff hunched over shoulder look... It's the fact that he capitalized on something we were all thinking of and parlayed into a career. Nay, a veritable cottage industry. And, he's managed to stay in touch with the kids, despite the fact that he's 46 years old. The second album I ever bought was "Weird Al Yankovic In 3-D". I crafted a character I played in "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" based on Michael Richard's Stanley Spadowski [...]
Bon Ton, alas, must go on hiatus for 2 weeks. I will return, the week of August 7th, with more adorably witty comments and indie-flavored songs. Oh yes, you can't escape me. Meanwhile, since I will be traveling, I present a mix: I call it "Way Over In A Bucket Seat; the Driving Thru the Desert Mix," even though I'm not going to be driving through the desert. At least, not much. So! Music! Music to drive by! Or at least take to the gym. Let me make [...]
Yeah, I hate musical parodies and spoofs as much as the next guy, but I have to admit, Weird Al is the man. Here's a guy who has made an entire career out of sending up popular music, who has managed to stay relevant throughout a number of different eras, and shows no signs of stopping. But how does he keep selling records? I do think he's a funny guy, but let's face it -- most of his songs aren't particularly clever. If you ask me the real secret to his success is simply the fact that there are certain [...]
Myspace is putting on a not-so-secret show tonight in Tuscon with Less Than Jake and Slightly Stoopid . Its free and all ages at The Rock (520) 629-9211. Both bands have new records out and should be a great show! Of course, I do have to ding Less Than Jake for not accepting "friend requests" from othre bands. Lame!
Last night I was rummaging around in a closet, looking for some book, when I found a box containing some stuff I've never unpacked from various moves over the past 5 years. In it was my 6th grade yearbook. It looked more like a workbook than a yearbook, with its flimsy paper cover. I thumbed through it, laughing at our hideous late-80s hairdos, and I saw a signature from some kid in my class. It read "I Love Rocky Road." This is the funniest of all signatures in this yearbook and I'll tell you why. [...]
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