Video: Rufus Wainwright - Oh What a World

World's Greatest Music writes... Great live rendition of Rufus Wainwright's biggest song Oh What A World. Thanks to Nick Thompson for passing it on.

Let's dispose of the formalities: It's my blog! And you're reading it! What a world! MUSIC! I'm not sure I know why Rufus Wainwright is dressed up as a witch (he does have a fascination with The Wizard of Oz) in this video—in fact, this is one of the most random, ridiculous videos I've ever seen!—but writing the words "what a world" just now reminded me of one of my favorite songs, and then bam, there it was on YouTube. Rufus Wainwright is [...]

Pretentious man: pretentious review. It's commonplace amongst critics to point out that Rufus Wainwright divides audiences. His determination to be defined by his sexuality, his innuendo and bad puns, his insistence on holding his notes (keep it breve, Rufus), and his florid compositions mean that some will always be turned off, while others will unquestioningly love everything he puts out. But for the, err, discerning types in the middle, it's Rufus' albums that inspire love-hate relationships. [...]

• Rufus Wainwright - Dinner At Eight

Rufus spotted partying w/ Iman & Anne Hathaway @ Capitale - Nov 10, 2006 Any minute now Rufus Wainwright should be be announcing details on a presale for the four upcoming shows at Gramercy Theatre in NYC. The show will be seated . The LA presale is here (password: judy). Comedian Dave Hill is known for his wild escapades with Rufus . On April 19th they'll do it [...]