Music Video Flashback - 2010: WHIP YO EXORCIST

I'm sorry, but I was feeling a bit nostalgic and had to share this wonderful, wonderful video.  It's been so long since I've posted a Music Video Flashback and came across this parody to Willow Smith's song, "Whip Your Hair".

I can't believe how fast time has flown by.  Her song was released in the fall of 2010 and here we are - a year and half later - whipping our hair back and forth. LOL.  

I posted this video on Facebook around the same time and wanted to share it with my blog readers.  The video uses footage of Linda Blair from the notorious horror movie, "The Exorcist", and she does in fact whip her back and forth. LOL.

Flashback to the 1990's - Roxette - It Must Have Been Love

If you want to talk about a year in the life - talk about the year 1990.  So many hits were released this year, and it was one of the most memorable years of my life.  I can't even begin to mention the amount of times I've listened to this song after my heart was broken, because "it must have been love, but it was over."   I can quite honestly say, it is one of my all time favorite hits.

Today, almost every girl and boy in America associate the song with Pretty Woman, because this was also the year the film was released.  If you ever want to feel Nostalgic, just watch that movie or play that song - they will take you back to a time of young love, or your most memorable moments.

"Remember, if it must have been love, and it's over now; know that as you get older you will learn to respect what love and relationships are all about. For I can truly say, if it must have been love, and it's over now, I wouldn't have, or be where I am today."

~ Peter a.k.a. Blade

You're A Superstar!

Why don't we start our Saturday morning having a Superstar weekend!  I miss hanging out with our friends watching RuPaul's Drag Race - can't wait for next season!

Flashback to the 1990's - Tarzan Boy by Lee R

When I heard this song on my way to work this morning, it reminded me of those days when I was out partying and drinking my life away.  Talk about having a flashback. 

The song, "Tarzan Boy" was actually released in 1985 by Baltimora, a group from Italy, and has been re-recorded over the years by several artists.  

The version I listened to was re-recorded by Lee R back in 1999, and played in all the dance clubs I went to.  It was definitely a catchy tune, and dancing to it was a lot of fun.  I think it was the, "oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh" that got everyone pumped-up and ready to party the night away.

The original artist, Jimmy McShane (Baltimora's front man) died of AIDS 9 years after the song was released, and was able to catch it being used in a Listerine commercial and also on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III soundtrack.  Unfortunately, he wasn't able to enjoy the success of the version you're about to hear, but I'm sure he would've loved it just as much as those who partied to it in 1999 and 2000.

You can catch the original music video by Baltimora after the jump...

Music Video Flashback - 2010

This will take you back 8 months, exactly 2 months before BLADE 7184's debut, when the lovely, lovely boys at Randy Blue (NSFW) made a tribute music video for gay icon, Kylie Minogue.  

I know what you're asking, isn't this "Randy Blue" a gay porn site?  Yes, it is.  It's the site that introduced us to all the gorgeous boys you're about to see in the music video.  Of course, you don't see them all over each other as you do @ Randy Blue; Instead you see them lip synching and dancing to Kylie's club hit song, "Get Outta My Way," And what a beautiful tribute indeed.  

The video below is "Safe For Work," but the "Randy Blue" site is not.

Music Video Flashback - 1988

Ahhh. The memories!  So do you have the right stuff or no?

Growing up I was a huge fan of The New Kids on The Block.  

My family didn't know I was secretly "in love" with one of the boys, Joey McIntyre, but I vividly remember my sister and I jamming to this video.  If I recall, my sister even had a NKOTB shirt. LOL

Music Video Flashback - 1999

I wonder how many people would've actually got this correctly if the answers had not been given.  A little mambo to make your day :-)

Flashback to the 1950's

"I need you so, that I could die, I love you so, and that is why, whenever I want you, all I have to do is dream."

If I could write every movie this song was featured in, I would.  If I could write down how many artists have sung different versions of this song, I would.  And...... I'll stop there.  The song was originally sung by the Everly Brothers back in 1958, 5 years after my mother was born and 7 after years after my Father. The likelihood they heard it as teenagers is pretty high.  Hell, I heard it as a teenager, and the original version no less.

 Here's a little something you probably didn't know...

On November 4, 2010, Stephen Colbert and Elvis Costello ended "The Colbert Report" with a duet of "All I Have To Do Is Dream" and the full version of the song appeared on the ColbertNation web site by the following morning.

Andy Gibb and Victoria Principal (Pamela Ewing from the TV series Dallas) released a duet version back in 1981.

Former marines, the Everly brothers are still alive today, and are very proud to say they had a total of 26 Billboard Top 40 singles and 35 Billboard Top 100 singles, they were also among the first 10 artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  In 1997, they were awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.  In addition, they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.

I'd say those are some pretty darn good achievements;  There's plenty more to read at Wikipedia, but for now I present to you the original song in an actual live performance.  The sound is actually quite remarkable.  I have also added an extra bonus after the jump - the duets with Andy Gibb and Victoria Principal, also Elvis Costello and Stephen Colbert.

The duets with Andy Gibb and Victoria Principal, also Elvis Costello and Stephen Colbert.

Flashback to the 1960's - Happy Heart

"There's a certain sound, Always follows me around.  When you're close to me you will hear it.  It's the sound that lovers finally will discover, When there is no other for their love.  It's my happy heart you hear, Singing loud and singing clear, And it's all because you're near, Be my love."

I first heard those lyrics on the movie "Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss," and ever since then it has remained in my head;  I don't know why, but it just makes me happy hearing it.  I guess, because I've never been so in love.  In less than 2 months it will be 6 years for Ryan and I, and I can't think of anyone else I'd rather have by my side, maybe it's his Happy Heart I hear.

The song, "Happy Heart" was released by Petula Clark back in 1969, and of course along with it, some controversy.  Think of it as today's Lady Gaga stealing Madonna's music (as if). I don't know much about it, just that Andy Williams had also released that same song, the same year.  All that aside, I like Petula's version better anyway.

Clark was born in Epsom, Surrey, England, who later became an actress, singer and composer, whose career has spanned seven decades.  She has made countless movies and numerous singles, several in French, German, Italian and Spanish; Quite fascinating to say the least.  You can read more about Petula's extinguished career at Wikidpedia.com, but for now, let's take flashback to the 1960's and listen to Happy Heart.

Flashback to the 1990's - Suzanne Vega - "Tom's Diner"

With music in one hand, and a briefcase in the other, I headed to work.  I popped the rectangular shaped object into my car stereo and reminisced about the time the song was released.  As the cassette turned, I took the time to reflect on my past, without regret, without shame, but with unequivocal admiration for the lessons I have learned.  And "Tom's Diner," did just that.  

The song was released on Suzanne Vega's 1987 album, "Solitude Standing," and originally an a cappella vocal, but later remixed by two British producers under the name DNA, in 1990.  The video below is the one I listened to this morning, and the version everyone is familiar with.

Tom's Restaurant, after which the song Tom's Diner was named

Courtesy of Wikipedia:

Suzanne Vega's song "Tom's Diner" was used as the reference track in an early trial of the MP3 compression system, earning her the distinction of being the Mother of the MP3.  The original music video, "Tom's Diner," takes place in Tom's Restaurant at 112th Street and Broadway in New York City. Exterior shots of the same restaurant appear in the television sitcom Seinfeld as Monk's, which is the eatery where Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer hang out. The DNA remix of the track was so popular that it inspired many cover versions—the best of which were eventually collected by Vega on an album titled Tom's Album.

And here's the song as I heard it this morning.  Good Times. :-)

Flashback to the 1970's

Today's flashback takes us back to 1979, when a one hit wonder was released and managed to remain a hit up until this day.  It was most recently used in one of mine and Ryan's favorite games, Just Dance by Nintendo.

My mom was in the kitchen cooking as my sister and I played around the house (more than likely on the floor playing jacks), or playing school. I know, we were strange like that.  But the one thing I most definitely remember, (I may still have this 45 RPM record; If I don't, my sister does) is watching my mom dancing to "Ring My Bell" by Anita Ward.  She wasn't hopping and dancing all around like most of us probably do, LOL, she was just swaying her hips back and forth as she was making us carne guisada, frijoles and homemade tortillas, LOL.  And in yellow short ,shorts to say the least. Lordy!

Courtesy of Wikipedia, the song was originally written for Stacy Lattisaw, but when she signed with a different label, Ward was asked to sing it instead and it became her only major hit.  "Ring My Bell" went to number one on both the Billboard Hot 100, and soul singles chart.  It also reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. "Ring My Bell" has been covered by many artists since its original release, including DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Ann Lee, Tori Amos, Blood Sisters, Dynamic Duo, Collette, Saïan Supa Crew, INOJ, Pato Fu, Joey Boy, and Sxip Shirey. It has also been remixed many times and is considered a disco-era classic.

Let's take a flashback and listen to a song near the end of our Disco Era...

Flashback to the 1980's

On my way to work this morning, fumbling through the darkness in my car (I go in at 5 AM), I reached for my cassette case and pulled out the single by Taylor Dayne, "Love Will Lead You Back."

Okay, first things first...

Yes, I still have cassettes; you know, those little rectangular boxes with some tape running through it, like in the image to the right?  Well, the Toyota Avalon I got from Ryan's parents has a cassette player in it, and I thought I might as well utilize it; so hence, the reason I pulled out my cassette case.

Anyway, "Love Will Lead You Back," debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on January 27, 1990, but was recorded by Arista in 1989.  Courtesy of Wikipedia, the song, written by Diane Warren, is about a woman who is willing to set her lover free because she is confident that one day his love will lead him back to her: "Sometimes it takes some time out on your own now / to find your way back home."  Warren has stated that she began writing the song while in a hotel in Russia, and that she had originally intended the song to be offered to R&B singer Whitney Houston, but Arista Records president Clive Davis wanted to let Dayne record the song. It became Dayne's only Number One single.

While I'm sure they played this song on prom night eons ago, it was nice listening to an old track on cassette.  I don't know, there's something about hearing a cassette or record that makes it so different from the digital sounds that come from a CD or MP3 download. It's soothing.

Back to the Miss Dayne...  Just because she only had one #1 hit doesn't mean she was a one hit wonder.  She's actually had 17 Top Ten hits on the Billboard Charts, including most recently, her 2008 Billboard #1 "Beautiful".  Due to having a huge gay following, in July, 2010, she released "Facing A Miracle", the official theme song to the 2010 Gay Games. Dayne performed the song to an audience of 50,000 fans on July 31, 2010 in Cologne, Germany.

Let's take a "Flashback to 1989" and listen to "Love Will Lead You Back."

Flashback to the 1990's

Every week I would like to post a music video or song popular in it's own decade.  It will be similar to my "One Hit Wonders back when I ran Peter's Daily Blog.  

Without the focus of an artist who only had one hot track in their career, this weekly series will feature a blend of everyone and everything, from hot artists, to not-so-hot artists, to one-hit wonders, to 10-hit wonders.

I will consider last week's music video flashback of Cazwell's "Ice Cream Truck" as my first issue, and continue this week with my second.

This week's song features a very popular track from 1996; "Magic Carpet Ride" by Mighty Dub Katz.  It was huge success in all the major dance clubs of the time, and instantly became one of my favorite songs.  Yes, I still have the cassette. LOL.

I came out to my family in 1996, and this song truly brings back memories.  Take a listen down below.

Music Video Flashback - 2010

Who can forget Cazwell and his group of hot boys dancing to his song, Ice Cream Truck? Nobody can, the video was chock full of ice cream and boys in workout attire, boxers, and so forth.

Makes me kinda hungry for Ice Cream actually.