ALF was a popular TV show when I was a kid but I never watched because it looked stupid. If only I had seen the show in German, things would have been different.
Tag: Video
Two More Bits of Video Awesomeness
1. Dock Ellis & The LSD No-No by James Blagden
via No Mas.
2. The Cast of Spongebob Squarepants Dubs Classic Films
via Steve.
Previously: Two Bits of Video Awesomeness
Dock Ellis & The LSD No-No by James Blagden
Sesame Street: Serenading a Grouch
This is the third of my series of tribute posts in honor of Sesame Street’s 40th Anniversary.
While looking for clips to watch with my son, I noticed a trend of celebrity musicians coming to the Street and singing to Oscar the Grouch. I have the twin characteristics of identifying with Oscar perhaps more than other Muppet but also liking songs a lot too, so these resonate with me.
Johnny Cash leads things off with “Nasty Dan”:
Billy Joel and Marlee Matlin get really mushy with a Grouch they like “Just the Way You Are”:
Up on the rooftop, James Taylor appreciates “Your Grouchy Face”:
Totally unrelated to Oscar the Grouch, here are three more celebrity musician appearances on Sesame Street that totally rule.
Stevie Wonder rocks the Street with “Superstition,” a rare performance where the lyrics aren’t altered for the kids:
I never liked the original version of this R.E.M. song, but “Furry Happy Monsters” validates its existence:
Finally, there’s Feist’s performance of “1,2,3,4” another Sesame Street version that is an improvement over the original:
Christmas Eve
It’s Christmas Eve. As you wrap (or unwrap) gifts, sip eggnog, and/or get ready for Midnight Mass, you’ll want to start off by clicking the youtube link below:
Then you’ll want to click this youtube link, and replay it in a loop for about 3-4 hours.
If you need more music, check out these podcasts. I guarantee that there is good holiday themed stuff here that you’ll never here on that Light Rock station that’s playing holiday music 24/7:
- Vintage Radio Shows: Bing Crosby – Christmas Show for the Navy
- NPR “All Songs Considered”: Holiday Music
- WFMU “Antique Phonograph Music Program”
For a more sobering Christmas Eve viewing experience, watch this vintage propaganda film “Christmas Under Fire” about Christmas in England during the Blitz:
Finally, for even more uplifting memories, celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 8’s Journey to the Moon.
Happy Christmas to all!
