Who? Ah yes, “American Idol” also-ran Chris Daughtry has scored a #1 album on the Billboard chart. Congrats to Mr. Daughtry for continuing to prove that the majority of the record buying public like to be spoon fed their rock through a TV screen on a “Star Search” wannabe. Am I bitter? Of course not. I just know the real thing when I hear it. We all know what happened to “Bonham,” now don’t we?
Hey, if you’re not sure who’s been nominated for this year’s Grammy Awards, then Rolling Stone has a complete guide for you. Personally, I can’t recall the last time I really got excited about the Grammys. It was probably back in the early ’80s. I can’t be bothered to enjoy most of the nominees, but I’m sure someone out there is happier than a pig in slop. But really…where’s all the good stuff?
I had never heard this song before this posting, so please enjoy it heartily like I did. This is “She Needs To Get Some” by Ray parker Jr. featuring Father MC. The title speaks for itself. The visuals are strictly late ’80s/early ’90s crap.
Not too long ago I recall discussing Rod Stewart with my older brother, and making fun of him for having such albums as Blondes Have More Fun on 8-track and other Stewart biggies of the ’70s like Atlantic Crossing. He revealed to me that he wasn’t into those things too much himself, but the chicks loved hearing it and it was a good way to get laid at the time. Ah, the ’70s. Nowadays you have to go to great lengths to get some easy sex, like lying to women in online chat rooms about your wealth and penile length. But I digress. Let’s now dig in to the greatness that is the video for “Tonight’s The Night.” My favorite moment has always been right after the first chorus where Rod put his finger up to his lips in a “wait a minute, there’s more to hear” move. What a cornball. (For the record, I think Rod pwnz on the Jeff Beck album Beck-Ola).
Hank Williams Jr., he of Monday Night Football’s theme song fame, continues to be a badass pop culture icon whose influences span decades and genres. Williams is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his classic track “A Country Boy Can Survive” with a remastered and remixed version of the song, and the track has already generated a quarter of a million plays on MySpace.com. Personally, I like the MNF song better, but this song portrays Hank’s longevity quite literally. Here’s a link to the song if you want to check it out for yourself.