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August 30, 2007
Retrohump: Al, you look like Chevy Chase
There are men and women and manchildren that like Simon and Garfunkel better than me (I can think of at least one member of this blog), but even I enjoy their whimsical, easy-going stylings. For some reason (given that I am a fan of many a troubadour), I probably enjoy the covers more than the originals. Maybe because my first introduction to the duo was Simon's "You Can Call Me Al" video. Anyways...
Bangles - Hazy Shade of Winter
This song sort of kicks some ass. This is probably as angry as you will see the Bangles.
Lemonheads - Mrs. Robinson
The video's a bit much, but the Lemonheads were okay. Still, you have to admit, they were this close to being no better than the Gin Blossoms. This version adds a bit of guitar crunch and quicker pace, but stays true, mostly, to the original.
Elvis Presley - Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Jeff: when is retro going up? I have dave's numerology a day early, and I wanna space it out
me: end of day is fine for me - so feel free with numerology
Jeff: OK,
me: you have a third Simon & Garfunkel cover, btw?
9:29 AM I was going to do Love Spit Love's cover of How Soon is Now (obvs not S&G), but no video exists
Jeff: somebody had to do "the Only Living Boy in New York"
9:30 AM me: bunch of dudes on couches, yeah
Jeff: yikes, looking now
9:33 AM how bout a high school jazz band playing "keep the customer satisfied"
9:34 AM lot of cool people have done "graceland"
closer but not s & g
9:35 AM me: that's fine.
Jeff: hmm, not old though...
me: nothing pre-the oughts?
9:36 AM Jeff: letme ponder
me: maybe I'll post a video of Garfunkel's math videos
Jeff: bam: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eagcXtT2ZG4
me: well played sir
9:38 AM Jeff: thank you, they have Aretha doing it too
but Elvis is better I'd think
9:39 AM i can't believe Elvis was serious with that jumpsuit
9:40 AM me: no one complained; he got worse and worse, i guess
9:41 AM Jeff: "nice shot, E. Blew up that whole TV from across the room. Want more marshmallows and chicken for dinner?"
9:42 AM me: mas or menos
For kicks:
Posted by Keith O'Brien at August 30, 2007 12:01 PM
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