Star Wars Reenacted

Thunderstruck

From 1990’s The Razors Edge...

Warlow Wednesday—Dangerous Game Edition

It’s Warlow Wednesday! The song is “Dangerous Game” from Jekyll & Hyde.  For some reason, whoever did the video put in scenes from Phantom instead, but whatever.

In other news, I read today that Anthony Warlow’s new Doctor Zhivago show in Australia has been viewed by Broadway producers, and it is hoped that Warlow himself will take on this role first in London’s West End, then on Broadway.

Hot Dog

On a lighter note, how about a little Zep?  From 1979’s In Through the Out Door, their final album before John Bonham’s death.

Ice

And of course… the inspirational beat…

Unbroken

Here’s a PSA for my fellow history buffs.  If you haven’t read this book, go get it.  One of the most amazing stories you’ll ever read.

Music Mania

I attended the regional high school dance competition in Oshkosh today.  I officially have a case of bleacher butt.  It is a bit jarring to hear hard rock songs from my younger days remixed and turned into dance tracks.  Here are a few examples of songs I heard

butchered

tweaked today. 

I didn’t hear this one today, but thought I would include it for fun.  The problem is that at the moment I can’t listen to it without thinking of how it could be used for a dance routine. 

And how ‘bout a little Iron Maiden for kicks…

Saddam

I gotta admit… it makes me want to check it out. 

Paramount joked in a news release: “The film tells the heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.”

For Jed

Inspired by The Preceding Post

I Feel Old

So I’m in my car today, and a song I like came on one of the Sirius channels.  Next to the name of the song was a year.

This song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100…

19 flippin’ years ago…

CMAs Open Thread

OK, this is the only award show that I watch with any regularity.  Quick comments…

Taylor Swift apparently lacks a diaphragm.  Get your min

g

d out of the gutter.  I’m talking about her singing. 

Sugarland is getting weirder by the year. 

George Straight is still the King.

Zac Brown is my favorite new artist. 

Miranda Lambert is a close second, but the song she did tonight sucked. 

Reba still rocks too.  Although she’s taking after Dolly, ifyouknowwhatimean… not that there’s anything wrong with that.

Blake Shelton’s award was pretty darn cool. 

Carrie Underwood seems to be going after the Reba mantle.  She’s got the costume changes, the huge classic dresses, the static belt-it-out-into-the-microphone performance, the host quips… Reba, watch your back. 

The tribute to Loretta Lynn was pretty flippin’ cool. 

Gweneth Paltrow look absolutely scared to death and off key.  Vince Gill is doing his best. 

Brad Paisley rocks.  Well earned.  Classy acceptance.

Decision Points

Okay, who has it? Who wants it? Who doesn’t want anything to do with it?

Decision Points arrived on my Kindle this morning, and I’ve read just a short amount so far. I have never in my life bought an autobiography of a living person before, but I was intrigued by some of the comments made in President Bush’s interview last night with Matt Lauer and bought the book during the show.

DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love

As usual, watch the whole thing.  Guaranteed to make you smile at least once.

PSA: Used Book Sale

Owen and I are always on the look out for “new” old books for our collection. In fact, we just added a book of Thomas Jefferson’s writings published in 1857. UWM is having a used book sale this week. Here’s the info:

   The Friends of the Golda Meir Library will hold their fall used book sale October 11-13.

   Over 6,000 books in a wide variety of genres — including contemporary fiction, foreign languages, history, literature, and poetry — will be offered. There will also be LPs available, mostly classical music.

   The sale will be held in the fourth floor Conference Center of the library.

   Days and hours are:

        • Mon., Oct. 11, noon to 6 pm UWM students, faculty and staff only (with valid ID)

        • Tue., Oct. 12, 10 am to 6 pm Open to the public

        • Wed., Oct. 13, 10 am to 4 pm Open to the public

   Prices of most items range from 25¢ to $3. On Wednesday, Oct. 13, a bag of books will cost just $3.

   Proceeds benefit the UWM Libraries. For more information, call (414) 229-4786.