I was pleased to hear that Radiohead did their cover of Neil Young's After The Gold Rush at the Hollywood Bowl this week (and equally pleased to see him wearing those excellent tight red jeans he wore at Victoria Park earlier this 'summer'). There is something about a successful cover version that can really lift a gig; a refreshing shot of something new, colourful and perhaps unheard.
Successful cover: Thom Yorke of Radiohead
On hearing, however, that Michael Jackson has teamed up with David Gest to record a pop album of Robert Burns' poems I was both entertained and horrified. Grotesque and lurid images of putty-faced Gest and the King of Pop dancing a Strip the Willow alone in a Scottish castle leered in front of my eyes. But I banished them and read on... David Gest, author of the superbly title book 'Simply the Gest', has revealed that Jackson is 'in love' with the poetry of Scotland's favourite bard and that 'he is our favourite poet'.
Perhaps the eccentric duo thought it was time to remind the world of Burns' lyrical genius, especially after he was dismissed as writing 'sentimental doggerel' by Jeremy Paxman. Or perhaps Michael wanted to get in on the British life that his family has experienced while allegedly shacking up in Devon.
But somehow, I can't quite see how moonwalking to Burn's classics such as 'Awa' Whigs Awa'' is going to work, nor Mikey J's unique vocal hiccup in 'Rattlin' Roarin' Willie', nor even dancing the Robot to 'Grace Before and After Meat'. Can you?
The pairing of MJ and the 18th Century poet is a queer one - not to mention Jackson and Gest teaming up (although they do, allegedly, use the same plastic surgeon), but on second thoughts, I think it might actually be hellzapoppin'.
Indeed, the greatest cover versions are the ones which are completely unpredictable and wonderfully incongruous. Do we want to hear Robson and Jerome's rendition of 'Unchained Melody' again? No.
Think of the magic Jimi Hendrix injected into Bob Dylan's 'All Along the Watchtower' a year after it was released. They had the Blues in common but the result was totally unexpected.Or Cat Power's rich aching grain in the tribute covers on Jukebox and The Covers Record. Her woozy cover of Hank Williams' 'Ramblin' Man' is unrecognisable but melancholy in a freshly lush way.
Or Ben Folds, Tori Amos and Alanis Morrisette covering Hip Hop beats. Or Nouvelle Vague's Bossa nova-style reworking of 'The Killing Moon'. Or Winehouse's 'Valerie' - which should keep The Zutons warm for years. Not to mention Nirvana's famous cover of David Bowie's 'The Man Who Sold The World'.
On the subject of bizarre covers, there is a yet-unknown indie/pop/folk band currently monikered Impala Can't Swim (I'm in the band. Forgive me), whose cover of Latino bum-shaker Ricky Martin's Livin' La Vida Loca and reduction of Outkast's Miss Jackson to a soft lullaby could be the best thing so far accomplished (by them). Watch this space...
So, no matter how bonkers the latest offering from the King of Pop sounds, the results will be fascinating. Carla Bruni covering Emily Dickinson; I'm snoring, Scarlett Johansson covering Tom Waits; dull, dull, dull, but Michael and the Gestmeister rocking out to Rabbie Burns: Yes, please.
Just don't do the Eightsome Reel too quickly or someone's nose might fall off.
James calls in to ask for Chad's expert opinion on how he was on Food Network's TV Show, and he also tells us whether or not he can cook for his wife now that he learned a thing or two! Click here to find out.
Are These Uniforms Too Short for Class??
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The CIA Guy Update
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Failed Romances!
We asked you if you have ever done something you felt was romantic, that the other person found not to be so? We asked FOX listeners after Chad brings up the story of what Tim McGraw and Faith Hill did for their anniversary! What did he do? Find out by clicking here!
Hey everyone! We've uploaded a new video to our site. In the video, Jess explains our Valentine's Day gifts that we gave to each other a couple years ago. That year, we had both decided to make gifts for each other. Without collaborating at all, we independently decided to make each other scrapbooks. Great minds think alike! Enjoy the video. :)
Dark Match: *Jake Hager b. Jamie Noble - Hager got the win via pinfall. Noble took a hard hit to his neck.
* Funaki b. Nick Nemeth - Funaki got the win with a roll up. Solid overall match.
SmackDown: (Airing This Week) * The show opens with Undertaker saying that Vickie Guerrero will burn in hell and he is not going to forgive her. He says he will have her soul. Fire shoots out of the ringposts.
* R-Truth (Ron Killings) b. Kenny Dykstra - Killings got the win with a pinfall after hitting an axe kick.
* Vicki Guerrero is shown in her dressing room flipping out. She throws a phone.
Next, Michelle McCool is shown in a photo shoot as Maryse interrupts and claims she will be a Divas Champion.
* Maryse & Natalya v. Michelle McCool & Maria - Maryse got the pinfall for the win.
* Jeff Hardy is backstage with Eve. He says he is going to beat MVP.
* Jeff Hardy b. MVP - Hardy got the win via pinfall after hitting a swanton bomb off the top rope.
Several players from the Pittsburgh Steelers are shown on camera.
* Jesse & Festus vs. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder - The match ends in disqualification when the Big Show runs out and cleans house. He calls it an "oversight."
* Brie Bella (from FCW) b. Victoria - Bella got the win via pinfall.
* Brian Kendrick cuts a promo backstage.
* Triple H b. Shelton Benjamin - Khali comes in and tries to distract Hunter. He fails as Hunter gets the win with a pedigree on Shelton. Hunter and Khali have a staredown.
Dark Main Event: * Tiple H b. The Great Khali in a Pittsburgh Street Fight using a sledgehammer.
Word on the street (and on the ‘net) is that
Mrs. Foley’s baby boy is headed from the big time to the small time,
from WWE to TNA.
My advice: Don’t do it, Mick.
To quote the great Bruce Mitchell (as I often do), TNA is like
quicksand. No matter how good you were – no matter how good you are –
the minute you get there, you start sinking. Kurt Angle was at the top
of the card in WWE. Now he’s a third-rate comedian in TNA. Samoa Joe
was a killing machine in ROH, perceived far and wide as the next big
thing. Now he’s a whiny naïf in TNA.
That’s what happens when you get involved with people more
concerned with keeping their jobs than doing them, when your company is
owned by a mark and run by repeat failures. You go there thinking
you’ll have some say, but either you don’t know as much as you think,
or you know more than those who run the show and they resent it. If
you’re really smart – like Kevin Nash – you mostly stay out of harm’s
way. But otherwise, you get enveloped in the muck and mire and go down,
down, down.
Name one person who came to TNA from WWE and means more now.
Besides Gail Kim, that is, who immediately used fame gained in TNA to
leverage a return to WWE.
WWE is the big show, and everybody knows it. Wrestlers like Team
3-D have said so, in print, while working for TNA. The only people in
TNA who don’t want to go to WWE are those who can’t.
Mick, you might be disappointed by the way you were used/treated
during your latter days at WWE. It might anger you that Triple H calls
you “Homeless Harry” behind your back. Maybe your legacy isn’t regarded
in the light it should be – or maybe it is, and that’s what really
upsets you.
But if you’re concerned with your legacy, don’t go to TNA, because
your legacy will fade. It will fade just as surely as Kurt Angle – an
all-time great – is well on his way to being remembered as just another
guy.
TNA doesn’t need Mick Foley, anyway. What they need is to create
their own breakout star. But no one on that creative team is even
remotely capable of doing it.
Memo to Dixie Carter: If you want to save your house, demolish it
first. There is almost nothing good about your product, and you could
count the productive employees on one hand. As I mentioned in an
earlier column, TNA’s epitaph will be the mantra of those running it:
“You just don’t get it.”
Cuento los dias para mis proximas vacaciones a Cancun, solo de imaginarme ese paraiso y los Adanes que ahi estaran Wow!! Este tipo de cosas son las que me inyectan energias suficientes para levantarme cada dia a trabajar, porque se que al final la recompensa sera increible!
A veces se detiene uno por los gastos, digo tampoco nado en dinero pero pienso que mi unico escape para mi adiccion al trabajo es definitivamente salir de vacaciones porque sino seguro me vuelvo loca o amargada jajajaja! y realmente esta comprobado que las personas que disfrutan de vacaciones (ya sea que salgan fuera o se queden en casa) por lo menos cada año, dan mas rendimiento en el trabajo (con esto convenci a mi jefe para que me dira vacaciones ****>
Mis amigas y yo haremos gran esfuerzo en disfrutar al maximo esos 4 dias en la playita, oh si adoro la playa, el sol en todo su explendor, los marisco, el mar inmenso.........etc. yo encantada me quedaria vivir ahi :D
Ok so im a little bummed!..,. I was looking at another couples profile and I seen that they had and interview already! How does that work? I thought that it ends tomorrow? At noon. Im a little confused with that!
So are they already picking people already or what? So if you don't get an interview does that mean you won't be on the running for the voting part of the contest?
So many questions, And I don't know how to get them answered!
I thought I have been doing a pretty creative on our profile! Well All I can do is hope that its enough, We really want this and would love it so much!
P.S -if any one can help me or answer an of my questions we really appreciate it! Also I can't figure out to put music on my profile! L
It has been confirmed that Mick Foley has agreed to a contract with TNA and will debut once his WWE contract expires on September 1, 2008. His signing will have him involved with other Spike TV projects
Mattel recently announced the release of these limited-edition Barbies for the Houston market:
Galleria Barbie: This princess Barbie is only sold in UptownPark. She comes with an
assortment of Kate Spade handbags, a Lexus SUV, a longhaired foreign
dog named Honey, and a cookie-cutter house. Available with or without tummy
tuck and face lift. NOTE: Workaholic Ken sold only in conjunction with
"augmented" version.
Sugarland Barbie: This modern-day homemaker Barbie is available with Ford Windstar minivanand matching velour gym outfit. She gets lost easily and has no full
time occupation or secondary education. Traffic-jamming cell phone sold
separately.
Greenspoint Barbie: This recently paroled Barbie comes with a 9 mm handgun, a Chevy with dark
tinted windows, and a meth lab kit. This model is only available after dark and
can only be paid for in cash, preferably small, untraceable bills.
The Woodlands Barbie: This yuppie Barbie comes with your choice of BMW convertible or Hummer H2. Included
is her own Starbucks cup, credit card, and country club membership. Also
available for this set are Shallow Ken and Private
School Skipper. You won't be able to afford any of them.
Friendswood Barbie: Short, highly tanned and ready to land a husband, we meant get an education.
Comes with standard issue UT shorts with "U of T" printed largely on
the butt. Also comes wearing latest "themed" sorority party T-shirt,
hair in pony tail and a gaggle of similar looking friends, each carrying the
latest in "knock off" Kate Spade bags. Honda Civic, undecided major and drunken backward hat
Frat Ken sold separately.
Dickinson / Texas City / Santa Fe Barbie: This pale model comes dressed in her own Wrangler jeans two sizes too small, a NASCAR shirt, and Tweety Bird tattoo on her shoulder. She
has a six-pack of Coors Light and a Hank Williams, Jr. CD set. She can spit
over 5 feet and kick mullet-haired Ken's butt when she is drunk. Purchase her
pickup truck separately and get a Confederate flag bumper
sticker absolutely free.
ClearLakeBarbie: This collagen injected, rhino-plastic Barbie wears a leopard print spandex
outfit and drinks cosmopolitans while entertaining friends on her boat.
Percocet prescription available.
Pasadena Barbie: This tobacco chewing, brassy-haired Barbie has a pair of her own high-heeled
sandals with one broken heel from the time she chased Beer-Gut Ken out of Baytown Barbie's
(discontinued) house. Her ensemble includes low-rise acid-washed jeans, fake
fingernails, and a see-through halter-top. Also available with a mobile home.
WestUniversity Barbie: This doll is made of actual tofu. She has long straight faded blue hair,
archless feet, hairy armpits, no makeup, and Birkenstocks with white socks she prefers that you call her "Willow." She does not want or need a Ken
doll, but if you purchase two West U Barbies, and the optional Subaru wagon,
you get a rainbow flag sticker for free.
Sharpstown Barbie: This Barbie now comes with a stroller and infant doll. Optional accessories
include a GED and bus pass. Gangsta Ken and his '79 Caddy were available, but
are now very difficult to find since the addition of the infant.
Harrisburg..Navigation
Barbie: This Spanish-speaking-only Barbie comes with a 1984 Toyota with expired
temporary plates and three baby Skippers in the back seat, but no car seats.
The optional Ken doll comes with a cowboy hat, shovel and work gloves. Ken
comes with his own 1979 Ford
pickup with a Telemundo bumper
sticker, tinted windows, and Our Lady of Guadaluperear
window stickers. Truck is painted primer gray, but wheels and
rims are not available. Comes with cement blocks. Green cards are not available
for Navigation Barbie or Ken.
Montrose Barbie/Ken: this versatile doll can be easily converted from Barbie to Ken by simply adding
or subtracting the multiple "snap-on" parts.
HELLO EVERYONE, HOW ARE YOU? PLEASE JOIN MY LIVE BLOG TONIGHT STARTING AT 6:00PM :) THOSE OF YOU WHO WERE THERE LAST NIGHT THANK YOU :) ALSO THERE ARE GOING TO BE NEW RULES ON MY BLOGS FROM NOW ONE I AM GETTING SICK OF BIG BEN DIS RESPECTING ME IN HIS LIVE BLOG I AM SO SICK OF THIS **** ON HERE IT ISNT FAR TO ME OR ANY ONE ELSE :) HOPEFUL MR MCMAHON WELL JOIN US 2 NIGHT :) AND WWE FANS AS WELL TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELFS
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A QOUTE BY VINCE MCMAHON
I DONT GIVE DAMN WHAT SOCITEY THINKS I SHOULD BE ALL YOU NEED TO IS BE TRUE TO YOUR SELF AND COMFABLE WITH YOUR SELF FIRST AND FOR MOST
WERE SO EXCITED TO MEET THE JUDGES.ME AND MANDO WERE UP ALL LAST NIGHT TRYING TO PRACTICE HOW NOT TO GET NURVOUS...IT WAS SO CUTE..WERE SO HAPPY WERE GETTING THIS OPPORTUNITY AND WE WANT TO MAKE THE BEST OF IT....BUT I HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVING A GOOD MORNING LIKE ME AND MANDO RIGHT NOW WERE EATING BREAKFEAST GETTING READY TO GET READY FOR THE INTERVIEW..WE CANT WAIT....BUT WE WANT TO SAY GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE ELSE...ITS JUST A FEW MORE DAYS TILL THE WINNER IS ANOUNCED....WOW...THATS EXCITING....
EL AMOR ES COMO EL HAMBRE, SIEMPRE TENEMOS NECESIDAD SIEMPRE ESTAMOS BUSCANDOLO, SIEMPRE CREEMOS QUE OTROS TIENEN LA OBLIGACION DE AMARNOS Y HACERNOS FELICES, PERO SE NOS OLVIDA LO ESCENCIAL, AMOR PROPIO, AUTOESTIMA , COMPASION POR NOSOTROS MISMOS, DE ESO SE TRATA EL AMOR, SOLO CUANDO NOS AMAMOS CON TOTAL ABUNDANCIAL A NOSOTROS MISMOS SOMOS CAPACES DE AMAR A OTROS, Y POR SUPUESTO TODOS TENEMOS DERECHO DE EQUIVOCARNOS, PERO LO IMPORTANTE ES APRENDER LA LECCION.
All our paths have lead us to eachother..... All our choices and lessons learned have made us right for one another. A Love and Respect that grows dail, a friendship that has no end. Becoming one as husband and wiife walking on the same path and sharing our journey for the rest of our life together.
Good Morning everyone. It's almost Friday whoohoo! Tonight is my last happy hour at Prospect Bar and Lounge in La Jolla so come out! We will be there from 6pm-8pm. It's 1025 Prospect Ave in La Jolla come have fun! Today's blog I wanted to read you a story. It goes.
A little boy came up to his mother in the kitchen one evening while she was fixing supper, and handed her a piece of paper that he had been writing on. After his Mom dried her hands on an apron, she read it, and this is what it said:
For cutting the grass: $5.00 For cleaning up my room this week: $1.00 Baby-sitting my kid brother while you went shopping: $.25 Taking out the garbage: $1.00 For getting a good report card: $5.00 For cleaning up and raking the yard: $2.00 Total owed: $14.25
Well, his mother looked at him standing there, and the boy could see the memories flashing through her mind. She picked up the pen, turned over the paper he'd written on, and this is what she wrote:
For the nine months I carried you while you were growing inside me: No Charge
For all the nights that I've sat up with you, doctored and prayed for you: No Charge
For all the trying times, and all the tears that you've caused through the years: No Charge
For all the nights that were filled with dread, and for the worries I knew were ahead: No Charge
For the toys, food, clothes, and even wiping your nose: No Charge
Son, when you add it up, the cost of my love is: No Charge.
When the boy finished reading what his mother had written, there were big tears in his eyes, and he looked straight at his mother and said, "Mom, I sure do love you." And then he took the pen and in great big letters he wrote: "PAID IN FULL".
