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The Buckinghams are an American rock band that saw enormous radio popularity from 1965 to 1968, becoming one of the top-selling rock groups of 1967. From Chicago.
Live vocal over recorded instrumental track.
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Added: 10th April 2009
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Posted By: rickfmdj |
 
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The 1890's early 1900's the true pinnacle of America as a nation
The 1890's and early 1900's - until the advent of WWI was a period of exceptional economic expansion, and innovation, perhaps unbarrelled .today. The American empire of trade was at its zenith, and cities were growing rapidly. While the same decade saw an explosion of immigration to the United States from less economically prosperous lands, it was a period of vast wealth. The railroads, the dominance of the United States in South American markets and the Caribbean meant that industries were doing very well.
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Added: 18th April 2009
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A French vaudeville routine filmed in 1907. The piggy costume is so darn creepy it's almost like something you would see in your nightmares. I thought that what with all the Swine flu news this would be a nice humor break. I saw this short film on a DVD of old silent films and looked it up online and here it is for your enjoyment from 1907.
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Added: 2nd May 2009
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Posted By: stalzz |
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Teresa posted a 1943 photo. I had to see if this was still around in the 60s which it was. I knew I saw it in person and not on TV.
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Added: 9th June 2009
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This electronic song is from the soundtrack to Fritz Lang's "Metropolis," a German film originally released in 1927. This certain film was known as a rarity. One of the many "lost films" of the 1920s. Within a very short time of its German premier, essential parts and pieces of the prints went completely missing for its American audience. This was mostly due to the length of the film all-together. Because of this, it was cut drastically down from its original running time. Over many decades, there have been numerous restored prints made of the shadow-lighted, black and white film. Some of these severely altered prints are still being discovered and restored. "Metropolis" is one movie with strong historic importance for restoration experts. As I previously mentioned, found copies of the 1927 film are being located all the time in various versions, but back in 1984, there was news of a complete 1980s restored version. This was to be released with a "modern feel" to theatres for the first time in years with a big difference.
The 1984 tinted update had a lot of input from 'hot' soundtrack composer Giorgio Moroder. Moroder was responsible for "Flashdance," "Scarface," and "Midnight Express", among other soundtrack films of the 70s, 80s. He also worked alongside with Donna Summer and Blondie. The updated German film was promoted heavily on television on music channels, this which gave it more exposure than one could never possibly imagine years previous. Moroder had a strong musical vision that included adding title cards to explain the silent story, and composing modern songs to the science fiction films retelling soundtrack. He put passion and patience in this film that dealt with corruption. There was much to say about the newly released print. Unexpectently, many critics and naysayers were not impressed with the update of "Metropolis," and now saw it as a hindrance to the actual, original 1927 production. This has made the Moroder reproduced version completely lost on the entertainment market of today. Unless, you own a Beta/VHS videocassette tape, or even a copy of the film on Laser Videodisc. Remember them? Welsh singer, Bonny Tyler was one of the many pop/rock artists on the "Metropolis" recording that Giorgio Moroder mostly wrote especially for the movie. Nowadays, the soundtrack album can be easily found though. Bonny Tyler received a 1984 Grammy nomination for Best Rock Female Vocalist for this song from the revised movie version. Tyler has released the song on various compilations of her work, too. The early 80s released single on itself was most popular in overseas countries. This is compared to North America record buyers. There was another version of this made with Bonnie driving around in a car in London, England. The funny thing about it was that Bonnie got to keep the vehicle. A deal was set up with the manufactured car maker.
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Added: 2nd August 2009
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Posted By: Electricland |
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This Saturday cartoon series was broadcast from 1966 to the early 1970s in reruns, basically shown for kids staying home to see their favorite shows at the time. Here we have straight man Bud Abbott and Stan Irwin as loud screamer Lou Costello in animated form. The real Lou Costello had passed prior to the renewed revival of the motion picture comedy team. From the 1940s to mid 50s, Lou and Bud both appeared in films and an evening television. But with the big dollar success came much business arguing with the two alongside each other. This was one of a few problems with the comedians lives off camera.
Both Bud Abbott and Lou Costello enjoyed star popularity in the 1940s, right to the mid 1950s as an act together. They made more money than most other actors at the time. Unfortunately, their radio show, and evening TV show they had made together were often repeated. This goes for their re-released movies too.
Within a short time their audiences on televison got what we known as the eventual syndicated rerun. This proved to be their downfall when they were both seen routinely together on screens. The public simply saw too much of the team. This proved to be a career mistake for both. Until the year of 1956, Lou Costello and Bud Abbott made 36 movies with various situations, which gave them a reputation as being number one for moviegoers of all ages.
After Costello passed on suddenly, Bud Abbott was asked to voice this cartoon show in hopes of reviving his own career and bank account. Bud soon retired after the demise of the 1966 animated series.
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Added: 14th August 2009
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Posted By: Electricland |
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Here is a film synonymous with the early 1980s, "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." A movie based on a 1981 novel wrote by Cameron Crowe. Cameron would later go on and become an Oscar winner as Sean Penn had as well became for acting. Once released, this one youthful film was responsible for the teen-movie craze of the 80s. Sean Penn would be a leading man in Hollywood after this star-making performance as Jeff Spicoli. "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" also starred Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, and Phoebe Cates. You can spot on early acting performance by Nicolas Cage if you are lucky.
At the time of its release, the studio that financed the film saw no reason in giving it a national release across North America marquees. Once box office receipts came in on the first week, Universal expanded the film immediately to more theater screens. The movie continues being just as popular as it was from the very beginning in 1982."Fast Times at Ridgemont High" has gone on to win an amount of impressive recognition that I am sure the filmamkers would think they'd ever see for their comedic film. Since the 80s, "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" also has been given grand preservation by the Library of Congress for capturing a time on film appropriately.
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Added: 15th August 2009
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Posted By: Electricland |
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Back in 2002, Johnny Cash covered a song by Nine Inch Nails. This clip was so well received by critics that it won a few awards, including a Grammy. A lot of care and high-level production people were brought into the making to honour country singer, Johnny Cash.
The writer of the song wasn't thrilled when told that Cash would be covering it, but once he saw the end result on film, well he was moved by its presence brought on by Johnny Cash.
Because of this strong depicted version on film, the popularity of "Hurt" rose.
Recently, "Hurt" has resulted in being covered by more of the modern artists we have nowadays. I don't think many could match this sincere powerful version that Cash brought with it.
Incidently, the location of the clip, Jonny Cash's house in which the singer resided for about thirty years, went ablaze in spring of 2007.
"Hurt" can be listened on the Johnny Cash album, "American IV: The Man Comes Around."
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Added: 17th August 2009
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Posted By: Electricland |
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Do you remember this ABC short-term series on Saturday in 1967? This was a sort of spoof on Tarzan who was still popular at the time.
The Jay Roach produced "George of the Jungle" looked a lot like "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show" because it was made by the same animation team. Captain Crunch's commercials were being produced by them about the same time too.
Now, how is it that it only lasted a short while?
You saw it rebroadcast perhaps, right?
The answer: This animated series for various reasons went over its small budget and resulted in being cut-down. Jay Roach wanted more of George, which resulted in running out of money. This prompted a serious problem which was too bad. "George of the Jungle" was a more quality-oriented series than the other productions that the company was creating at the time. George was all-American. At that time, other cartoon shows the company was producing were made in nearby Mexico. With George, the producer got very excited about making George in their Hollywood facilities. This up'd the cost of the animation.
This is why "The Simpsons" and a few others are made overseas.
So with "George of the Jungle," the syndicated stations got a chance to air the stories in your local area.
I saw it on its original run. This song stuck in my head for too long.
This was memorable for many alike you and me.
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Lion
Monkey
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Added: 17th August 2009
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Had you seen it? It is an 8 thousand dollar award winning mini-movie based on the exciting appeal of you know what. I actually saw it on screen in a theatrical setting way back then. It was shown like a movie trailer before the main feature.
As you can understand, it did not loose the character or central theme of the premise that it was based on.
If you did not see the film by George, well, you'd be lost with the parody on the screen. The funny movie was not full of innovation when it came to effects, but just jokes upon jokes. It was directed by Ernie Fosselius who is obviously impressed with the original.
It was was made quick and cheap, with a noticeably new approach. George has been quoted as saying that the different approach was his top favorite out of all the rip-off versions. During 2003, his company gave it the special 'Pioneer Award' for being from all other things, quite memorable, and giving it the recognition it deserves from all other inferiors.
Therefore, The Official Star Wars Fan Film Awards has been put together by Lucas associates for audiences who love the original movies. George supports all who want to talk and surprise moviegoers with newly made non-commercial Hollywood films based somewhat around his ideas. George loves to see filmmakers with little or no money make a low-budget film, and award those he feels are entertaining with a special statue given in person, getting the winner put on the map by George. We all know, Lucas was himself a struggling film student years ago.
Did you know that George is a presenter as well during the final awarding? He is the one handing out the grand prize.
Now, the one award that is held online is called The Audience Choice Award. Like it or not, the winning film must be really great and show itself with its uniqueness. These awards are really elaborate and taken quite seriously by the filmmakers and Lucas.
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Added: 19th August 2009
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