music
Genesis - Misunderstanding
Whitney Jefferson · 12/01/09 11:00AMThe song from 1980 about getting stood up on a date- only to discover that your date was out with someone else the entire time!
Bootsy Collins' Basic Funk Formula
Richard Blakeley · 11/30/09 04:36PMNew York Disaster Scenes Set to Gershwin
Anderson Evans · 11/30/09 04:15PMExplosions, tidal waves, and marshmellow men abound in this incredible montage set to Rhapsody in Blue.
The Best Televised Music Performances in 1969
Allison Oldfather · 11/30/09 03:42PM1969 was a great year for television: the moon landing, premiere of Sesame Street, and some amazing music. Here, we take a look at the year and compiles the top 12 televised performances of 1969.
A Mashup Made in Geek Heaven: Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" and Mario
Whitney Jefferson · 11/30/09 01:00PMThe Bangles - Manic Monday
Whitney Jefferson · 11/30/09 11:00AMToday's Retro Jam channels the feelings that we're all sharing this morning after a long weekend.
Tony Blair Sings The Clash's Should I Stay or Should I Go
Whitney Jefferson · 11/30/09 10:30AMWatch the former British Prime Minister rock out in a mash-up for all the Clash Fans out there. We feel as though this kind of thing wouldn't work quite as well with American politicians.
Indisputable Cool Person Brian Eno Says We Are All Cool Now
Maureen O'Connor · 11/30/09 06:50AMThe Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
Whitney Jefferson · 11/27/09 11:00AMArrested Development - Mr. Wendal
Whitney Jefferson · 11/26/09 11:00AMToday's Retro Jam comes from 1992 and was "written about the plight of the homeless" and "encourages people not to ignore them just because of their status or how they look." Would you call it a success?
The Smiths - This Charming Man
Whitney Jefferson · 11/25/09 11:00AMJody Hill Directs Avett Brothers Music Video, Totally Outshines Avett Brothers
Mike Byhoff · 11/25/09 10:40AMThe intro to this music video is so on point, with such a great sense for comedic timing, that by the time the actual music video starts you'll be laughing too hard to pay attention.
Futuristic Documentary: "Everything You Thought You Knew About The Beatles is Wrong"
Mike Byhoff · 11/24/09 02:41PMThe Police - Every Little Thing She Does is Magic
Whitney Jefferson · 11/24/09 11:00AMToday's Retro Jam is a sweet little love song that hit big in 1981.
Abba - Take a Chance on Me
Whitney Jefferson · 11/23/09 11:00AMToday's Retro Jam comes out of 1977 and stars the Swedish sensation that you either love or love-to-hate.
8-bit Music Video Tribute of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'
Richard Blakeley · 11/21/09 02:42PMWhat could possibly be a more fitting tribute to the King Of Pop than an 8-bit music video version of '80s hit "Thriller?" Nothing.
Spin Doctors - Little Miss Can't Be Wrong
Whitney Jefferson · 11/20/09 12:15PMDo you remember the days when bands and music videos like this were considered cool? Neon color schemes, goatees, and smiles all around? Apparently this was considered hip in 1990.
Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure
Whitney Jefferson · 11/19/09 01:00PMToday's Retro Jam is the joint collaboration between two Rock and Roll greats: Queen and David Bowie.
Elton John - I'm Still Standing
Whitney Jefferson · 11/18/09 12:45PMToday's Retro Jam is Elton John's 1983 hit about making a comeback despite his widely-speculated upon personal struggles. Shot in Cannes and Nice, this video one of the most awesomely over-the-top music videos we've posted yet.