There is no denying how funk fabulous The Ohio Players "Love Rollercoaster" (1975) is, but the real reason it is so memorable to me is because of the great story that goes along with the song...a story of murder most bizarre! Read more after the jump!
As a history lesson I'm guessing this story might not really receive a passing grade, however, as a love song it's as good as they come. Although Jonathan claims to have been miserable when he wrote the song, his guitar playing and his dancing will surely lift anyone out of the doldrums. Watch "Abdul and Cleopatra" after the jump.
I love that memories like this can be found on YouTube. Here is one of my favorite TV shows from my childhood "Fernwood Tonight" starring Martin Mull and Fred Willard. In this episode their guest is Tom Waits. I'm certain at the time I just thought Waits was another comedian doing musical schtick, afterall he lives at the corner of Bedlam and Squalor. I wouldn't really become a Tom Waits fan for a few more years. I know this appearance was always in the back of my mind because whenever I heard a Tom Waits song I would think that I've seen this guy somewhere before...well here is where that "somewhere" was...
My friend Selena played a show at The Gap in West Covina. It's a bit strange watching the people pass the window and peeking in during the song. She's a really great singer and I hope she'll keep this video up on YouTube once she hits the Big Time!
