The Puppini Sisters "I Can't Believe I'm Not A Millionaire"

The Puppini Sisters - Lipstick, jewels, vintage threads and a soulful lament for all our financial woes! Hopefully these three chicks realize that they still have plenty going on for themselves...and that they will eventually find that missing "cash."

Thanks to JMD for the introduction!



...the root of inspiration:


          

Thanks to alexdecampi and lenhadortv for the uploads to YouTube.

Jesus Volt "Voodoo In A Motel Room"

Rockin' out with my fave down and dirty French blues band - Jesus Volt! This song is from their album "In Stereo" which has to be their most consumer friendly titled album when you see it sitting next to "Electro Button Funky Coxx" and "Halleluyah Motherfuckers" - Strangely, all albums in my mom's record collection!!!

All of Jesus Volt's albums rock out with a great mix of bad ass, grungy blues and funk. Jesus Volt tours pretty consistently throughout Europe, but have yet to cross the waters to the United States - come on guys - get those passports in order and take a tour of the land littered with voodoo infested motel rooms!

Plus, Bonne anniversaire a Magic Doudous! Kick out the Jams!



Find Jesus Volt on the web: website,  MySpace and Facebook

Bonus video:  Jesus Volt takes it down and then rolls with it in this performance of Creeping King Snake


          

Thanks to janpint for the upload to YouTube.

Son House "Death Letter"

Here is a little ditty by Son House about a letter he wished he never received...It may just be true that the art of letter writing is dead...

I got a letter this morning, how you reckon it read?
It said, hurry, hurry, 'cause that gal you love is dead.
-Son House

For the guitar geeks: I believe Son House is playing a metal-bodied National guitar with a copper slide.






Many performers have covered or created their own unique versions of the song from blues greats Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters to more modern performers like The Grateful Dead, Cassandra Wilson and John Mellencamp, but my favorite still has to be The White Stripes. I love how it runs from a slow, sad blues to heart pumping punk in just a few minutes, and it's also pretty great that Jack throws in a "Grinnin' In Your Face" break as well - the guy is clearly in love with the music of Son House.



     

Thanks to scmm42 and punkfromthe70s for the uploads to YouTube.

Andy Samberg "On The Ground"

I ain't gonna be a part of this system!! I'm an adult!!!

Susan Boyle "Perfect Day"

I imagine that when Lou Reed signed the contract allowing Susan Boyle to record his beautiful tune "Perfect Day" he was envisioning what it must feel like to soak in a swimming pool full of cold hard cash. Could it be that Lou has simply out-punked even himself? I hope that he is happy with his decision. Personally, I don't get it, and I don't like it.

You're going to reap just what you sow.
-Lou Reed

Liars "Scissor"

Perhaps this is just a bit too heavy to kick off a short work week, but at the same time we could just chalk it up as a lament for weekends gone past.

I'm supposed to save you now
But my hands are flipping out
I'm a coward in a self-built army
I leave this blood to dry
-Liars

Liars' haunting tune "Scissors" oozes desperation and helplessness, and sonically, these guys deliver the goods. The video is clever and certainly solidifies the angst of the lyrics and the music. Life is heavy and it's coming down on you...no matter where you may find yourself...so good luck keeping your head above the water. I think Nick Cave would be proud.

Have a nice week!


















Thanks to MuteUSA for the upload to YouTube.

Burger King Tells Customer "Fuck You"

I like how the customer acts all hurt as if it's the first time anyone ever told him "Fuck You!" Fine! Have it your way Burger King!

Stray Cats "C'mon Everybody"

The Stray Cats close a show in Paris sometime in the 1980's playing a stripped down, literally and figuratively, version of the Eddie Cochran classic "C'mon Everybody." I love how Brian Setzer makes sure his hair is just right at the end of the show...I was always jealous of that hair!


















Thanks to 32deuce for the upload to YouTube.

B.T.Express "Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)"

Although yesterday I probably could not have named B.T. Express as the recording artists, their song "Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)" has played consistently in my head for all the years I've known it. When I say "consistently" I mean that I think of this song at every single week. It's strange because as far as I can recall I've never owned the album, and it's not like it's really played on the radio that often - although I imagine at one time it was. It probably didn't help when Nike began using their selling phrase "Just Do It" in the 1980's. So let's see if that constant repeat of "Do it...Do it...Do it 'til you're satisfied" followed by that amazing deep bass voice of "Whatever it is" stays with you as well.

Unfortunately, this is the only performance video I've been able to dig up on YouTube - the quality isn't great, but the song rings through.




Thanks to khakeshansard for the upload to YouTube.

Todd Rundgren "Hello It's Me"

Todd Rundgren appears on "Burt Sugarman's Midnight Special" with his solo version of "Hello It's Me."

I think it's pretty clear that a certain Miss Lady Gaga would admit to being inspired by Todd's costume choice. Lady Gaga just knows how to ramp it up a bit.









Bonus video:  "Hello It's Me" was originally recorded with Rundgren's first band Nazz. The version by Nazz is a lot more haunting.



...and in the name of overkill...another great outfit (clown chaps?) and a loose performance from Rundgren...


     

Thanks to evil0live and 75kashmir  and lmharpo for the uploads to YouTube.