Lordy This Song Rips
David Letterman and his longtime cohort Paul Shaffer discussed a great many things about their lengthy stint as the host and bandleader of Late Show with David Letterman. At one point during the interview, Letterman reflected fondly on the show’s various musical guests, singling out, in particular, last year’s star-making performance by The Orwells.
The young Elmhurst natives appeared on the program in early 2014, busting through a chaotic rendition of “Who Needs You” that is still memorable to Letterman more than 12 months later. “After all these years, something like that really tickles me,” Letterman said of the performance.
Break out the headphones.
And watch for the reaction of Letterman and Shaffer at the end.
Power Pop Dictator
If you’ve gone to see a power pop band in recent years, you might have noticed that most fans are pretty old. If you were ever in a band, went to clubs, spent time in an indie record store, or perused online fora, you might have noticed that some power pop devotees can be surly, limited, and intolerant. To be fair, that’s probably true of any genre, but you might expect that all those hooks and harmonies would leave power pop fans happier. Some people grow out of at least some of their intolerances. Some don’t, and this video has a lot of fun with aging sourpuss power poppers. Your mileage may vary, but I found the whole thing hilarious.
Friday Fanaticism
This guy again. I think he’s schizophrenic.
Right-Hand Man
Roy’s right hand was an instrument in itself. Stunning strumming.
Glory On His Face
Church drummers just can’t get a break.
Doo-Wop, Doo-Wop
The Chats never let us down.
Also Sprach Zarathustra
Sorry.
This Seems Like A Spoof
… but I think it’s real.
Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer needs to be in that law firm too.