We used to have this.
Now we have this.
Now don't get me wrong, I like Duran Duran, but the progression that MTV created started it off. Now we have the Kei$ha's and Gaga's of the world, that may or may not have talent, dominating things. Back in the day showmanship meant something, but it took a backseat for the most part. The music was in the forefront where it should be.
Now there are plenty of examples of exceptions to the previous statement, but watch this and tell me if this would make it into the rotation of what is left of video stations.
It's sad to say that MTV has become the huge bore that it is. Bands like Joe Cocker and his Mad Dogs & Englishmen don't exist anymore. I recently saw Joe at the Caesar's Casino in Windsor and at 74 he still has that same vocal range. He still has "The Scream" and he still jumps into the air at the end of his songs. I kept thinking, "Stop doing that Joe - You're going to break a hip!" Leon Russell looks good in this video. I've seen him look and perform worse. And I think Chris Stainton is up there too. I always liked the Grease Band. Saw Joe with the Grease Band many times in Detroit in the late ' 60's early ' 70's. A collection without Joe Cocker is no collection at all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment Robert. It's great to hear Joe's still got it. Since this post I've managed to pick up a Leon Russell album and I'll be adding more of Joe's stuff soon.
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