Category: Music

Insane Bohemian Rhapsody Flashmob!

@juliencohen_piano

The most INSANE Bohemian Rhapsody Flashmob you will ever see!! With 30 musicians and singers in the streets of Paris šŸ˜ Lead singer: @Mickey Callisto Lead guitar: @GuitarOlly First 3 singers: @āœØ DDKN āœØ Pop choir: @ddkn.off @Sone and @coline sicre Counter-tenor solo: @michaelkonesaki Second guitar: @Axel Thomas Bass guitar: @pasmaniandevil Opera choir (check out their instagram!): @eeva.matilda @chevalierdesatvrn @c.lui.michel @dounia.el_baaj @Emmanuelle Jakubek @Lisa ChaĆÆb-Auriol @louthomasmezzo @celestelajeune @pariton_chuck @nicolaethetenor @olgavojnovic @romainjurmande @sarapaonemezzo @Shadi_officiel @msyatparis @tirsothevoice Video editing: @manondess_ Sound mixing: @t_jnvc Music coordination: @Eeva Thank you so much to @nebout_hamm and @kawaipianosfr for providing me with a magnificent Shigeru Kawai piano!

ā™¬ son original – Julien Cohen

On August 1,1981 MTV started broadcasting music videos. Here is a list of the first 10 videos:

  1. “Video Killed the Radio Star” ~The Buggles
  2. “You Better Run” ~Pat Benetar
  3. “She Won’t Dance With Me” ~Rod Stewart
  4. “You Better You Bet” ~The Who
  5. “Little Suzi’s on the Up” ~PhD
  6. “We Don’t Talk Anymore” ~Cliff Richard
  7. “Brass in Pocket” ~The Pretenders
  8. “Time Heals” ~Todd Rundgren
  9. “Take It on the Run” ~REO Speedwagon
  10. “Rockin’ the Paradise” ~Styx

A complete list of the first 100 videos is here.

“Grandpa Rock” is my jam!

@mrprofessor318

How I go from unc to gramps?! #genx #boomer #rock #WeRockTogether

ā™¬ The grandpa rock playlist – Potatosauraus music challenges

In Memory of Malcolm Jamal Warner and Ozzy Osbourne

Malcolm Jamal Warner tragically died over the weekend. Ozzy Osbourne passed away today. Who’s next?

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” tragically drowned while on vacation in Costa Rica. Reports confirm that Warner, aged 54, was pulled into the ocean by a strong rip current and died from asphyxiation by submersion.

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary heavy metal pioneer and Black Sabbath frontman, died of a heart attack at the age of 76. He performed a final farewell concert on July 5, 2025, just days before his passing.

Snoop Sings “Heartache Tonight”

I never would have imagined that Snoop could cover an Eagles song!

Countdown to My Six-Week Vacation after Verizon

One more day of work at Verizon, and then I’m on “vacation” for six weeks.

War Pigs Message

With everything that’s going on in Ukraine and the potential of US troop involvement in the conflict, we need to revisit some old war protest songs. One of the best war protest songs from the Viet Name ers is “War Pigs.” The message behind Black Sabbathā€™s iconic song is multifaceted and powerful. Letā€™s delve into its layers.

First, it is an Anti-War Protest. ā€œWar Pigsā€ was originally intended as a protest song during the Vietnam War era. The lyrics equate war with evil, portraying it as a destructive force that harms humanity. Geezer Butler, the bandā€™s bassist and lyricist, explained that the songā€™s opening lines compare military leaders to necromancers gathering for black masses. This analogy emphasizes the sinister nature of war. The song condemns warā€™s impact on soldiers and civilians alike, highlighting the senseless violence and destruction.

War Pigs is Social Commentary. The lyrics point fingers at politicians who initiate wars but leave the actual fighting to the poor and disenfranchised. “Why should they go out to fight? / They leave that role to the poor.” The song criticizes the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for the benefit of those in power.

War Pigs has Apocalyptic Imagery. The haunting imagery of bodies burning and the relentless war machine turning reflects the grim reality of conflict. “Death and hatred to mankind / Poisoning their brainwashed minds” underscores the devastating impact of war on humanity.

The song concludes with a vision of judgment day. “Now in darkness, world stops turning / Ashes where the bodies burning / No more war pigs have the power / Hand of God has struck the hour.” The war pigs, once powerful, are left crawling and begging for mercy as Satan laughs. This final scene symbolizes the ultimate reckoning for those who perpetuate war.

ā€œWar Pigsā€ is a timeless anti-war anthem that denounces violence, questions authority, and calls for peace. Its impact extends far beyond its heavy riffs and menacing sound, resonating with generations of listeners. 🤘🎵

Who is Stacy’s Mom?

According to a Reddit post, the songs “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield, “Jenny” by Tommy Tutone, and “Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne are all about the same woman. The theory goes that Jessie’s Girl is about a guy who is in love with his best friend’s girlfriend and wants to be with her. Jenny is about a woman whose phone number is written on a bathroom wall, and again a man who wants to be with her. Finally, Stacy’s Mom is about a kid who is lusting after a girl’s mom. The theory suggests that Jessie eventually won over the woman, and they got married and had a daughter named Stacy. In the music video for “Stacy’s Mom,” Stacy gets into a car with her mom, and the license plate of the car says “I 💙 Rick.”

So, to answer your question, the theory is that Stacy’s Mom is Jessie’s Girl, and her name is Jenny. However, it’s important to note that this is just a fan theory and not an official statement from any of the artists involved.

Pink Bond

Two of the most recognizable theme songs in the movies, and mashed up into one awesome song!

Dolly’s a Rock Star

Dolly Parton released here latest album today, “Rock Star.” One of the songs seems to condemn all politicians as liars and cheats.

She has been known to keep her political views private. In a 2018 interview with ABCā€™s David Wright, she said, ā€œI learned a long time ago, keep your damn mouth shut if you want to stay in show business. ā€¦ Iā€™m not in politics, Iā€™m an entertainerā€ 1. She has also refused to align with or condemn any particular ideology or US president, while insisting that itā€™s the key to her longevity 2.

However, some of her philanthropic activities have been interpreted as political statements. For instance, she donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which helped fund the development of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine 23. She has also been a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and has been involved in various charitable causes, including literacy and childrenā€™s welfare 23.

Itā€™s worth noting that Dolly Partonā€™s politics are not straightforward and have been described as a mix of left-wing and right-wing signifiers 2. She has also been known to deflect questions about her political leanings with humor 2.