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Tag Archives: Judy Garland
Autumnal iPod Shuffle
“Family Tradition” – Hank Williams, Jr. Bitter! It’s such a great “fuck you” to Nashville country-music prudes and a great wielding of his autobiography as a weapon: “If I get stoned and sing all night long, it’s a family tradition.” … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Hamilton, B.B. King, Bleu, Bob Dylan, Brendan Benson, Charlie Rich, Doris Day, Eddie Cochran, ELO, Elvis Presley, Eminem, Eric Church, Etta James, Glee, Huey Lewis, Jackie Wilson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Judy Garland, Link Wray, Little Richard, Liz Phair, Michael Jackson, Mike Viola, Pat McCurdy, Queen, Robbie Williams, Rufus Wainwright, Sam Cooke, shuffle, Sinéad O'Connor, The Everly Brothers, The Rolling Stones, Wanda Jackson
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Rainy Week Shuffle
It’s rained for 5 days straight. My marathon month and a half is now over. I’m taking a trip tomorrow to my home state for some much-needed R&R. I don’t even know how to relax anymore. Here’s the music on … Continue reading
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Tagged Ann-Margret, Britney Spears, Dolly Parton, Eddie Cochran, Elvis Presley, Eminem, Foo Fighters, Glee, Green Day, Joan Jett, Johnny Cash, Judy Garland, Little Richard, Liz Phair, Louvin Brothers, Madonna, Nina Simone, Nirvana, Ok Go, Pat McCurdy, Pink, Prince, Queen, shuffle, Sinéad O'Connor, Tracy Bonham, Wynona Carr
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Happy Birthday, Judy Garland
It is interesting that earlier today I posted on Bjork’s gestures in her “Black Lake” video. Because today is Judy Garland’s birthday, and (along with Elvis Presley and John Wayne), she is the Master of Gesture. Every moment full, every … Continue reading
One Of My Favorite Clips
Bobby Darin on The Judy Garland Show, singing “Michael Row Your Boat Ashore”. My friends and I have memorized this entire performance. Every gesture, every hand-clap, every jaw-tighten, and, of course, the ferocious “MICHAEL” that closes it out. The random … Continue reading
Peter Labuza Interviews Me for The Cinephiliacs Podcast: We Discuss John Cassavetes’ Opening Night
I had a great time talking with Peter Labuza for his wonderful Cinephiliacs podcast. You can download the episode here. We get into it! We talk about actors, movies, movie stars, John Wayne, Elvis, Judy Garland, gesture – and then … Continue reading
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
There are bad movies. There are good movies. There are great movies. And then there are perfect movies. Meet Me in St. Louis is a perfect movie. A beautiful post on Meet Me in St. Louis, from Greenbriar Picture Shows, … Continue reading