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Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Tears of a Clown
“If there’s a smile on my face, it’s only there trying to fool the public, but when it comes down to fooling you, now honey that’s quite a different subject.” I don’t think there is a better opening line of lyrics and verse melody ever crafted in a pop song. It’s the perfect combination of clever introspective word…
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My Top 100 Youtube Favorites, a Retrospective, Part 1
Now that my countdown is complete, I thought it’d be fun to look back at the whole list, organize it, link it up, and add a fresh comment or two for posterity’s sake. So, without further ado, here it is, part 1 of my youtube countdown featuring the last 25 songs to appear on the…
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Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, Ebony and Ivory
Welcome to part 89 of my legendary youtube countdown. Countdown to what? I have no idea, but lets hope the world finds peace along the way. One way to help this planet on that quest are the musical stylings of Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder singing “Ebony and Ivory” from Paul’s 1982 LP Tug of…
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Paul McCartney Cries Listening to John Lennon's "Beautiful Boy"
In part 20 of my youtube favorites countdown, we delve a bit into the sadder side of Beatle history with a clip of Paul McCartney reflecting on the life of his then recently deceased pal John Lennon. Now, when most people think of Paul’s reaction to John’s death, they either think of this clip where…
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We are the World, and the Rest of You Can Watch…
Continuing the journey down my youtube favorites list, I give you the infamous “We Are the World.” This tune was written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson sometime in 1985, as a response to the horrendous Ethiopian famine which killed over a million people. I guess it did some good as it raised between 50-60…
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The Jackson 5 Singing I'll Be There and Rockin Robin, Acapella!
Welcome to Part 2 of all the youtube videos I’ve favorited in the past 3 years. And because its part 2, I’m giving you a double dip of J5. I must have favorited these right after Michael Jackson died a few summers ago. A little cheesy, but still an incredible display of raw talent. Michael…