The Music Thread

[Vrede too]

Hadn't seen that in years.

Was that Ron Burgundy at about the 30 second mark?

You think you're joking?

AI Summary

To understand the connection between Arthur C. Bartner and Ron Burgundy, consider these points:

Arthur C. Bartner is a real-life figure known for his work as a band director.
He served as the director of the USC Trojan Marching Band for several decades.
Bartner's flamboyant personality and style inspired the character Ron Burgundy, played by Will Ferrell.
Both share a love for showmanship and entertainment, particularly in a comedic context.
The character's over-the-top demeanor reflects Bartner's vibrant approach to music and performance.
Bartner's influence extends beyond film, impacting the culture of marching bands and sports events.

Also, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) is set in the 1970s.


Stevie Nicks celebrates with the USC band at the Coliseum.

At halftime of the 1980 homecoming game against Arizona State, members of Fleetwood Mac presented Bartner with a platinum album (1M sold), the first college marching band to get such an honor.

Nicks is wearing the official cardinal and gold colors. Bartner's jacket and the band uniforms would best be described as, you guess it, burgundy.

[GoCubsGo]

That's too effing funny.

I thought I was joking.

[Vrede too]

That's too effing funny.

I thought I was joking.

In case y'all ever DJ a funeral -

What song is inappropriate to play at a funeral?
AI Overview

Inappropriate funeral songs often have lyrics about death, the devil, or are overly celebratory, making them unsuitable for a somber occasion. Examples include "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen, "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC, and "Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead". Other examples are songs like "Stayin' Alive," "Happy," and "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," due to their upbeat or thematically unfitting nature.

Songs about death or the afterlife

"Another One Bites the Dust": by Queen
"Highway to Hell": by AC/DC
"Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead": from The Wizard of Oz
"(Don't Fear) The Reaper": by Blue Öyster Cult
"Death on Two Legs": by Queen
"I'm Not Gonna Miss You": by Glen Campbell

Songs with a celebratory or dismissive tone

"Happy": by Pharrell Williams
"Best Day of My Life": by American Authors
"I Will Survive": by Gloria Gaynor
"Stayin' Alive": by Bee Gees
"It's Too Late To Apologize": by Timbaland ft. OneRepublic
"Always Look on the Bright Side of Life": by Monty Python

Songs with potentially offensive lyrics

"Fuck Off and Die": by Green Day
"She's a Bitch": by Missy Elliott
"I Don't Give a F*: "** by Tupac



I want "Highway to Hell" and "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" played at my funeral.

[neoplacebo]

Beatles "A Day In The Life"
Van Halen "Runnin' With The Devil"
Rolling Stones "Sympathy For The Devil"

[O Really]

"Take it to the limit" Eagles

[GoCubsGo]

Remember when there was real joy at the Whitehouse and actual celebrities wanted to perform there?




https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5OQedYDoaUk

[Vrede too]

So I was generally ignoring a set of commercials when a familiar tune caught my ear. Cheery little melody "H O T T O G O you can take me hot to go" and I looked up and saw a Target ad with a bunch of kittens running around. First thought: timing was a bit off to play "hot to go" and show cats, but then I wondered who in hell picked the Chappell Roan song for a family-type ad at Target and have they ever listened to the entire song? And did they understand they lyrics, including that the singer is trying to get another girl to take her home for errr fun and games?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncx5EJwyWMQ

Good song, reminiscent of the Go-Go's but hardly family-friendly.

F'rinstance:
Well, I woke up alone staring at my cеiling
I try not to care, but it hurts my feelings
You don't have to stare, comе here, get with it
No one's touched me there in a damn hot minute

[Refrain]
And baby, don't you like this beat?
I made it so you'd sleep with me
It's like a hundred ninety-nine degrees
When you're doing it with me, doing it with me

Perhaps even crazier than playing Chappell Roan in a Target ad is:

What was Keith Urban thinking? Sang LGBTQ anthem for Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The singer’s choice to perform Chappell Roan’s ‘Pink Pony Club’ for Trump and a billionaire Australian businessman at the president’s private Florida club has ignited lots of questions

... It emerged on social media over the weekend that Urban performed on Saturday night at a private party at Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s Florida resort. Trump was seen at the party, seated next to its host, Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt, according to video posted by a Florida-based realtor and others.

But, curiously, the singer chose to perform an acoustic cover of Chappell Roan’s gay bar-themed hit “Pink Pony Club,” widely considered to be an LGBTQ anthem because it describes a young woman who finds self-acceptance in a place where she feels free from her strict upbringing....

People magazine reported that Urban also performed Bob Marley’s “Is This Love” for Trump, Pratt and the other party-goers. People magazine also said that Urban has performed “Pink Pony Club” during his recent concerts and that the singer said that he “almost cried” when he first heard the song.

“Who doesn’t wanna find a safe place, wherever that is?” Urban said, according to People. “You just wanna find your people — doesn’t matter what that is, just somewhere where you finally realize you belong there.” ...

Is Keith Urban Republican? Singer sparks liberal fury over Mar-a-Lago visit

Summary: Who knows?

I'm not furious. Music is for everyone. It wasn't a campaign event. Urban played what he wanted to. The country is talking about the "LGBTQ anthem" played at Mar-a-Lardo, and I'm sure Urban and his band got a hefty payday. All fine with me.


https://www.youtube.com/shorts/88ie9daJAd8


Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club (Live From The 67th Grammy Awards)
That's a lot of staging for a single song.

Words sung at Mar-Lardo:
I know you wanted me to stay
But I can't ignore the crazy visions of me in L.A.
And I heard that there's a special place
Where boys and girls can all be queens every single day

[Refrain]
I'm having wicked dreams of leaving Tennessee
Hear Santa Monica, I swear it's calling me
Won't make my mama proud, it's gonna cause a scene
She sees her baby girl, I know she's gonna scream

[Pre-Chorus]
"God, what have you done?
You're a pink pony girl, and you dance at the club," oh mama
I'm just having fun
On the stage in my heels, it's where I belong, down at the

[Chorus]
Pink Pony Club ...
https://genius.com/Chappell-roan-pink-pony-club-lyrics

[Vrede too]

This week is the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen's Night at the Opera.

Feel old?