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  • Lionel Richie Is Outrageous

    There are some people who just know you. They know just the thing that will brighten up your day. Well, thanks to Money Mike from Popblerd (and who also is one of the forefathers of this very site), nothing in my day can go wrong today.

    Let me go backwards slightly.

    Back in the mid 80s when Lionel Richie was winning music awards, he started using a special word over and over and over again. That word was “outrageous”. And he wouldn’t just say it. He’d shout it. He’d pump his fist when he said it. He’d shimmer in all of his glittery greatness when he said it.

    VH-1 even had one of those goofy specials about the 80s where they remembered Lionel’s outrageous usage of the word “outrageous”.

    But other than the B-grade comedians on VH-1 and Money Mike, no one would delight in the memory of Lionel’s outrageousness. Why? Well, I couldn’t find the thing on YouTube.

    That is, until now. Just today, Money Mike sent me an e-mail with a just YouTube video link in the body and a subject that said, “Your boy.” So you can now celebrate with me, the outrageousness that is an 8-second video of “my boy” saying that oh so special word.

  • The Friday Morning Awesome: 10cc “The Wall Street Shuffle” (1974)

    The art-pop band 10cc started off as rock and roll parodists in the early 70s, goofing on the high drama of doo-wop with clever lyrics and genuinely great melodies, but the band that would become most famous for “I’m Not In Love” also did their fair share of social commentary. This one came out in 1974, but actually sounded more relevant ten years later, or, in fact (sadly) 36 years later. Although instead of needing a yen to make a mark, you might be better off with a yuan for now. “Oh, Howard Hughes… did your money make you better?”


    10CC Wall Street Shuffle
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  • Kanye West Tweets Out The Remix To Power Featuring Jay-Z

    Ah, late night tweeting at its best. Sometimes, you have to be up late to catch all the good stuff.

    On Thursday evening, Mr. West tweeted out a link to the remix to his latest single, Power. It was being sent around earlier in the day, but this was the official tweet.

    Kanye West: OFFICIAL POWER REMIX http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com/blog/

    That link is fine and dandy, but use this one instead. It’s a bit more direct.

    It’s available to check out or download for free. Get it before it’s gone.