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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Compare and Contrast: The Decline of the West
Dana Carvey sings "Broccoli." 1986.
Lady Gaga's acoustic [sic] version of "Poker Face." 2010.
I can't believe the Carvey thing was 25 years ago. He had a little BeeGees vibe going there.
ReplyDeleteAs to Gaga, that's embarrassing. Also, she's playing an electric piano, so it ain't really acoustic...
As to Gaga, that's embarrassing. Also, she's playing an electric piano, so it ain't really acoustic...
ReplyDeletePretty sad when a "musician" doesn't know what "acoustic" means.
And, just for comparison's sake:
Say what you will about her, she grabs and keeps your attention.
I seriously doubt Gaga will be on anyone's radar when she's 52.
And my word is "driest" ...
heh.
ReplyDeleteIn my line of work, we use a lyophilizer (a.k.a. freeze-drier)...
And then there's Kitty Gaga and "Puppet Face":
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj7ZnS0y6EM
And Lady Meow Meow, nobly trying to get kitties adopted: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hfHphaT9mw
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