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Norman Greenbaum Reprise 45: SPIRIT IN THE SKY Norman Greenbaum Reprise 45: SPIRIT IN THE SKY
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 252 seconds

This was Norman Greenbaum's one-and-only hit. Rumor has it that Jesus was so embarrassed by the record that he put the whammy on his career.

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General Public: TENDERNESS music video (Color 1985) General Public: TENDERNESS music video (Color 1985)
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 223 seconds

A television director at a third-rate UHF station in Newark New Jersey sings along to his favorite song and is filmed without his knowledge.
Stars Jeff B.
Cameos by Ed Kaz, John Elk, Bruce S.
Director/Editor: Ed Kaz
Pitch-A-Tent Productions

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Buddy Holly Coral 45: PEGGY SUE Buddy Holly Coral 45: PEGGY SUE
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 160 seconds

The great Buddy Holly performs Peggy Sue on an original Coral 45. It's one of the most perfect pieces of Rock 'n' Roll ever placed on plastic.
NOTE: Listen closely after the record stops--you'll hear crickets. I shot this in my basement in the summer. Buddy Holly and The Crickets, literally! --Capn

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The Shangri-Las Red Bird 45: LEADER OF THE PACK The Shangri-Las Red Bird 45: LEADER OF THE PACK
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 197 seconds

Attention girls of the world. Please heed this record's subtle message. Get the picture?

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Link Wray Cadence 45:  RUMBLE Link Wray Cadence 45: RUMBLE
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 147 seconds

Guitar slinger Link Wray had a "distorted" view of reality, and the world is a better place because of it. Directions: PLAY LOUD.

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U68 1st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame / Jerry Lee Lewis U68 1st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame / Jerry Lee Lewis
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 237 seconds

Raw footage from the press event preceding the first annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Waldorf Astoria, NYC, 1986. U68's Bill Roller talks with Jerry Lee Lewis. Also, notice Sam Phillips being interviewed in the background. Quite a night.
Camera: John Elkowitz
Audio: Ed Kaz (more)

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U68 1st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame / James Brown U68 1st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame / James Brown
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 432 seconds

Raw footage from the press event preceding the first annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Waldorf Astoria, NYC, 1986. U68's Bill Roller talks with James Brown. At the end of the tape, Fats Domino greets Ray Charles.
Camera: John Elkowitz
Audio: Ed Kaz

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Chris Montez Monogram 45:  LET\ Chris Montez Monogram 45: LET'S DANCE
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 145 seconds

Drums, organ, wailing vocals. That's really all you need. Punk begins here.
Directions: PLAY LOUD

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U68 1st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame / Billy Joel U68 1st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame / Billy Joel
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 405 seconds

Raw footage from the press event preceding the first annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Waldorf Astoria, NYC, 1986. U68's Bill Roller talks to Billy Joel, who was there to induct Fats Domino.
Camera: John Elkowitz
Audio: Ed Kaz

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Fats Domino Imperial 45:  BLUE MONDAY Fats Domino Imperial 45: BLUE MONDAY
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 149 seconds

It's New Orleans' favorite son, Fats Domino, performing "Blue Monday" on a vintage Imperial 45.
GOD BLESS NEW ORLEANS.

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