Here's an amazing scene from an ultra-rare, kitschy, trippy, Soviet-style SF film, Ikarie XB 1 (aka Ikaria XB1, Icarus XB1 and Voyage to the End of the Universe). Czechoslovakia's first science fiction film, this remarkable 1963 movie tells the story of Starship Ikaria XB 1's 2163 trek to Alpha Centari. ("Voyage" was the savagely cut, English dubbed version released by American International Pictures.)
The film is generally apolitical, except for this remarkable scene, in which the explorers enter a derelict 20th Century space craft, littered with evidence of capitalist immorality. The visuals are striking. Corpses of tuxedo-clad, gambling westerners, their bodies preserved by open vacuum. The crew killed by their own chemical hand-weapons as they fought over dwindling oxygen. The ship laden with nuclear weapons -- still active after centuries.
Ikarie XB 1 is an ambitious, thoughtful, intelligent film that was decades ahead of its time. It's an ultra-rare "must-see" for any serious SF fan, with high-concept elements galore: a trip to proxima centaura; time dilation; future foods, fashion, music and dance; first-contact protocols; increased longevity; artificial intelligence; bulky socialist robots.
It's said the screenplay was inspired by the work of Stanislaw Lem, including "The Magellanic Cloud" from 1955.
Available as a PAL Region 2 DVD from European retailers, and in the US from www.xploitedcinema.com. Please buy the DVD to help encourage future DVD releases of other Eastern-bloc SF gems.
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
Exploring Derelict Space Ship
From: trekfancvg
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Top 100 Hits of 1968
Oh, what a night, late December back in sixty…oops, no we’re not talking about that year or that song. It’s 1968 again! Life was better then. Well, not really. We had a war going on. Gas was cheaper, but so were wages. We worry about terrorists today; back then we worried about communists. Today, we worry about global warming, back then we worried about nuclear war.
But, we did have Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In to watch on TV, and could listen to The Beatles and The Doors on the radio. And if you were listening to the radio back then, this is what you probably were listening to.
Once again, I got the list from www.musicoutfitters.com. This time, to make the page load easier, I am showing the links for the videos, and not embedding the videos.
1. Hey Jude - The Beatles
The Beatles had three songs in the top 100 this year. This one went to number 1.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXG83p2nkHw
2. Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
www.youtube.com/watch?v=59BZxgohr9g
5. People Got To Be Free - The Rascals
A song about racial tolerance. Why can’t we all just get along?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFlTFZWeQiQ
Here’s the band playing on TV: www.youtube.com
6. Sunshine of Your Love - Cream
Eric Clapton was in Cream.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI8SUc2SV4k
7. This Guy's In Love With You - Herb Alpert
From a rock song, we turn to a more mellow song from Herb Albert.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqmhXmTsCPw
8. Stoned Soul Picnic - Fifth Dimension
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5z9LYWywns
9. Mrs. Robinson - Simon and Garfunkel
Like now, 1968 was an election year.
Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon.
Going to the candidate's debate.
Laugh about it, shout about it
When you've got to choose
Every way you look at this you lose.
It does seem that way at times, doesn’t it?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCN2axDPsMc
From the Concert in Central Park (1981): www.youtube.com
10. Tighten Up - Archie Bell and The Drells
I’ve covered this song before in my blog.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUBpPC9asdM
11. The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - Hugo Montenegro
From the movie with the same name.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao2-bsE7QfE
12. Little Green Apples - O.C. Smith
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMe21FYciL0
13. Mony, Mony - Tommy James and The Shondells
Tommy James had other hits, including Crimson and Clover (1969) and Draggin' The Line (1971).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIydHp6VrRI
You can also hear this song on 60sradio.com: www.youtube.com
14. Hello, I Love You - The Doors
The Doors had other hits, including Touch Me (1968), Light My Fire (1967), and Riders on the Storm (1971).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x34wa2jehek
15. Young Girl - Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
Gary Puckett had four songs in the top 100 this year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn0ZJHVH17I
16. Cry Like A Baby - Box Tops
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_EF5FT5fF0
17. Harper Valley P.T.A. - Jeannie C. Riley
This song was made into a movie and a TV show.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJhATJ14RNE
18. Grazing In the Grass - Hugh Masekela
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtfKmRa5TsA
Friends of Distinction also sang this song: www.youtube.com
19. Midnight Confessions - The Grass Roots
They also sang Let's Live For Today (1967).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR2HA7eyP-c
20. Dance to the Music - Sly and The Family Stone
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkP5roFukKY
21. The Horse - Cliff Nobles and Co.
Another instrumental.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsbO5NnuBlQ
Teens dancing to the song on “Teen Time”: www.youtube.com
22. I Wish It Would Rain - Temptations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbiLZS_HFx0
23. La-La Means I Love You - Delfonics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0BE-9Zfsr8
24. Turn Around, Look At Me - Vogues
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sHpoQnOE28
This song was also sung by the Bee Gees and Elvis.
25. Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) - John Fred and His Playboy Band
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtUng2PxaAY
26. Spooky - Classics IV
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0pEYEL83b8
Here’s a clip of someone else performing the song: www.youtube.com
27. Love Child - Diana Ross and The Supremes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC_f1vqvsXU
28. Angel of the Morning - Merrilee Rush
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbbUWd6zXds
This song was also covered by Juice Newton.
29. The Ballad of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame
www.youtube.com/watch?v=enBCvL1zl6s
30. Those Were the Days - Mary Hopkin
It is common, to think of the past as better than the present. Nowadays, we can say that the nineties were the days.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNVit7cesj8
31. Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
They also sang Magic Carpet Ride (1968).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=miTGtRSRbEo
32. Cowboys to Girls - Intruders
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTaIWYnQWzQ
A short version of the song from TV: www.youtube.com
33. Simon Says - 1910 Fruitgum Company
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0iOnSON-o0
34. Lady Willpower - Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqn038gkgEU
35. A Beautiful Morning – The Rascals
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvzKIhc9qe8
36. The Look of Love - Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
If you want to hear more of their music, and see more mini-skirts, here is a link.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQRvS6UShzA
Here’s a short clip of the song from TV: www.youtube.com
37. Hold Me Tight - Johnny Nash
He also sang I Can See Clearly Now (1973).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYhRpbqe1Zg
38. Yummy, Yummy, Yummy - Ohio Express
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xDD59c0VPU
This clip shows the band, but the clip is not that good. www.youtube.com/
And here’s a Finnish version of the song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bldULQMhn4
39. Fire - Crazy World of Arthur Brown
This guy reminds me of Alice Cooper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOErZuzZpS8
Some clips and interviews with Arthur and his mates at the Windsor National Jazz and Blues festival in August 1967: www.youtube.com.
40. Love Is All Around - Troggs
After that acid trip of the previous song, a more mellow sound.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut5uC91FcbI
41. Playboy - Gene & Debbe
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jgFtbSdBag
They also sang Go With Me.
42. (Theme From) Valley of the Dolls - Dionne Warwick
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXPjXmHneE8
Theatrical trailer for the 1967 film: www.youtube.com
43. Classical Gas - Mason Williams
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mguzKze1sYo
44. Slip Away - Clarence Carter
Yes, we have had songs about cheating on your spouse for a long time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3uCnGpwW6I
45. Girl Watcher - O'Kaysions
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCvJa8W4bTE
46. (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone - Aretha Franklin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-rw0P9TRWU
47. Green Tambourine - Lemon Pipers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv6GhRDERsk
48. 1, 2, 3, Red Light - 1910 Fruitgum Company
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fRDXIFAmp0
And here’s a clip of the group on TV: www.youtube.com
49. Reach Out Of the Darkness - Friend and Lover
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eppq4QJgS-Q
50. Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfcisnVHtA0
51. MacArthur Park - Richard Harris
Donna Summer had a hit with this song in the seventies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKRLnTcF61k
52. Light My Fire - Jose Feliciano
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cJ8oXCAnAE
The Doors also played this song: www.youtube.com
53. I Love You - People
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU8h75G-LVE
54. Take Time to Know Her - Percy Sledge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUOkBvxSoHw
55. Pictures of Matchstick Men - Status Quo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgLKrWx_0eM
56. Summertime Blues - Blue Cheer
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kJONgWKFi0
The Who also sang this song: www.youtube.com.
57. Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
www.youtube.com/watch?v=svAs-6MiqxE
Donnie & Marie sang the song in the seventies: www.youtube.com
58. I Got The Feelin' - James Brown and The Famous Flames
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwGPtZG2W5c
Here’s a live version: www.youtube.com
59. I've Gotta Get a Message to You - Bee Gees
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_oDtfI0QZ4
By Al Q
60. Lady Madonna - The Beatles
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vf26cRtG_w
61. Hurdy Gurdy Man - Donovan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apmYTEOSuj4
62. Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwLdyIdY6U8
63. Bottle of Wine - Fireballs
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzaRp5YF5pU
64. Stay in My Corner - Dells
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0toXDKMgHQ
Here’s a live version from 1975: www.youtube.com
65. Soul Serenade - Willie Mitchell
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZN10KhuKec
66. Delilah - Tom Jones
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a_T3U1rg2I
I’ve talked about Tom Jones before.
67. Nobody But Me - Human Beinz
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxtJoGdujYo
And here’s some teens dancing to the song on “Teen Time”: www.youtube.com
68. I Thank You - Sam and Dave
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wybTF6oZaos
69. The Fool on the Hill - Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfmksDOMQIA
Of course, The Beatles also sang this: www.youtube.com
70. Sky Pilot - Eric Burdon and The Animals
A sky pilot is a military chaplain. However, since the Vietnam war was going on at the time of this song, it seems appropriate to see scenes of pilots from that war.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RAteQObIig
71. Indian Lake - The Cowsills
A more happier song than the previous one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwAKkz4ROnE
The Cowsills also sang the song “Hair”: www.youtube.com
72. I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight - Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
They wrote some of the songs that The Monkees sang.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW7NDdq5Es4
73. Over You - Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPDEV13DlIs
Live at the Epcot Center: www.youtube.com
74. Goin' Out Of My Head/Can't Take My Eyes Off You - The Lettermen
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IR-Tbc73Ik
75. Shoo-Bee-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day - Stevie Wonder
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXPrz3003cw
76. The Unicorn - The Irish Rovers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufHXJF-bpjQ
And some song clips of the band: www.youtube.com
77. (You Keep Me) Hangin' On - Vanilla Fudge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aWFaZgwerY
78. Revolution - The Beatles
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsxBSXWqH4c
And here’s the slow version: www.youtube.com
79. Woman, Woman - Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDVVleXoMRI
80. Elenore - The Turtles
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY0weHalB7Y
81. Sweet Inspiration - Sweet Inspirations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pIK1qtJIp0
And here’s the group singing their song later on: www.youtube.com
82. The Mighty Quinn - Manfred Mann
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX-5FByUZCo
Another clip: www.youtube.com
83. Baby, Now That I've Found You - Foundations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7CvuadC8_c
84. White Room - Cream
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud1Y7rXFEQg
85. If You Can Want - Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
www.youtube.com/watch?v=okc_vvFpO3M
86. Cab Driver - The Mills Brothers
(Cab Driver starts at 2:29.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_HHEdoACHo
87. Time Has Come Today - The Chambers Brothers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfhxLWbFJck
88. Do You Know The Way To San Jose - Dionne Warwick
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gsUuZMpXHk
89. Scarborough Fair/Canticle - Simon and Garfunkel
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n93JpQJJiX8
From the Concert in Central Park (1981): www.youtube.com
90. Think - Aretha Franklin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSOC74X1Kzw
The clip from The Blues Brothers: www.youtube.com
91. You're All I Need To Get By - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFqqgdhWEN8
They also sang “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”: www.youtube.com
92. Here Comes The Judge - Shorty Long
www.youtube.com
“Here Comes the Judge” was a common theme on Laugh-In : www.youtube.com
93. I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHKWBxDzyfU
Dionne Warwick had a hit with the same song a year earlier: www.youtube.com
94. Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud Part 1 - James Brown & the Famous Flames
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VRSAVDlpDI
95. Sealed With A Kiss - Gary Lewis and The Playboys
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABLcC-Ha3fk
Brian Hyland had a hit with the same song in 1962: www.youtube.com
96. Piece of My Heart - Big Brother and The Holding Company
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCsMGQ2Pgzg
14 year old Jennifer Espinoza sang the song in 2007: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7XJnTy3rmw
97. Suzie Q. - Creedence Clearwater Revival
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ma9gBnKHiQ
98. Bend Me Shape Me - American Breed
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-4QHw_qkGY
99. Hey, Western Union Man - Jerry Butler
There was no email in the sixties. But there were telegrams.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyChOxFwtLE
100. Never Give You Up - Jerry Butler
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA02BLOHsB8
There is another song with the same title, that we all know. www.youtube.com
But, we did have Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In to watch on TV, and could listen to The Beatles and The Doors on the radio. And if you were listening to the radio back then, this is what you probably were listening to.
Once again, I got the list from www.musicoutfitters.com. This time, to make the page load easier, I am showing the links for the videos, and not embedding the videos.
1. Hey Jude - The Beatles
The Beatles had three songs in the top 100 this year. This one went to number 1.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXG83p2nkHw
2. Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
www.youtube.com/watch?v=59BZxgohr9g
3. Love Is Blue - Paul Mauriat
One of the many instrumentals in the top 100 this year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9FYD1dlw4E
One of the many instrumentals in the top 100 this year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9FYD1dlw4E
5. People Got To Be Free - The Rascals
A song about racial tolerance. Why can’t we all just get along?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFlTFZWeQiQ
Here’s the band playing on TV: www.youtube.com
6. Sunshine of Your Love - Cream
Eric Clapton was in Cream.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI8SUc2SV4k
7. This Guy's In Love With You - Herb Alpert
From a rock song, we turn to a more mellow song from Herb Albert.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqmhXmTsCPw
8. Stoned Soul Picnic - Fifth Dimension
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5z9LYWywns
9. Mrs. Robinson - Simon and Garfunkel
Like now, 1968 was an election year.
Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon.
Going to the candidate's debate.
Laugh about it, shout about it
When you've got to choose
Every way you look at this you lose.
It does seem that way at times, doesn’t it?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCN2axDPsMc
From the Concert in Central Park (1981): www.youtube.com
![](="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2375/1652737974_dafb9fede9_m.jpg")
By pixistixs
10. Tighten Up - Archie Bell and The Drells
I’ve covered this song before in my blog.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUBpPC9asdM
11. The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - Hugo Montenegro
From the movie with the same name.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao2-bsE7QfE
12. Little Green Apples - O.C. Smith
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMe21FYciL0
13. Mony, Mony - Tommy James and The Shondells
Tommy James had other hits, including Crimson and Clover (1969) and Draggin' The Line (1971).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIydHp6VrRI
You can also hear this song on 60sradio.com: www.youtube.com
14. Hello, I Love You - The Doors
The Doors had other hits, including Touch Me (1968), Light My Fire (1967), and Riders on the Storm (1971).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x34wa2jehek
By motionmedia
15. Young Girl - Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
Gary Puckett had four songs in the top 100 this year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn0ZJHVH17I
16. Cry Like A Baby - Box Tops
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_EF5FT5fF0
17. Harper Valley P.T.A. - Jeannie C. Riley
This song was made into a movie and a TV show.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJhATJ14RNE
18. Grazing In the Grass - Hugh Masekela
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtfKmRa5TsA
Friends of Distinction also sang this song: www.youtube.com
19. Midnight Confessions - The Grass Roots
They also sang Let's Live For Today (1967).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR2HA7eyP-c
![](="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/223/499730561_58e9b1bcab_m.jpg")
20. Dance to the Music - Sly and The Family Stone
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkP5roFukKY
21. The Horse - Cliff Nobles and Co.
Another instrumental.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsbO5NnuBlQ
Teens dancing to the song on “Teen Time”: www.youtube.com
22. I Wish It Would Rain - Temptations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbiLZS_HFx0
23. La-La Means I Love You - Delfonics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0BE-9Zfsr8
24. Turn Around, Look At Me - Vogues
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sHpoQnOE28
This song was also sung by the Bee Gees and Elvis.
25. Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) - John Fred and His Playboy Band
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtUng2PxaAY
26. Spooky - Classics IV
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0pEYEL83b8
Here’s a clip of someone else performing the song: www.youtube.com
27. Love Child - Diana Ross and The Supremes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC_f1vqvsXU
28. Angel of the Morning - Merrilee Rush
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbbUWd6zXds
This song was also covered by Juice Newton.
29. The Ballad of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame
www.youtube.com/watch?v=enBCvL1zl6s
30. Those Were the Days - Mary Hopkin
It is common, to think of the past as better than the present. Nowadays, we can say that the nineties were the days.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNVit7cesj8
31. Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
They also sang Magic Carpet Ride (1968).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=miTGtRSRbEo
32. Cowboys to Girls - Intruders
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTaIWYnQWzQ
A short version of the song from TV: www.youtube.com
33. Simon Says - 1910 Fruitgum Company
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0iOnSON-o0
34. Lady Willpower - Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqn038gkgEU
By HeatherMath
35. A Beautiful Morning – The Rascals
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvzKIhc9qe8
36. The Look of Love - Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
If you want to hear more of their music, and see more mini-skirts, here is a link.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQRvS6UShzA
Here’s a short clip of the song from TV: www.youtube.com
37. Hold Me Tight - Johnny Nash
He also sang I Can See Clearly Now (1973).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYhRpbqe1Zg
38. Yummy, Yummy, Yummy - Ohio Express
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xDD59c0VPU
This clip shows the band, but the clip is not that good. www.youtube.com/
And here’s a Finnish version of the song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bldULQMhn4
39. Fire - Crazy World of Arthur Brown
This guy reminds me of Alice Cooper.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOErZuzZpS8
Some clips and interviews with Arthur and his mates at the Windsor National Jazz and Blues festival in August 1967: www.youtube.com.
40. Love Is All Around - Troggs
After that acid trip of the previous song, a more mellow sound.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut5uC91FcbI
41. Playboy - Gene & Debbe
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jgFtbSdBag
They also sang Go With Me.
42. (Theme From) Valley of the Dolls - Dionne Warwick
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXPjXmHneE8
Theatrical trailer for the 1967 film: www.youtube.com
43. Classical Gas - Mason Williams
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mguzKze1sYo
44. Slip Away - Clarence Carter
Yes, we have had songs about cheating on your spouse for a long time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3uCnGpwW6I
By John~C
45. Girl Watcher - O'Kaysions
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCvJa8W4bTE
46. (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone - Aretha Franklin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-rw0P9TRWU
47. Green Tambourine - Lemon Pipers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv6GhRDERsk
48. 1, 2, 3, Red Light - 1910 Fruitgum Company
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fRDXIFAmp0
And here’s a clip of the group on TV: www.youtube.com
49. Reach Out Of the Darkness - Friend and Lover
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eppq4QJgS-Q
By ericgiors
50. Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfcisnVHtA0
51. MacArthur Park - Richard Harris
Donna Summer had a hit with this song in the seventies.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKRLnTcF61k
52. Light My Fire - Jose Feliciano
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cJ8oXCAnAE
The Doors also played this song: www.youtube.com
53. I Love You - People
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU8h75G-LVE
54. Take Time to Know Her - Percy Sledge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUOkBvxSoHw
55. Pictures of Matchstick Men - Status Quo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgLKrWx_0eM
56. Summertime Blues - Blue Cheer
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kJONgWKFi0
The Who also sang this song: www.youtube.com.
57. Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
www.youtube.com/watch?v=svAs-6MiqxE
Donnie & Marie sang the song in the seventies: www.youtube.com
58. I Got The Feelin' - James Brown and The Famous Flames
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwGPtZG2W5c
Here’s a live version: www.youtube.com
59. I've Gotta Get a Message to You - Bee Gees
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_oDtfI0QZ4
By Al Q
60. Lady Madonna - The Beatles
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vf26cRtG_w
61. Hurdy Gurdy Man - Donovan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apmYTEOSuj4
62. Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwLdyIdY6U8
63. Bottle of Wine - Fireballs
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzaRp5YF5pU
64. Stay in My Corner - Dells
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0toXDKMgHQ
Here’s a live version from 1975: www.youtube.com
65. Soul Serenade - Willie Mitchell
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZN10KhuKec
66. Delilah - Tom Jones
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a_T3U1rg2I
I’ve talked about Tom Jones before.
67. Nobody But Me - Human Beinz
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxtJoGdujYo
And here’s some teens dancing to the song on “Teen Time”: www.youtube.com
68. I Thank You - Sam and Dave
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wybTF6oZaos
69. The Fool on the Hill - Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfmksDOMQIA
Of course, The Beatles also sang this: www.youtube.com
70. Sky Pilot - Eric Burdon and The Animals
A sky pilot is a military chaplain. However, since the Vietnam war was going on at the time of this song, it seems appropriate to see scenes of pilots from that war.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RAteQObIig
71. Indian Lake - The Cowsills
A more happier song than the previous one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwAKkz4ROnE
The Cowsills also sang the song “Hair”: www.youtube.com
72. I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight - Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart
They wrote some of the songs that The Monkees sang.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW7NDdq5Es4
73. Over You - Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPDEV13DlIs
Live at the Epcot Center: www.youtube.com
74. Goin' Out Of My Head/Can't Take My Eyes Off You - The Lettermen
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IR-Tbc73Ik
By atomic-susan
75. Shoo-Bee-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day - Stevie Wonder
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXPrz3003cw
76. The Unicorn - The Irish Rovers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufHXJF-bpjQ
And some song clips of the band: www.youtube.com
77. (You Keep Me) Hangin' On - Vanilla Fudge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aWFaZgwerY
78. Revolution - The Beatles
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsxBSXWqH4c
And here’s the slow version: www.youtube.com
79. Woman, Woman - Gary Puckett and The Union Gap
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDVVleXoMRI
By suzylee
80. Elenore - The Turtles
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY0weHalB7Y
81. Sweet Inspiration - Sweet Inspirations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pIK1qtJIp0
And here’s the group singing their song later on: www.youtube.com
82. The Mighty Quinn - Manfred Mann
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX-5FByUZCo
Another clip: www.youtube.com
83. Baby, Now That I've Found You - Foundations
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7CvuadC8_c
84. White Room - Cream
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud1Y7rXFEQg
85. If You Can Want - Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
www.youtube.com/watch?v=okc_vvFpO3M
86. Cab Driver - The Mills Brothers
(Cab Driver starts at 2:29.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_HHEdoACHo
87. Time Has Come Today - The Chambers Brothers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfhxLWbFJck
88. Do You Know The Way To San Jose - Dionne Warwick
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gsUuZMpXHk
89. Scarborough Fair/Canticle - Simon and Garfunkel
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n93JpQJJiX8
From the Concert in Central Park (1981): www.youtube.com
90. Think - Aretha Franklin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSOC74X1Kzw
The clip from The Blues Brothers: www.youtube.com
91. You're All I Need To Get By - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFqqgdhWEN8
They also sang “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”: www.youtube.com
92. Here Comes The Judge - Shorty Long
www.youtube.com
“Here Comes the Judge” was a common theme on Laugh-In : www.youtube.com
93. I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHKWBxDzyfU
Dionne Warwick had a hit with the same song a year earlier: www.youtube.com
94. Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud Part 1 - James Brown & the Famous Flames
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VRSAVDlpDI
95. Sealed With A Kiss - Gary Lewis and The Playboys
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABLcC-Ha3fk
Brian Hyland had a hit with the same song in 1962: www.youtube.com
96. Piece of My Heart - Big Brother and The Holding Company
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCsMGQ2Pgzg
14 year old Jennifer Espinoza sang the song in 2007: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7XJnTy3rmw
97. Suzie Q. - Creedence Clearwater Revival
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ma9gBnKHiQ
98. Bend Me Shape Me - American Breed
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-4QHw_qkGY
99. Hey, Western Union Man - Jerry Butler
There was no email in the sixties. But there were telegrams.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyChOxFwtLE
100. Never Give You Up - Jerry Butler
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA02BLOHsB8
There is another song with the same title, that we all know. www.youtube.com
Monday, November 19, 2007
Modern Swingers
Yesterday, we talked about The Rat Pack.
It turns out that their act is popular today. There are many modern swingers doing the Rat Pack act.
Les Lankhorst in "The Rat Pack is Back!"
From: lescore67
Les Lankhorst does the Las Vegas show "The Rat Pack is Back!"
Frank Sinatra - Nick Degidio
From: hpzero
Nick Degidio Does Frank Sinatra from the Rat Pack Revue.
The Rat Pack Tribute Show
From: Lasvegasflash
Rat Pack Tribute Show - Royal Talent
This was filmed in Atlantic City at The Tropicana Hotel and Casino. They will be returning in 2008.
Dean Martin Tribute - Bobby Mayo Jr.
From: BobbyMayoJr
Bobby Mayo Jr. can do both Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.
Frank Sinatra Tribute - Bobby Mayo Jr.
From: BobbyMayoJr
Rat Pack Tribute Show - Old Navy
From: robotopian
At Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
One Guy Impersonating the Entire Rat Pack
From: SINGwithNICK
And this guy does the entire Rat Pack.
And we can’t forget this guy.
Introducing "Hank Sinatra"
From: howvideo
Lounge Lizard "Hank Sinarta" is looking to steal a little love.
It turns out that their act is popular today. There are many modern swingers doing the Rat Pack act.
Les Lankhorst in "The Rat Pack is Back!"
From: lescore67
Les Lankhorst does the Las Vegas show "The Rat Pack is Back!"
Frank Sinatra - Nick Degidio
From: hpzero
Nick Degidio Does Frank Sinatra from the Rat Pack Revue.
The Rat Pack Tribute Show
From: Lasvegasflash
Rat Pack Tribute Show - Royal Talent
This was filmed in Atlantic City at The Tropicana Hotel and Casino. They will be returning in 2008.
Dean Martin Tribute - Bobby Mayo Jr.
From: BobbyMayoJr
Bobby Mayo Jr. can do both Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.
Frank Sinatra Tribute - Bobby Mayo Jr.
From: BobbyMayoJr
Rat Pack Tribute Show - Old Navy
From: robotopian
At Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
One Guy Impersonating the Entire Rat Pack
From: SINGwithNICK
And this guy does the entire Rat Pack.
And we can’t forget this guy.
Introducing "Hank Sinatra"
From: howvideo
Lounge Lizard "Hank Sinarta" is looking to steal a little love.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
The Rat Pack
Keeping with our theme of sixties swingers, there was The Rat Pack. They performed in Vegas and in movies, and included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr.
EE-O-LEVEN - Sammy Davis Jr.
From: gosinka555
This contains footage from the Rat Pack film "Ocean's 11" (1960).
You Make Me Feel so Young - Frank Sinatra
From: alexsneesby
This video features photos of The Rat Pack.
Ain’t That a Kick in the Head - Dean Martin
From: pjnoodles
The video includes some photos of the gang.
Mr. Bojangles - Sammy Davis Jr.
From: pjnoodles
The video includes photos of Sammy and the gang.
Here’s a couple of the skits/monologues from the Vegas days.
Dean Martin Live Part 1
From: JEFFYjackass
Dean Martin Live Part 2
From: JEFFYjackass
EE-O-LEVEN - Sammy Davis Jr.
From: gosinka555
This contains footage from the Rat Pack film "Ocean's 11" (1960).
You Make Me Feel so Young - Frank Sinatra
From: alexsneesby
This video features photos of The Rat Pack.
Ain’t That a Kick in the Head - Dean Martin
From: pjnoodles
The video includes some photos of the gang.
Mr. Bojangles - Sammy Davis Jr.
From: pjnoodles
The video includes photos of Sammy and the gang.
Here’s a couple of the skits/monologues from the Vegas days.
Dean Martin Live Part 1
From: JEFFYjackass
Dean Martin Live Part 2
From: JEFFYjackass
Monday, November 12, 2007
Rowan & Martin’s Laugh In
Dan Rowan and Dick Martin of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In were a staple of sixties TV. What a bunch of swingers!
The following videos are from: ruedydude
Opening - Quickies
This includes the opening with Dan and Dick.
What sixties swinger would be complete without the Cocktail Party?
Cocktail Party 1
Cocktail Party 2
And in the end, we hear from Dan and Dick again.
Ending Jokes
The following videos are from: ruedydude
Opening - Quickies
This includes the opening with Dan and Dick.
What sixties swinger would be complete without the Cocktail Party?
Cocktail Party 1
Cocktail Party 2
And in the end, we hear from Dan and Dick again.
Ending Jokes
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Swinger Dean Martin
Ah, good old Dean Martin. In the sixties he was part of the Rat Pack, performing in Las Vegas. Later on, he starred on the comedy-variety series, The Dean Martin Show.
Ain't That A Kick In The Head
From: MrsDinoCrocetti
From the original "Ocean's Eleven" movie.
Everybody Loves Somebody
From: kheisler07
I Love Vegas
From: craigbarter
From the Rat Pack days.
In the Cool of the Evening
From: MrsDinoCrocetti
That’s Amore
From: SpykerX
Dean Martin & Goldie Hawn
A comedy clip with the two of them.
From: MrNatashaRostov
Ain't That A Kick In The Head
From: MrsDinoCrocetti
From the original "Ocean's Eleven" movie.
Everybody Loves Somebody
From: kheisler07
I Love Vegas
From: craigbarter
From the Rat Pack days.
In the Cool of the Evening
From: MrsDinoCrocetti
That’s Amore
From: SpykerX
Dean Martin & Goldie Hawn
A comedy clip with the two of them.
From: MrNatashaRostov
The Ballad of Tom Jones
Yesterday I talked about Tom Jones. It turns out that someone wrote a song about him. Here it is! Cerys Matthews sang "Baby It's Cold Outside" with Tom Jones.
The Ballad of Tom Jones – Space featuring Cerys Matthews
From: punkrockfuneral
Here's the Chorus to the song:
Both:
You stopped us from killing each other
Tom Jones, Tom Jones
You'll never know but you saved our lives
Tom Jones, Tom Jones
She:
I could never throw my knickers at you
He:
And I don't come from Wales
The Ballad of Tom Jones – Space featuring Cerys Matthews
From: punkrockfuneral
Here's the Chorus to the song:
Both:
You stopped us from killing each other
Tom Jones, Tom Jones
You'll never know but you saved our lives
Tom Jones, Tom Jones
She:
I could never throw my knickers at you
He:
And I don't come from Wales
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Swinging Tom Jones
Next on our list of swingers is Tom Jones. I can’t even think of Tom Jones without thinking of his signature song:
It's Not Unusual
From: shelljb
Tom Jones had a number of hits in the sixties. And he still plays in Vegas. You go, Tom!
She's a Lady
From: Samanosuke2
Raise Your Hand - Tom Jones with Janis Joplin
From: ephemeralfilm
What's New Pussycat?
From: tomjonesdvd
Help Yourself
From: TopTJFan
Tom was great in “Mars Attacks.” This video is dubbed in Spanish. What they are saying is:
Tom Jones: Girls, get out! There's a Martian right behind me!
Danny DeVito: You're Tom Jones! "It Ain't Unusual." Can I get your autograph? Anybody got a pen?
Mars Attacks!
From: Laurijapo
www.youtube.com
He’s still making music today.
Stoned In Love - Chicane featuring Tom Jones
From: exsssss
And to finish this off, here’s one for the cold weather. It’s cold outside.
Baby It's Cold Outside - Tom Jones & Cerys Matthews
From: USAsoccer2010
It's Not Unusual
From: shelljb
Tom Jones had a number of hits in the sixties. And he still plays in Vegas. You go, Tom!
She's a Lady
From: Samanosuke2
Raise Your Hand - Tom Jones with Janis Joplin
From: ephemeralfilm
What's New Pussycat?
From: tomjonesdvd
Help Yourself
From: TopTJFan
Tom was great in “Mars Attacks.” This video is dubbed in Spanish. What they are saying is:
Tom Jones: Girls, get out! There's a Martian right behind me!
Danny DeVito: You're Tom Jones! "It Ain't Unusual." Can I get your autograph? Anybody got a pen?
Mars Attacks!
From: Laurijapo
www.youtube.com
He’s still making music today.
Stoned In Love - Chicane featuring Tom Jones
From: exsssss
And to finish this off, here’s one for the cold weather. It’s cold outside.
Baby It's Cold Outside - Tom Jones & Cerys Matthews
From: USAsoccer2010
Friday, November 09, 2007
Swinger Austin Powers
Yesterday, we talked about being a sixties swinger. Here is an example of a typical swinger. In Austin Powers'
case, he is a character played by Mike Myers. Austin is a throwback to the sixties, and fits in better back then.
Austin Powers Intro
From: piranhamatt2
This is the intro with credits and such for the first Austin Powers movie.
Austin Powers Plays Blackjack
From: blitzpc
Austin Powers hits the blackjack tables in Las Vegas.
Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach in Austin Powers 2
From: timmmeyyy
Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach's "I'll never fall in Love again" in Austin Powers 2.
Incense and Peppermint - Strawberry Alarm Clock
From: mdnsmo
Incense and Peppermint by Strawberry alarm clock (video clip extracted from Austin Powers 1 & 3).
case, he is a character played by Mike Myers. Austin is a throwback to the sixties, and fits in better back then.
Austin Powers Intro
From: piranhamatt2
This is the intro with credits and such for the first Austin Powers movie.
Austin Powers Plays Blackjack
From: blitzpc
Austin Powers hits the blackjack tables in Las Vegas.
Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach in Austin Powers 2
From: timmmeyyy
Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach's "I'll never fall in Love again" in Austin Powers 2.
Incense and Peppermint - Strawberry Alarm Clock
From: mdnsmo
Incense and Peppermint by Strawberry alarm clock (video clip extracted from Austin Powers 1 & 3).
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Be a Swinger This Fall
The days are shorter. It’s getting colder. The rain is coming back. Time to spend more time indoors, but doing what? Besides reading my blog, of course. :) Well, how about being a swinger? No, not that kind of swinger. The kind from the sixties, a hipster, or maybe even a beatnik.
Like this guy:
Or this guy:
So, what am I talking about, exactly? Well, be sophisticated, but have a little fun. And what should a swinger do for fun?
To start with, you need the right music. You can try Swinging Pop Standards (like the Rat Pack). Or, if that is not to your liking, there is Silk Radio/. Or, you can Build Your Own listen to a few channels.
Now, what to drink? How about a martini or cocktail? If you don’t drink, make it without alcohol.
Okay, you got the music, you got a drink. Now what? You can watch a movie. Any of the James Bond movies from the sixties would work. Or Ocean's Eleven or Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.
If you don’t feel like watching a movie, then play some poker. You can play Texas Hold'Em for free at: msn.com. If you see me there, you can watch me lose. :)
We’ll wrap this up with a song from Old Blue Eyes.
My Way - Frank Sinatra
From: LongLivePakistan
Like this guy:
Or this guy:
So, what am I talking about, exactly? Well, be sophisticated, but have a little fun. And what should a swinger do for fun?
To start with, you need the right music. You can try Swinging Pop Standards (like the Rat Pack). Or, if that is not to your liking, there is Silk Radio/. Or, you can Build Your Own listen to a few channels.
Now, what to drink? How about a martini or cocktail? If you don’t drink, make it without alcohol.
Okay, you got the music, you got a drink. Now what? You can watch a movie. Any of the James Bond movies from the sixties would work. Or Ocean's Eleven or Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.
If you don’t feel like watching a movie, then play some poker. You can play Texas Hold'Em for free at: msn.com. If you see me there, you can watch me lose. :)
We’ll wrap this up with a song from Old Blue Eyes.
My Way - Frank Sinatra
From: LongLivePakistan
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