Here is an absolute classic - the ultimate in camp. The Rebel Force Band - Living In These Star Wars (It might be Living In These Star Warz). Maybe they were trying to get around a copyright. I really wonder why you don't hear more about these guys. This is not the exact cover but it is very close. I had to recreate it because the original cover had some damage.
THE REBEL FORCE BAND :: LIVING IN THESE STAR WARS
JERRY LEWIS :: THE NOISY EATER
Power Records from 1978. It contains four stories of Marvel heroes; Spider-man, Fantastic Four, Captain America and The Hulk. These are definitely from a different era because they are all downers. Is there a part 2 to this because 2 of these stories are cliff-hangers. I don't think they would make these as dark if they made them today...
POWER RECORDS :: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN AND FRIENDS
One of my favorite movies ever. Strange Brew. If you don't like it the first time you watch it, try watching it eighteen more times. Here is the Soundtrack. It's actually new dialog recorded with some of the score mixed in. It has the theme song with and without sound clips. I heard they tried to make a sequel a couple of years ago called Home Brew but was dropped for legal reasons.BOB AND DOUG MCKENZIE :: STRANGE BREW SOUNDTACK
I bought this hoping there was more Green Hornet songs on here. I guess I didn't look close enough. It's still pretty fun though. Al (he's the king) Hurt does his signature Green Hornet Theme as well as other "Popular TV Themes Of Intrigue." There are a couple of pop noises in the Monkees Theme that I couldn't remove.
This movie has been put out on DVD by Something Weird Video so you definitely know it IS something weird. I personally haven't seen it yet. I'm guessing the chick on the cover is the main bitch that does the ass-kicking. Cool song though.
Here is a great children's record. It's Jerry Lewis telling the story of Cinderfella. Basically the story of Cinderella but with Jerry in the lead named "Fella." This story is just like the Jerry Lewis movie of the same name, but has been shortened. What is really cool is that it's not just clips from the movie, it has been completely re-recorded (with new songs) to fit on to two sides of a record - approximately 22 minutes. It's great. The album cover has a gate fold with a game inside. It also had a read-along book that is missing in my copy. A baton was also included so you can conduct the orchestra.JERRY LEWIS :: CINDERFELLA
After posting this Cinderfella record, it got me thinking. Most people will think I'm a glutton for punishment for buying this 10 DVD set, but I'm a Jerry Lewis fan. I said it. I am. My brother Bill and I have always watched Jerry Lewis and/or Dean Martin movies as long as I can remember. Not all of these movies are home runs. I'll be the first to say that. But most are great. The Nutty Professor is one of Jerry's best. These are from long before Eddie Murphy made his two incredibly un-funny movies of the same name. Jerry Lewis wrote and directed himself in this hip sixties romp. It also stars a really hot Stella Stevens. The premises is about the same, except Jerry is just a science nerd that turns ultra cool and not a fat guy that turns good looking like Eddie's character. Cinderfella is another great one. Basically the story you heard above on the record but longer. You can find laughs in all of them. It also has one Martin and Lewis movie called the Stooge. Not their best but fun to watch. I'd say get this set if you are a Jerry Lewis fan. If you are not, you just may hang yourself half way through these movies... Jerry can get a little (a lot maybe) obnoxious. If you just want to check out one or two movies, pick up The Nutty Professor or Cinderfella by themselves because you can buy them as single movies for around ten bucks. I'm still waiting for The Geisha Boy to come out on DVD, it's my favorite.
How can I describe this musically? Think Shatner, but not as good. Here are two gems from Telly Savalas' 1974 record. Why do I have a strange fascination with odd music? Listen for him to actually go from talking to singing about a minute into Rubber Bands and Bits of String.
Two songs here from the I'll Take Sweden Soundtrack (1965). I'm a sucker for these kind of movies... They are great for Saturday afternoons.
From the days of the extended dance mix. Here is The Cure with Boys Don't Cry. I don't think there is any argument that the original is better. Although I did like the extended versions better when the band rerecorded it longer instead of some hack dj just repeating the hooks.
There may be problems getting some files in the next couple of days. My files are being transferred to a new server. Hang in there. I think it will be done by Monday.
