Random Play is the new title for posts that don't fall into any other categories. For when I just hear a tune and think "I've got to write about that". Case in point...
This is the greatest pop video I have ever seen in my life.
How have I managed to live 47 years without seeing it before?
I've done three volumes of Stalker Songs so far...
Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3
...but this video trumps them all. Even Lionel Ritchie.
If you ever see this guy in your neighbourhood: get a restraining order.
The highlight is when Henry bumps into the gospel choir on the street corner and they take pity on him for his mad, stalkerish behaviour. That's a nice touch.
The thing is, although the "Woke" crowd would doubtlessly have a field day over this video today, this is basically the message behind 90% of successful pop hits. Henry's just a lot more blatant about it than most. And he looks a bit like Bob from Twin Peaks, which doesn't help.
Whatever happened to Henry Lee Summer? You may well ask.
The mugshot below gives us a clue...
I Wish I Had A Better Lawyer wasn't quite as big a follow-up hit.
At least the video has a happy ending. (Although none of the women featured in it were ever seen again. Make of that what you will.)
Good grief.
ReplyDeleteHe looks like he should be in an episode of "The Wire"!
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