Very much a Canadian thing. In the early 80s, Bob and Doug were Canadian icons in a way that hasn't been replicated since.revbob wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 7:18pmOk Im not sure I ever heard the whole thing. It got a fair amount of play on the radio in the US.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 6:42pmEarlier on the album, Bob and Doug brag about how they were getting ten bucks—"Each!"—for the album. When Geddy Lee shows up to sing on their single, "Take Off," he explains, "Hey, ten bucks is ten bucks." To Canadians of a certain age—like, 50–65 years old—that's been a go-to line about getting ripped off. It's also the sole redeeming part of Geddy Lee's public life.
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Well they were on SCTV and Strange Brew is an underrated masterpiece.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 7:58pmVery much a Canadian thing. In the early 80s, Bob and Doug were Canadian icons in a way that hasn't been replicated since.revbob wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 7:18pmOk Im not sure I ever heard the whole thing. It got a fair amount of play on the radio in the US.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 6:42pmEarlier on the album, Bob and Doug brag about how they were getting ten bucks—"Each!"—for the album. When Geddy Lee shows up to sing on their single, "Take Off," he explains, "Hey, ten bucks is ten bucks." To Canadians of a certain age—like, 50–65 years old—that's been a go-to line about getting ripped off. It's also the sole redeeming part of Geddy Lee's public life.revbob wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 6:15pmI thought he said Take Off Hoser or sumfin like thatDr. Medulla wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 6:13pm
As Geddy Lee said on Bob and Doug McKenzie's Great White North album, "Ten bucks is ten bucks."
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Decades since I've seen Strange Brew, but I watch episodes of SCTV on youtube regularly.revbob wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 8:16pmWell they were on SCTV and Strange Brew is an underrated masterpiece.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 7:58pmVery much a Canadian thing. In the early 80s, Bob and Doug were Canadian icons in a way that hasn't been replicated since.revbob wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 7:18pmOk Im not sure I ever heard the whole thing. It got a fair amount of play on the radio in the US.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 6:42pmEarlier on the album, Bob and Doug brag about how they were getting ten bucks—"Each!"—for the album. When Geddy Lee shows up to sing on their single, "Take Off," he explains, "Hey, ten bucks is ten bucks." To Canadians of a certain age—like, 50–65 years old—that's been a go-to line about getting ripped off. It's also the sole redeeming part of Geddy Lee's public life.
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I was probably drunk and/or high when I saw it but I laughed like hell. Plus getting Max Von Sydow to co-star.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 8:44pmDecades since I've seen Strange Brew, but I watch episodes of SCTV on youtube regularly.revbob wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 8:16pmWell they were on SCTV and Strange Brew is an underrated masterpiece.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 7:58pmVery much a Canadian thing. In the early 80s, Bob and Doug were Canadian icons in a way that hasn't been replicated since.revbob wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 7:18pmOk Im not sure I ever heard the whole thing. It got a fair amount of play on the radio in the US.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 6:42pm
Earlier on the album, Bob and Doug brag about how they were getting ten bucks—"Each!"—for the album. When Geddy Lee shows up to sing on their single, "Take Off," he explains, "Hey, ten bucks is ten bucks." To Canadians of a certain age—like, 50–65 years old—that's been a go-to line about getting ripped off. It's also the sole redeeming part of Geddy Lee's public life.
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I can't deny it. I too like The Scientist and Clocks
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Martin Scorsese Is Making a Documentary About New York Dolls Frontman David Johansen for Showtime
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I like a handful of tracks from the first couple of records but after that they do little for me.
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In a surprise move, the documentary is a love letter to New York City.revbob wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 9:56pmMartin Scorsese Is Making a Documentary About New York Dolls Frontman David Johansen for Showtime
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I suppose that if you go through his filmography, the clues are there that he likes New York.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑11 Jul 2020, 6:27amIn a surprise move, the documentary is a love letter to New York City.revbob wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 9:56pmMartin Scorsese Is Making a Documentary About New York Dolls Frontman David Johansen for Showtime
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If he really loved New York he would direct a Marvel movie...Silent Majority wrote: ↑11 Jul 2020, 10:07amI suppose that if you go through his filmography, the clues are there that he likes New York.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑11 Jul 2020, 6:27amIn a surprise move, the documentary is a love letter to New York City.revbob wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 9:56pmMartin Scorsese Is Making a Documentary About New York Dolls Frontman David Johansen for Showtime
https://movieweb.com/amp/new-york-dolls ... -showtime/
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*big belly laugh*Wolter wrote: ↑11 Jul 2020, 2:50pmIf he really loved New York he would direct a Marvel movie...Silent Majority wrote: ↑11 Jul 2020, 10:07amI suppose that if you go through his filmography, the clues are there that he likes New York.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑11 Jul 2020, 6:27amIn a surprise move, the documentary is a love letter to New York City.revbob wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 9:56pmMartin Scorsese Is Making a Documentary About New York Dolls Frontman David Johansen for Showtime
https://movieweb.com/amp/new-york-dolls ... -showtime/
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Except for the crappy one that takes place in Boston...on second thought...Silent Majority wrote: ↑11 Jul 2020, 10:07amI suppose that if you go through his filmography, the clues are there that he likes New York.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑11 Jul 2020, 6:27amIn a surprise move, the documentary is a love letter to New York City.revbob wrote: ↑10 Jul 2020, 9:56pmMartin Scorsese Is Making a Documentary About New York Dolls Frontman David Johansen for Showtime
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Imagine my disappointment as a kid when I found out that actual square dancing isn't anywhere this entertaining.
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https://thehardtimes.net/music/lady-ant ... -redskins/revbob wrote: ↑08 Jul 2020, 7:24pmShitty band of white people sue black woman after they decided to make their name not so fucking racist.
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Country group Lady A, which dropped the word "Antebellum" from their name because of the word's ties to slavery, has filed a lawsuit against a Black singer who has performed as Lady A for years.
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