Justin's List Taking A Quick Break

Justin's List is taking a quick break while it's at Disneyland. Feel free to peruse the List for your favorite posted videos in the meantime! Thanks for stopping by!

Sincerely,

The very large staff of Justin's List

Bobbie Gentry, "Fancy"

They don't get much fancier than Bobbie Gentry.

Vampire Weekend, "Oxford Comma"

This video a complete Wes Anderson rip-off, but I still like the song.

NOTE: The above sentence contains an Oxford comma.

Paul Revere & The Raiders, "Indian Reservation"

I had some reservations about these guys, but it was all cool after the thorough Kenny Rogers intro:

RnbSmoove, "Nobody"

Have you ever worked with someone for awhile, only to realize they have a side talent that you never knew about? Sort of like how Dwight on "The Office" knows everything about beets, one of my co-workers knows all about beats, as in music! I just found out recently that Louis is a member of a musical group, and not only do they have a following here in America, but in Greece as well (in the video, he's the guy with more hair). So he's an internationally-acclaimed musician, a great videographer, and an awesome guy... a triple-threat!

Beastie Boys, "Sabotage"

If only such an adventurous, mustached world existed...

Kris Kross, "Jump"

When I was a kid, I loved this song so much that I would call the local Top 40 radio station--which was playing this sing at least once each hour--and request that they play it more often. I think I even wore about my Kris Kross tape (yes... tape).

This version is live on "In Living Color," another staple of the '90s. So put on your Hypercolor t-shirt and Zubaz pants, and crack open some Crystal Pepsi... It's Kris Kross time!

Dudley Moore & Christopher Cross, "Arthur's Theme (The Best That You Can Do)"

There's something about Dudley Moore in a tux behind a piano that really brings me a sense of ease.

There's something about Christopher Cross that makes me wonder who woke him up from his dorm room, where he must have been sleeping on Twinkie wrappers, to make him a multi-Grammy-winning artist and the recipient of an Oscar. Couldn't they have at least shaved him? He's the only artist in Grammy history to win the "Big Four" awards in one year. This, from a man who looks he could walk off stage and start his night shift at the AM/PM down the street.

Whatever the case, it's actually a pretty catchy tune. So kudos to him for that. Maybe he can bring over some of those Twinkies and we'll watch "Arthur" and have a few beers and a few laughs.

Supertramp, "The Logical Song"

There's nothing logical about all the facial hair in this video.

Mr. Mister, "Broken Wings"

Oh, the complex emotions that come from Mr. Mister. And nothing explains these emotions like a dehydrating drive in the desert illustrated in black and white video. This guy is always thirsty! That's what happens when you hastily throw a map away: You end up parched. He could use a spray bottle... a mister, perhaps.

Matchbox Twenty, "Time After Time"

You know who's cooler than Cyndi Lauper? No one. But Matchbox Twenty covering "Time After Time" is a nice nod to a music pioneer. And any girl in the audience who wasn't crying during this performance is actually a man.

Oak Ridge Boys, "Elvira"

I saw these guys play in Branson one time when I was a kid. I was clearly too young to know what I was getting myself into.

Doesn't the lead singer look like a poor man's John Oates? And if the man in the red is mining for gold, he's not going to find any up on that stage.

Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes, "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life"

This one goes out to Patrick Swayze. Because nobody puts Baby in a corner.

Sweet, "Love Is Like Oxygen"

I'm sure getting high on "love" explains why the lead singer is dressed the way he is and why he's tossing that microphone around. Or maybe they're all actually getting high on all that fake stage fog. Regardless, I've always been a big fan of this song, even if it looks like it's being sung by a disco version of Randy Quaid:

Simon & Garfunkel, "Sound Of Silence"

I just finished re-watching "The Graduate," so I'm once again reminded of how awesome that movie is--and a lot of the goodness comes from the music of Simon & Garfunkel, especially "Sound of Silence." The entire opening of the movie is basically a single unedited shot of Dustin Hoffman in the airport with this song playing. Classic movie moment.

And this version is live from the Monterey Pop Festival, the godfather of all live music festivals, so these guys are at their finest. Enjoy!

Gordon Lightfoot, "The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald"

I badly want Britney Spears to do a remake of this song. Can you even imagine? On some level, I feel like Gordon Lightfoot needs more street cred; but at the same time, I think he's right where he needs to be with his image and music. I don't think a 6+ minute song on a ship sinking is for everyone, nor should it be. But then again, we all sat through "Titanic," didn't we? All I'm asking, Britney, is: Will you think about it?

Whatever the case, enjoy this classic Lightfoot tune--including some historical video for your educational pleasure:

Animotion, "Obsession"

I was following along pretty well until the robot starting writhing around in the bed:

Queen, "Under Pressure"

Finally, third time's a charm in our quest to see Keane live. We saw them live Wednesday night, and they were awesome. As part of their encore, they sang "Under Pressure," a Queen classic. So here's the original, also in a live performance:

Keane, "Somewhere Only We Know"

When it comes to Keane, we're hoping the third time is a charm. The first time we bought tickets to see them, the lead singer went into rehab; the second time, before we even bought tickets for a concert at the Hollywood Bowl, we ended up moving to Oregon.

But we have tickets now and we're going to see them tonight. So let's hope alien warlords don't abduct the band before they take the stage. Because that would be bad for the band and bad for us...

Fat Boy Slim, "Weapon Of Choice"

If Christopher Walken could really be a weapon of choice, I think he would be nunchucks. Just a gut feeling.

Donna Summer, "She Works Hard For The Money"

Happy Labor Day! If you happen to be working today, please make sure you don't work so hard that you: (a) reject the assistance of Donna Summer, (b) delicately and longingly caress a photo of yourself in a leotard, and/or (c) take your rage out on the rest of society by organizing an '80s-style street-dancing flash mob. Deal with your problems like the rest of us: Washing down a fistfull of Xanax with a Red Bull.

St. Vincent, "Marrow"

When I watch Annie Clark of St. Vincent, I see a cute and mousy musician whose body has been possessed by a rock and roll demon. Like a demon that you need a young priest/old priest/"The power of Christ compels you" to get out of there. But demon-possessed or not, she rocks it, and with her awesome backup band, it makes for good TV:

The Ramones, "Blitzkrieg Bop"

As you're traveling over the Labor Day weekend, give a nod to the Griswold family by playing this song during your adventures. It'll be more meaningful if you're traveling from Chicago and you end up on the wrong side of St. Louis. But if not, enjoy it anyway!

"Soul Train" Line Dance to "Love Train" by The O'Jays

Every second of this video is absolutely awesome in every way.

The Doobie Brothers, "Listen To The Music"

I went through a huge Doobie Brothers phase as I was graduating from high school. In fact, a few hours before I walked the stage, I bought "Best of the Doobies." I still have it. Great album.

But let me make something very clear: The Doobs had a very awesome moment in time without Michael McDonald. I don't ever need to hear "It Keeps You Runnin'" or "Takin' It To The Streets" again.

Fortunately, "Listen To The Music" predates McDonald. So here's the Doobs, and all of their hair, playing this classic tune:

Lynn Anderson, "Rose Garden"

There's no thornier or prettier rose than Lynn Anderson: