We found another clip that we felt was worth passing on. It's "CLARENCE CLEMONS DEAD AT 69, SPRINGSTEEN COMMENTS ".
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Jungleland Clarence Clemons Solo
We found another video that we felt was worth passing on. It's "Jungleland Clarence Clemons Solo ".
Jungleland Bruce Springsteen - The Best Song?
A love story amidst gang violence, that's what resonates from the Jungleland Bruce Springsteen song.
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This almost 10 minute song features a distinct saxophone performance from E Street Bands Clarence Clemons, a soft 23-note violin introduction of the song and the piano rendition of Roy Bittan at the opening. This song is included in the 1975 hit album of the band, Born To Run.
The song opens with a hint of desperation that slowly turns into despair then defeat.
The "Rat" and the barefoot girl are the 2 vital characters in the story of the song. The song starts with the Rat driving his machine over the Jersey line and meets with the barefoot girl. Together they spell romance and get lost from sight down the Flamingo Lane. Then the song tells of some sort of the city and the gang where the rat is involved.
The song refers occasionally to the conflict of the rat and the police. After the extended solo of Clemon's, the fall of the Rat is told. The song ends with description how the death of the Rat ends in vain and how the people around never care about him. "No one watches as the ambulance pulls away or as the girl shuts out the bedroom light. Man the poets down here write nothing at all. They just stand back and let it all be", goes the closing stanza.
If you have not heard the song before you need to check it out as soon as you can, you really will love it.
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Monday, June 20, 2011
How Jackass Pushed the Boundaries
Despite the fact that it is now over a decade old, the Jackass franchise is going from strength to strength with the original cast all still alive and well despite all of the crazy stunts and pranks they've pulled over the years. And if you're a fan of the franchise, you'll certainly be pleased to hear that Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera and Steve-O are all alive and kicking - and appearing on DVD with the release of the third hilarious Jackass film, Jackass 3D.
Like many films over the last few years, the Jackass team decided to tap into the 3D market, and the fast moving action packed film lends itself very well to the 3D cameras. Now you'll be able to witness the hair-raising action as if it's happening right in front of you, which should make for a hilarious and perhaps slightly terrifying experience. In any case, Jackass 3D is another boundary-pushing hearty instalment of pranks and stunts that is fully in keeping with its popular predecessors.
In today's cut-throat movie industry, Jackass pioneered the way towards outrageous movies by pushing the boundaries of what is considered funny, painful, daring and down-right crazy. Many horror movies in the last decade have relied strongly on scenes of extreme violence alongside very little plot - whereas Jackass has relied on its lovable characters and hilarious stunts with the end result being a collection of entertaining stunts and pranks, not just mindless violence. The point of the franchise is to push the limits of imagination in an entertaining, tongue-in-cheek way whilst still being safe. That said, it would certainly be a good idea to never even consider undertaking some of the stunts that the Jackass crew have over the years.
There is a kind of guilty pleasure in watching things like Jackass, after all, watching others get hurt with a funny spin on it seems to offer a sort of joy to a viewer without them being hurt themselves. People watch Jackass for similar reasons that they watch reality TV: they want to get to know the characters' and predict their reactions to certain situations, in this case: stunts. It's also human nature to find out about other people's lives when they are different from what is considered the norm.
And with the Jackass 3 DVD available now, you can do that in the comfort of your own home - just pay attention to the 'don't try this at home' warnings and you'll have a safe enough viewing experience!
Daniel Collins writes on a number of topics on behalf of a digital marketing agency and a variety of clients. As such, this article is to be considered a professional piece with business interests in mind.
Breaking Bones for a Living: The Johnny Knoxville Story
Johnny Knoxville, born Philip John Clapp on March 11, 1971, first came into the public consciousness at the start of the millennium as ringleader of the �Jackass� television programme. After graduating from high-school in his native Knoxville, Tennessee, Clapp decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, changing his name to Johnny Knoxville in tribute to his roots.
Finding it hard to get a big break in the City of Angels, Knoxville supported himself and his family by working in commercials as an extra and eventually started writing for skateboarding magazine �Big Brother�, performing stunts that would include testing self-defense equipment on himself, which would go on to become a staple of the magazine.
After meeting skateboard crew CKY and director Spike Jonze the concept of â��Jackassâ�� was born. The show ran for 3 seasons and featured Knoxville and his cohorts Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn and Steve-O amongst others, performing daring stunts, often incorporating humour to provide the viewer with canâ��t-watch-canâ��t-look-away footage, ranging from the simple â�" letting a succession of people kick Knoxville in the groin while wearing a protective cup; to the more elaborate â�" riding a miniature rocket.
The show instantly became a hit on MTV, turning the �Jackass� cast into celebrities overnight and helping Knoxville land parts in Hollywood films such as �Men in Black II�, �The Ringer� and most notably, the big-screen adaptation of �The Dukes of Hazzard�. The show was not without critics however, as some claimed the show was a new intellectual low in entertainment; despite the disclaimers and warnings aired at the start of episodes, the show and MTV�s parent company Viacom still received lawsuits following copycats attempting to perform the onscreen stunts themselves, often with less-than-successful results.
After the show ended two Jackass films were made featuring footage even more extreme than what was allowed on TV. Both opened at No. 1 at the US Box office, and helped to successfully launch �Jackass� spin-offs �Viva La Bam�, �Wildboyz� and �Dr. Steve-O�.
More recently, Johnny Knoxville made headlines due to a particularly nasty motorbike accident. As part of a tribute to trailblazing daredevil Robert �Evel� Knievel, Johnny attempted to do a back flip on a motorcycle going up a small dirt hill. Unfortunately he lost control of the bike, sending it skywards for a few seconds before plummeting onto Knoxville�s body. The accident left Johnny with a torn urethra, but thanks to proper safety precautions, motorbike insurance and the best health care, Knoxville was able to make a full recovery within months.
As for the future, there are rumours of a third �Jackass� film being in production, but regardless whether it happens or not fans can expect to continue to see Johnny Knoxville taking risks on the big screen so they don�t have to.
Daniel Collins writes on a number of topics on behalf of a digital marketing agency and a variety of clients. As such, this article is to be considered a professional piece with business interests in mind.
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