R.I.P Glenn Frey

Glenn Frey, guitarist, co-founder of the Eagles, and a darn good solo artist has passed away. I was fortunate to see him in concert once touring with Joe Walsh.

"The One You Love"

Coming of age in the 80s and early 90s Frey's solo work really grabbed me being featured in popular movie and television shows.

"The Heat is On"

Here is commercial from that era..

"You Belong to the City"

The Eagles with "Lyin' Eyes"

The world lost a great musician who will be missed by his bandmates, fans and family.

11.06 Happy Birthday Glen Frey

Glen Frey turned 65 today. Being a member of The Eagles and having a solo career is a great reason to celebrate his birthday!

Here is a fun look back at his Miami Vice days with his Pepsi commercial with Don Johnson..

"The Heat is On" from The Beverly Hills Cop movies..

Part of You, Part of Me from Thelma and Louise Soundtrack

Yes he had a boom in 80s TV and movies. The shows I grew up with.

Here he is with Eagles...

What a career! Cheers to 65!

Best and worst remakes blogfest

I found another blogfest to keep my blog fresh. Their rules of the blogfest.

List the best remake you've ever seen and the worst. Bonus best and worst cover song.

Best remake:

Miami Vice

I am not sure this one counts. It isa movie remake of a hit tleevision show in the 80's. However, it is not a remake of any specific episode. I've been watching reruns of the show lately and have found the show quite dated. The show has an awesome soundtrack just like the movie. The show has more humor written into it than the movie. However, the movie is much more intense and has more action.

Here are some clips of the TV show put to the main theme by Jan Hammer...

Here is the trailer for the movie version...

Okay so late me pick another one...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

This movie is a classic remake of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Perhaps a bit darker. It remains true to the original story. Updated a bit. I've been lucky enough to watch both on the big screen.

Here  is the trailer for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...

Here is a clip from Willy Wonka...

Worst

Can I start with all the movies being re-released in 3D. They aren't really remade.

Hulk

This movie was a remake of the comic book character and TV show about The Incredible Hulk. I remember watching this movie and being disappointed in the theater. Here is the trailer...

Okay songs covered is nothing new.

Worst

Jessica Simpson's cover of These Boots Are Made for Walkin'

The original Nancy Sinatra...

The Best

Jimi Hendrix take on Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower"

I mean it influence Bob Dylan to change the way he performed the song..Here is Dylan's orignal version

So many other cover songs I could list, some great, some bizzare, some different, some fun, and some not. I will be back with a new post soon.