TTT 12 and 13

Posted on November 13th, 2007 by Schleppo.
Categories: TTT, TV, Music, Strange, Funny.

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Because I missed posting a terrific track last week (who knew there was a lot to do when buying a house?), you’re getting a double shot today. Today’s track comes to you by way of WFMU’s stellar 365 Days project. The tracks are from the eccentric mind of one Norman Carl Odam, otherwise known as The Legendary Stardust Cowboy. (more…)

 
 Paralyzed: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
 Who's Knocking At My Door: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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TTT 11 (Delayed)

Posted on November 2nd, 2007 by Schleppo.
Categories: TTT, Pop Culture, TV, Music.

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Halloween has come and gone and I missed putting up my last scary-themed Tuesday’s Terrific Track beforehand. So I’ll do it now.

Today’s track is the classic TV theme song from the show “The Addams Family“. Written by Vic Mizzy, the tune features a sinister-sounding organ, deep-voiced rhyming, and finger snaps. What more could you ask for?

Artist: Vic Mizzy
Website: Official
Track: Addams Family Theme Song

 
 The Addams Family Theme: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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TTT 9

Posted on October 16th, 2007 by Schleppo.
Categories: TTT, Advertising, Pop Culture, TV, Music.

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Today’s “Tuesday’s Terrific Track” is a recording by none other than The Velvet Fog himself, Mel Torme. I, like many of my generation no doubt, was introduced to Mel Torme through the late, great 80’s sitcom “Night Court“. Judge Harry Stone idolized Mel Torme, who would be mentioned in episodes from time to time and appeared in at least one cameo (that I can recall) on the show.

Mel was bestowed the nickname “Velvet Fog” because of his smooth singing style, mostly in the jazz genre. Today’s track, a little jingle entitled “Pepsi Is For Swingers”, will give you a taste of the “Fog”. Arranged by Bob Thompson, a pioneer of the Space Age Bachelor Pad sound, the jingle was apparently never used by Pepsi for fear of the other well-known definition of “swingers”. Enjoy.

Artist: Mel Torme
Website: Wikipedia
Track: “Pepsi Is For Swingers”

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Guinness World Record Mouse Plague

Posted on September 20th, 2007 by Schleppo.
Categories: Nature, World, TV, Strange.

What do Cris Collinsworth, the Guinness Book of World Records TV show, and the single creepiest thing you may EVER see have in common?  This video.   Warning: if you easily get the heebie jeebies, you may want to move on.

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Japanese Leafblower

Posted on August 20th, 2007 by Schleppo.
Categories: Pop Culture, World, TV, Music, Strange, Movies, Funny.

This Japanese man possesses the unlikely ability to play the theme from “Godfather” using nothing but a leaf while balancing on a wine bottle.  A talent nearly as useless as whatever Britney Spears does.  Nearly.

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