Oh yeah BOP - I had a crush on that lead singer. I think Robbie Robertson produced that record. It definitely still holds up. posted by vronsky at 9:01 PM on February 25, 2008
Man, this is awesome, thanks. posted by equalpants at 9:29 PM on February 25, 2008
Laurie Anderson is so awesome! Crap, great stuff! posted by Eekacat at 9:37 PM on February 25, 2008
Never saw the show or any of the videos, I'm favoriting the first link, which is obviously the first real Numa Numa style American high school kid lip synching Eastern European pop, in this case Greek, which has to be at least as hard as Gary Brolsma lip synching Moldovan. Loved their smug enjoyment.
The other 80's videos give me delicious cringes. posted by nickyskye at 9:39 PM on February 25, 2008
I grew up on this in Dearborn. Spectacular post vronsky. I'll have to email this to Stiv. posted by McLir at 9:40 PM on February 25, 2008
heh - good call on the numa numa video Nicky. Dino reminds me of Adam Sandler. They are surprisingly funny for high school kids. posted by vronsky at 10:19 PM on February 25, 2008
Very tempted to be late for work -- much tacky goodness to be had here. posted by pax digita at 3:30 AM on February 26, 2008
[This is really, really awesome] posted by Spatch at 6:05 AM on February 26, 2008
Oh yeah BOP - I had a crush on that lead singer. I think Robbie Robertson produced that record. It definitely still holds up.
Lone Justice. Their other song was "Shelter", no? I think Robertson produced Maria McKee's solo album, which was also pretty good. I liked it at the time, anyhow. posted by chococat at 7:57 AM on February 26, 2008
Ok, so I sent this post to my brother and he had some info regarding Back Porch Videos:
I'd heard many times about the show but never saw it (since it was only on Dearborn's cable access). Russ Gibb was a DJ at WKNR & helped break the 'Paul is Dead' Beatles rumor.
He then opened the legendary Grande Ballroom. After that he taught high school media classes in Dearborn. His classes produced 'Back Porch Video' for many years." posted by Bron at 10:47 AM on February 26, 2008 [1 favorite]
Thanks for that Bron. The show makes more sense knowing that there was a clever/connected professional behind it. posted by vronsky at 1:01 PM on February 26, 2008
This totally made my day. And ruined my productivity for many more to come. Thanks, Vronsky! posted by Work to Live at 4:11 PM on February 26, 2008
Hey boys and girls. Glad to see that my channel is starting to break out of its shell and getting some fresh viewers. I've still got loads of tapes yet to look through, and there is much more 80's flashbacks yet to come. We had a blast doing the show, and I've got back in touch with so many old friends who I hadn't talked to in 20+ years. I definitely want to post more hardcore and punk stuff, so subscribe to my channel, and check back often at youtube.com/backporchvideos. Peace, and thanks Vronsky! posted by backporchvideos at 6:17 AM on March 1, 2008
Welcome to the blue BPV! I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed your videos. Keep 'em coming!
(fyi the link to your website on your profile is broken. just email jessamyn or cortex and they will fix it right up) posted by vronsky at 11:24 AM on March 1, 2008
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