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We’re a little late for Joe Strummer’s birthday, but here is a collection of amazing videos of The Clash.
The Clash and graffiti artist Futura 200 in the video to “This Is Radio Clash”
When it was decided that James Brown would be the focus of today’s Remember This? I decided I need to refrain from the impulse to post all 1,001+ clips of JB in action. Here’s an all killer, no filler salute to the funkiest man who ever lived.
Sex Machine/Soul Power
When he still ruled. He always will in a way. Happy Birthday, Michael.
On “The Simpsons”
A tribute to the sights and sounds of the secret agent persona of the 60s and (somewhat) beyond. Hey, we’re biased.
Have a favorite secret agent? Bond theme? Let us know!
Johnny Rivers - “Secret Agent Man”
The days when rock was brand new and dangerous!
Alan Freed with Ritchie Valens
The late Ritchie Valens performing “Ooh, My Head” in the 1958 motion picture Go Johnny Go. Also appearing in this scene are Chuck Berry and Alan Freed.
Philadelphia has a rich musical tradition. All the links, audio and video below are barely the tip of the iceberg. Have a favorite Phillly musical moment? Philly band? Philly DJ? Philly song? Old haunt that is now a condo/supermarket/mall/empty lot? Let us know!
Radio & TV Personalities:
WPVI / WFIL 50th Anniversary Special on “Action News”
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Classic footage from each of List Guy Dan Reed’s favorite metal bands.
Warning: Some of these clips are not kid-friendly. Mostly the Sabbath cartoon…
1. Black Sabbath (Ozzy era, please…)
“Iron Man” (live in Paris, 1970)
The Friday Free at Noon tradition started on February 11, 2005 with Donovan Frankenreiter. Since that time, we’ve had 125 different Free at Noon concerts. What are your favorites? Here is a sampling of performances culled from YouTube.
Matt Nathanson (7/13/07)
Polyphonic Spree (6/29/07)
U2 and Bruce Springsteen team up on stage at JFK Stadium during the Joshua Tree tour to cover Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me”. Bono broke him arm and Bruce filled in on guitar.
By Brian Divver, Web Developer, and Cathy Heard, Graphic Designer for WXPN
Over the years, numerous commercial jingles have aired on radio and televisions around the world. These short repetitive songs always seem to get stuck in our heads. Many have found a home in popular culture. Several artists have penned some of the most memorable […]