Hot Butter - Popcorn
In 1972 Gershon Kingsley composed the classic dance track “Popcorn” that was recorded by a band called “Hot Butter” (read more). Versions of “Popcorn” have appeared periodically ever since. I was in a mood to go searching and found a bunch of them
- (wonka / techo version)
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=mvbrgeE69yg
- (crazy frog)
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=xXrnKGSShMk
- (Marsheaux)
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=CDqnq_Qb-kE
- (Medieval Popcorn)
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=qPwJ5198iYU
- (by E-Rotic)
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=-L9z-h8rvUs
- (dance mix - Koruption)
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=vCEi2f-hr4M
- (Cynic-Redenbacher Remix)
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMKTxvNThDo
- (Shadmehr Aghili)
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=bBLIMotoadE
You need hands…
This came from my searches for versions of “Popcorn” - a guy who can play almost any song with his hands. As for me, best I can manage is a variety of humorous farty noises.
- Popcorn
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=bdWDJCKEh8k
- Bohemian Rhapsody
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=IOyEw9bT8yQ
- Star Wars- Cantina Band
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=pBiLAy7mDbw
- Monty Python Theme
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=7JaHyxbSiG4
- A-Ha - Take On Me
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=kwxvOKuLUQ0
Beatboxing Flute player Greg Pattillo
Remember on Men in Black II, Will Smith “communicates” with an alien with “beat box” noises? I’ve never really followed the phenomenon but it seems there are some really accomplished human beat box performers out there. The best from my Youtube searching was a guy who not only does an interesting beat box performance, but he plays flute at the same time.
- (inspector gadget)
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=59ZX5qdIEB0
- (Peter and the Wolf)
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=c6SHsF1n9Qw
- (Sesame Street)
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=clcza815sao
- (with Eric Stephenson on cello)
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=GMUlhuTkM3w
The Eighties
Then I just turned to amazing nostalgia, searching for old 80’s pop videos. Look out … here comes big hair, embarassing fashion and a flash-back of music for you!
- Nena : 99 Red Ballons (1984)
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14IRDDnEPR4
- Maria Vidal : Body Rock
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=bSjzT4mWcmI
- Bruce Willis : Under the Boardwalk
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=GKtt5oeKa8w
- Curiosity Killed the Cat : “Down to Earth”
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=Np-bUqP1li0
- Steve “Silk” Hurley : “Jack Your Body” (1986)
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=mQcg-dRg5h4
- Tight Fit : “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow9EaGQHFW0
- Pepsi & Shirlie : “Heartache” (1986)
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dziJv8Pcb04
- The Eurythmics : Sweet Dreams (1987)
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OufZbzsUtIo
- Rick Astley : Never gonna give you up
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=7sK3AqFYAWQ
- Kylie Minogue : I Should Be So Lucky
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=sAu8kPI-CLw
- Taylor Dayne : Tell It To My Heart
- http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZQxB_kgkz00
- King : Love and Pride
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_3g_yf1vzI
Something more modern (”Darkwave” music)
Two tracks, both are on my iPod right now. Darkwave is the fusion of the older New Wave, with more modern electronica and gothic styles.
- Cruxshadows : Winterborn
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVNjx4k8mWk
- Cruxshadows : Cruelty
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJgkd7IRzU8