Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley manage to inspire celebrities to this day. For several different reasons, some fans see Lana Del Rey as Priscilla’s modern equivalent. Here’s why that’s the case — and why Del Rey didn’t write a tune for the soundtrack of Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla.
Lana Del Rey wasn’t able to pen a song for ‘Priscilla’
Del Rey’s haircuts and outfits from her early career are very reminiscent of Priscilla’s style from the 1960s. On top of that, Del Rey has referenced the “Blue Suede Shoes” singer throughout her career. For example, her songs “Million Dollar Man,” “American,” and “Body Electric” all allude to Elvis or his songs, while Elvis is a character in Del Rey’s Tropico alongside Adam, Eve, Jesus Christ, and the Virgin Mary. Del Rey’s “The Greatest” also has some instrumental similarities with “Can’t Help Falling in Love.
Lana Del Rey wasn’t able to pen a song for ‘Priscilla’
Del Rey’s haircuts and outfits from her early career are very reminiscent of Priscilla’s style from the 1960s. On top of that, Del Rey has referenced the “Blue Suede Shoes” singer throughout her career. For example, her songs “Million Dollar Man,” “American,” and “Body Electric” all allude to Elvis or his songs, while Elvis is a character in Del Rey’s Tropico alongside Adam, Eve, Jesus Christ, and the Virgin Mary. Del Rey’s “The Greatest” also has some instrumental similarities with “Can’t Help Falling in Love.
- 2/4/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” was originally in an emotional scene in Sofia Coppola’s film Priscilla. Coppola discussed her intended use of the track in the film. She also explained what she was trying to accomplish with the movie as a whole and how it compared to the recent Hollywood film Elvis.
Sofia Coppola put an instrumental ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’ in the movie
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Coppola asked Elvis Presley Enterprises if she could use recordings of Elvis in her movie. They turned her down. She said this was because Elvis Presley Enterprises protects their brand and doesn’t like projects they didn’t originate. There’s still nods to Elvis’ music in the finished film, such as a cover of “Guitar Man” and instrumental versions of “Aura Lee” ( the folk song that inspired the melody of “Love Me Tender”). However, the movie mostly...
Sofia Coppola put an instrumental ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’ in the movie
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Coppola asked Elvis Presley Enterprises if she could use recordings of Elvis in her movie. They turned her down. She said this was because Elvis Presley Enterprises protects their brand and doesn’t like projects they didn’t originate. There’s still nods to Elvis’ music in the finished film, such as a cover of “Guitar Man” and instrumental versions of “Aura Lee” ( the folk song that inspired the melody of “Love Me Tender”). However, the movie mostly...
- 11/8/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
Tommy James and the Shondells’ “Sweet Cherry Wine” has metaphorical lyrics. It is about a major concept in Christian theology. “Sweet Cherry Wine” became a big hit on the pop charts in the United States.
Some classic rock songs have Christian elements. For example, Tommy James and the Shondells’ “Sweet Cherry Wine” is about Jesus Christ. Notably, James discussed the role Christianity plays in his life.
Tommy James and the Shondells’ ‘Sweet Cherry Wine’ is about the blood of Jesus
During a 2009 interview with Songfacts, James was asked if the lyrics of “Sweet Cherry Wine” were metaphorical. “Yes,” he said. “It’s a metaphor for the blood of Jesus.”
In Christian theology, Jesus died to redeem humanity from Adam and Eve’s transgression in the Garden of Eden. Therefore, the blood of Christ is seen as essential to humankind’s liberation from sin. Some Christians believe they are...
Tommy James and the Shondells’ “Sweet Cherry Wine” has metaphorical lyrics. It is about a major concept in Christian theology. “Sweet Cherry Wine” became a big hit on the pop charts in the United States.
Some classic rock songs have Christian elements. For example, Tommy James and the Shondells’ “Sweet Cherry Wine” is about Jesus Christ. Notably, James discussed the role Christianity plays in his life.
Tommy James and the Shondells’ ‘Sweet Cherry Wine’ is about the blood of Jesus
During a 2009 interview with Songfacts, James was asked if the lyrics of “Sweet Cherry Wine” were metaphorical. “Yes,” he said. “It’s a metaphor for the blood of Jesus.”
In Christian theology, Jesus died to redeem humanity from Adam and Eve’s transgression in the Garden of Eden. Therefore, the blood of Christ is seen as essential to humankind’s liberation from sin. Some Christians believe they are...
- 7/20/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
Tommy James and the Shondells’ “Crystal Blue Persuasion” is inspired by biblical imagery. James revealed he converted to Christianity. “Crystal Blue Persuasion” became one of Tommy James and the Shondells’ biggest hits.
Several classic rock songs are based on the Bible. For example, Tommy James and the Shondells’ “Crystal Blue Persuasion” was inspired by the Book of Revelation. James said that listeners misinterpreted the song for a very specific reason.
A Christian metaphor inspired Tommy James and the Shondells’ ‘Crystal Blue Persuasion’
During a 2009 interview with Songfacts, James discussed the origin of “Crystal Blue Persuasion.” “Well, the imagery was right out of Chapter 19 of the Book of Revelation, about the Lake of Crystal, and what John sees,” he recalled. “The imagery was right there. ‘Crystal blue persuasion,’ although those words aren’t used together, it was kind of what the image meant to me.”
It appears that James...
Tommy James and the Shondells’ “Crystal Blue Persuasion” is inspired by biblical imagery. James revealed he converted to Christianity. “Crystal Blue Persuasion” became one of Tommy James and the Shondells’ biggest hits.
Several classic rock songs are based on the Bible. For example, Tommy James and the Shondells’ “Crystal Blue Persuasion” was inspired by the Book of Revelation. James said that listeners misinterpreted the song for a very specific reason.
A Christian metaphor inspired Tommy James and the Shondells’ ‘Crystal Blue Persuasion’
During a 2009 interview with Songfacts, James discussed the origin of “Crystal Blue Persuasion.” “Well, the imagery was right out of Chapter 19 of the Book of Revelation, about the Lake of Crystal, and what John sees,” he recalled. “The imagery was right there. ‘Crystal blue persuasion,’ although those words aren’t used together, it was kind of what the image meant to me.”
It appears that James...
- 7/20/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
George Harrison wrote songs for Tommy James and the Shondells after the success of “Mony Mony.” Tommy James rejected the songs for one reason. “Mony Mony” inspired a hit cover by Billy Idol.
Tommy James and the Shondells gave us some of the best classic rock songs to come out of the 1960s. In addition, they could have recorded a George Harrison song. Tommy James himself explained why this never happened.
George Harrison wrote songs similar to Tommy James & the Shondells’ ‘Mony Mony’
According to a 2009 article from Songfacts, there was a rumor The Beatles wrote a song for Tommy James and the Shondells that the latter band rejected. James set the record straight. He recalled that the Fab Four had just started Apple Records and were looking to work with other artists. Notably, Tommy James and the Shondells’ “Mony Mony” had just become a massive hit in the United Kingdom.
George Harrison wrote songs for Tommy James and the Shondells after the success of “Mony Mony.” Tommy James rejected the songs for one reason. “Mony Mony” inspired a hit cover by Billy Idol.
Tommy James and the Shondells gave us some of the best classic rock songs to come out of the 1960s. In addition, they could have recorded a George Harrison song. Tommy James himself explained why this never happened.
George Harrison wrote songs similar to Tommy James & the Shondells’ ‘Mony Mony’
According to a 2009 article from Songfacts, there was a rumor The Beatles wrote a song for Tommy James and the Shondells that the latter band rejected. James set the record straight. He recalled that the Fab Four had just started Apple Records and were looking to work with other artists. Notably, Tommy James and the Shondells’ “Mony Mony” had just become a massive hit in the United Kingdom.
- 7/18/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voters will be making their 2023 induction selections over the next few weeks. The complete list of 14 nominees is included below. While six or seven of these artists will be chosen, we want to know who is your absolute favorite to be inducted. Vote in our poll at the bottom of this article for one of the following:
Kate Bush Sheryl Crow Missy Elliott Iron Maiden Joy Division/New Order Cyndi Lauper George Michael Willie Nelson Rage Against The Machine Soundgarden The Spinners A Tribe Called Quest The White Stripes Warren Zevon
Of this group of nominees, the elected artists will be inducted in the autumn at a ceremony in Brooklyn, New York Others beyond these artists can be chosen by the Hall of Fame committee and might be listed in the categories of musical excellence, early influence or as an executive, side musician,...
Kate Bush Sheryl Crow Missy Elliott Iron Maiden Joy Division/New Order Cyndi Lauper George Michael Willie Nelson Rage Against The Machine Soundgarden The Spinners A Tribe Called Quest The White Stripes Warren Zevon
Of this group of nominees, the elected artists will be inducted in the autumn at a ceremony in Brooklyn, New York Others beyond these artists can be chosen by the Hall of Fame committee and might be listed in the categories of musical excellence, early influence or as an executive, side musician,...
- 4/2/2023
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Before she was the “Queen of Country Pop,” Shania Twain was a fan of the Hollies, hearing “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” at about 4 years old (and still remembering it today). In her memoir From This Moment On, the artist mentioned some of her favorite songs growing up.
Shania Twain named 1 particular song as a childhood anthem — ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ Shania Twain arrives for the Zff Golden Icon Award ceremony | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Zff
The “Giddy Up” artist has several hits of her own. Still, Twain has specific memories of impactful childhood songs. That includes one hit by The Hollies, as noted in her autobiography.
“I couldn’t have been more than four years old when ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,’ a big harmony-laden hit by the Hollies, came on the radio,” Twain wrote in From This Moment On.
Shania Twain named 1 particular song as a childhood anthem — ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’ Shania Twain arrives for the Zff Golden Icon Award ceremony | Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Zff
The “Giddy Up” artist has several hits of her own. Still, Twain has specific memories of impactful childhood songs. That includes one hit by The Hollies, as noted in her autobiography.
“I couldn’t have been more than four years old when ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother,’ a big harmony-laden hit by the Hollies, came on the radio,” Twain wrote in From This Moment On.
- 3/23/2023
- by Julia Dzurillay
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2023 nominees on Wednesday:
Kate Bush Sheryl Crow Missy Elliott Iron Maiden Joy Division/New Order Cyndi Lauper George Michael Willie Nelson Rage Against The Machine Soundgarden The Spinners A Tribe Called Quest The White Stripes Warren Zevon
Of this group of nominees, approximately six or seven will be elected later this year and inducted in the autumn at a ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio. Others beyond these artists can be chosen by the Hall of Fame committee and might be listed in the categories of musical excellence, early influence or as an executive, side musician, producer or songwriter.
Gold Derby recently hosted three polls about snubbed artists who should have been chosen this year. Our poll for female artists was won by Cher with strong support also for Cyndi Lauper and Mariah Carey. Our male artist poll was won by Phil Collins,...
Kate Bush Sheryl Crow Missy Elliott Iron Maiden Joy Division/New Order Cyndi Lauper George Michael Willie Nelson Rage Against The Machine Soundgarden The Spinners A Tribe Called Quest The White Stripes Warren Zevon
Of this group of nominees, approximately six or seven will be elected later this year and inducted in the autumn at a ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio. Others beyond these artists can be chosen by the Hall of Fame committee and might be listed in the categories of musical excellence, early influence or as an executive, side musician, producer or songwriter.
Gold Derby recently hosted three polls about snubbed artists who should have been chosen this year. Our poll for female artists was won by Cher with strong support also for Cyndi Lauper and Mariah Carey. Our male artist poll was won by Phil Collins,...
- 2/1/2023
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Tommy James and the Shondells have been eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for over 30 years. And now an overwhelming number of the band’s fans have voted in our recent poll that they should finally be inducted in 2023. Gold Derby recently hosted a poll about which ignored group should be chosen for induction. With over 12,000 people worldwide voting, Tommy James had 64.05 of the votes with Foreigner in second place at 12.73 and The B-52’s with 4.79.
Other bands recently inducted have included Depeche Mode (2020), The Doobie Brothers (2020), Duran Duran (2022), Eurythmics (2022), Foo Fighters (2021), The Go-Go’s (2021), Nine Inch Nails (2020), and T-Rex (2021).
When Hof voters mark their final ballots, we hope they will also take into account our recent poll for female artists, which was won by Cher with strong support also for Cyndi Lauper and Mariah Carey. Our male artist poll was won by Phil Collins, with George Michael...
Other bands recently inducted have included Depeche Mode (2020), The Doobie Brothers (2020), Duran Duran (2022), Eurythmics (2022), Foo Fighters (2021), The Go-Go’s (2021), Nine Inch Nails (2020), and T-Rex (2021).
When Hof voters mark their final ballots, we hope they will also take into account our recent poll for female artists, which was won by Cher with strong support also for Cyndi Lauper and Mariah Carey. Our male artist poll was won by Phil Collins, with George Michael...
- 1/23/2023
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voters will be making their 2023 selections soon. Bands recently inducted have included Depeche Mode (2020), The Doobie Brothers (2020), Duran Duran (2022), Eurythmics (2022), Foo Fighters (2021), The Go-Go’s (2021), Nine Inch Nails (2020), and T-Rex (2021).
But there are still quite a few bands that have been ignored for too long. Vote in our new poll below about which of these 15 groups deserves induction in 2023. Plus check out our recent poll for female artists, which was won by Cher with strong support also for Cyndi Lauper and Mariah Carey and our male artist poll, won by Phil Collins, with George Michael and Peter Frampton finishing strong.
SEERock and Roll Hall of Fame 2022: Complete list of every performer, presenter and inductee
The B-52’s
Eligible since 2003. Top songs include “Love Shack,” “Party out of Bounds,” “Roam,” “Rock Lobster.” Nominated for three Grammy Awards with no wins.
Boston
Eligible since 2002. Top songs include “Amanda,...
But there are still quite a few bands that have been ignored for too long. Vote in our new poll below about which of these 15 groups deserves induction in 2023. Plus check out our recent poll for female artists, which was won by Cher with strong support also for Cyndi Lauper and Mariah Carey and our male artist poll, won by Phil Collins, with George Michael and Peter Frampton finishing strong.
SEERock and Roll Hall of Fame 2022: Complete list of every performer, presenter and inductee
The B-52’s
Eligible since 2003. Top songs include “Love Shack,” “Party out of Bounds,” “Roam,” “Rock Lobster.” Nominated for three Grammy Awards with no wins.
Boston
Eligible since 2002. Top songs include “Amanda,...
- 1/17/2023
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Miranda Lambert has released another track off her upcoming album Palomino, ahead of its April 29 drop date. “Actin’ Up” is a swaggering slice of woozy country-rock, with Lambert dropping a wealth of pop-culture references in the lyrics.
In the first two verses alone, she alludes to Tommy James and the Shondells’ 1968 hit “Mony Mony,” Steve McQueen’s Mustang, and a golfer currently competing in this weekend’s Masters. “Even Tiger Woods couldn’t swing it this good,” Lambert sings.
Written by Lambert with Luke Dick and Jon Randall — Palomino’s...
In the first two verses alone, she alludes to Tommy James and the Shondells’ 1968 hit “Mony Mony,” Steve McQueen’s Mustang, and a golfer currently competing in this weekend’s Masters. “Even Tiger Woods couldn’t swing it this good,” Lambert sings.
Written by Lambert with Luke Dick and Jon Randall — Palomino’s...
- 4/7/2022
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
The year of 1969 saw the moon landing of the Apollo 11’s Eagle module, Richard Nixon sworn in as the 37th president of the United States, the Stonewall Riots in Greenwich Village ushering in the gay rights movement, the Tate-La Bianca murders by the Manson Family, the landmark Woodstock Music and Arts Fair which attracts 400,000, the tragic and violent Rolling Stones concert at the Altamont Speedway and even Tiny Tim marrying Miss Vicki on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.”
But one major event was basically ignored by the mainstream media: the Harlem Cultural Arts Festival which took place June 29-August 24 at the Mount Morris Park. Founded by Tony Lawrence, the festival celebrating Black pride, music and culture features such landmark performers as Sly and the Family Stone, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Stevie Wonder, The Fifth Dimension and Mahalia Jackson. And when the NYPD refused to supply security,...
But one major event was basically ignored by the mainstream media: the Harlem Cultural Arts Festival which took place June 29-August 24 at the Mount Morris Park. Founded by Tony Lawrence, the festival celebrating Black pride, music and culture features such landmark performers as Sly and the Family Stone, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Stevie Wonder, The Fifth Dimension and Mahalia Jackson. And when the NYPD refused to supply security,...
- 7/17/2021
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
Turns out Pippa Middleton wasn’t the only person to have her long-awaited wedding this weekend. It’s been nearly two years since DJ, entrepreneur, and fitness guru Hannah Bronfman, 29, got engaged to fellow DJ Brendan Fallis, 37. And this weekend, the pair finally tied the knot in style in gorgeous Morocco.
Of course, finding the perfect setting for their nuptials was a high priority, so the couple took their time before nailing down just the right fit, eventually landing on La Mamounia, a stunning palatial hotel in Marrakech. “We considered many places before deciding on Marrakech,” Bronfman told Brides about the May 20 wedding.
Of course, finding the perfect setting for their nuptials was a high priority, so the couple took their time before nailing down just the right fit, eventually landing on La Mamounia, a stunning palatial hotel in Marrakech. “We considered many places before deciding on Marrakech,” Bronfman told Brides about the May 20 wedding.
- 5/22/2017
- by Alex Abel
- PEOPLE.com
"I don't know if this is going to work."
Barely five weeks have passed since Star Wars: The Force Awakens became the highest-grossing film in domestic box office history — which hasn't stopped J.J. Abrams from being so excited about his next project that he impulsively snagged a coach ticket on a L.A.-to-New York red-eye flight just to talk about it. You can almost hear the butterflies swarming in his stomach as Hollywood's greatest hype man pinballs around his suite at the Crosby Street Hotel ("Would you like anything to drink?...
Barely five weeks have passed since Star Wars: The Force Awakens became the highest-grossing film in domestic box office history — which hasn't stopped J.J. Abrams from being so excited about his next project that he impulsively snagged a coach ticket on a L.A.-to-New York red-eye flight just to talk about it. You can almost hear the butterflies swarming in his stomach as Hollywood's greatest hype man pinballs around his suite at the Crosby Street Hotel ("Would you like anything to drink?...
- 3/9/2016
- Rollingstone.com
It’s been eight long years since the Statue of Liberty’s head barreled down one of New York’s steel canyons in Matt Reeves’ Cloverfield. And in those eight years there have been whispers, rumors, and innuendo about a sequel.
While it looks like we’ll have to wait a little longer for a legit Part 2, J.J. Abrams has at least gifted us with a teaser trailer for something called 10 Cloverfield Drive, which the Star Wars: The Force Awakens director calls a “blood relative” to the hit found-footage Sci-Fi thriller. Being cagey as usual, Abrams told Collider.com, “The idea came up a long time ago during production. We wanted to make it a blood relative of Cloverfield. The idea was developed over time. We wanted to hold back the title for as long as possible.”
Now, what “blood relative” means is up for debate, but what we do...
While it looks like we’ll have to wait a little longer for a legit Part 2, J.J. Abrams has at least gifted us with a teaser trailer for something called 10 Cloverfield Drive, which the Star Wars: The Force Awakens director calls a “blood relative” to the hit found-footage Sci-Fi thriller. Being cagey as usual, Abrams told Collider.com, “The idea came up a long time ago during production. We wanted to make it a blood relative of Cloverfield. The idea was developed over time. We wanted to hold back the title for as long as possible.”
Now, what “blood relative” means is up for debate, but what we do...
- 1/15/2016
- by Harker Jones
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
HBO will once again be airing the induction ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the 30th annual ceremony, airs May 30 at 8pm Et/Pt on the network, in a two-hour special of the event recorded on April 18. 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Inductees and Performances Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (pictured above) Induction: Miley Cyrus Performance: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform “Bad Reputation.” Dave Grohl then joins to perform “Cherry Bomb.” Tommy James with Miley Cyrus then join to perform “Crimson and … Continue reading →
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- 5/30/2015
- by Jeff Pfeiffer
- ChannelGuideMag
The 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony won't air on HBO until May 30th, but the network has unveiled an extended trailer from the all-star event. This year's ceremony, held on April 18th, honored Green Day, Ringo Starr, Lou Reed, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Bill Withers and the "5" Royales.
"You can't get in until 25 years after you've had your first hit. Well I'm way passed that," Starr jokes in the extended trailer. "But here we are,...
"You can't get in until 25 years after you've had your first hit. Well I'm way passed that," Starr jokes in the extended trailer. "But here we are,...
- 5/10/2015
- Rollingstone.com
As I mentioned in its introduction, my Steely Dan appreciation last week stemmed from an email exchange with several other people. And my article was not the last word by a long shot. One of the participants, Tony Alterman, is responding with his own album-by-album review, and his brother, CultureCatch's own Ian Alterman, is pitching in with his own observations. Here, with punctuation corrected and tangents omitted, is the origin of the debate and its continuation.
Tony Alterman:
Katy Lied -- Probably [Steely Dan's] fourth-best album, after Aja, Can't Buy a Thrill, and Royal Scam, in that order. Of course, fourth-best for Steely Dan is a bit like Beethoven's fourth-best symphony -- shades of difference here.
Ian:
Re: Steely Dan, it might be heresy, but I think Royal Scam is better than Aja. So my order would be Royal Scam, Aja, Can't Buy a Thrill, and then...well...it wouldn’t be Katy Lied.
Tony Alterman:
Katy Lied -- Probably [Steely Dan's] fourth-best album, after Aja, Can't Buy a Thrill, and Royal Scam, in that order. Of course, fourth-best for Steely Dan is a bit like Beethoven's fourth-best symphony -- shades of difference here.
Ian:
Re: Steely Dan, it might be heresy, but I think Royal Scam is better than Aja. So my order would be Royal Scam, Aja, Can't Buy a Thrill, and then...well...it wouldn’t be Katy Lied.
- 9/26/2014
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
From reenactments to breaching sharks to water that’s just a little too still, Discovery’s Shark Week has certain sights we can count on after years of attentive viewing, making it the perfect television event to drink to. (You know, because nothing speaks to the beauty and awe of nature quite like alcohol does…)
Sure, you could drink every time a shark appears on screen, but we’re going for something slightly more ambitious. Bring your 21+ self and can-do attitude, and get ready to play Entertainment Weekly’s ultimate Shark Week drinking game. Proceed with caution, or not at all.
Sure, you could drink every time a shark appears on screen, but we’re going for something slightly more ambitious. Bring your 21+ self and can-do attitude, and get ready to play Entertainment Weekly’s ultimate Shark Week drinking game. Proceed with caution, or not at all.
- 8/10/2014
- by C. Molly Smith
- EW.com - PopWatch
On Aug. 11, Breaking Bad returns for its final eight-episode run. Before the second half of season 5 premieres, refresh your memory with this handy guide to the series — presented, naturally, in the form of the periodic table.
1. H — Hank: Schrader, Walt’s brother-in-law — a DEA agent who’s the Javert to Heisenberg’s Valjean
2. He — Heisenberg: Walt’s criminal alter-ego, named for Werner Heisenberg — a German theoretical physicist best known for his eponymous “uncertainty principle”
3. Li — Lily of the Valley: A pretty flowering plant found in cool, temperate environments and New Mexican backyards — and what Walt uses to poison Jesse...
1. H — Hank: Schrader, Walt’s brother-in-law — a DEA agent who’s the Javert to Heisenberg’s Valjean
2. He — Heisenberg: Walt’s criminal alter-ego, named for Werner Heisenberg — a German theoretical physicist best known for his eponymous “uncertainty principle”
3. Li — Lily of the Valley: A pretty flowering plant found in cool, temperate environments and New Mexican backyards — and what Walt uses to poison Jesse...
- 8/9/2013
- by EW staff
- EW.com - PopWatch
Something's cooking on "The Simpsons" for this Sunday's episode, and it smells pretty bad -- "Breaking Bad," that is. With AMC's hit meth drama "Breaking Bad" preparing to return for its final run of episodes, "The Simpsons" pays homage to the series in its opening sequence on Sunday. Also read: 'Downton Abbey' Stars Cook Up a Hilarious 'Breaking Bad' Spoof on 'Colbert Report' (Video) To the strains of Tommy James & the Shondells' "Crystal Blue Persuasion" -- which played a pivotal part in the most recently aired episode of "Breaking Bad" -- Marge...
- 4/12/2013
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
"The Simpsons" meet "Breaking Bad" in this week's upcoming episode of the long-running Fox show. In place of the usual couch gag during the opening credits, Homer and company take on the identities of the hit AMC drama, with the approval of "Bad" stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul. Marge makes the special blue cupcakes while Tommy James and the Shondell's "Crystal Blue Persuasion" (ha ha) plays over the soundtrack. She pushes them to kids at a church picnic, while Bart brings a batch to school in a steel briefcase. Homer appears as a lazier Heisenberg. It all culminates with live-action footage...
- 4/11/2013
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney has got married, the band's publicist has confirmed. The musician wed his girlfriend Emily Ward on Saturday (September 15) in the garden of their home in Nashville, Tennessee. 350 guests, including Carney's bandmate Dan Auerbach, were present. The ceremony was officiated by comedian Will Forte, and Carney wore a white tuxedo jacket, black bow tie and black trousers. Ward wore a lace gown by Carolina Herrera as she walked down the aisle to Tommy James & the Shondells' (more)...
- 9/19/2012
- by By Leah Simpson
- Digital Spy
The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney has gotten married. The musician wed Emily Ward on Saturday (15.09.12) in the backyard of their home in Nashville in front of 350 friends and family and the couple's Irish wolfhound Charlotte. The ceremony was officiated by comedian Will Forte while Patrick's bandmate Dan Auerbach also attended. The bride wore a lace gown by Carolina Herrera as she walked down the aisle to to Tommy James & the Shondells' 'Crimson and Clover' while the groom opted for a white tuxedo jacket and black trousers. However, the happy occasion was not without incident as champion snowboarder Shaun White was arrested after trashing his hotel suite and setting off fire alarms following a confrontation with staff.
- 9/19/2012
- Monsters and Critics
The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney has gotten married. The musician wed Emily Ward on Saturday (15.09.12) in the backyard of their home in Nashville in front of 350 friends and family and the couple's Irish wolfhound Charlotte. The ceremony was officiated by comedian Will Forte while Patrick's bandmate Dan Auerbach also attended. The bride wore a lace gown by Carolina Herrera as she walked down the aisle to to Tommy James & the Shondells' 'Crimson and Clover' while the groom opted for a white tuxedo jacket and black trousers. However, the happy occasion was not without incident as champion snowboarder Shaun White was...
- 9/19/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Patrick Carney doesn't have a love that keeps him waiting. The Black Keys' drummer tied the knot with Emily Ward on Saturday at their Nashville home in front of about 350 family members and friends, including Carney's fellow Key Dan Auerbach, a rep for the band confirms to E! News. Presiding over the happy occasion was former Saturday Night Live funnyman Will Forte, who thankfully kept his MacGruber act out of the ceremony. Well, nothing blew up, at least. Ward's gown was by Carolina Herrera and the groom went for a white tuxedo jacket and black pants. Also according to the Keys' rep, the bride walked down the aisle to Tommy James & the Shondells' "Crimson and...
- 9/18/2012
- E! Online
Back in 1998, at the Ifp Film Market, Thomas Ethan Harris, then the director of the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, strongly recommended an unknown film called Aberdeen. I followed his advice and was startled. Where most of the market films were by-the-book attempts to replicate commercial formulas, Aberdeen was a distinctive comic vision that followed none of the rules and managed to weave together wild abstraction and documentary observation as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
I assumed I'd hear about Aberdeen soon, but I never did. I don't know what adventures the film had after the Ifp market, but it never received a public screening, and no one but me (and the vigilant Mr. Harris, whom I never saw again) seemed to know anything about it. Good films often fall through the cracks, but this was an extreme case.
Somewhere over the years, the filmmakers,...
I assumed I'd hear about Aberdeen soon, but I never did. I don't know what adventures the film had after the Ifp market, but it never received a public screening, and no one but me (and the vigilant Mr. Harris, whom I never saw again) seemed to know anything about it. Good films often fall through the cracks, but this was an extreme case.
Somewhere over the years, the filmmakers,...
- 6/7/2011
- MUBI
My most vivid childhood memory of my dad involves his obsession with classic rock. If there was music on the car radio while we lived in California during the late ’80s, you better believe a DJ at K-Earth 101 FM was serving it up. My dad lost his blessed mind every time they spun “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” a psychedelic slow-jam from 1969 by Tommy James and The Shondells. Singing along wasn’t enough; he compulsively slapped his fingers, tabla-style, on the steering wheel of his ’78 Toyota Celica. The loose fit of the horn buttons in that car produced a pleasing...
- 6/9/2010
- Pastemagazine.com
This week's episode of 90210, "Clark Raving Mad," featured the much-hyped girl-on-girl kiss between Adrianne and Gia, so how could the music supervisor not take advantage of that?
This week's episode feature two songs from the artist "Kiss the Girl," including the appropriately titled "She Likes Girls." Outside of the obvious punny song choices, there were some other great tunes this week.
As usual, you can check the following list and get lyrics and quick links to purchase the 90210 music you like off iTunes:
The Middle East - "Blood" Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra - "Bluedreamdrops" Stars Crashing Cars - "City Girl" Tommy James and the Shondells - "Crimson and Clover" Rogue Wave - "Eyes" Kiss the Girl - "Ride" Kiss the Girl - "She Likes Girls" Allo, Darlin' - "The Polaroid Song" Andree Belle - "Variety Pack"...
This week's episode feature two songs from the artist "Kiss the Girl," including the appropriately titled "She Likes Girls." Outside of the obvious punny song choices, there were some other great tunes this week.
As usual, you can check the following list and get lyrics and quick links to purchase the 90210 music you like off iTunes:
The Middle East - "Blood" Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra - "Bluedreamdrops" Stars Crashing Cars - "City Girl" Tommy James and the Shondells - "Crimson and Clover" Rogue Wave - "Eyes" Kiss the Girl - "Ride" Kiss the Girl - "She Likes Girls" Allo, Darlin' - "The Polaroid Song" Andree Belle - "Variety Pack"...
- 3/31/2010
- by eric@iscribelimited.com (The Barnacle)
- TVfanatic
Val Kilmer is set to play another music great in a biopic about "Crimson & Clover" hitmaker Tommy James. The actor, who played Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's "The Doors", is in talks to portray James in a new film based on the singer's autobiography, "Me, The Mob And The Music".
In an interview aired on BlogTalkRadio on Friday, March 12, James claims his producer partners are keen to make a start on the film about his amazing life - and are hoping to release it by the end of 2011. He says, "We'll be making a major announcement in about three weeks."
"One of the actors who's being looked at seriously to play me is Val Kilmer. He's very musical and of course he can act and do anything. But probably, because of the huge time span of the book - which starts in the 60s and ends in the 90s,...
In an interview aired on BlogTalkRadio on Friday, March 12, James claims his producer partners are keen to make a start on the film about his amazing life - and are hoping to release it by the end of 2011. He says, "We'll be making a major announcement in about three weeks."
"One of the actors who's being looked at seriously to play me is Val Kilmer. He's very musical and of course he can act and do anything. But probably, because of the huge time span of the book - which starts in the 60s and ends in the 90s,...
- 3/12/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
“Sopranos” creator David Chase is making his directorial debut on an untitled feature film, and it’s not about the Mafia.
According to Deadline, he’s planning a late summer/early fall start date for his first film based on a script he wrote. It’s a drama about “a bunch of guys who form a rock back in the 60’s.” Chase once worked as a drummer in several bands during the 60’s and had aspirations of becoming a professional musician.
It’s unclear what the story is based on, but a few speculated in the comments section of that website that it could be a Tommy James story titled “Me, the Mob, and the Music,” which would at least return Chase partially to the world of organized crime. Unless one of them is Tony Soprano, it is still a bit of a let down for fans of the HBO series,...
According to Deadline, he’s planning a late summer/early fall start date for his first film based on a script he wrote. It’s a drama about “a bunch of guys who form a rock back in the 60’s.” Chase once worked as a drummer in several bands during the 60’s and had aspirations of becoming a professional musician.
It’s unclear what the story is based on, but a few speculated in the comments section of that website that it could be a Tommy James story titled “Me, the Mob, and the Music,” which would at least return Chase partially to the world of organized crime. Unless one of them is Tony Soprano, it is still a bit of a let down for fans of the HBO series,...
- 3/10/2010
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
The Cannery Casiono group here in Las Vegas knows its audience. Hence, entertainment at its three casinos ? The Cannery, the Eastside Cannery and the Rampart ? caters to that audience. They are mostly locals and, according to Entertainment Director Kathy Spehar, "they are mostly Baby Boomers" who, apparently enjoy the likes of Felix Cavaliere's Rascals (note: they are no longer billed as the "Young" Rascals), Tommy James & The Shondells, Little Anthony and the Imperials and this afternoon at 4 pm, Petula Clark at the Rampart Casino.
- 8/31/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
A music video to support Prince's new single "Crimson and Clover" has been made available to watch. It mostly captures several women in silhouette while they are dancing to the beat of the song.
"Crimson and Clover" is included in Prince's three-disc album "LOtUSFLOW3R", which has been in stores since March. The track actually is a cover version of Tommy James & the Shondells' 1960s hit single of the same name.
"LOtUSFLOW3R" itself is Prince's twenty fifth studio record and a follow up to his 2007 effort "Planet Earth". The album's first disc titled "LOTUSFLOW3R" contains psychedelic, soul, rock materials, while the second one called "MPLSoUND" carries Funk, R&B songs. As for the last disc, it is a collaborative collection between Prince and his protege Bria Valente and is entitled "Elixer".
Prince's 'Crimson and Clover' music video:...
"Crimson and Clover" is included in Prince's three-disc album "LOtUSFLOW3R", which has been in stores since March. The track actually is a cover version of Tommy James & the Shondells' 1960s hit single of the same name.
"LOtUSFLOW3R" itself is Prince's twenty fifth studio record and a follow up to his 2007 effort "Planet Earth". The album's first disc titled "LOTUSFLOW3R" contains psychedelic, soul, rock materials, while the second one called "MPLSoUND" carries Funk, R&B songs. As for the last disc, it is a collaborative collection between Prince and his protege Bria Valente and is entitled "Elixer".
Prince's 'Crimson and Clover' music video:...
- 4/23/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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