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Video Clip of The Week: Randy Jones, “Hard Times” ( Studio 54 Mix)


As the past is reinvented to serve present needs, ’70s guitar Rock meets Disco’s irresistible call to shake your booty in this week’s Video Clip: “Hard Times” from Randy Jones — best known as the Cowboy from the legendary Village People. With a beat borrowed from Bruno Mars‘ global hit, “Uptown Funk,” this track about beating the blues is lyrically uplifting at a time when we could all use a little encouragement, and harnessed by a rhythm that is virally contagious. Directed by Mikhail Torich, the accompanying visuals are heavy on the glam, delivering sassy back up singers, buff disco boys, mirror balls and everything you need for an immersive club experience. No parking on the dance floor.

The title track from Randy’s brand new album, “Hard Times” is presented here in its super-groovy Studio 54 Mix (courtesy of Mark Saunders). Hard Times is available wherever fine music is procured. Enjoy!

In Memorium: Happy Birthday, Freddie Mercury!

Freddie in the '70s
1946 – 1991

When I look through Google Images for pictures of Freddie Mercury to post on this blog, I always prefer the old school, long-haired, clean shaven, Zandra Rhodes-costume-wearing, glam rock Freddie: the Freddie of the 1970s who looked like a real Rock Star long before he came out of the closet and he started to resemble one of the Village People. But that’s just me.

It’s Fun To Stay At The…

YMCA

Everybody loves a Smart Ass, especially me.

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