U68 PSA outtakes / Circa 1985 U68 PSA outtakes / Circa 1985
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 62 seconds

Marshall Crenshaw, Meat Loaf, Wendy O Williams and others stammer their way through various PSAs for music video station U68, Newark, NJ.

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U68: Beastie Boys cut promos (and cut up) 1985 U68: Beastie Boys cut promos (and cut up) 1985
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 599 seconds

NYC 1985: The Beastie Boys were still unknown entities when they cut promos (and cut up) for music video station U68. WARNING: CHILDISH ADULT LANGUAGE!

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Link Wray Cadence 45:  RUMBLE Link Wray Cadence 45: RUMBLE
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 147 seconds

Guitar slinger Link Wray had a "distorted" view of reality, and the world is a better place because of it. Directions: PLAY LOUD.

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U68 1st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame / Jerry Lee Lewis U68 1st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame / Jerry Lee Lewis
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 237 seconds

Raw footage from the press event preceding the first annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Waldorf Astoria, NYC, 1986. U68's Bill Roller talks with Jerry Lee Lewis. Also, notice Sam Phillips being interviewed in the background. Quite a night.
Camera: John Elkowitz
Audio: Ed Kaz (more)

Related: and, fame, first, hall, jerry, lee, lewis, of, rock, roll, u68

General Public: TENDERNESS music video (Color 1985) General Public: TENDERNESS music video (Color 1985)
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 223 seconds

A television director at a third-rate UHF station in Newark New Jersey sings along to his favorite song and is filmed without his knowledge.
Stars Jeff B.
Cameos by Ed Kaz, John Elk, Bruce S.
Director/Editor: Ed Kaz

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U68 Promo circa 1985 U68 Promo circa 1985
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 187 seconds

U68 was a short-lived but legendary music channel that originated in Newark New Jersey and broadcast into New York City. It had a much broader eclectic playlist than MTV and therefore was highly regarded by recording artists.
This is a promo from that era, featuring Roger Daltrey, Brian Johnson of AC/DC, The Scorpions, Emo Phillips, etc.

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Keith Richards 45: RUN RUDOLPH RUN (1978) Keith Richards 45: RUN RUDOLPH RUN (1978)
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 203 seconds

Sympathy for the Reindeer.
Filmed in KAZ-O-VISION®
"Dark and Seedy"

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The Crickets Brunswick 45: NOT FADE AWAY The Crickets Brunswick 45: NOT FADE AWAY
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 150 seconds

Seminal rock 'n' roll. Dig that Diddley Beat. And didn't Buddy know his way around a Stratocaster? PLAY LOUD.

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The Shangri-Las Red Bird 45: LEADER OF THE PACK The Shangri-Las Red Bird 45: LEADER OF THE PACK
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 197 seconds

Attention girls of the world. Please heed this record's subtle message. Get the picture?

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Buddy Holly Coral 45: PEGGY SUE Buddy Holly Coral 45: PEGGY SUE
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 160 seconds

The great Buddy Holly performs Peggy Sue on an original Coral 45. It's one of the most perfect pieces of Rock 'n' Roll ever placed on plastic.
NOTE: Listen closely after the record stops--you'll hear crickets. I shot this in my basement in the summer. Buddy Holly and The Crickets, literally! --Capn

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Norman Greenbaum Reprise 45: SPIRIT IN THE SKY Norman Greenbaum Reprise 45: SPIRIT IN THE SKY
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 252 seconds

This was Norman Greenbaum's one-and-only hit. Rumor has it that Jesus was so embarrassed by the record that he put the whammy on Greenbaum's career.

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The Beach Boys: SANTA\ The Beach Boys: SANTA'S BEARD / LITTLE SAINT NICK 12.07.08
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 225 seconds

Beach Boys Mike Love and Bruce Johnston along with their merry band of young recruits spread holiday cheer at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank New Jersey. 12.07.08
Filmed in KAZ-O-VISION®
"Dark and Seedy

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Lori Carson: LITTLE SUICIDES Live in Newark NJ, circa 90s Lori Carson: LITTLE SUICIDES Live in Newark NJ, circa 90s
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 326 seconds

Lori Carson performs "Little Suicides" live at Power Play Studios, Newark, New Jersey, cira 90s.
Director: John Elkowitz

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Chris Montez Monogram 45:  LET\ Chris Montez Monogram 45: LET'S DANCE
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 145 seconds

Drums, organ, wailing vocals. That's really all you need. Punk begins here.
Directions: PLAY LOUD

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John Zacherley Cameo 45:  DINNER WITH DRAC part 1 John Zacherley Cameo 45: DINNER WITH DRAC part 1
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 182 seconds

YouTube has become Boo!Tube just in time for the holidays, and there's no better person to celebrate with than with the Cool Ghoul himself, John Zacherley.
From 1958, here's the original Cameo 45 of Dinner with Drac (Part 1).
Good Night! Whatever you are!
[laughter]

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Monroe Township High School  2008 Graduation Receiving Line Monroe Township High School 2008 Graduation Receiving Line
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 539 seconds

The entire class of 2008 gets received in one incredible unedited take.
Filmed in KAZ-O-VISION®
"Dark and Seedy"

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Shangri-Las Red Bird 45: I CAN NEVER GO HOME ANYMORE Shangri-Las Red Bird 45: I CAN NEVER GO HOME ANYMORE
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 200 seconds

Please let Mary Weiss and the girls explain. Kleenex not included. Mary returns! Go to www.myspace.com/mary weiss to learn all about her brand new album on Norton Records!

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U68 Seatbelt PSA outtakes / Robbin Crosby of RATT U68 Seatbelt PSA outtakes / Robbin Crosby of RATT
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 59 seconds

Robbin Crosby has one heck of a time getting through a seatbelt PSA. Circa 1985.
Camera: John Elkowitz
Audio: Ed Kaz

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U68 1st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame / Billy Joel U68 1st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame / Billy Joel
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 405 seconds

Raw footage from the press event preceding the first annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Waldorf Astoria, NYC, 1986. U68's Bill Roller talks to Billy Joel, who was there to induct Fats Domino.
Camera: John Elkowitz
Audio: Ed Kaz

Related: and, billy, fame, hall, joel, of, rock, roll, u68

Beach Boys Capitol 45:  SHUT DOWN Beach Boys Capitol 45: SHUT DOWN
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 117 seconds

Brian and the Boys clock in at under two minutes with this perfect piece of vinyl goodness.

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Everly Brothers Cadence 45: BIRD DOG Everly Brothers Cadence 45: BIRD DOG
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 140 seconds

One of the silliest (and greatest) rock 'n' roll singles ever.

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U68 1st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame / James Brown U68 1st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame / James Brown
Posted by: capnquirky

Video duration: 432 seconds

Raw footage from the press event preceding the first annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Waldorf Astoria, NYC, 1986. U68's Bill Roller talks with James Brown. At the end of the tape, Fats Domino greets Ray Charles.
Camera: John Elkowitz
Audio: Ed Kaz

Related: and, brown, charles, domino, fame, fats, first, hall, james, of, ray, rock, roll, u68