So, not to get all preachy, but weezer has a new music
video, for their song, I Love the USA, and it is really a nice video for a
great extra song.
Which yes, I now need
to buy the deluxe version of the White Album, (weezer’s not The Beatles).
Anyway, as you will see below, the video
features Patton Oswalt, and it is not the first time that Weezer has had a
celebrity in their video.
There was Elisha Cuthbert in the Perfect Situation video.
Or every single YouTube sensation in the video for Pork and Beans
The Muppets were in the Keep Fishin video.
There were more, but I don’t want to bore you.
So, I thought I would take a look at other celebrities in
music videos. I won’t have a lot to say
about them, but I will let you know who and what to look for. But we are going to skip past Cortney Cox in Dancing in the Dark,
everyone knows that one. I was hoping
to find you some you didn’t know about
Counting Crows – A Long December
Speaking of Courtney Cox, in 1996 she was in the video for
Counting Crows A Long December.
She had dated Adam Duritz (Vocals, Piano for
Counting Crows)
This was after she was with Batman, so, I mean; she really got
around for a while there. She was in a
few other music videos too. But who has
the time.
Michael Jackson – Remember the Time
There were multiple stars in this video, and that is what
makes it so great.
It’s Egyptian, it’s
fun, it’s hip and it stars, Eddie Murphy, Iman, and Magic Johnson.
I mean really could it get any better than
that?
Certainly I don’t think so. Not to mention this is a good jam.
Paul Simon – You Can Call Me Al
Paul Simon did a whole ton of great shit on Saturday Night
Live. He could have been a comedic actor, I honestly believe that. He plays the straight man well, and has great
timing.
“I can't fit through the door!”
In this video he
plays backup singer and instrumentalist to SNL’s own Chevy Chase. So you know
damn well it is going to be a fun great time. I have always also loved the way
they move together whilst playing instruments.
Also, if you don’t get the “I can’t fit through the door”
reference, I dislike you, but look it up please.
The Offspring – She’s Got Issues
You might have to pause it, if you really want to see it, if
you don’t believe me, but the heroine of this video is none other than a 19
year old Zooey Deschanel.
It’s actually, pretty easy to see. I just want you to watch a cool music video
that you forgot about or never saw.
I’m not sure how this came about; it may have just been an
acting gig for her. But hey, it’s also
a great song with some really good animation.
Aerosmith – Crazy
So this was Alicia Silverstone’s third video for
Aerosmith.
Which by the way, let’s talk about the fact that in 1994,
Aerosmith was still relevant. How many bands from 1970 can say that?
So, let’s get back to the video, this was Liv Tyler’s first
video, and she was cast from her prior work in a shampoo commercial. The
director found out later she was the bandleader’s daughter.
Which, by the way, who allows their daughter to be the sex
appeal of their own video? Which is even
weirder because, Liv Tyler was originally Todd Rundgren’s daughter, but that’s
another story. Anyways yeah.
Mumford and Sons – Hopeless Wanderer
So, what we have here is a song that is already good as
hell. If you haven’t acknowledged
Mumford and Sons as a good band, then give them some time.
This is just a case of some great comedic presences acknowledging
a great band and playing them in their video.
Basically, the band is not there, they are instead played by Arrested
Development’s Jason Bateman, SNL’s Jason Sudeikis and Will Forte, and ED Helms,
that dude from the Office.
The video is as great as you might be thinking. If you haven’t seen it, watch the whole damn
thing right now.
Annie Lennox – Walking on Broken
Glass
I think I have shared this video before,
Truth be told, I love Annie Lennox, with or without Dave
Stewart.
This video was directed by Sophie Muller, who directed tons
of great videos, including weezer’s Say it Ain’t So.
I digress; this video stars John Malkovich and Hugh Laurie,
now that is a lot of star power. (Two guys, I wouldn’t stop from grabbing my pussy)
So Laurie is just reprising his role as
Prince George. Look it up
Malkovich is just being his cool ass self as a dude who just
got married, but used to hook up with Lennox’s character.
Ok it’s English, so it doesn’t make sense, just watch it.
Hanson- Penny and Me
This is one of those, “It’s my blog so shut up”
moments.
So first off, yes, Hanson had more songs than MmmBop.
Secondly, yes I think Samaire Armstrong is a celebrity. You may know her from Dirty Sexy Money, or
Not Another Teen Movie, but I remember her best as Anna from The OC, and if you
don’t know about The OC, well that’s your problem.
I mean seriously, it was produced by McG, yeah that same McG
who’s Supernatural you love.
Ok, so also, this video was hard to find, but here is a link to it.
Bobby McFerrin – Don’t Worry Be Happy
Ok, so this one might be hard to stomach, and, honestly I am
choked up by the irony/foreshadowing.
This is a very happy song, and how can you not enjoy
it. It stars, Bill Irwin, who, does tons
of work as a clown and has been in so many movies that when you see the video,
you will be like “I know that guy “
It also stars Robin Williams.
There is so much that I would like to say right now, but
this isn’t the right venue, or the right place.
But folks, the world is real
and it sucks and you have to take care of yourself and those around you. Depression is real. Dementia is real, and
they can both do some nasty things to you. So, sorry for being a downer, but, if you or
someone you love needs help.
You're not alone. Confidential help is available for free.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-8255
Available 24 hours everyday
We aren’t going to end on that note though. There’s still one more. Plus hundreds that I did not even talk
about.
Fatboy Slim - Weapon of Choice
Did you really think I would leave this one out?
Christopher Walken epitomizes coolness. Sure there are some stunt doubles involved,
but Walken was a dancer in theatre before he was an actor.
The video won 6 MTV awards and a Grammy. What more can you want? Walken even took home a Moonman from the VMA’s. How
many people have won them at the age of 58?
That’s the other thing, he is 58 in this video, and doesn’t speak a word… Not to mention, this was not his first music video.
This was voted as the best video of all time in 2002 for
Christ’s sake.
What more do you want from me people?
So, there it is, that’s today’s list of things. I
apologize if I left out your favorite, but make your own damn list then. I
know, I say that every time. I left out
a few on purpose, like Ben Affleck in Jenny from the Block. Or that guy that plays Hawkeye in Pink’s video
for Trouble. I also didn’t mention any
of the Cyndi Lauper videos starring Captain Lou Albano. So there.
Anyways, as long as they keep making videos for songs,
celebrities will continue to be in them, so if your favorite Actor isn’t in one
yet, well then give it time.
Ok. Bye
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