Doing Phil Collins justice

I was really impressed when I first watched this video some time ago.

And it wasn't until about 11:55 p.m. May 16 that I learned the identity of the group performing that odd subway night overseas.

The event takes place in a subway car in France, I believe in Paris. The song is a Phil Collins staple, "In the Air Tonight," performed by Naturally 7. (commentary: I don't believe this video has in any way helped their what-appears-to-be mediocre career)

My relationship with that song is a little odd. I fell in love with it a couple of years ago when I was watching an NBA playoff game on TBS. I think it was TBS, but it doesn't really matter.

They played the game and I loved the drumline. I think its almost everyone's attracting factor to that song.

Then I did my half-assed amount of research. My buddy told me the story about the guy actually seeing the murder was true, then Phil Collins invited him to the show and sang "In the Air Tonight" for the first time.

Turns out, if the story hasn't changed, that his tale was exactly that - B.S.

Then I dug a little deeper.

One of my favorite musicians of all time, Eminem, played off Phil Collins' song on "Stan."

I listened to both trying to actually determine if the story behind the song was true. I thought it was, and for a couple of years stood by my assessment.

Sure, I probably start a chain reaction of lying song history, but who cares. Most of the people I remember telling were idiots. (What does that say about the teller?)

:(

So back to the video. Watch and enjoy. Maybe you'll like it, maybe not. They group reminds me of a local group -- once you google the actual group -- of Of Scripture.

The three family members of Of Scripture are a talent. I haven't heard from them in a while, but I do know I have one of their CDs circulating around my home.

Back to the video -- again.

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Indiana Jones redo

I thought this was too good, thus I pass it on. Enjoy.

And don't get fooled by the "King of Swing" thing. It has nothing to do with venturing outside of a marriage. You're safe to watch, so pay attention to the fedora.

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Romo's American Idol audition

Here's the video of Cowboy Quarterback Tony Romo attempting to sing the seventh-inning stretch at a recent Chicago Cubs baseball game.

And to think just a couple of months ago I was a regular Romo-sexual.

I'll just say the guy is no Harry Caray. He might have committed Harry Caray by trying to belt out the lyrics, but that's about it.

When I saw the Cubs play the Dodgers two years ago I was treated by the performance of the one and only Tommy Lasorda. He tried and he passed. He did get a couple of boos -- not as many as Romo -- but he did the song some justice.

I still remember that crazy pot Ozzy Osbourne completely screwing the song up about three years ago. Its a perfect example of what should be run for a kids staying off drugs commercial.

I really liked the ending of the performance when it appears he's actually trying to audition for American Idol.

He should stick to dating hot chicks, gambling, playing quarterback and starring in Diet Pepsi Max commercials.

Or maybe he should try that stuff in Arlington. It might actually get people to go the Rangers games.

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