Hi gangsters!

One last post before this blog will be removed from the internets.

Hope to see you on the other side on our fb-page or elsewhere!

 Happy new year!

/Z aka mrdantefontana

Closing time

Hi gangsters!

After 8 years, 69 days and 8994 posts I am closing this blog down for further postings.

On the behalf of myself and my beloved friends of the PCL Team I now say goodbye. It is time. This blog no longer serves any purpose whatsoever.

Our Facebook page, however, will remain and hopefully continue to spread that good stuff!

Except for the obvious gratitude towards my companions of The PCL Elite (You know who you are!) I would like to especially thank Ange who more or less on her own kept this blog alive and kicking for years.

Auf wiederschnitzel!



/Z aka Mr. Dante Fontana.

Update: Note that the link to our fb page was wrong when I posted this. Now it has been corrected.

The Ren and Stimpy Show - Powdered Toast Man

The Ren and Stimpy Show - Powdered Toast Man (Flash Video 11:00).

chicha y cumbia amazonica

Chicha y cumbia amazonica : a selection of 60s/70s psychedelic music from Peru. Peyote, Ayahuesca, latin rhythms and surf guitars! Download link available on my mixcloud page. I hope you'll enjoy it!

CHICHA y CUMBIA AMAZONICA : a selection of psychedelic peruvian rock from the 60s 70s by Dj No Breakfast on Mixcloud

Puffy - Kore ga Watashi no Ikiru Michi

Puffy - Kore ga Watashi no Ikiru Michi (This is the way I live, Flash Video 03:22). One of the better J-Pop songs of the 90's.

Strip Along With Us

Never quite got a grip on the popularity of strip records. Guess they were a platform for the middle class of the 60's to be a bit risque and participate in the sexual revolution from the comforts of their living rooms in Scarsdale. I dunno.....
This LP is confounding in that it features the obligatory bar band, sleazy emcee and the sounds of drunken patrons urging the bump and grind of a performer named "Doll-ie". Standards such as "Misty" and "Blues in the Night" are featured with the typical heavy handed drummer. Aural Porn for the masses.





Found at: recordo obscura

Zapp And Roger - I Wanna Be Your Man　(LIVE) flash video 03:58). Sam here at work calls it the best live performance of all time.

Groovy

Peace, Love And Bobby Sherman

This Train

The traditional gospel song redone by Wendy Bagwell and The Sunliters featuring Jesus as the locomotive.

 
Found at: Strattanpossum Bottom Feeder Vinyl and Cassettes

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Strike One

Lew Burdette, a crafty right hander for the Milwaukee Braves was the MVP of the '57 World Series. Known for his outstanding control, the Nitro, West Virgina native was often accused of throwing the illegal spitball. Sportswriter Red Smith was once quoted as saying, "There should be 3 pitching statistics for Burdette: Wins, Losses, and Relative Humidity."
Burdette was also a bit of a practical joker posing as a lefty in this 1959 Topps card.

Lew shows a bit less control in this number recorded in 1959. Another in a short list of baseball player recording fails.

Thanks to my Facebook buddy, Radiolux Franky for the goodness.

The Liberace of Polka

I won't spoil this for you, because it has some great plot twists (rigged beauty pageants! The Pope!) and it's available on youtube in its entirety and Netflix Streaming. If I post any more videos of Jan, I'll give away the ending.

The Witch.

Courtesy of this great post at Iron Leg comes this video for the Rattles' 1970 song "The Witch."

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The Big Guava

This week half of the American political circus comes to Tampa, Florida and there's more to the Tampa Bay area than Joe Redner, the Shuffleboard Hall of Fame and Rondo Hatton's grave — as this 1976 promotional film will show you.

In the early '90s I lived in Tampa while pursuing studies at the University of Sun and Fun and Tampa's public access cable was a goldmine of visual delights from Carol H. Sudler IV's (AKA Harrison) award-winning Chatterbox talkshow to GG Allin videos shown by Suzy Morbid (now DJ Suzy Solar) and, of course, the legendary Sondra Prill.

Gag Boxes

I've always had a thing for gag boxes. I recall my dad having an enviable collection of adult novelty boxes that he would carefully keep hidden from the Yuma youth brigade (we knew exactly where they were hidden and took great care, after ogling, to replace them in the exact same corner of the upper closet shelf.)

Collectors Weekly interviews Mardi & Stan Timm about their collection of gag box novelties, many produced by the H. Fishlove and Co. and the brains of the operation - Irving Fishlove.
Here's a few from their collection:





 
For the novelty connoisseur, The Timm's website, timmstuff is worth a peek.
via Nearorama 

God's style

Though her opinion is subject to debate, her song is worth a listen:

Gloria Parker, the glass harpist.

When the penthouse party became a drag and the guests were about to doze off Gloria Parker brought out her glass harp for an envigorating exercise.

Years later, she's still there ...

Watermelon Men

The Tao of Watermelon is a curious thing. Many a man has tried to define it, few have succeeded. In these two clips we can see the divergent philosophies associated with the Watermelon conundrum. The Oklahoma state vegetable is Watermelon which furthers our bewilderment, as it is typically thought of as a fruit. I'll let you, gentle readers, ponder that as you listen and learn.


 Clip shared via the always dangerous, fork cartel member D.A.B.


Clip via the uber talented and urban theologist, Eric Krasner

Sunshine Rabbits

Sunshine Rabbits is a band from my town Malmö, Sweden. Claiming to be the "founders of fur pop got soul" they are a quite spectacular party band. Their mix of re-cycled disco beats, energy and pure girl power is smittening. They are like the bad seeds of The Spice Girls on a guerrilla war for more fun for real party people. The videos are good fun!
Here is their video for "Asassynation" from their debut album.

If you liked this be sure to also check out another gem from their new album, "Agneta", and their "Colour of the Fur" from 2008. Both are great fun to watch!

Sweet Daddy

"Mr. Irresistible."
Sweet Daddy Siki  is a former championship 'rassler who was a terror in the squared circle. Born in Texas, he emigrated to Canada in the early 60's where his legion of followers packed the Maple Leaf Gardens to witness him deploy his signature "coco butt" move.
In this action shot, Siki, and "The Sheik", are working over Handsome Johnny Barend.

 

During the latter years of his pro wrestling career, Sweet Daddy released a series of  serviceable country music records that largely featured covers of Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and Charley Pride tunes. The LP "Sweet Daddy Siki Squares Off With Country Music" is a favorite of record cover collectors.

Amazingly enough, Sweet Daddy can still be seen and heard weekly leading the karaoke show at the "Duke", a  Toronto bar situated on Queen Street East and Leslie. Neat article about his royal highness at 501 Queen Streetcar
Special thanks to  Kliph Nesteroff for the assist.

Thank Jehovah for Kung Fu Bicycles and Priscilla Presley

Our friends at PBS give us the documentary Off the Charts, a look at the song poem monkey business.

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Straight from the Archives!

Today's show is from

August 13, 2012.

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Uniroyal Girl

The Uniroyal Girl

Doin' the Creep

I love Alvin Cash. When he's not urging you to "form a big boss line," exclaiming "lawd have mercy!" or moaning "aww baby!" he's getting berated by his backup singers. Alvin Cash records are great because you're right there in the room with him. "It's me, Alvin!" or "I'm back again!" he'll shout just in case you didn't know who you were listening to for a second. Alvin is always trying a new dance.

In this one, a genie-like voice busts him right from the beginning...creepin'

The Circus

Neat Stuff Blog has some choice circus shots from the 40's and 50's from the The Circus Book: 1870-1950


 



 

I believe in moog

Gershon Kingsley's Sabbath for today, conducted by the composer. 1971.

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Tonka is coming!

Tonka the great!

Tonka! Tonka! Tonka!
King of lovers... master of women... father of countless!

Moonlight Cocktail

Let's have a moonlight cocktail with Buddy Clark.

Glamour Puss - Superman

If you want to be called nicely, ladies and gentlemen: here's nicely!

8 year anniversary!

Today PCL LinkDump celebrates 8 years in orbit. Happy birthday to us!

Spike Jones Girl Musician Medley.

Does Spike Jones, his City Slickers and his Musical Depreciation Revue need any introduction?

Jersey Lanes

Let's take a trip down memory lanes with this Bowling set from Dyna Moe. 


 

 
  Belle Aire Lanes Calendar

Arthur Lyman Quartet

Arthur Lyman Quartet performs on tv in 1964.

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• Another Frank Zappa Night! •

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Dracula

 Girl Power with Christine Pilzer

Time To Go Ape

Do you love gorillas? Do love it whenever a man dressed in a cheesy looking gorilla suit pops up in a movie? I know I do! Check out this blog - www.hollywoodgorillamen.com to quench your gorilla suit lust.

Radio, Radio

The transistor radio changed the face of the way we listen to music. Billions of them were produced in the 50's and 60's. The first mass produced, portable music device exposed a generation to the glory of rock and roll (provided you had a case of 9 volt batteries to power). Lo-Fidelity and subject to regular disruptions in service due to the nuances of the AM frequencies it showcased, the device was, nonetheless, revolutionary.
Sarah has an astounding collection which highlights the boss designs of the era.
The Collection



 
 
 Found at the always entertaining: coisas do arco da velha

Melt the Guns

Failed Dance Crazes - Part XXIV

 

"The greatest new dance craze to capture the public's imagination is the Monkey Dance or Monkey Music. The dancers are allowed a great deal of freedom as they move about to exciting riffs and back beats. The Dials, a great new group out of Nashville, generate a new kind of excitement as they tear through 12 great songs with the authentic feel."

 
 Found at: Unearthed In The Atomic Attic

FOOL ON THE HILL - The Ben Champion Trio 1969

Before Kurt Walter and Ike Reeves formed The Trilogy, they were two parts of the Ben Champion Trio, a Florida based lounge and jazz ensemble. Check out Kurt's YouTube channel for more songs.

Custer's Last Man

One of the first releases by Motown Records was this unusual composition by Popcorn and The Mohawks. "Custer's Last Man" is in summary, a mess. The song is a twisted tale of soldiers who find an old soldier digging a hole. Said old soldier proceeds to spin a saga about the Lakota Indians and their victorious campaign over Custer at the Little Big Horn complete with itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny yellow polka-dot bikini calls and gibberish about yogis. Dying warriors tell their enemies to "Tell Laura I Love Her". I'll stop while I'm ahead.......
Thanks to Ansaul for this revelation.

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Gum massager

Chinatown, My Chinatown

Some time ago Baikinange posted about The Kidoodlers. Now here comes the follow-up post. This soundie reveals the greatness that was The Kidoodlers. I see this rather as a tribute to Chinese culture and language than mockery. This is good fun! Though not politically correct. Well, those were the days. We live in another world now.

If you liked this as much as me just go ahead and enjoy "Little Brown Jug", another fun soundie from these sharp gents.

splognerizer 20

Wild and exciting! get it here!

ack-blay ole-hay un-say

Rocky Roberts Part Deux

The fabulous Rocky Roberts on a cruise ship with a bunch of well endowed Europeans. Go Rocky Go.

Gira Gira

Lola Falana and Rocky Roberts getting down with some Motown e Roma via Jhalal Drut.

 

The House of Guitars

The Store That Ate My Brain is the House of Guitars. A fixture in Irondequoit, a suburb of Rochester, NY. Since 1972, the HOG has been billed as the "largest guitar store in the world". Founded by brothers Armand and Bruce Schaubroeck, the store has hosted in-store appearances by Metallica, The Ramones, Ozzy Ozbourne and hundreds of other acts whose graffiti and promo materials line the walls of the cavernous site. Loved and loathed by many in the Rochester community for it's flea market like inventory and total disarray, it's nonetheless a local treasure, worth a trip if you're ever in the area.
During the 70's and 80's the HOG was known for it's offbeat, trippy commercials that starred the brothers Schaubroeck and guests.

More information and history at the official House of Guitars website : http://houseofguitars.com/

How to Make a Dress Without Sewing

The Great Drapo can make a dress faster than anyone...without a sewing machine!
Alphonse Berge appeared as the Great Drapo for millions of visitors to the New York World's Fair

Nisa Soraya - Anna rakas raju hetki

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Straight from the Archives!

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November 7, 2011.

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National Fried Chicken Day

July 6th - Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day with PCL!

Monkeyng Around

with Georgie Fame in France.

The Portals

Manic Mark Betcher at The Good, Bad & Ugly Gospel Record Barn shares this inspirational number from the Cincinnati based gospel group The Portals. Be careful out there, the Devil is gaining on us..........

"Get Thee Behind Me Satan"

Four Color Process Blog

This is the essence of what my brain see when it looks at comics. Not plot, not ink work,or pencil work, but dots. Tattoos where you gotta lick your arm. Enigmatic zip-a-tone. The eternal why? And color. I have no idea where I'm headed descriptively, because I have merged into the ineffable - over bullshit, no less. GO: Four Color Process Blog Shut up, Ange - I'm cryin' a little...

Weenies

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Tapping Tuesdays

Eleanor Powell and Red Skelton in MGM's  "I Dood It" from 1943.

The Mo-Dettes "White Mice"

Because no girl likes to love a wimp.

Kirby!

Would a Flickr set chock full of classic Jack Kirby double page spreads brighten up your Monday? Of course it would!

The Mickey Katz Project

The comedic stylings of Mickey Katz have been a mainstay of the PCL  legacy for many years. Some of his greatest shticks include Borscht Riders in the Sky,  Barber of Schlemiel and She'll Be Coming 'Round the Katzkills. 
Filmmaker Eric Krasner is making a documentary on the King of The Borscht Belt. A long overdue tribute to an American icon. He could use your help in getting the film completed so if it is in your heart go the The Mickey Katz Project page and send him a few shekels.
You'll be a better person for it.

Proud to be an American

This kid patriotically sings the gospel after the terror of 9/11 as the good christian kid he is. It may seem ...

But it is all a scam. He may look like Mr. Perfect in miniature. But his hands are giving him away.

This is Satan!

This Is Parris Island (1970)

Via: Everlasting Blort

From the Halls of Montezuma, To the shores of Tripoli.

Drool @ Mr Bricklabel's Photostream

I am desperately un-in-love with Flickr, but one can't argue with success as in the case of the exquisite collection of fireworks labels at Mr Bricklabel's photostream I lust after this type of imagery, and he delivers in spades. Go there, but put away your matches.

splognerizer 17

in fact a new splognerizer based on elements of an old one

get it here before it's too late.

Ernie K-Doe... A Certain Girl

Ernie K-Doe... A Certain Girl (1961, Bandy Records – B-1502, Flash Video 02:41)

Sew What's New

Back in the early days of Boston Public Access, I was riveted to this show! And no, I can't sew. What a delight to find this show on youtube. And there's a documentary about George too. The scissors never leave the table!

For those of you, like me, that adore Harry Nilsson:

 For The Love Of Harry

Harry Heads

These sites are chocked full of great and rare stuff!

Western Cards

Little Gems, is a clever Tumblr site that features some peachy design work and vintage pics. Ran across this series of Western cards on the site and thought the PCL Nation would enjoy.