It's the age of the digital download. These days it's all about iTunes this, podcasts that. Look here- This Bug has an affinity for the classics. And whenever homage is paid to the classics, I have to give a respectful nod. I miss the days of vinyl and liner notes. If you've ever watched
Erykah Badu's video for
Honey and like me, wondered exactly which familiar album she was paying tribute to- wonder no more. She recreated some of the most recognizable and some more obscure but memorable album images in music history. Brilliant! And if you know anything about Badu, you know she wouldn't have looked to emulate any bullshit music. Every original album holds countless gems for your listening pleasure. Even the Rolling Stones magazine cover was a nice touch.
Sidebar: I love me some Lennon. Hmm...Yoko? Not so much. Props to
@fatbellybella on the concept of this visually groundbreaking vid. Like the classics she replicated- it never gets old. Enjoy.
Honey Video - Erykah Badu
Rufus & Chaka Khan -
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, 1975
Diana Ross -
Blue, 2006
Funkadelic -
Maggot Brain, 1971
Eric B. & Rakim -
Paid In Full, 1987
Ohio Players -
Honey, 1975
Minnie Ripperton -
Perfect Angel, 1974
Labelle -
Chameleon, 1976
De La Soul -
Three Feet High and Rising, 1989
The Beatles -
Let It Be, 1970
Nas -
Illmatic, 1994
Olivia Newton John -
Physical, 1981
Grace Jones -
Nightclubbing, 1981
Earth, Wind & Fire -
Head to the Sky, 1973
John Lennon and Yoko Ono's January 22, 1981
Rolling Stone Cover:
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