May 14, 2011

How Sweet It Is

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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