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James Arthur sings Shontelle's Impossible - The Final - The X Factor UK 2012
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LeBron James' Top 10 Plays of his Career
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James Arthur - Impossible - Official Single
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The X Factor winner James Arthur's debut single Impossible. Buy James' single Impossible on iTunes: http://t.co/DdRzsHO4.
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James Blake | NPR MUSIC LIVE
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Each time I see James Blake and his band perform, I feel the extreme rush of hearing something for the very first time. The sound is sharp and visceral; it o...
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James - Sometimes
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LeBron James - The Legacy ᴴᴰ *Movie*
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The OFFICIAL "The Legacy" Movie made by Golden Hoops/Vademar Surel Dahl! Remember to Like and Subscribe for more NBA Mixes. - Make sure to watch in full HD !...
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Trinidad James - All Gold Everything (Explicit)
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Music video by Trinidad James performing All Gold Everything. (C) 2013 Def Jam Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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- published: 23 Jan 2013
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James Blunt Bonfire Heart [Official Video]
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- Duration: 3:46
- Updated: 28 Aug 2013
Watch the official video for James Blunt's new single 'Bonfire Heart'
Buy this track on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/bonfireheart
Pre-order 'Moon Landing' on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/moonlanding
German fans watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/72972910
'Moon Landing' Release Dates
Friday 18th October: Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Finland
Monday 21st October: France, UK, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Greece, Middle East, Africa
Tuesday 22nd October: Canada, Italy, Spain, Latin America, South East Asia
Wednesday 23rd October: Japan
Tuesday 5th November: US
Follow James on
Website: http://jamesblunt.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jamesblunt
Facebook: http://facebook.com/jamesblunt
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Watch the official video for James Blunt's new single 'Bonfire Heart'
Buy this track on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/bonfireheart
Pre-order 'Moon Landing' on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/moonlanding
German fans watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/72972910
'Moon Landing' Release Dates
Friday 18th October: Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Finland
Monday 21st October: France, UK, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Greece, Middle East, Africa
Tuesday 22nd October: Canada, Italy, Spain, Latin America, South East Asia
Wednesday 23rd October: Japan
Tuesday 5th November: US
Follow James on
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- published: 28 Aug 2013
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James - She's a star
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James Blunt - You're Beautiful (Video)
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- Duration: 3:23
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2005 WMG You're Beautiful (Video) Pre-order new album 'Moon Landing' http://smarturl.it/moonlanding 'Moon Landing' Release Dates Friday 18th October: Austr...
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- published: 27 Oct 2009
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Roast of James Franco - The Roast Gets Dark - Uncensored
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- Duration: 2:39
- Updated: 03 Sep 2013
Andy Samberg gets real with the dais and roasts them like the chickens they are. http://on.cc.com/17Amudb
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Andy Samberg gets real with the dais and roasts them like the chickens they are. http://on.cc.com/17Amudb
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10 Incredible Science Experiments You Can Do At Home w/James May - Geek Week
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10 Incredible Science Experiments You Can Do At Home - Geek Week Turn your bedroom into a science lab as James May brings you 10 Incredible Science Experimen...
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- published: 06 Aug 2013
- views: 264329
- author: Alltime10s
James Arthur - Impossible
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:35
- Updated: 20 Aug 2013
Music video by James Arthur performing Impossible. (C) 2012 Simco Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited.
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Music video by James Arthur performing Impossible. (C) 2012 Simco Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited.
- published: 14 Dec 2012
- views: 19921230
- author: JamesAVEVO
LeBron James 36 Points - Heat vs Hornets Highlights (3.29.13)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:21
- Updated: 07 Sep 2013
LeBron James scored 36 points, hitting six consecutive 3-pointers in less than six minutes during the first half, and the Heat rebounded from their first loss in nearly two months to beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-89 on Friday night
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LeBron James scored 36 points, hitting six consecutive 3-pointers in less than six minutes during the first half, and the Heat rebounded from their first loss in nearly two months to beat the New Orleans Hornets 108-89 on Friday night
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- views: 5945
Knockouts Champion Mickie James confronted by ODB - September 5, 2013
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:31
- Updated: 06 Sep 2013
Watch IMPACT WRESTLING every Thursday night at 9/8c on Spike TV.
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- published: 06 Sep 2013
- views: 27099
James Gandolfini Tribute Video - HD Movie
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:46
- Updated: 19 Aug 2013
Paying tribute to one of our generations most beloved actors. Music - Dexter Britian's "A Closing Statement" http://goo.gl/LPhTO "james gandolfini" "James ga...
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Paying tribute to one of our generations most beloved actors. Music - Dexter Britian's "A Closing Statement" http://goo.gl/LPhTO "james gandolfini" "James ga...
- published: 20 Jun 2013
- views: 262594
- author: MOVIECLIPS Trailers
LeBron James' AMAZING Game 7 performance!
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:44
- Updated: 17 Aug 2013
LeBron James was unstoppable at times in the BIG game 7 showdown in South Beach against the Spurs, scoring 37 points & leading the Heat to their 2nd consecut...
http://wn.com/LeBron_James'_AMAZING_Game_7_performance!
LeBron James was unstoppable at times in the BIG game 7 showdown in South Beach against the Spurs, scoring 37 points & leading the Heat to their 2nd consecut...
- published: 21 Jun 2013
- views: 320753
- author: NBA
Roast of James Franco - Time Travel and the Secret to Being Straight - Uncensored
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:16
- Updated: 03 Sep 2013
Aziz Ansari points out the inaccuracies in the dais' take on Indian people and homosexuality. http://on.cc.com/17Amudb
http://wn.com/Roast_of_James_Franco_Time_Travel_and_the_Secret_to_Being_Straight_Uncensored
Aziz Ansari points out the inaccuracies in the dais' take on Indian people and homosexuality. http://on.cc.com/17Amudb
- published: 03 Sep 2013
- views: 53503
Roast of James Franco - The President of Hollywood - Uncensored
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:23
- Updated: 03 Sep 2013
The president of Hollywood evaluates a dais that owes everything to him — and he is not impressed. http://on.cc.com/17Amudb
http://wn.com/Roast_of_James_Franco_The_President_of_Hollywood_Uncensored
The president of Hollywood evaluates a dais that owes everything to him — and he is not impressed. http://on.cc.com/17Amudb
- published: 03 Sep 2013
- views: 24772
Roast of James Franco - Natasha the Chihuahua - Uncensored
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:04
- Updated: 03 Sep 2013
Sarah Silverman gives a primer on Natasha Leggero and James Franco's sexual preferences. http://on.cc.com/17Amudb
http://wn.com/Roast_of_James_Franco_Natasha_the_Chihuahua_Uncensored
Sarah Silverman gives a primer on Natasha Leggero and James Franco's sexual preferences. http://on.cc.com/17Amudb
- published: 03 Sep 2013
- views: 67060
Roast of James Franco - Franco's Rebuttal - Uncensored
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:50
- Updated: 03 Sep 2013
James Franco rebuffs the roasters and makes a claim to greatness. http://on.cc.com/17Amudb
http://wn.com/Roast_of_James_Franco_Franco's_Rebuttal_Uncensored
James Franco rebuffs the roasters and makes a claim to greatness. http://on.cc.com/17Amudb
- published: 03 Sep 2013
- views: 58417
How do magnets work? - James May's Q&A; (Ep 37) - Head Squeeze
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:02
- Updated: 06 Sep 2013
Magnetism keeps the universe together. James May explains, along with magnetic fields and how they are present in everything in this strangely attractive Headsqueeze video.
Ferromagnetism relates to metal objects with strong magnetic properties but in fact all objects are subject to magnetic forces. In most objects, multiple tiny magnetic domains are aligned randomly with their poles pointing in opposite directions, thus cancelling each other out. However sometimes the magnetic fields align, creating strong areas of attraction or repulsion with other metal objects. The more dense the object, the stronger the magnetic field.
The etymology of the word magnet likely comes from naturally occurring lodestones (naturally occurring mineral deposits with magnetic properties) found by the ancient Greeks around the city of Magnesia. Likely thought of as witchcraft at the time, we now know that magnetism itself is due to unpaired electrons at a sub atomic level.
Skip forward a thousand years or so and somebody discovered that to make a piece of metal magnetic, all you had to do was run a magnet along it enough times.
The big problems with these kind of magnets is you can't switch them off, great for picking up other bits of metal, not so great for getting them back again. Cue electricity - electro magnets and things are starting to get interesting.
If you enjoyed the magic of magnetic moments with Mr May leave us a comment, subscribe for more videos and share with your buddies on Facebook.
To see James explain the workings of a watch check our his video on Quartz watches: http://youtu.be/o8YUM2Y2vvY
Or if you felt like making a mini motor using a battery check our Fran Scott's vid here: http://youtu.be/4sVouzXLHoQ
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Magnetism keeps the universe together. James May explains, along with magnetic fields and how they are present in everything in this strangely attractive Headsqueeze video.
Ferromagnetism relates to metal objects with strong magnetic properties but in fact all objects are subject to magnetic forces. In most objects, multiple tiny magnetic domains are aligned randomly with their poles pointing in opposite directions, thus cancelling each other out. However sometimes the magnetic fields align, creating strong areas of attraction or repulsion with other metal objects. The more dense the object, the stronger the magnetic field.
The etymology of the word magnet likely comes from naturally occurring lodestones (naturally occurring mineral deposits with magnetic properties) found by the ancient Greeks around the city of Magnesia. Likely thought of as witchcraft at the time, we now know that magnetism itself is due to unpaired electrons at a sub atomic level.
Skip forward a thousand years or so and somebody discovered that to make a piece of metal magnetic, all you had to do was run a magnet along it enough times.
The big problems with these kind of magnets is you can't switch them off, great for picking up other bits of metal, not so great for getting them back again. Cue electricity - electro magnets and things are starting to get interesting.
If you enjoyed the magic of magnetic moments with Mr May leave us a comment, subscribe for more videos and share with your buddies on Facebook.
To see James explain the workings of a watch check our his video on Quartz watches: http://youtu.be/o8YUM2Y2vvY
Or if you felt like making a mini motor using a battery check our Fran Scott's vid here: http://youtu.be/4sVouzXLHoQ
http://www.youtube.com/user/HeadsqueezeTV
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- published: 06 Sep 2013
- views: 26393
Roast of James Franco - The Franco Philosophy - Uncensored
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:12
- Updated: 03 Sep 2013
Jonah Hill commends Seth Rogen and James Franco for their not-quite-failures. http://on.cc.com/17Amudb
http://wn.com/Roast_of_James_Franco_The_Franco_Philosophy_Uncensored
Jonah Hill commends Seth Rogen and James Franco for their not-quite-failures. http://on.cc.com/17Amudb
- published: 03 Sep 2013
- views: 14820
Send this Playlist by SMS
"Just A Dream" by Nelly - Sam Tsui & Christina Grimmie
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:30
- Updated: 20 Aug 2013
SUBSCRIBE! I promise, it's fun :1 http://bit.ly/SubscribeKHS We're coming to SINGAPORE and HONG KONG!! tickets: http://www.kurthugoschneider.com/tour Hope yo...
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SUBSCRIBE! I promise, it's fun :1 http://bit.ly/SubscribeKHS We're coming to SINGAPORE and HONG KONG!! tickets: http://www.kurthugoschneider.com/tour Hope yo...
- published: 21 Nov 2010
- views: 68109581
- author: KurtHugoSchneider
Rihanna - Take A Bow
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:50
- Updated: 30 Nov 2009
Music video by Rihanna performing Take A Bow. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 66,288,884. (C) 2008 The Island Def Jam Music Group.
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Music video by Rihanna performing Take A Bow. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 66,288,884. (C) 2008 The Island Def Jam Music Group.
- published: 30 Nov 2009
- views: 101563388
Eminem - No Love (Explicit Version) ft. Lil Wayne
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:15
- Updated: 21 Aug 2013
Music video by Eminem performing No Love. (C) 2010 Aftermath Records #VEVOCertified on July 30, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified.
http://wn.com/Eminem_No_Love_Explicit_Version_ft_Lil_Wayne
Music video by Eminem performing No Love. (C) 2010 Aftermath Records #VEVOCertified on July 30, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified.
- published: 29 Sep 2010
- views: 123153503
- author: EminemVEVO
Eminem - Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:28
- Updated: 05 Aug 2010
Music video by Eminem performing Love The Way You Lie. © 2010 Aftermath Records
#VEVOCertified on September 13, 2011. http://www.vevo.com/certified http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified
http://wn.com/Eminem_Love_The_Way_You_Lie_ft_Rihanna
Music video by Eminem performing Love The Way You Lie. © 2010 Aftermath Records
#VEVOCertified on September 13, 2011. http://www.vevo.com/certified http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified
- published: 05 Aug 2010
- views: 600843794
Eminem - Not Afraid
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:19
- Updated: 05 Jun 2010
Music video by Eminem performing Not Afraid. (C) 2010 Aftermath Records
#VEVOCertified on September 11, 2010.http://www.vevo.com/certified http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified
http://wn.com/Eminem_Not_Afraid
Music video by Eminem performing Not Afraid. (C) 2010 Aftermath Records
#VEVOCertified on September 11, 2010.http://www.vevo.com/certified http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified
- published: 05 Jun 2010
- views: 437343287
Eminem - When I'm Gone
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:09
- Updated: 16 Jun 2009
Music video by Eminem performing When I'm Gone. (C) 2005 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records
http://wn.com/Eminem_When_I'm_Gone
Music video by Eminem performing When I'm Gone. (C) 2005 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records
- published: 16 Jun 2009
- views: 165229514
Eminem - Space Bound
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:25
- Updated: 27 Jun 2011
Eminem performing Space Bound. buy now http://bit.ly/lVFDxd © 2010 Aftermath Records
http://wn.com/Eminem_Space_Bound
Eminem performing Space Bound. buy now http://bit.ly/lVFDxd © 2010 Aftermath Records
- published: 27 Jun 2011
- views: 97664396
Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:49
- Updated: 16 Jun 2009
Music video by Taylor Swift performing You Belong With Me. (C) 2009 Big Machine Records, LLC
#VEVOCertified on April 16, 2011. http://www.vevo.com/certified http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified
http://wn.com/Taylor_Swift_You_Belong_With_Me
Music video by Taylor Swift performing You Belong With Me. (C) 2009 Big Machine Records, LLC
#VEVOCertified on April 16, 2011. http://www.vevo.com/certified http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified
- published: 16 Jun 2009
- views: 265904960
Taylor Swift - Everything Has Changed ft. Ed Sheeran
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:13
- Updated: 06 Jun 2013
Music video by Taylor Swift performing Everything Has Changed. (C) 2013 Big Machine Records, LLC.
http://wn.com/Taylor_Swift_Everything_Has_Changed_ft_Ed_Sheeran
Music video by Taylor Swift performing Everything Has Changed. (C) 2013 Big Machine Records, LLC.
- published: 06 Jun 2013
- views: 36813925
How To Sing Like Your Favorite Artists
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:43
- Updated: 30 May 2013
Whether you think you can't sing, or if you know you can... you cant. YET!
Check out my 2nd Channel for more vlogs:
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Follow me on TWITTER for more useless stuff about me
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Like my FACEBOOK page if you're into that sorta stuff
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Oh and here is MY SITE... theres not much on it.. but here:
http://www.higatv.com
OR see some boring pics of me on INSTAGRAM!
http://www.instagram.com/notryanhiga
http://wn.com/How_To_Sing_Like_Your_Favorite_Artists
Whether you think you can't sing, or if you know you can... you cant. YET!
Check out my 2nd Channel for more vlogs:
http://www.youtube.com/higatv
Follow me on TWITTER for more useless stuff about me
http://www.twitter.com/therealryanhiga
Like my FACEBOOK page if you're into that sorta stuff
http://www.facebook.com/higatv
Oh and here is MY SITE... theres not much on it.. but here:
http://www.higatv.com
OR see some boring pics of me on INSTAGRAM!
http://www.instagram.com/notryanhiga
- published: 30 May 2013
- views: 14091501
![THE LEGEND OF ZELDA RAP [MUSIC VIDEO]](http://web.archive.org./web/20131008221528im_/http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/mO1QBTG6EXs/default.jpg "THE LEGEND OF ZELDA RAP [MUSIC VIDEO]")
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA RAP [MUSIC VIDEO]
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:34
- Updated: 18 Nov 2011
WATCH BLOOPERS & MORE: http://bit.ly/ZELDAxtras
DOWNLOAD THE SONG: http://smo.sh/13NrBp8
DOWNLOAD UNCENSORED SONG: http://smo.sh/WMYpsf
GET LEGEND OF SMOSH TEE: http://smo.sh/XkYJ7y
COLLECT THE HYRULE HISTORIA: http://amzn.to/Zkkr9b
------------------------------------
Hey it's our very own website: http://smosh.com
Oh and our Facebook page: http://facebook.com/smosh
Want to know when we're filming and/or pooping? Now you can: http://twitter.com/smosh
==LYRICS==
Yeah my name is Link, man, I'm more well known than Lil Wayne
Oh you thought my name was Zelda? THAT'S A F**KING GIRL'S NAME!
I've saved the world like fifteen times and and saved the princess from demise
And I do it all alone, with no help and no advice
"Hey, Look, Listen" Hey, look, listen, you f**king annoying fairy
I'd rather be forced to listen to constant Katy Perry
I think it's time I got some recognition, don't you think?
Legend of Zelda? SCREW THAT! Legend of LINK.
----------
'Cause he's the L to the I to the N to the K
Wears tights every day, don't give a damn what you say
Got bigger balls than even Evel Knievel
And he ain't gonna stop 'til the world is free of evil
----------
I'll break all your pots and I best not hear your bitchin'
I've got the Triforce of courage, BITCH! So you better listen (that's right)
I'm called bushwhacker and my bank account's maxed out
Got 999 rupees and my leather wallet's packed now
Can't back down, can't slack now, the world needs me to attack now
Yet I'm forced to pay out the ass for these bombs in Castle Town
Just give me some heart containers and let me spit on my ocarina
So I can kick that dumbass Ganon all the way to Argentina
----------
'Cause he's the L to the I to the N to the K
Wears tights every day, don't give a damn what you say
Got bigger balls than even Evel Knievel
And he ain't gonna stop 'til the world is free of evil
----------
Yo, you low-life elf, need a ride up to the North Pole?
Santa's got a thing for elfs and he's getting' his marriage annulled.
You really think saving the princess will convince me you're straight? (Ha-ha!)
The "Uggs and Skirt" fad is so 2008!
Oh snap, it's Ganondorf tryin' to jock on my style
Batman's cape, Lincoln's beard, were you dressed by a child?
You're a ginger with no soul and you look like a f**king troll
Isn't kidnapping helpless girls getting a little bit old?
You think Zelda's stupid enough to get kidnapped so often?
She runs off to my castle, into my room and begs to get locked in.
Yeah, she's sick of your little Deku nuts and your girly fairy face
L-I-N-K? More like L-I-N-Gay.
Man, you should've been aborted, just like the Jersey Shore
It's a damn lie you told about Zelda 'cause she loves my master sword
It's a shame your whole life's been a waste trying to rule Hyrule
'cause today will be the day known as "The day you got schooled"
----------
'Cause he's the L to the I to the N to the K
Wears tights every day, don't give a damn what you say
Got bigger balls than even Evel Knievel
And he ain't gon' stop 'til the world is free of evil
----------
This video is extra special to us, so we went all-out this time and got a ton of help from our amazing friends:
==CREDITS==
Written, Directed, Produced: Anthony Padilla & Ian Hecox
Producer: Ryan Todd (http://youtube.com/electrongunvidz)
Director of Photography: John Alexander Jimenez
Editor & FX: Anthony Padilla & Michael Barryte (http://youtube.com/belatedmedia)
Post Production Supervisor: Ryan Finnerty
==SONG CREDITS==
-Beat by: Taylor Lipari (http://youtube.com/taylorlipari)
-Lyrics: Anthony Padilla & Ian Hecox
-Final Mix & Vocal Recording: Peter DeLeon
-Link Vocals: Ian Hecox
-Ganondorf Vocals: Anthony Padilla
-Zelda Vocals: Kresta Ria Tabaranza (http://youtube.com/KO0LSAUCE)
-Hook Melody: Ryan Finnerty
-Vocals Recorded at: Track Shack Studios
==CAST==
-Link: Ian Hecox
-Zelda: Jacqueline Goehner (http://youtube.com/jackiegoehner)
-Ganondorf: Anthony Padilla
-Tingle: Anthony Padilla
-Bomb Shopkeeper: Ethan Ireland
-Santa Claus: Gary Agid
==ADDITIONAL CREW==
-Link, Zelda, Ganondorf Costume Design & Assistant Make-up: Jacqueline Goehner
-Make-up & Tingle Costume Design: Paula Barkley
-Ganondorf Make-up & prosthetics: Margaret Cargan
-Colorist: Mike Burton
-Assembly Editor: Elyjah Wilber
-Art Director: Patrick Egan
-Additional props: Jacqueline Goehner
-Production Designer (Castle Walls): Edward Duffy
-Set Painter: Lynn Malmberg
-Assistant Director: Ethan Ireland
-Gaffer: Tobija A. Annis
-Grips: Jon Hooker & Brian Rife
-Casting Director: Julliane Gabert
-Production Assistant: Frank Cosgriff
-Audio Playback: Palmer Taylor
-Set Studio provided by: SIMZ productions
-Grip & Electric provided by: GRIP SERVICES
-Outdoor Location provided by: Kathleen Dodge with El Dorado Film commission
-Filmed at Lake Tahoe & Sacramento, CA
HOLY FIRETRUCK! You made it to the end of this description.
http://wn.com/THE_LEGEND_OF_ZELDA_RAP_MUSIC_VIDEO_
WATCH BLOOPERS & MORE: http://bit.ly/ZELDAxtras
DOWNLOAD THE SONG: http://smo.sh/13NrBp8
DOWNLOAD UNCENSORED SONG: http://smo.sh/WMYpsf
GET LEGEND OF SMOSH TEE: http://smo.sh/XkYJ7y
COLLECT THE HYRULE HISTORIA: http://amzn.to/Zkkr9b
------------------------------------
Hey it's our very own website: http://smosh.com
Oh and our Facebook page: http://facebook.com/smosh
Want to know when we're filming and/or pooping? Now you can: http://twitter.com/smosh
==LYRICS==
Yeah my name is Link, man, I'm more well known than Lil Wayne
Oh you thought my name was Zelda? THAT'S A F**KING GIRL'S NAME!
I've saved the world like fifteen times and and saved the princess from demise
And I do it all alone, with no help and no advice
"Hey, Look, Listen" Hey, look, listen, you f**king annoying fairy
I'd rather be forced to listen to constant Katy Perry
I think it's time I got some recognition, don't you think?
Legend of Zelda? SCREW THAT! Legend of LINK.
----------
'Cause he's the L to the I to the N to the K
Wears tights every day, don't give a damn what you say
Got bigger balls than even Evel Knievel
And he ain't gonna stop 'til the world is free of evil
----------
I'll break all your pots and I best not hear your bitchin'
I've got the Triforce of courage, BITCH! So you better listen (that's right)
I'm called bushwhacker and my bank account's maxed out
Got 999 rupees and my leather wallet's packed now
Can't back down, can't slack now, the world needs me to attack now
Yet I'm forced to pay out the ass for these bombs in Castle Town
Just give me some heart containers and let me spit on my ocarina
So I can kick that dumbass Ganon all the way to Argentina
----------
'Cause he's the L to the I to the N to the K
Wears tights every day, don't give a damn what you say
Got bigger balls than even Evel Knievel
And he ain't gonna stop 'til the world is free of evil
----------
Yo, you low-life elf, need a ride up to the North Pole?
Santa's got a thing for elfs and he's getting' his marriage annulled.
You really think saving the princess will convince me you're straight? (Ha-ha!)
The "Uggs and Skirt" fad is so 2008!
Oh snap, it's Ganondorf tryin' to jock on my style
Batman's cape, Lincoln's beard, were you dressed by a child?
You're a ginger with no soul and you look like a f**king troll
Isn't kidnapping helpless girls getting a little bit old?
You think Zelda's stupid enough to get kidnapped so often?
She runs off to my castle, into my room and begs to get locked in.
Yeah, she's sick of your little Deku nuts and your girly fairy face
L-I-N-K? More like L-I-N-Gay.
Man, you should've been aborted, just like the Jersey Shore
It's a damn lie you told about Zelda 'cause she loves my master sword
It's a shame your whole life's been a waste trying to rule Hyrule
'cause today will be the day known as "The day you got schooled"
----------
'Cause he's the L to the I to the N to the K
Wears tights every day, don't give a damn what you say
Got bigger balls than even Evel Knievel
And he ain't gon' stop 'til the world is free of evil
----------
This video is extra special to us, so we went all-out this time and got a ton of help from our amazing friends:
==CREDITS==
Written, Directed, Produced: Anthony Padilla & Ian Hecox
Producer: Ryan Todd (http://youtube.com/electrongunvidz)
Director of Photography: John Alexander Jimenez
Editor & FX: Anthony Padilla & Michael Barryte (http://youtube.com/belatedmedia)
Post Production Supervisor: Ryan Finnerty
==SONG CREDITS==
-Beat by: Taylor Lipari (http://youtube.com/taylorlipari)
-Lyrics: Anthony Padilla & Ian Hecox
-Final Mix & Vocal Recording: Peter DeLeon
-Link Vocals: Ian Hecox
-Ganondorf Vocals: Anthony Padilla
-Zelda Vocals: Kresta Ria Tabaranza (http://youtube.com/KO0LSAUCE)
-Hook Melody: Ryan Finnerty
-Vocals Recorded at: Track Shack Studios
==CAST==
-Link: Ian Hecox
-Zelda: Jacqueline Goehner (http://youtube.com/jackiegoehner)
-Ganondorf: Anthony Padilla
-Tingle: Anthony Padilla
-Bomb Shopkeeper: Ethan Ireland
-Santa Claus: Gary Agid
==ADDITIONAL CREW==
-Link, Zelda, Ganondorf Costume Design & Assistant Make-up: Jacqueline Goehner
-Make-up & Tingle Costume Design: Paula Barkley
-Ganondorf Make-up & prosthetics: Margaret Cargan
-Colorist: Mike Burton
-Assembly Editor: Elyjah Wilber
-Art Director: Patrick Egan
-Additional props: Jacqueline Goehner
-Production Designer (Castle Walls): Edward Duffy
-Set Painter: Lynn Malmberg
-Assistant Director: Ethan Ireland
-Gaffer: Tobija A. Annis
-Grips: Jon Hooker & Brian Rife
-Casting Director: Julliane Gabert
-Production Assistant: Frank Cosgriff
-Audio Playback: Palmer Taylor
-Set Studio provided by: SIMZ productions
-Grip & Electric provided by: GRIP SERVICES
-Outdoor Location provided by: Kathleen Dodge with El Dorado Film commission
-Filmed at Lake Tahoe & Sacramento, CA
HOLY FIRETRUCK! You made it to the end of this description.
- published: 18 Nov 2011
- views: 40253481
Steve Jobs vs Bill Gates. Epic Rap Battles of History Season 2.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:48
- Updated: 14 Jun 2012
► Season 3 Begins October 7th ◄
Download This Song: http://bit.ly/KzLBGB
Click to Tweet this Vid-ee-oh! http://bit.ly/Nt9lg8
Hi. My name is Nice Peter,
and this is EpicLLOYD,
and this is the Epic Rap Battles of History, Season 2.
Beat by Tristan of Ham Squad: http://www.tristanbeats.com/
http://instagram.com/erb
http://facebook.com/erb
http://twitter.com/ERBofHistory
http://google.com/+ERB
http://epicrapbattlesofhistory.com
As always, these videos could not be possible without your suggestions, your subscription, and the help of a lot of awesome people.
CAST
Steve Jobs: Nice Peter
http://www.youtube.com/NicePeter
http://Facebook.com/NicePeter
Bill Gates: EpicLLOYD
http://www.youtube.com/EpicLLOYD
http://Facebook.com/epiclloyd
HAL9000: Nice Peter
Model By: http://goldenarmor.com/
Written by: Nice Peter, EpicLLOYD, Lauren Flans and Zach Sherwin aka MC Mr. Napkins
http://www.youtube.com/McMrNapkins
Beat Produced by: Tristan Krauss
Song Produced by Nice Peter
Mixed by: Rafael Serrano and Nice Peter
CREW
Directed by Dave McCary
http://www.youtube.com/David
On Set VFX Coordinator and Compositing by Sean Barrett
http://www.youtube.com/gnarlywich
Edited by Dave McCary and Nice Peter
Assistant Editors:
Andrew Sherman
Marc Chester
http://www.youtube.com/thatssomarc
Director of Photography: Jon Na
Gaffer: Arthur Hong
Music Supervisor and Playback: Dante Cimadamore AKA Dante Motion
http://www.youtube.com/givememotion
Costume Design and Art Direction: Mary Gutfleisch
http://youtube.com/marydoodles
Key Costumer: Natalia Fedner
http://youtube.com/nataliafedner
Makeup and Hair: Ashlyn Melancon
http://www.makeupbyashlyn.com
Script Supervisor and Production Assistant: Marc Chester
Production Assistants: Jose Mendoza http://youtube.com/jays2good,
Atul Singh and Russell Ford
Produced by Michelle Maloney
Executive Producer: Mickey Meyer
Maker Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Okay, I think that's it.
Thanks again and see you soon,
- nice peter & epiclloyd
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► Season 3 Begins October 7th ◄
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Hi. My name is Nice Peter,
and this is EpicLLOYD,
and this is the Epic Rap Battles of History, Season 2.
Beat by Tristan of Ham Squad: http://www.tristanbeats.com/
http://instagram.com/erb
http://facebook.com/erb
http://twitter.com/ERBofHistory
http://google.com/+ERB
http://epicrapbattlesofhistory.com
As always, these videos could not be possible without your suggestions, your subscription, and the help of a lot of awesome people.
CAST
Steve Jobs: Nice Peter
http://www.youtube.com/NicePeter
http://Facebook.com/NicePeter
Bill Gates: EpicLLOYD
http://www.youtube.com/EpicLLOYD
http://Facebook.com/epiclloyd
HAL9000: Nice Peter
Model By: http://goldenarmor.com/
Written by: Nice Peter, EpicLLOYD, Lauren Flans and Zach Sherwin aka MC Mr. Napkins
http://www.youtube.com/McMrNapkins
Beat Produced by: Tristan Krauss
Song Produced by Nice Peter
Mixed by: Rafael Serrano and Nice Peter
CREW
Directed by Dave McCary
http://www.youtube.com/David
On Set VFX Coordinator and Compositing by Sean Barrett
http://www.youtube.com/gnarlywich
Edited by Dave McCary and Nice Peter
Assistant Editors:
Andrew Sherman
Marc Chester
http://www.youtube.com/thatssomarc
Director of Photography: Jon Na
Gaffer: Arthur Hong
Music Supervisor and Playback: Dante Cimadamore AKA Dante Motion
http://www.youtube.com/givememotion
Costume Design and Art Direction: Mary Gutfleisch
http://youtube.com/marydoodles
Key Costumer: Natalia Fedner
http://youtube.com/nataliafedner
Makeup and Hair: Ashlyn Melancon
http://www.makeupbyashlyn.com
Script Supervisor and Production Assistant: Marc Chester
Production Assistants: Jose Mendoza http://youtube.com/jays2good,
Atul Singh and Russell Ford
Produced by Michelle Maloney
Executive Producer: Mickey Meyer
Maker Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Okay, I think that's it.
Thanks again and see you soon,
- nice peter & epiclloyd
- published: 14 Jun 2012
- views: 62452736
One Direction - Little Things
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:38
- Updated: 02 Nov 2012
TAKE ME HOME The brand new album out now!
Featuring Live While We're Young and Little Things.
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/takemehome1D
Amazon: http://amzn.to/OXqkoD
Official Store: http://myplay.me/vxl
Music video by One Direction performing Little Things. (C) 2012 Simco Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
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TAKE ME HOME The brand new album out now!
Featuring Live While We're Young and Little Things.
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/takemehome1D
Amazon: http://amzn.to/OXqkoD
Official Store: http://myplay.me/vxl
Music video by One Direction performing Little Things. (C) 2012 Simco Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 124808644
Eminem - Like Toy Soldiers
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:24
- Updated: 25 Dec 2009
Music video by Eminem performing Like Toy Soldiers. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 2,799,494.
#VEVOCertified on Nov. 26, 2012. http://vevo.com/certified http://youtube.com/vevocertifed
(C) 2004 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records
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Music video by Eminem performing Like Toy Soldiers. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 2,799,494.
#VEVOCertified on Nov. 26, 2012. http://vevo.com/certified http://youtube.com/vevocertifed
(C) 2004 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records
- published: 25 Dec 2009
- views: 121982665
"Empire State of Mind" JAY Z | Alicia Keys [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:42
- Updated: 30 Oct 2009
Check out the OFFICIAL VIDEO for "Empire State of Mind" JAY Z | Alicia Keys!
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Check out the OFFICIAL VIDEO for "Empire State of Mind" JAY Z | Alicia Keys!
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- published: 30 Oct 2009
- views: 180607643
Taylor Swift - Love Story
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:57
- Updated: 16 Jun 2009
Music video by Taylor Swift performing Love Story. (C) 2008 Big Machine Records, LLC
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Music video by Taylor Swift performing Love Story. (C) 2008 Big Machine Records, LLC
- published: 16 Jun 2009
- views: 132384362
Eminem - You Don't Know ft. 50 Cent, Cashis, Lloyd Banks
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:25
- Updated: 20 Aug 2013
Music video by Eminem performing You Don't Know. (C) 2006 Shady Records/Interscope Records.
http://wn.com/Eminem_You_Don't_Know_ft_50_Cent,_Cashis,_Lloyd_Banks
Music video by Eminem performing You Don't Know. (C) 2006 Shady Records/Interscope Records.
- published: 25 Dec 2009
- views: 63623845
- author: EminemVEVO
One Direction - One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:23
- Updated: 20 Feb 2013
As well as releasing the Red Nose Day single, One Direction are fundraising by doing something funny for money...and they want you to join them! Get involved at www.rednoseday.com/1D
Music video by One Direction performing One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks). (C) 2013 Simco Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
http://wn.com/One_Direction_One_Way_Or_Another_Teenage_Kicks
As well as releasing the Red Nose Day single, One Direction are fundraising by doing something funny for money...and they want you to join them! Get involved at www.rednoseday.com/1D
Music video by One Direction performing One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks). (C) 2013 Simco Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
- published: 20 Feb 2013
- views: 145101225
Taylor Swift - Mine
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:56
- Updated: 30 Aug 2010
Music video by Taylor Swift performing Mine. (C) 2010 Big Machine Records, LLC
#VEVOCertified on Sept. 23, 2012. http://youtube.com/VEVOCertified
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Music video by Taylor Swift performing Mine. (C) 2010 Big Machine Records, LLC
#VEVOCertified on Sept. 23, 2012. http://youtube.com/VEVOCertified
- published: 30 Aug 2010
- views: 126402561
![ULTIMATE ASSASSIN'S CREED 3 SONG [Music Video]](http://web.archive.org./web/20131008221528im_/http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/12PWq22E9CQ/default.jpg "ULTIMATE ASSASSIN'S CREED 3 SONG [Music Video]")
ULTIMATE ASSASSIN'S CREED 3 SONG [Music Video]
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:07
- Updated: 26 Oct 2012
GET THE SHIRT! http://bit.ly/DeathBlowTShirt
WATCH BLOOPERS & MORE: http://bit.ly/AC3XTRAS
DOWNLOAD THE SONG: http://bit.ly/AC3Clean
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WE BASED SOME OF THE SCENES ON THIS AWESOME INTERACTIVE TRAILER, SO CHECK IT OUT: http://bit.ly/AC3trailer
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●LYRICS●
How many fools can I kill today?
Too many to count, don't get in my way
I shoot a mofo in the throat with my bow
Tomahawk chop is my death blow
Freedom fightin' machine, big-ass hatchet in hand
Why'd you have to kill my bros? I'm-a slash your face, man
I'm a very skilled assassin killin' dudes in ones and twos
Blood flowin' like a river, need a box of tissues
When I'm huntin', I be stuntin', you can never find me
In the bushes, in the hay stacks, in your mother's laundry
Watch me comin', free runnin', up the walls like a boss
What you lookin' at, bitch? Taste my tomahawk chop!
How many fools can I kill today?
Too many to count, don't get in my way
I shoot a mofo in the throat with my bow
Tomahawk chop is my death blow
From Boston to NY, always up to no good
Don't know how I can see out this big-ass hood
Walkin' through the crowds touchin' you on the back
Using my hidden blade for a secret attack
Jumpin' off of giant buildings like I was a super man
Use your momma as a meat shield every time that I can
Take a break from the war to hunt for some meat
What? A man's gotta eat...
How many fools can I kill today?
Too many to count, don't get in my way
I shoot a mofo in the throat with my bow
Tomahawk chop is my death blow
Up first in the verse feel the clack of wooden teeth
Bread and butter, lift the covers and you'll find the fu**in' heat
Revolution I lead, with the world I got beef
I dig my wigs powdered, wear boxers- I don't wear briefs
You can't step up to me and my gang
Horse and carriage, drive bys, bullet in the chamb'
Ridin' over your clique like the Delaware, son
I'll get my face on that dollar before this sh*t's done
How many fools can I kill today?
Too many to count, don't get in my way
I shoot those mofos in the throat with my bow
Tomahawk chop is my death blow
...
This video is extra special to us, so we went all-out this time and got a ton of help from our amazing friends:
●CREDITS●
Produced & Directed by Ian Hecox, Anthony Padilla & Ryan Todd
Music Produced by Peter de Leon & Ryan Todd
Mixed by Peter de Leon
Written by Ian Hecox, Anthony Padilla & Ryan Finnerty
Assistant Director - Frank Cosgriff
Cinematographer - John Alexander Jimenez
Assistant Camera - Phil Mohr, Ivan Harder
Makeup & Wardrobe - Paula Barkley
Asst. Wardrober - Felicia Gomez
Connor Costume - Jackie Goehner
Key Grip/Gaffer - Kerry Sweeney
Grip/Electric - Jon Hooker, Lee Eisenhower
Set Designer - Edward Duffy
Scenic - Lynn Malmburg
Set design PA - Lynne Perry, Nathan Bruner, Jon Hooker, Peter Van Dyke
Art Director - Patrick Egan
Set Dresser - Heidi Boucher
Art PA - Karl Mollohan
Post-production Supervisor - Ryan Finnerty
Editors - Anthony Padilla, Michael Barryte, Ryan Todd
CG & Effects - Michael Barryte & Sney Noorani
Assistant Editor - Justin Dailey
DIT & Colorist - Mike Burton
Key Production Assistant - Brad Westerbeck
Production Assistant - Rachel Behrmann
Casting - Julianne Gabert
●CAST●
Connor Kenway - Anthony Padilla
George Washington - Ian Hecox
British General - Keenan Johnston
Benjamin Franklin - Steven Sommers
General's Mother - Maggie Adair Upton
Angry Commoner - Ernesto S. Bustos
Dancing British Soldier - Travis S. Zeiler
Arrow to the neck soldier - Lee Eisenhower
Ax to the face soldier - Elyjah Wibur
British Guards
Alan D. Beck, Ricky Borba, David Chernyavsky, Dan Fagan, K.C. Farrell, Keith Lowell Jensen, Jason A. Manoogian, Zachary Peters
Common Folk
Paula Barkley, Dan Beard, Telly "Leatherface" Blackwood,Sean Boncato, Bob Casper, Sheryl Casper, Robyn Colburn,Christa Cranmer, Kathleen DeVries, Scot Free, Lauryn Gardner,Pryor Hudson, Josephine Longo, Krystina Mae, Gary Pannullo,Ken Pohl, Christa Quinn, West Ramsey, Tanner Robinson,Gillian Tarkington, Dawn Towle, La Tasha Yvette
Dance Choreographer - Joshua Comprendio
Colonial Dancers
Danny Abdon, Green (Chris Gaskell), Cali Kid (Rex Feliciano),jmocak (Jerel Mascarinas), Nitda Cee (Wanitda Chotisen), Candace Roybal
●Special thanks●
The City of Placerville & Kathleen Dodge with the El Dorado Film Commission
The Carry House Hotel
Jim Davies at Shadow Ridge Ranch
...
HOLY FIRETRUCK! You made it to the end of this description. You deserve a cookie. But which kind would you like?!
http://wn.com/ULTIMATE_ASSASSIN'S_CREED_3_SONG_Music_Video_
GET THE SHIRT! http://bit.ly/DeathBlowTShirt
WATCH BLOOPERS & MORE: http://bit.ly/AC3XTRAS
DOWNLOAD THE SONG: http://bit.ly/AC3Clean
DOWNLOAD THE UNCENSORED SONG: http://bit.ly/AC3Xplicit
WE BASED SOME OF THE SCENES ON THIS AWESOME INTERACTIVE TRAILER, SO CHECK IT OUT: http://bit.ly/AC3trailer
GET TOMAHAWK GEAR HERE: http://smo.sh/172R5kQ
GET ASSASSIN'S CREED III NOW: http://amzn.to/VSGMrN
●LYRICS●
How many fools can I kill today?
Too many to count, don't get in my way
I shoot a mofo in the throat with my bow
Tomahawk chop is my death blow
Freedom fightin' machine, big-ass hatchet in hand
Why'd you have to kill my bros? I'm-a slash your face, man
I'm a very skilled assassin killin' dudes in ones and twos
Blood flowin' like a river, need a box of tissues
When I'm huntin', I be stuntin', you can never find me
In the bushes, in the hay stacks, in your mother's laundry
Watch me comin', free runnin', up the walls like a boss
What you lookin' at, bitch? Taste my tomahawk chop!
How many fools can I kill today?
Too many to count, don't get in my way
I shoot a mofo in the throat with my bow
Tomahawk chop is my death blow
From Boston to NY, always up to no good
Don't know how I can see out this big-ass hood
Walkin' through the crowds touchin' you on the back
Using my hidden blade for a secret attack
Jumpin' off of giant buildings like I was a super man
Use your momma as a meat shield every time that I can
Take a break from the war to hunt for some meat
What? A man's gotta eat...
How many fools can I kill today?
Too many to count, don't get in my way
I shoot a mofo in the throat with my bow
Tomahawk chop is my death blow
Up first in the verse feel the clack of wooden teeth
Bread and butter, lift the covers and you'll find the fu**in' heat
Revolution I lead, with the world I got beef
I dig my wigs powdered, wear boxers- I don't wear briefs
You can't step up to me and my gang
Horse and carriage, drive bys, bullet in the chamb'
Ridin' over your clique like the Delaware, son
I'll get my face on that dollar before this sh*t's done
How many fools can I kill today?
Too many to count, don't get in my way
I shoot those mofos in the throat with my bow
Tomahawk chop is my death blow
...
This video is extra special to us, so we went all-out this time and got a ton of help from our amazing friends:
●CREDITS●
Produced & Directed by Ian Hecox, Anthony Padilla & Ryan Todd
Music Produced by Peter de Leon & Ryan Todd
Mixed by Peter de Leon
Written by Ian Hecox, Anthony Padilla & Ryan Finnerty
Assistant Director - Frank Cosgriff
Cinematographer - John Alexander Jimenez
Assistant Camera - Phil Mohr, Ivan Harder
Makeup & Wardrobe - Paula Barkley
Asst. Wardrober - Felicia Gomez
Connor Costume - Jackie Goehner
Key Grip/Gaffer - Kerry Sweeney
Grip/Electric - Jon Hooker, Lee Eisenhower
Set Designer - Edward Duffy
Scenic - Lynn Malmburg
Set design PA - Lynne Perry, Nathan Bruner, Jon Hooker, Peter Van Dyke
Art Director - Patrick Egan
Set Dresser - Heidi Boucher
Art PA - Karl Mollohan
Post-production Supervisor - Ryan Finnerty
Editors - Anthony Padilla, Michael Barryte, Ryan Todd
CG & Effects - Michael Barryte & Sney Noorani
Assistant Editor - Justin Dailey
DIT & Colorist - Mike Burton
Key Production Assistant - Brad Westerbeck
Production Assistant - Rachel Behrmann
Casting - Julianne Gabert
●CAST●
Connor Kenway - Anthony Padilla
George Washington - Ian Hecox
British General - Keenan Johnston
Benjamin Franklin - Steven Sommers
General's Mother - Maggie Adair Upton
Angry Commoner - Ernesto S. Bustos
Dancing British Soldier - Travis S. Zeiler
Arrow to the neck soldier - Lee Eisenhower
Ax to the face soldier - Elyjah Wibur
British Guards
Alan D. Beck, Ricky Borba, David Chernyavsky, Dan Fagan, K.C. Farrell, Keith Lowell Jensen, Jason A. Manoogian, Zachary Peters
Common Folk
Paula Barkley, Dan Beard, Telly "Leatherface" Blackwood,Sean Boncato, Bob Casper, Sheryl Casper, Robyn Colburn,Christa Cranmer, Kathleen DeVries, Scot Free, Lauryn Gardner,Pryor Hudson, Josephine Longo, Krystina Mae, Gary Pannullo,Ken Pohl, Christa Quinn, West Ramsey, Tanner Robinson,Gillian Tarkington, Dawn Towle, La Tasha Yvette
Dance Choreographer - Joshua Comprendio
Colonial Dancers
Danny Abdon, Green (Chris Gaskell), Cali Kid (Rex Feliciano),jmocak (Jerel Mascarinas), Nitda Cee (Wanitda Chotisen), Candace Roybal
●Special thanks●
The City of Placerville & Kathleen Dodge with the El Dorado Film Commission
The Carry House Hotel
Jim Davies at Shadow Ridge Ranch
...
HOLY FIRETRUCK! You made it to the end of this description. You deserve a cookie. But which kind would you like?!
- published: 26 Oct 2012
- views: 39297193
Rihanna - Stay ft. Mikky Ekko
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:08
- Updated: 12 Feb 2013
Download "Stay" from Unapologetic now: http://smarturl.it/UnapologeticDlx
Music video by Rihanna performing Stay ft. Mikky Ekko. © 2013 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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Download "Stay" from Unapologetic now: http://smarturl.it/UnapologeticDlx
Music video by Rihanna performing Stay ft. Mikky Ekko. © 2013 The Island Def Jam Music Group
- published: 12 Feb 2013
- views: 193807222
CUPS!! - Pitch Perfect - Sam Tsui, Alex G, Kina Grannis, Kurt Schneider
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:44
- Updated: 21 Aug 2013
Check out this Coca Cola video I did!! :) http://bit.ly/12T5qlb We're coming to SINGAPORE and HONG KONG!! tickets: http://www.kurthugoschneider.com/tour SUBS...
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Check out this Coca Cola video I did!! :) http://bit.ly/12T5qlb We're coming to SINGAPORE and HONG KONG!! tickets: http://www.kurthugoschneider.com/tour SUBS...
- published: 05 Jul 2013
- views: 5263504
- author: KurtHugoSchneider
Eminem - Sing For The Moment
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:28
- Updated: 19 Aug 2013
Music video by Eminem performing Sing For The Moment. (C) 2002 Aftermath Records.
http://wn.com/Eminem_Sing_For_The_Moment
Music video by Eminem performing Sing For The Moment. (C) 2002 Aftermath Records.
- published: 25 Dec 2009
- views: 53956858
- author: EminemVEVO
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David Guetta - Titanium ft. Sia
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:06
- Updated: 21 Aug 2013
From the album Nothing But The Beat Ultimate - Download on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/NBTBiTunes?IQid=vevo Featuring Sia, Ne-Yo, Akon, Nicki Minaj, Flo ...
http://wn.com/David_Guetta_Titanium_ft_Sia
From the album Nothing But The Beat Ultimate - Download on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/NBTBiTunes?IQid=vevo Featuring Sia, Ne-Yo, Akon, Nicki Minaj, Flo ...
- published: 21 Dec 2011
- views: 206129443
- author: davidguettavevo
David Guetta - She Wolf (Falling To Pieces) ft. Sia
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:58
- Updated: 21 Aug 2013
From the album Nothing But The Beat Ultimate - Download on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/NBTBiTunes?IQid=vevo Featuring Sia, Ne-Yo, Akon, Nicki Minaj, Flo ...
http://wn.com/David_Guetta_She_Wolf_Falling_To_Pieces_ft_Sia
From the album Nothing But The Beat Ultimate - Download on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/NBTBiTunes?IQid=vevo Featuring Sia, Ne-Yo, Akon, Nicki Minaj, Flo ...
- published: 28 Sep 2012
- views: 176875018
- author: davidguettavevo
Katy Perry - The One That Got Away
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:51
- Updated: 11 Nov 2011
Sometimes you promise someone forever but it doesn't work out that way. Watch Katy Perry and Diego Luna star in the sixth chapter of the "Teenage Dream" story. Do you have "The One That Got Away"?
Download "The One That Got Away", the sixth single off Katy's album 'Teenage Dream' here: http://goo.gl/LYiQG
Music video by Katy Perry performing The One That Got Away.
Directed by: Floria Sigismondi / Produced by: Jannie McInnes & Danny Lockwood
(P) (C) 2011 Capitol Records, LLC. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, LLC, 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028.
#VEVOCertified on April 22, 2012. http://www.vevo.com/certified...
http://wn.com/Katy_Perry_The_One_That_Got_Away
Sometimes you promise someone forever but it doesn't work out that way. Watch Katy Perry and Diego Luna star in the sixth chapter of the "Teenage Dream" story. Do you have "The One That Got Away"?
Download "The One That Got Away", the sixth single off Katy's album 'Teenage Dream' here: http://goo.gl/LYiQG
Music video by Katy Perry performing The One That Got Away.
Directed by: Floria Sigismondi / Produced by: Jannie McInnes & Danny Lockwood
(P) (C) 2011 Capitol Records, LLC. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, LLC, 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028.
#VEVOCertified on April 22, 2012. http://www.vevo.com/certified...
- published: 11 Nov 2011
- views: 185924161
Avicii - Wake Me Up (Lyric Video)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:12
- Updated: 20 Aug 2013
Lyric video for Avicii - Wake Me Up. Out now on: Itunes - visit http://smarturl.it/wakemeup Spotify - http://smarturl.it/aviciiwakemeup Released on Universal...
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Lyric video for Avicii - Wake Me Up. Out now on: Itunes - visit http://smarturl.it/wakemeup Spotify - http://smarturl.it/aviciiwakemeup Released on Universal...
- published: 28 Jun 2013
- views: 69855928
- author: AviciiOfficialVEVO
Evolution of Music - Pentatonix
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:29
- Updated: 21 Aug 2013
ORDER "PTX VOL. 1" HERE! http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/ptx-volume-1/id534570842 http://www.ptxofficial.com http://www.twitter.com/ptxofficial @ptxoffic...
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ORDER "PTX VOL. 1" HERE! http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/ptx-volume-1/id534570842 http://www.ptxofficial.com http://www.twitter.com/ptxofficial @ptxoffic...
- published: 15 Apr 2013
- views: 16597084
- author: PTXofficial
![Bruno Mars - Grenade [OFFICIAL VIDEO]](http://web.archive.org./web/20131008221528im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/SR6iYWJxHqs/default.jpg "Bruno Mars - Grenade [OFFICIAL VIDEO]")
Bruno Mars - Grenade [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:56
- Updated: 20 Aug 2013
Available now on iTunes! http://smarturl.it/Doo-Wops 'Unorthodox Jukebox' available now on iTunes! http://www.smarturl.it/unorthodoxjukebox © 2010 WMG. The o...
http://wn.com/Bruno_Mars_Grenade_OFFICIAL_VIDEO_
Available now on iTunes! http://smarturl.it/Doo-Wops 'Unorthodox Jukebox' available now on iTunes! http://www.smarturl.it/unorthodoxjukebox © 2010 WMG. The o...
- published: 22 Nov 2010
- views: 309041826
- author: Bruno Mars
Martin Garrix - Animals (Official Video)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:12
- Updated: 19 Aug 2013
The official video for Martin Garrix' monster track 'Animals'! Download on Beatport NOW: http://btprt.dj/19cYwWG Download on iTunes: http://www.smarturl.it/M...
http://wn.com/Martin_Garrix_Animals_Official_Video
The official video for Martin Garrix' monster track 'Animals'! Download on Beatport NOW: http://btprt.dj/19cYwWG Download on iTunes: http://www.smarturl.it/M...
- published: 17 Jun 2013
- views: 7582498
- author: Spinnin' Records
Rihanna - Unfaithful
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:56
- Updated: 23 Nov 2009
Music video by Rihanna performing Unfaithful. (C) 2006 The Island Def Jam Music Group
#VEVOCertified on Feb. 15, 2012. http://vevo.com/certified http://youtube.com/vevocertified
http://wn.com/Rihanna_Unfaithful
Music video by Rihanna performing Unfaithful. (C) 2006 The Island Def Jam Music Group
#VEVOCertified on Feb. 15, 2012. http://vevo.com/certified http://youtube.com/vevocertified
- published: 23 Nov 2009
- views: 158770801
Avicii - Wake Me Up (Official Video)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:33
- Updated: 21 Aug 2013
Wake Me Up (Official Video) by Avicii. Out now on: iTunes - visit http://smarturl.it/wakemeup Spotify - http://smarturl.it/aviciiwakemeup Released on Univers...
http://wn.com/Avicii_Wake_Me_Up_Official_Video
Wake Me Up (Official Video) by Avicii. Out now on: iTunes - visit http://smarturl.it/wakemeup Spotify - http://smarturl.it/aviciiwakemeup Released on Univers...
- published: 29 Jul 2013
- views: 27818200
- author: AviciiOfficialVEVO
2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa - We Own It (Fast & Furious)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:38
- Updated: 17 May 2013
http://thefastandthefurious.com
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of all-stars as the global blockbuster franchise built on speed races to its next continent in Fast & Furious 6. Reuniting for their most high-stakes adventure yet, fan favorites Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Elsa Pataky are joined by badass series newcomers Luke Evans and Gina Carano.
Since Dom (Diesel) and Brian's (Walker) Rio heist toppled a kingpin's empire and left their crew with $100 million, our heroes have scattered across the globe. But their inability to return home and living forever on the lam have left their lives...
http://wn.com/2_Chainz,_Wiz_Khalifa_We_Own_It_Fast_Furious
http://thefastandthefurious.com
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of all-stars as the global blockbuster franchise built on speed races to its next continent in Fast & Furious 6. Reuniting for their most high-stakes adventure yet, fan favorites Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Elsa Pataky are joined by badass series newcomers Luke Evans and Gina Carano.
Since Dom (Diesel) and Brian's (Walker) Rio heist toppled a kingpin's empire and left their crew with $100 million, our heroes have scattered across the globe. But their inability to return home and living forever on the lam have left their lives...
- published: 17 May 2013
- views: 19551418
Avicii - Levels
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:19
- Updated: 18 Aug 2013
Buy Avicii Levels EP- http://www.smarturl.it/AviciiLevelsEP iTunes Australia http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/levels/id475906408?i=475906909 iTunes UK http:/...
http://wn.com/Avicii_Levels
Buy Avicii Levels EP- http://www.smarturl.it/AviciiLevelsEP iTunes Australia http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/levels/id475906408?i=475906909 iTunes UK http:/...
- published: 29 Nov 2011
- views: 70438782
- author: AviciiOfficialVEVO
"Take Back the Night" - A Minecraft Original Music Video
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:31
- Updated: 31 Aug 2013
Download the song, part of TryHardNinja's new album!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/take-back-the-night/id692264114?i=692264186
Watch the prequel, Fallen Kingdom: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-sH53vXP2A
Credits:
Modeling, rigging, animation, post production, and effects by Bootstrap Buckaroo
http://www.youtube.com/user/DigBuildLive
Animation by Slamacow Creations:
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlamacowCreations
Animated, directed, and produced by CaptainSparklez:
http://www.youtube.com/user/CaptainSparklez
Take Back the Night written and performed by TryHardNinja:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TryHardNinja
Audio production by Doc Exx:
http://www.youtube.com/user/DocExxMusic
Vocal production and editing by The Jerry Farley:
http://www.youtube.com/thejerryfarley
Lyrics:
Closet full of secrets and skeletons awakes but nothing's true
I used to own a castle now it's boxes that I have to move
Right here in the darkness there's nothing left for me to do
It's easier to run away but today
Today we got to
Cast the shadows out from sight
A final stand a shouting cry
All the wrongs now turned to right
So fight the past
Take back the night
And call upon the torch tonight
To bring out all the ghosts to light
Because at last we have to go it's time
To take back the night
Bridges burned and broken on different sides we start anew
Being chased by monsters to face head on or be consumed
Reaching out for something grasping on to nothing to lose
Paybacks left too long unpaid but today
Today we got to
Cast the shadows out from sight
A final stand a shouting cry
All the wrongs now turned to right
So fight the past
Take back the night
And call upon the torch tonight
To bring out all the ghosts to light
Because at last we have to go it's time
To take back the night
http://wn.com/Take_Back_the_Night_A_Minecraft_Original_Music_Video
Download the song, part of TryHardNinja's new album!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/take-back-the-night/id692264114?i=692264186
Watch the prequel, Fallen Kingdom: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-sH53vXP2A
Credits:
Modeling, rigging, animation, post production, and effects by Bootstrap Buckaroo
http://www.youtube.com/user/DigBuildLive
Animation by Slamacow Creations:
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlamacowCreations
Animated, directed, and produced by CaptainSparklez:
http://www.youtube.com/user/CaptainSparklez
Take Back the Night written and performed by TryHardNinja:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TryHardNinja
Audio production by Doc Exx:
http://www.youtube.com/user/DocExxMusic
Vocal production and editing by The Jerry Farley:
http://www.youtube.com/thejerryfarley
Lyrics:
Closet full of secrets and skeletons awakes but nothing's true
I used to own a castle now it's boxes that I have to move
Right here in the darkness there's nothing left for me to do
It's easier to run away but today
Today we got to
Cast the shadows out from sight
A final stand a shouting cry
All the wrongs now turned to right
So fight the past
Take back the night
And call upon the torch tonight
To bring out all the ghosts to light
Because at last we have to go it's time
To take back the night
Bridges burned and broken on different sides we start anew
Being chased by monsters to face head on or be consumed
Reaching out for something grasping on to nothing to lose
Paybacks left too long unpaid but today
Today we got to
Cast the shadows out from sight
A final stand a shouting cry
All the wrongs now turned to right
So fight the past
Take back the night
And call upon the torch tonight
To bring out all the ghosts to light
Because at last we have to go it's time
To take back the night
- published: 31 Aug 2013
- views: 3852015
Skrillex & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley - Make It Bun Dem [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:39
- Updated: 19 Aug 2013
Buy the track here: http://atlr.ec/TZ8yBf Directed by Tony T. Datis.
http://wn.com/Skrillex_Damian_Jr_Gong_Marley_Make_It_Bun_Dem_OFFICIAL_VIDEO_
Buy the track here: http://atlr.ec/TZ8yBf Directed by Tony T. Datis.
- published: 06 Sep 2012
- views: 52020519
- author: TheOfficialSkrillex
Send this Playlist by SMS
Eminem - Mockingbird
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:19
- Updated: 25 Dec 2009
Music video by Eminem performing Mockingbird. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 14,297,644. (C) 2004 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records
http://wn.com/Eminem_Mockingbird
Music video by Eminem performing Mockingbird. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 14,297,644. (C) 2004 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records
- published: 25 Dec 2009
- views: 76042865
Rihanna - Hate That I Love You ft. Ne-Yo
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:58
- Updated: 21 Aug 2013
Music video by Rihanna performing Hate That I Love You. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 57208048. (C) 2007 The Island Def Jam Music Group.
http://wn.com/Rihanna_Hate_That_I_Love_You_ft_Ne-Yo
Music video by Rihanna performing Hate That I Love You. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 57208048. (C) 2007 The Island Def Jam Music Group.
- published: 30 Nov 2009
- views: 93785740
- author: RihannaVEVO
Taylor Swift - Mean
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:04
- Updated: 13 May 2011
Music video by Taylor Swift performing Mean. (C) 2011 Big Machine Records, LLC.
http://wn.com/Taylor_Swift_Mean
Music video by Taylor Swift performing Mean. (C) 2011 Big Machine Records, LLC.
- published: 13 May 2011
- views: 60962989
FIRETRUCK! (Official Music Video)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:48
- Updated: 27 Aug 2010
BLOOPERS: http://bit.ly/FiretruckBloopers
GET THE SONG: http://smo.sh/WMZv7l
MILKSHAKE MUSIC VIDEO: http://bit.ly/MilkyMilkshake
CHECK OUT THIS FIRETRUCK TEE: http://smo.sh/ZsKdpt
-----------------------------------
In this music video, we give you an alternative to the F-word. Your mother will be pleased.
Special thanks to iJustine for making a cameo: http://youtube.com/ijustine
-----------------------------------
Hey it's our very own website: http://smosh.com
Oh and our Facebook page: http://facebook.com/smosh
Want to know when we're filming and/or pooping? Now you can: http://twitter.com/smosh
------------LYRICS------------
Now here's the thing about saying firetruck
It starts F and it ends with UCK
So whenever you're in trouble or out of luck
You no longer have to exclaim "OH F**K"
Hey look at that they just bleeped me
Instead say firetruck, it's so easy
And I'd like to take a moment just sit right there
I'll tell you how you can say firetruck anywhere
Stub your toe, FIRETRUCK
Lose your cash, FIRETRUCK
You're naked and your parents come home, FIRETRUCK
Fail your class, FIRETRUCK
Scratch your ass, FIRETRUCK
Clip your nails too short and it hurts, FIRETRUCK
Crap your pants, FIRETRUCK
Bite your tongue, FIRETRUCK
No one shows up to your party, FIRETRUCK
Red Ring of Death, FIRETRUCK
Forget to breathe, FIRETRUCK
Found out your mom is your dad, FIRETRUCK
Say firetruck every chance you see
It's even more fun when it gets bleeped
Say it with me now, don't make this suck
F****************UCK!
-Whoa man, did you just say f**k?
Naw man, I just said Firetruck
-But when you bleep it, it says f**k
Who cares man, we're sayin' firetruck!
Lose your teeth, FIRETRUCK
iPhone bill, FIRETRUCK
Jonas Brothers stuck in your head, FIRETRUCK
Crash your car, FIRETRUCK
Into your dog, FIRETRUCK
Turns out your dog is your mom, FIRETRUCK-
Wait, so now my mom's a dog?
And your dad
This is just getting ridiculous
You act like that's not normal-
IT ISN'T NORMAL.
It is in Canada
So they have man-dog-women in Canada?
...Yes
Fail science, FIRETRUCK
Eat a pencil, FIRETRUCK
There's over 500 Pokemon, WHAT THE FIRETRUCK?!
Lose the game, FIRETRUCK
David Blaine, FIRETRUCK
Get ran over by a... (what?) FIRETRUCK
So, yeah. Next time you wanna say the F word, just say firetruck. It's more polite.
And if you didn't like this song, go firetruck yourself.
http://wn.com/FIRETRUCK!_Official_Music_Video
BLOOPERS: http://bit.ly/FiretruckBloopers
GET THE SONG: http://smo.sh/WMZv7l
MILKSHAKE MUSIC VIDEO: http://bit.ly/MilkyMilkshake
CHECK OUT THIS FIRETRUCK TEE: http://smo.sh/ZsKdpt
-----------------------------------
In this music video, we give you an alternative to the F-word. Your mother will be pleased.
Special thanks to iJustine for making a cameo: http://youtube.com/ijustine
-----------------------------------
Hey it's our very own website: http://smosh.com
Oh and our Facebook page: http://facebook.com/smosh
Want to know when we're filming and/or pooping? Now you can: http://twitter.com/smosh
------------LYRICS------------
Now here's the thing about saying firetruck
It starts F and it ends with UCK
So whenever you're in trouble or out of luck
You no longer have to exclaim "OH F**K"
Hey look at that they just bleeped me
Instead say firetruck, it's so easy
And I'd like to take a moment just sit right there
I'll tell you how you can say firetruck anywhere
Stub your toe, FIRETRUCK
Lose your cash, FIRETRUCK
You're naked and your parents come home, FIRETRUCK
Fail your class, FIRETRUCK
Scratch your ass, FIRETRUCK
Clip your nails too short and it hurts, FIRETRUCK
Crap your pants, FIRETRUCK
Bite your tongue, FIRETRUCK
No one shows up to your party, FIRETRUCK
Red Ring of Death, FIRETRUCK
Forget to breathe, FIRETRUCK
Found out your mom is your dad, FIRETRUCK
Say firetruck every chance you see
It's even more fun when it gets bleeped
Say it with me now, don't make this suck
F****************UCK!
-Whoa man, did you just say f**k?
Naw man, I just said Firetruck
-But when you bleep it, it says f**k
Who cares man, we're sayin' firetruck!
Lose your teeth, FIRETRUCK
iPhone bill, FIRETRUCK
Jonas Brothers stuck in your head, FIRETRUCK
Crash your car, FIRETRUCK
Into your dog, FIRETRUCK
Turns out your dog is your mom, FIRETRUCK-
Wait, so now my mom's a dog?
And your dad
This is just getting ridiculous
You act like that's not normal-
IT ISN'T NORMAL.
It is in Canada
So they have man-dog-women in Canada?
...Yes
Fail science, FIRETRUCK
Eat a pencil, FIRETRUCK
There's over 500 Pokemon, WHAT THE FIRETRUCK?!
Lose the game, FIRETRUCK
David Blaine, FIRETRUCK
Get ran over by a... (what?) FIRETRUCK
So, yeah. Next time you wanna say the F word, just say firetruck. It's more polite.
And if you didn't like this song, go firetruck yourself.
- published: 27 Aug 2010
- views: 14154096
Draw My Life - Ryan Higa
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 7:35
- Updated: 11 Apr 2013
So i was pretty hesitant to make this video... but after all of your request, here is my Draw My Life video!
Check out my 2nd Channel for more vlogs:
http://www.youtube.com/higatv
Follow me on TWITTER for more useless stuff about me
http://www.twitter.com/therealryanhiga
Like my FACEBOOK page if you're into that sorta stuff
http://www.facebook.com/higatv
Oh and here is MY SITE... Get teehee merch here if ya want!:
http://www.higatv.com
OR see some boring pics of me on INSTAGRAM!
http://www.instagram.com/notryanhiga
http://wn.com/Draw_My_Life_Ryan_Higa
So i was pretty hesitant to make this video... but after all of your request, here is my Draw My Life video!
Check out my 2nd Channel for more vlogs:
http://www.youtube.com/higatv
Follow me on TWITTER for more useless stuff about me
http://www.twitter.com/therealryanhiga
Like my FACEBOOK page if you're into that sorta stuff
http://www.facebook.com/higatv
Oh and here is MY SITE... Get teehee merch here if ya want!:
http://www.higatv.com
OR see some boring pics of me on INSTAGRAM!
http://www.instagram.com/notryanhiga
- published: 11 Apr 2013
- views: 11562987
Master Chief vs Leonidas. Epic Rap Battles of History Season 2.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:12
- Updated: 21 Aug 2013
ERB Returns For Season 3 This Fall ◅ download this song: http://bit.ly/ERB17 click to tweet this vid-ee-oh! http://clicktotweet.com/vCJ_8 This. Is. Merchan...
http://wn.com/Master_Chief_vs_Leonidas_Epic_Rap_Battles_of_History_Season_2
ERB Returns For Season 3 This Fall ◅ download this song: http://bit.ly/ERB17 click to tweet this vid-ee-oh! http://clicktotweet.com/vCJ_8 This. Is. Merchan...
- published: 01 Feb 2012
- views: 58598297
- author: ERB
Send this Playlist by SMS
Rihanna - Rehab ft. Justin Timberlake
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:39
- Updated: 21 Aug 2013
Music video by Rihanna performing Rehab. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 19591123. (C) 2007 The Island Def Jam Music Group.
http://wn.com/Rihanna_Rehab_ft_Justin_Timberlake
Music video by Rihanna performing Rehab. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 19591123. (C) 2007 The Island Def Jam Music Group.
- published: 14 Dec 2009
- views: 59697196
- author: RihannaVEVO
![Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man [Official Video]](http://web.archive.org./web/20131008221528im_/http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/ekzHIouo8Q4/default.jpg "Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man [Official Video]")
Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man [Official Video]
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:58
- Updated: 05 Feb 2013
Directed by Cameron Duddy & Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
Download the single now: http://smarturl.it/wheniwasyourman
Get Unorthodox Jukebox now on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/unorthodoxjukebox
http://www.brunomars.com
http://www.twitter.com/brunomars
http://www.facebook.com/thatbrunomars
© 2013 WMG.
http://wn.com/Bruno_Mars_When_I_Was_Your_Man_Official_Video_
Directed by Cameron Duddy & Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
Download the single now: http://smarturl.it/wheniwasyourman
Get Unorthodox Jukebox now on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/unorthodoxjukebox
http://www.brunomars.com
http://www.twitter.com/brunomars
http://www.facebook.com/thatbrunomars
© 2013 WMG.
- published: 05 Feb 2013
- views: 124391208
Daft Punk - Get Lucky (Official Audio) ft. Pharrell Williams
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:09
- Updated: 19 Apr 2013
Random Access Memories, in stores now:
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/RAMiTunes
Amazon (CD/LP): http://smarturl.it/ram-amazon
Direct (CD/LP): http://www.myplaydirect.com/daft-punk
(p) 2013 Daft Life Limited under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment
http://wn.com/Daft_Punk_Get_Lucky_Official_Audio_ft_Pharrell_Williams
Random Access Memories, in stores now:
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/RAMiTunes
Amazon (CD/LP): http://smarturl.it/ram-amazon
Direct (CD/LP): http://www.myplaydirect.com/daft-punk
(p) 2013 Daft Life Limited under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment
- published: 19 Apr 2013
- views: 125261986
![Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are [OFFICIAL VIDEO]](http://web.archive.org./web/20131008221528im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/LjhCEhWiKXk/default.jpg "Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are [OFFICIAL VIDEO]")
Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:02
- Updated: 20 Aug 2013
Available now on iTunes! http://smarturl.it/Doo-Wops New single "Locked Out Of Heaven" available now on iTunes! http://www.smarturl.it/looh © 2011 WMG. The o...
http://wn.com/Bruno_Mars_Just_The_Way_You_Are_OFFICIAL_VIDEO_
Available now on iTunes! http://smarturl.it/Doo-Wops New single "Locked Out Of Heaven" available now on iTunes! http://www.smarturl.it/looh © 2011 WMG. The o...
- published: 08 Sep 2010
- views: 317502554
- author: Bruno Mars
Adele - Someone Like You
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:45
- Updated: 29 Sep 2011
Music video by Adele performing Someone Like You. (C) 2011 XL Recordings Ltd
http://wn.com/Adele_Someone_Like_You
Music video by Adele performing Someone Like You. (C) 2011 XL Recordings Ltd
- published: 29 Sep 2011
- views: 299836010
Adele - Rolling in the Deep
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:55
- Updated: 30 Nov 2010
Music video by Adele performing Rolling In The Deep. (C) 2010 XL Recordings Ltd.
#VEVOCertified on July 25, 2011. http://www.vevo.com/certified http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified
http://wn.com/Adele_Rolling_in_the_Deep
Music video by Adele performing Rolling In The Deep. (C) 2010 XL Recordings Ltd.
#VEVOCertified on July 25, 2011. http://www.vevo.com/certified http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified
- published: 30 Nov 2010
- views: 435060888
Substitute Teacher: Key & Peele
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:02
- Updated: 18 Oct 2012
A substitute teacher from the inner city refuses to be messed with while taking attendance. NEW Key & Peele airs Wednesdays 10:30/9:30c on Comedy Central.
http://wn.com/Substitute_Teacher_Key_Peele
A substitute teacher from the inner city refuses to be messed with while taking attendance. NEW Key & Peele airs Wednesdays 10:30/9:30c on Comedy Central.
- published: 18 Oct 2012
- views: 33292381
4:30
"Just A Dream" by Nelly - Sam Tsui & Christina Grimmie
SUBSCRIBE! I promise, it's fun :1 http://bit.ly/SubscribeKHS We're coming to SINGAPORE and...
published: 21 Nov 2010
author: KurtHugoSchneider
"Just A Dream" by Nelly - Sam Tsui & Christina Grimmie
SUBSCRIBE! I promise, it's fun :1 http://bit.ly/SubscribeKHS We're coming to SINGAPORE and HONG KONG!! tickets: http://www.kurthugoschneider.com/tour Hope yo...
- published: 21 Nov 2010
- views: 68109581
- author: KurtHugoSchneider
3:50
Rihanna - Take A Bow
Music video by Rihanna performing Take A Bow. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 66,288,884. (C...
published: 30 Nov 2009
Rihanna - Take A Bow
Music video by Rihanna performing Take A Bow. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 66,288,884. (C) 2008 The Island Def Jam Music Group.
- published: 30 Nov 2009
- views: 101563388
5:15
Eminem - No Love (Explicit Version) ft. Lil Wayne
Music video by Eminem performing No Love. (C) 2010 Aftermath Records #VEVOCertified on Jul...
published: 29 Sep 2010
author: EminemVEVO
Eminem - No Love (Explicit Version) ft. Lil Wayne
Music video by Eminem performing No Love. (C) 2010 Aftermath Records #VEVOCertified on July 30, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified.
- published: 29 Sep 2010
- views: 123153503
- author: EminemVEVO
4:28
Eminem - Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna
Music video by Eminem performing Love The Way You Lie. © 2010 Aftermath Records
#VEVOCerti...
published: 05 Aug 2010
Eminem - Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna
Music video by Eminem performing Love The Way You Lie. © 2010 Aftermath Records
#VEVOCertified on September 13, 2011. http://www.vevo.com/certified http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified
- published: 05 Aug 2010
- views: 600843794
4:19
Eminem - Not Afraid
Music video by Eminem performing Not Afraid. (C) 2010 Aftermath Records
#VEVOCertified on ...
published: 05 Jun 2010
Eminem - Not Afraid
Music video by Eminem performing Not Afraid. (C) 2010 Aftermath Records
#VEVOCertified on September 11, 2010.http://www.vevo.com/certified http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified
- published: 05 Jun 2010
- views: 437343287
6:09
Eminem - When I'm Gone
Music video by Eminem performing When I'm Gone. (C) 2005 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscop...
published: 16 Jun 2009
Eminem - When I'm Gone
Music video by Eminem performing When I'm Gone. (C) 2005 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records
- published: 16 Jun 2009
- views: 165229514
3:49
Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
Music video by Taylor Swift performing You Belong With Me. (C) 2009 Big Machine Records, L...
published: 16 Jun 2009
Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
Music video by Taylor Swift performing You Belong With Me. (C) 2009 Big Machine Records, LLC
#VEVOCertified on April 16, 2011. http://www.vevo.com/certified http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified
- published: 16 Jun 2009
- views: 265904960
4:13
Taylor Swift - Everything Has Changed ft. Ed Sheeran
Music video by Taylor Swift performing Everything Has Changed. (C) 2013 Big Machine Record...
published: 06 Jun 2013
Taylor Swift - Everything Has Changed ft. Ed Sheeran
Music video by Taylor Swift performing Everything Has Changed. (C) 2013 Big Machine Records, LLC.
- published: 06 Jun 2013
- views: 36813925
5:43
How To Sing Like Your Favorite Artists
Whether you think you can't sing, or if you know you can... you cant. YET!
Check out my 2...
published: 30 May 2013
How To Sing Like Your Favorite Artists
Whether you think you can't sing, or if you know you can... you cant. YET!
Check out my 2nd Channel for more vlogs:
http://www.youtube.com/higatv
Follow me on TWITTER for more useless stuff about me
http://www.twitter.com/therealryanhiga
Like my FACEBOOK page if you're into that sorta stuff
http://www.facebook.com/higatv
Oh and here is MY SITE... theres not much on it.. but here:
http://www.higatv.com
OR see some boring pics of me on INSTAGRAM!
http://www.instagram.com/notryanhiga
- published: 30 May 2013
- views: 14091501
3:34
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA RAP [MUSIC VIDEO]
WATCH BLOOPERS & MORE: http://bit.ly/ZELDAxtras
DOWNLOAD THE SONG: http://smo.sh/13NrBp8
...
published: 18 Nov 2011
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA RAP [MUSIC VIDEO]
WATCH BLOOPERS & MORE: http://bit.ly/ZELDAxtras
DOWNLOAD THE SONG: http://smo.sh/13NrBp8
DOWNLOAD UNCENSORED SONG: http://smo.sh/WMYpsf
GET LEGEND OF SMOSH TEE: http://smo.sh/XkYJ7y
COLLECT THE HYRULE HISTORIA: http://amzn.to/Zkkr9b
------------------------------------
Hey it's our very own website: http://smosh.com
Oh and our Facebook page: http://facebook.com/smosh
Want to know when we're filming and/or pooping? Now you can: http://twitter.com/smosh
==LYRICS==
Yeah my name is Link, man, I'm more well known than Lil Wayne
Oh you thought my name was Zelda? THAT'S A F**KING GIRL'S NAME!
I've saved the world like fifteen times and and saved the princess from demise
And I do it all alone, with no help and no advice
"Hey, Look, Listen" Hey, look, listen, you f**king annoying fairy
I'd rather be forced to listen to constant Katy Perry
I think it's time I got some recognition, don't you think?
Legend of Zelda? SCREW THAT! Legend of LINK.
----------
'Cause he's the L to the I to the N to the K
Wears tights every day, don't give a damn what you say
Got bigger balls than even Evel Knievel
And he ain't gonna stop 'til the world is free of evil
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I'll break all your pots and I best not hear your bitchin'
I've got the Triforce of courage, BITCH! So you better listen (that's right)
I'm called bushwhacker and my bank account's maxed out
Got 999 rupees and my leather wallet's packed now
Can't back down, can't slack now, the world needs me to attack now
Yet I'm forced to pay out the ass for these bombs in Castle Town
Just give me some heart containers and let me spit on my ocarina
So I can kick that dumbass Ganon all the way to Argentina
----------
'Cause he's the L to the I to the N to the K
Wears tights every day, don't give a damn what you say
Got bigger balls than even Evel Knievel
And he ain't gonna stop 'til the world is free of evil
----------
Yo, you low-life elf, need a ride up to the North Pole?
Santa's got a thing for elfs and he's getting' his marriage annulled.
You really think saving the princess will convince me you're straight? (Ha-ha!)
The "Uggs and Skirt" fad is so 2008!
Oh snap, it's Ganondorf tryin' to jock on my style
Batman's cape, Lincoln's beard, were you dressed by a child?
You're a ginger with no soul and you look like a f**king troll
Isn't kidnapping helpless girls getting a little bit old?
You think Zelda's stupid enough to get kidnapped so often?
She runs off to my castle, into my room and begs to get locked in.
Yeah, she's sick of your little Deku nuts and your girly fairy face
L-I-N-K? More like L-I-N-Gay.
Man, you should've been aborted, just like the Jersey Shore
It's a damn lie you told about Zelda 'cause she loves my master sword
It's a shame your whole life's been a waste trying to rule Hyrule
'cause today will be the day known as "The day you got schooled"
----------
'Cause he's the L to the I to the N to the K
Wears tights every day, don't give a damn what you say
Got bigger balls than even Evel Knievel
And he ain't gon' stop 'til the world is free of evil
----------
This video is extra special to us, so we went all-out this time and got a ton of help from our amazing friends:
==CREDITS==
Written, Directed, Produced: Anthony Padilla & Ian Hecox
Producer: Ryan Todd (http://youtube.com/electrongunvidz)
Director of Photography: John Alexander Jimenez
Editor & FX: Anthony Padilla & Michael Barryte (http://youtube.com/belatedmedia)
Post Production Supervisor: Ryan Finnerty
==SONG CREDITS==
-Beat by: Taylor Lipari (http://youtube.com/taylorlipari)
-Lyrics: Anthony Padilla & Ian Hecox
-Final Mix & Vocal Recording: Peter DeLeon
-Link Vocals: Ian Hecox
-Ganondorf Vocals: Anthony Padilla
-Zelda Vocals: Kresta Ria Tabaranza (http://youtube.com/KO0LSAUCE)
-Hook Melody: Ryan Finnerty
-Vocals Recorded at: Track Shack Studios
==CAST==
-Link: Ian Hecox
-Zelda: Jacqueline Goehner (http://youtube.com/jackiegoehner)
-Ganondorf: Anthony Padilla
-Tingle: Anthony Padilla
-Bomb Shopkeeper: Ethan Ireland
-Santa Claus: Gary Agid
==ADDITIONAL CREW==
-Link, Zelda, Ganondorf Costume Design & Assistant Make-up: Jacqueline Goehner
-Make-up & Tingle Costume Design: Paula Barkley
-Ganondorf Make-up & prosthetics: Margaret Cargan
-Colorist: Mike Burton
-Assembly Editor: Elyjah Wilber
-Art Director: Patrick Egan
-Additional props: Jacqueline Goehner
-Production Designer (Castle Walls): Edward Duffy
-Set Painter: Lynn Malmberg
-Assistant Director: Ethan Ireland
-Gaffer: Tobija A. Annis
-Grips: Jon Hooker & Brian Rife
-Casting Director: Julliane Gabert
-Production Assistant: Frank Cosgriff
-Audio Playback: Palmer Taylor
-Set Studio provided by: SIMZ productions
-Grip & Electric provided by: GRIP SERVICES
-Outdoor Location provided by: Kathleen Dodge with El Dorado Film commission
-Filmed at Lake Tahoe & Sacramento, CA
HOLY FIRETRUCK! You made it to the end of this description.
- published: 18 Nov 2011
- views: 40253481
2:48
Steve Jobs vs Bill Gates. Epic Rap Battles of History Season 2.
► Season 3 Begins October 7th ◄
Download This Song: http://bit.ly/KzLBGB
Click to Tweet t...
published: 14 Jun 2012
Steve Jobs vs Bill Gates. Epic Rap Battles of History Season 2.
► Season 3 Begins October 7th ◄
Download This Song: http://bit.ly/KzLBGB
Click to Tweet this Vid-ee-oh! http://bit.ly/Nt9lg8
Hi. My name is Nice Peter,
and this is EpicLLOYD,
and this is the Epic Rap Battles of History, Season 2.
Beat by Tristan of Ham Squad: http://www.tristanbeats.com/
http://instagram.com/erb
http://facebook.com/erb
http://twitter.com/ERBofHistory
http://google.com/+ERB
http://epicrapbattlesofhistory.com
As always, these videos could not be possible without your suggestions, your subscription, and the help of a lot of awesome people.
CAST
Steve Jobs: Nice Peter
http://www.youtube.com/NicePeter
http://Facebook.com/NicePeter
Bill Gates: EpicLLOYD
http://www.youtube.com/EpicLLOYD
http://Facebook.com/epiclloyd
HAL9000: Nice Peter
Model By: http://goldenarmor.com/
Written by: Nice Peter, EpicLLOYD, Lauren Flans and Zach Sherwin aka MC Mr. Napkins
http://www.youtube.com/McMrNapkins
Beat Produced by: Tristan Krauss
Song Produced by Nice Peter
Mixed by: Rafael Serrano and Nice Peter
CREW
Directed by Dave McCary
http://www.youtube.com/David
On Set VFX Coordinator and Compositing by Sean Barrett
http://www.youtube.com/gnarlywich
Edited by Dave McCary and Nice Peter
Assistant Editors:
Andrew Sherman
Marc Chester
http://www.youtube.com/thatssomarc
Director of Photography: Jon Na
Gaffer: Arthur Hong
Music Supervisor and Playback: Dante Cimadamore AKA Dante Motion
http://www.youtube.com/givememotion
Costume Design and Art Direction: Mary Gutfleisch
http://youtube.com/marydoodles
Key Costumer: Natalia Fedner
http://youtube.com/nataliafedner
Makeup and Hair: Ashlyn Melancon
http://www.makeupbyashlyn.com
Script Supervisor and Production Assistant: Marc Chester
Production Assistants: Jose Mendoza http://youtube.com/jays2good,
Atul Singh and Russell Ford
Produced by Michelle Maloney
Executive Producer: Mickey Meyer
Maker Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Okay, I think that's it.
Thanks again and see you soon,
- nice peter & epiclloyd
- published: 14 Jun 2012
- views: 62452736
3:38
One Direction - Little Things
TAKE ME HOME The brand new album out now!
Featuring Live While We're Young and Little Thin...
published: 02 Nov 2012
One Direction - Little Things
TAKE ME HOME The brand new album out now!
Featuring Live While We're Young and Little Things.
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/takemehome1D
Amazon: http://amzn.to/OXqkoD
Official Store: http://myplay.me/vxl
Music video by One Direction performing Little Things. (C) 2012 Simco Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 124808644
5:24
Eminem - Like Toy Soldiers
Music video by Eminem performing Like Toy Soldiers. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 2,799,49...
published: 25 Dec 2009
Eminem - Like Toy Soldiers
Music video by Eminem performing Like Toy Soldiers. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 2,799,494.
#VEVOCertified on Nov. 26, 2012. http://vevo.com/certified http://youtube.com/vevocertifed
(C) 2004 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records
- published: 25 Dec 2009
- views: 121982665
Vimeo results:
2:25
Splitscreen: A Love Story
Shot entirely on the Nokia N8 mobile phone. Winner of the Nokia Shorts competition 2011.
...
published: 22 Jun 2011
author: James W Griffiths
Splitscreen: A Love Story
Shot entirely on the Nokia N8 mobile phone. Winner of the Nokia Shorts competition 2011.
Director: James W Griffiths
Producer: Kurban Kassam
Director of Photography: Christopher Moon
Editor: Marianne Kuopanportti
Sound Design: Mauricio d'Orey
Music composed by: Lennert Busch
Get the music on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/6acl6yp
1:00
MOVE
MOVE
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, ...
published: 03 Aug 2011
author: Rick Mereki
MOVE
MOVE
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage... all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ....into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films.....
= a trip of a lifetime.
move, eat, learn
Rick Mereki : Director, producer, additional camera and editing
Tim White : DOP, producer, primary editing, sound
Andrew Lees : Actor, mover, groover
These films were commissioned by STA Travel Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BrDlrytgm8
Thanks heaps to Adam Fyfe, Brendan, Simon and Crissy at STA.
All Music composed and performed by Kelsey James (kelseyanne.james@gmail.com)
Soundtrack available here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/play-on-move-soundtrack-single/id456257170
Music Recorded and mixed by Jake Phillips
Colour Grade : Edel Rafferty and Roslyn Di Sisto
Online Edit : Peter Mirecki
Assistance in titles and production design : Lee Gingold, Jason Milden, Rohan Newman
Big Ups to Michelle, Kiri, Renee, Hana, Andre, Ross, Bernie & Julie for your patience and support and awesomeness.....
Huge Thanks to :
Marco, Juliana and Julio at GAP Argentina and Peru
Ariana Cardenas, Toni Figuera and cooltra scooters in Barcelona,
Abete Zanetti Glass blowing school, Murano, Venice (http://www.abatezanetti.it)
Annabel, Rosario and Carolina (Pitu) in France
Juane and Andrea from the Princeca Insolenta hostel in Chile
Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. The response has been phenomenal and overwhelming. We never thought this little project would reach out to so many people. x
1:01
EAT
EAT
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2...
published: 03 Aug 2011
author: Rick Mereki
EAT
EAT
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage... all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ....into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films.....
= a trip of a lifetime.
move, eat, learn
Rick Mereki : Director, producer, additional camera and editing
Tim White : DOP, producer, primary editing, sound
Andrew Lees : Actor, mover, groover
These films were commissioned by STA Travel Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcOgjrRWx_Q
Thanks heaps to Adam Fyfe, Brendan, Simon and Crissy at STA.
All Music composed and performed by Kelsey James (kelseyanne.james@gmail.com)
Soundtrack available here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/fall-to-eat-soundtrack-single/id456118539
Music Recorded and mixed by Jake Phillips
Colour Grade : Edel Rafferty and Roslyn Di sisto
Online Edit : Peter Mirecki
Assistance in titles and production design : Lee Gingold, Jason Milden, Rohan Newman
Big Ups to Michelle, Kiri, Renee, Hana, Andre, Ross, Bernie & Julie for your patience and support and awesomeness.....
Huge Thanks to :
Marco, Juliana and Julio at GAP Argentina and Peru
Ariana Cardenas, Toni Figuera and cooltra scooters in Barcelona,
Abete Zanetti Glass blowing school, Murano, Venice (http://www.abatezanetti.it)
Annabel, Rosario and Carolina (Pitu) in France
Juane and Andrea from the Princeca Insolenta hostel in Chile
Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. The response has been phenomenal and overwhelming. We never thought this little project would reach out to so many people. x
1:14
LEARN
LEARN
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano,...
published: 03 Aug 2011
author: Rick Mereki
LEARN
LEARN
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage... all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ....into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films.....
= a trip of a lifetime.
move, eat, learn
Rick Mereki : Director, producer, additional camera and editing
Tim White : DOP, producer, primary editing, sound
Andrew Lees : Actor, mover, groover
These films were commissioned by STA Travel Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc0d510zTA4
Thanks heaps to Adam Fyfe, Brendan, Simon and Crissy at STA.
All Music composed and performed by Kelsey James (kelseyanne.james@gmail.com)
Soundtrack available here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/whistle-if-you-need-me-learn/id456230196
Music Recorded and mixed by Jake Phillips
Colour Grade : Edel Rafferty and Roslyn Di sisto
Online Edit : Peter Mirecki
Assistance in titles and production design : Lee Gingold, Jason Milden, Rohan Newman
Big Ups to Michelle, Kiri, Renee, Hana, Andre, Ross, Bernie & Julie for your patience and support and awesomeness.....
Huge Thanks to :
Marco, Juliana and Julio at GAP Argentina and Peru
Ariana Cardenas, Toni Figuera and cooltra scooters in Barcelona,
Abete Zanetti Glass blowing school, Murano, Venice (http://www.abatezanetti.it)
Annabel, Rosario and Carolina (Pitu) in France
Juane and Andrea from the Princeca Insolenta hostel in Chile
Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. The response has been phenomenal and overwhelming. We never thought this little project would reach out to so many people. x
Youtube results:
4:42
"Empire State of Mind" JAY Z | Alicia Keys [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Check out the OFFICIAL VIDEO for "Empire State of Mind" JAY Z | Alicia Keys!
JAY Z "Open ...
published: 30 Oct 2009
"Empire State of Mind" JAY Z | Alicia Keys [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Check out the OFFICIAL VIDEO for "Empire State of Mind" JAY Z | Alicia Keys!
JAY Z "Open Letter": http://bit.ly/OpenLetterJAYZ
More episodes of JAY Z ► http://bit.ly/JAYZplaylist
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iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/jay-z/id112080
- published: 30 Oct 2009
- views: 180607643
4:25
Eminem - You Don't Know ft. 50 Cent, Cashis, Lloyd Banks
Music video by Eminem performing You Don't Know. (C) 2006 Shady Records/Interscope Records...
published: 25 Dec 2009
author: EminemVEVO
Eminem - You Don't Know ft. 50 Cent, Cashis, Lloyd Banks
Music video by Eminem performing You Don't Know. (C) 2006 Shady Records/Interscope Records.
- published: 25 Dec 2009
- views: 63623845
- author: EminemVEVO
3:23
One Direction - One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks)
As well as releasing the Red Nose Day single, One Direction are fundraising by doing somet...
published: 20 Feb 2013
One Direction - One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks)
As well as releasing the Red Nose Day single, One Direction are fundraising by doing something funny for money...and they want you to join them! Get involved at www.rednoseday.com/1D
Music video by One Direction performing One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks). (C) 2013 Simco Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
- published: 20 Feb 2013
- views: 145101225
4:06
David Guetta - Titanium ft. Sia
From the album Nothing But The Beat Ultimate - Download on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it...
published: 21 Dec 2011
author: davidguettavevo
David Guetta - Titanium ft. Sia
From the album Nothing But The Beat Ultimate - Download on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/NBTBiTunes?IQid=vevo Featuring Sia, Ne-Yo, Akon, Nicki Minaj, Flo ...
- published: 21 Dec 2011
- views: 206129443
- author: davidguettavevo
3:58
David Guetta - She Wolf (Falling To Pieces) ft. Sia
From the album Nothing But The Beat Ultimate - Download on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it...
published: 28 Sep 2012
author: davidguettavevo
David Guetta - She Wolf (Falling To Pieces) ft. Sia
From the album Nothing But The Beat Ultimate - Download on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/NBTBiTunes?IQid=vevo Featuring Sia, Ne-Yo, Akon, Nicki Minaj, Flo ...
- published: 28 Sep 2012
- views: 176875018
- author: davidguettavevo
4:51
Katy Perry - The One That Got Away
Sometimes you promise someone forever but it doesn't work out that way. Watch Katy Perry ...
published: 11 Nov 2011
Katy Perry - The One That Got Away
Sometimes you promise someone forever but it doesn't work out that way. Watch Katy Perry and Diego Luna star in the sixth chapter of the "Teenage Dream" story. Do you have "The One That Got Away"?
Download "The One That Got Away", the sixth single off Katy's album 'Teenage Dream' here: http://goo.gl/LYiQG
Music video by Katy Perry performing The One That Got Away.
Directed by: Floria Sigismondi / Produced by: Jannie McInnes & Danny Lockwood
(P) (C) 2011 Capitol Records, LLC. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, LLC, 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028.
#VEVOCertified on April 22, 2012. http://www.vevo.com/certified...
- published: 11 Nov 2011
- views: 185924161
4:12
Avicii - Wake Me Up (Lyric Video)
Lyric video for Avicii - Wake Me Up. Out now on: Itunes - visit http://smarturl.it/wakemeu...
published: 28 Jun 2013
author: AviciiOfficialVEVO
Avicii - Wake Me Up (Lyric Video)
Lyric video for Avicii - Wake Me Up. Out now on: Itunes - visit http://smarturl.it/wakemeup Spotify - http://smarturl.it/aviciiwakemeup Released on Universal...
- published: 28 Jun 2013
- views: 69855928
- author: AviciiOfficialVEVO
4:29
Evolution of Music - Pentatonix
ORDER "PTX VOL. 1" HERE! http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/ptx-volume-1/id534570842 http...
published: 15 Apr 2013
author: PTXofficial
Evolution of Music - Pentatonix
ORDER "PTX VOL. 1" HERE! http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/ptx-volume-1/id534570842 http://www.ptxofficial.com http://www.twitter.com/ptxofficial @ptxoffic...
- published: 15 Apr 2013
- views: 16597084
- author: PTXofficial
3:56
Bruno Mars - Grenade [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Available now on iTunes! http://smarturl.it/Doo-Wops 'Unorthodox Jukebox' available now on...
published: 22 Nov 2010
author: Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars - Grenade [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Available now on iTunes! http://smarturl.it/Doo-Wops 'Unorthodox Jukebox' available now on iTunes! http://www.smarturl.it/unorthodoxjukebox © 2010 WMG. The o...
- published: 22 Nov 2010
- views: 309041826
- author: Bruno Mars
3:12
Martin Garrix - Animals (Official Video)
The official video for Martin Garrix' monster track 'Animals'! Download on Beatport NOW: h...
published: 17 Jun 2013
author: Spinnin' Records
Martin Garrix - Animals (Official Video)
The official video for Martin Garrix' monster track 'Animals'! Download on Beatport NOW: http://btprt.dj/19cYwWG Download on iTunes: http://www.smarturl.it/M...
- published: 17 Jun 2013
- views: 7582498
- author: Spinnin' Records
4:56
Rihanna - Unfaithful
Music video by Rihanna performing Unfaithful. (C) 2006 The Island Def Jam Music Group
#VEV...
published: 23 Nov 2009
Rihanna - Unfaithful
Music video by Rihanna performing Unfaithful. (C) 2006 The Island Def Jam Music Group
#VEVOCertified on Feb. 15, 2012. http://vevo.com/certified http://youtube.com/vevocertified
- published: 23 Nov 2009
- views: 158770801
4:33
Avicii - Wake Me Up (Official Video)
Wake Me Up (Official Video) by Avicii. Out now on: iTunes - visit http://smarturl.it/wakem...
published: 29 Jul 2013
author: AviciiOfficialVEVO
Avicii - Wake Me Up (Official Video)
Wake Me Up (Official Video) by Avicii. Out now on: iTunes - visit http://smarturl.it/wakemeup Spotify - http://smarturl.it/aviciiwakemeup Released on Univers...
- published: 29 Jul 2013
- views: 27818200
- author: AviciiOfficialVEVO
2:38
2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa - We Own It (Fast & Furious)
http://thefastandthefurious.com
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the retu...
published: 17 May 2013
2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa - We Own It (Fast & Furious)
http://thefastandthefurious.com
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of all-stars as the global blockbuster franchise built on speed races to its next continent in Fast & Furious 6. Reuniting for their most high-stakes adventure yet, fan favorites Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Elsa Pataky are joined by badass series newcomers Luke Evans and Gina Carano.
Since Dom (Diesel) and Brian's (Walker) Rio heist toppled a kingpin's empire and left their crew with $100 million, our heroes have scattered across the globe. But their inability to return home and living forever on the lam have left their lives...
- published: 17 May 2013
- views: 19551418
3:19
Avicii - Levels
Buy Avicii Levels EP- http://www.smarturl.it/AviciiLevelsEP iTunes Australia http://itunes...
published: 29 Nov 2011
author: AviciiOfficialVEVO
Avicii - Levels
Buy Avicii Levels EP- http://www.smarturl.it/AviciiLevelsEP iTunes Australia http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/levels/id475906408?i=475906909 iTunes UK http:/...
- published: 29 Nov 2011
- views: 70438782
- author: AviciiOfficialVEVO
6:31
"Take Back the Night" - A Minecraft Original Music Video
Download the song, part of TryHardNinja's new album!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tak...
published: 31 Aug 2013
"Take Back the Night" - A Minecraft Original Music Video
Download the song, part of TryHardNinja's new album!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/take-back-the-night/id692264114?i=692264186
Watch the prequel, Fallen Kingdom: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-sH53vXP2A
Credits:
Modeling, rigging, animation, post production, and effects by Bootstrap Buckaroo
http://www.youtube.com/user/DigBuildLive
Animation by Slamacow Creations:
http://www.youtube.com/user/SlamacowCreations
Animated, directed, and produced by CaptainSparklez:
http://www.youtube.com/user/CaptainSparklez
Take Back the Night written and performed by TryHardNinja:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TryHardNinja
Audio production by Doc Exx:
http://www.youtube.com/user/DocExxMusic
Vocal production and editing by The Jerry Farley:
http://www.youtube.com/thejerryfarley
Lyrics:
Closet full of secrets and skeletons awakes but nothing's true
I used to own a castle now it's boxes that I have to move
Right here in the darkness there's nothing left for me to do
It's easier to run away but today
Today we got to
Cast the shadows out from sight
A final stand a shouting cry
All the wrongs now turned to right
So fight the past
Take back the night
And call upon the torch tonight
To bring out all the ghosts to light
Because at last we have to go it's time
To take back the night
Bridges burned and broken on different sides we start anew
Being chased by monsters to face head on or be consumed
Reaching out for something grasping on to nothing to lose
Paybacks left too long unpaid but today
Today we got to
Cast the shadows out from sight
A final stand a shouting cry
All the wrongs now turned to right
So fight the past
Take back the night
And call upon the torch tonight
To bring out all the ghosts to light
Because at last we have to go it's time
To take back the night
- published: 31 Aug 2013
- views: 3852015
3:39
Skrillex & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley - Make It Bun Dem [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Buy the track here: http://atlr.ec/TZ8yBf Directed by Tony T. Datis....
published: 06 Sep 2012
author: TheOfficialSkrillex
Skrillex & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley - Make It Bun Dem [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Buy the track here: http://atlr.ec/TZ8yBf Directed by Tony T. Datis.
- published: 06 Sep 2012
- views: 52020519
- author: TheOfficialSkrillex
Vimeo results:
2:25
Splitscreen: A Love Story
Shot entirely on the Nokia N8 mobile phone. Winner of the Nokia Shorts competition 2011.
...
published: 22 Jun 2011
author: James W Griffiths
Splitscreen: A Love Story
Shot entirely on the Nokia N8 mobile phone. Winner of the Nokia Shorts competition 2011.
Director: James W Griffiths
Producer: Kurban Kassam
Director of Photography: Christopher Moon
Editor: Marianne Kuopanportti
Sound Design: Mauricio d'Orey
Music composed by: Lennert Busch
Get the music on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/6acl6yp
1:00
MOVE
MOVE
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, ...
published: 03 Aug 2011
author: Rick Mereki
MOVE
MOVE
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage... all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ....into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films.....
= a trip of a lifetime.
move, eat, learn
Rick Mereki : Director, producer, additional camera and editing
Tim White : DOP, producer, primary editing, sound
Andrew Lees : Actor, mover, groover
These films were commissioned by STA Travel Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BrDlrytgm8
Thanks heaps to Adam Fyfe, Brendan, Simon and Crissy at STA.
All Music composed and performed by Kelsey James (kelseyanne.james@gmail.com)
Soundtrack available here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/play-on-move-soundtrack-single/id456257170
Music Recorded and mixed by Jake Phillips
Colour Grade : Edel Rafferty and Roslyn Di Sisto
Online Edit : Peter Mirecki
Assistance in titles and production design : Lee Gingold, Jason Milden, Rohan Newman
Big Ups to Michelle, Kiri, Renee, Hana, Andre, Ross, Bernie & Julie for your patience and support and awesomeness.....
Huge Thanks to :
Marco, Juliana and Julio at GAP Argentina and Peru
Ariana Cardenas, Toni Figuera and cooltra scooters in Barcelona,
Abete Zanetti Glass blowing school, Murano, Venice (http://www.abatezanetti.it)
Annabel, Rosario and Carolina (Pitu) in France
Juane and Andrea from the Princeca Insolenta hostel in Chile
Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. The response has been phenomenal and overwhelming. We never thought this little project would reach out to so many people. x
1:01
EAT
EAT
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2...
published: 03 Aug 2011
author: Rick Mereki
EAT
EAT
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage... all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ....into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films.....
= a trip of a lifetime.
move, eat, learn
Rick Mereki : Director, producer, additional camera and editing
Tim White : DOP, producer, primary editing, sound
Andrew Lees : Actor, mover, groover
These films were commissioned by STA Travel Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcOgjrRWx_Q
Thanks heaps to Adam Fyfe, Brendan, Simon and Crissy at STA.
All Music composed and performed by Kelsey James (kelseyanne.james@gmail.com)
Soundtrack available here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/fall-to-eat-soundtrack-single/id456118539
Music Recorded and mixed by Jake Phillips
Colour Grade : Edel Rafferty and Roslyn Di sisto
Online Edit : Peter Mirecki
Assistance in titles and production design : Lee Gingold, Jason Milden, Rohan Newman
Big Ups to Michelle, Kiri, Renee, Hana, Andre, Ross, Bernie & Julie for your patience and support and awesomeness.....
Huge Thanks to :
Marco, Juliana and Julio at GAP Argentina and Peru
Ariana Cardenas, Toni Figuera and cooltra scooters in Barcelona,
Abete Zanetti Glass blowing school, Murano, Venice (http://www.abatezanetti.it)
Annabel, Rosario and Carolina (Pitu) in France
Juane and Andrea from the Princeca Insolenta hostel in Chile
Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. The response has been phenomenal and overwhelming. We never thought this little project would reach out to so many people. x
1:14
LEARN
LEARN
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano,...
published: 03 Aug 2011
author: Rick Mereki
LEARN
LEARN
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage... all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ....into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films.....
= a trip of a lifetime.
move, eat, learn
Rick Mereki : Director, producer, additional camera and editing
Tim White : DOP, producer, primary editing, sound
Andrew Lees : Actor, mover, groover
These films were commissioned by STA Travel Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc0d510zTA4
Thanks heaps to Adam Fyfe, Brendan, Simon and Crissy at STA.
All Music composed and performed by Kelsey James (kelseyanne.james@gmail.com)
Soundtrack available here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/whistle-if-you-need-me-learn/id456230196
Music Recorded and mixed by Jake Phillips
Colour Grade : Edel Rafferty and Roslyn Di sisto
Online Edit : Peter Mirecki
Assistance in titles and production design : Lee Gingold, Jason Milden, Rohan Newman
Big Ups to Michelle, Kiri, Renee, Hana, Andre, Ross, Bernie & Julie for your patience and support and awesomeness.....
Huge Thanks to :
Marco, Juliana and Julio at GAP Argentina and Peru
Ariana Cardenas, Toni Figuera and cooltra scooters in Barcelona,
Abete Zanetti Glass blowing school, Murano, Venice (http://www.abatezanetti.it)
Annabel, Rosario and Carolina (Pitu) in France
Juane and Andrea from the Princeca Insolenta hostel in Chile
Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. The response has been phenomenal and overwhelming. We never thought this little project would reach out to so many people. x
4:19
Eminem - Mockingbird
Music video by Eminem performing Mockingbird. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 14,297,644. (C...
published: 25 Dec 2009
Eminem - Mockingbird
Music video by Eminem performing Mockingbird. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 14,297,644. (C) 2004 Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records
- published: 25 Dec 2009
- views: 76042865
4:58
Rihanna - Hate That I Love You ft. Ne-Yo
Music video by Rihanna performing Hate That I Love You. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 5720...
published: 30 Nov 2009
author: RihannaVEVO
Rihanna - Hate That I Love You ft. Ne-Yo
Music video by Rihanna performing Hate That I Love You. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 57208048. (C) 2007 The Island Def Jam Music Group.
- published: 30 Nov 2009
- views: 93785740
- author: RihannaVEVO
2:48
FIRETRUCK! (Official Music Video)
BLOOPERS: http://bit.ly/FiretruckBloopers
GET THE SONG: http://smo.sh/WMZv7l
MILKSHAKE MU...
published: 27 Aug 2010
FIRETRUCK! (Official Music Video)
BLOOPERS: http://bit.ly/FiretruckBloopers
GET THE SONG: http://smo.sh/WMZv7l
MILKSHAKE MUSIC VIDEO: http://bit.ly/MilkyMilkshake
CHECK OUT THIS FIRETRUCK TEE: http://smo.sh/ZsKdpt
-----------------------------------
In this music video, we give you an alternative to the F-word. Your mother will be pleased.
Special thanks to iJustine for making a cameo: http://youtube.com/ijustine
-----------------------------------
Hey it's our very own website: http://smosh.com
Oh and our Facebook page: http://facebook.com/smosh
Want to know when we're filming and/or pooping? Now you can: http://twitter.com/smosh
------------LYRICS------------
Now here's the thing about saying firetruck
It starts F and it ends with UCK
So whenever you're in trouble or out of luck
You no longer have to exclaim "OH F**K"
Hey look at that they just bleeped me
Instead say firetruck, it's so easy
And I'd like to take a moment just sit right there
I'll tell you how you can say firetruck anywhere
Stub your toe, FIRETRUCK
Lose your cash, FIRETRUCK
You're naked and your parents come home, FIRETRUCK
Fail your class, FIRETRUCK
Scratch your ass, FIRETRUCK
Clip your nails too short and it hurts, FIRETRUCK
Crap your pants, FIRETRUCK
Bite your tongue, FIRETRUCK
No one shows up to your party, FIRETRUCK
Red Ring of Death, FIRETRUCK
Forget to breathe, FIRETRUCK
Found out your mom is your dad, FIRETRUCK
Say firetruck every chance you see
It's even more fun when it gets bleeped
Say it with me now, don't make this suck
F****************UCK!
-Whoa man, did you just say f**k?
Naw man, I just said Firetruck
-But when you bleep it, it says f**k
Who cares man, we're sayin' firetruck!
Lose your teeth, FIRETRUCK
iPhone bill, FIRETRUCK
Jonas Brothers stuck in your head, FIRETRUCK
Crash your car, FIRETRUCK
Into your dog, FIRETRUCK
Turns out your dog is your mom, FIRETRUCK-
Wait, so now my mom's a dog?
And your dad
This is just getting ridiculous
You act like that's not normal-
IT ISN'T NORMAL.
It is in Canada
So they have man-dog-women in Canada?
...Yes
Fail science, FIRETRUCK
Eat a pencil, FIRETRUCK
There's over 500 Pokemon, WHAT THE FIRETRUCK?!
Lose the game, FIRETRUCK
David Blaine, FIRETRUCK
Get ran over by a... (what?) FIRETRUCK
So, yeah. Next time you wanna say the F word, just say firetruck. It's more polite.
And if you didn't like this song, go firetruck yourself.
- published: 27 Aug 2010
- views: 14154096
7:35
Draw My Life - Ryan Higa
So i was pretty hesitant to make this video... but after all of your request, here is my D...
published: 11 Apr 2013
Draw My Life - Ryan Higa
So i was pretty hesitant to make this video... but after all of your request, here is my Draw My Life video!
Check out my 2nd Channel for more vlogs:
http://www.youtube.com/higatv
Follow me on TWITTER for more useless stuff about me
http://www.twitter.com/therealryanhiga
Like my FACEBOOK page if you're into that sorta stuff
http://www.facebook.com/higatv
Oh and here is MY SITE... Get teehee merch here if ya want!:
http://www.higatv.com
OR see some boring pics of me on INSTAGRAM!
http://www.instagram.com/notryanhiga
- published: 11 Apr 2013
- views: 11562987
2:12
Master Chief vs Leonidas. Epic Rap Battles of History Season 2.
ERB Returns For Season 3 This Fall ◅ download this song: http://bit.ly/ERB17 click to twee...
published: 01 Feb 2012
author: ERB
Master Chief vs Leonidas. Epic Rap Battles of History Season 2.
ERB Returns For Season 3 This Fall ◅ download this song: http://bit.ly/ERB17 click to tweet this vid-ee-oh! http://clicktotweet.com/vCJ_8 This. Is. Merchan...
- published: 01 Feb 2012
- views: 58598297
- author: ERB
Vimeo results:
2:25
Splitscreen: A Love Story
Shot entirely on the Nokia N8 mobile phone. Winner of the Nokia Shorts competition 2011.
...
published: 22 Jun 2011
author: James W Griffiths
Splitscreen: A Love Story
Shot entirely on the Nokia N8 mobile phone. Winner of the Nokia Shorts competition 2011.
Director: James W Griffiths
Producer: Kurban Kassam
Director of Photography: Christopher Moon
Editor: Marianne Kuopanportti
Sound Design: Mauricio d'Orey
Music composed by: Lennert Busch
Get the music on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/6acl6yp
1:00
MOVE
MOVE
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, ...
published: 03 Aug 2011
author: Rick Mereki
MOVE
MOVE
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage... all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ....into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films.....
= a trip of a lifetime.
move, eat, learn
Rick Mereki : Director, producer, additional camera and editing
Tim White : DOP, producer, primary editing, sound
Andrew Lees : Actor, mover, groover
These films were commissioned by STA Travel Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BrDlrytgm8
Thanks heaps to Adam Fyfe, Brendan, Simon and Crissy at STA.
All Music composed and performed by Kelsey James (kelseyanne.james@gmail.com)
Soundtrack available here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/play-on-move-soundtrack-single/id456257170
Music Recorded and mixed by Jake Phillips
Colour Grade : Edel Rafferty and Roslyn Di Sisto
Online Edit : Peter Mirecki
Assistance in titles and production design : Lee Gingold, Jason Milden, Rohan Newman
Big Ups to Michelle, Kiri, Renee, Hana, Andre, Ross, Bernie & Julie for your patience and support and awesomeness.....
Huge Thanks to :
Marco, Juliana and Julio at GAP Argentina and Peru
Ariana Cardenas, Toni Figuera and cooltra scooters in Barcelona,
Abete Zanetti Glass blowing school, Murano, Venice (http://www.abatezanetti.it)
Annabel, Rosario and Carolina (Pitu) in France
Juane and Andrea from the Princeca Insolenta hostel in Chile
Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. The response has been phenomenal and overwhelming. We never thought this little project would reach out to so many people. x
1:01
EAT
EAT
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2...
published: 03 Aug 2011
author: Rick Mereki
EAT
EAT
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage... all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ....into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films.....
= a trip of a lifetime.
move, eat, learn
Rick Mereki : Director, producer, additional camera and editing
Tim White : DOP, producer, primary editing, sound
Andrew Lees : Actor, mover, groover
These films were commissioned by STA Travel Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcOgjrRWx_Q
Thanks heaps to Adam Fyfe, Brendan, Simon and Crissy at STA.
All Music composed and performed by Kelsey James (kelseyanne.james@gmail.com)
Soundtrack available here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/fall-to-eat-soundtrack-single/id456118539
Music Recorded and mixed by Jake Phillips
Colour Grade : Edel Rafferty and Roslyn Di sisto
Online Edit : Peter Mirecki
Assistance in titles and production design : Lee Gingold, Jason Milden, Rohan Newman
Big Ups to Michelle, Kiri, Renee, Hana, Andre, Ross, Bernie & Julie for your patience and support and awesomeness.....
Huge Thanks to :
Marco, Juliana and Julio at GAP Argentina and Peru
Ariana Cardenas, Toni Figuera and cooltra scooters in Barcelona,
Abete Zanetti Glass blowing school, Murano, Venice (http://www.abatezanetti.it)
Annabel, Rosario and Carolina (Pitu) in France
Juane and Andrea from the Princeca Insolenta hostel in Chile
Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. The response has been phenomenal and overwhelming. We never thought this little project would reach out to so many people. x
1:14
LEARN
LEARN
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano,...
published: 03 Aug 2011
author: Rick Mereki
LEARN
LEARN
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage... all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ....into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films.....
= a trip of a lifetime.
move, eat, learn
Rick Mereki : Director, producer, additional camera and editing
Tim White : DOP, producer, primary editing, sound
Andrew Lees : Actor, mover, groover
These films were commissioned by STA Travel Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc0d510zTA4
Thanks heaps to Adam Fyfe, Brendan, Simon and Crissy at STA.
All Music composed and performed by Kelsey James (kelseyanne.james@gmail.com)
Soundtrack available here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/whistle-if-you-need-me-learn/id456230196
Music Recorded and mixed by Jake Phillips
Colour Grade : Edel Rafferty and Roslyn Di sisto
Online Edit : Peter Mirecki
Assistance in titles and production design : Lee Gingold, Jason Milden, Rohan Newman
Big Ups to Michelle, Kiri, Renee, Hana, Andre, Ross, Bernie & Julie for your patience and support and awesomeness.....
Huge Thanks to :
Marco, Juliana and Julio at GAP Argentina and Peru
Ariana Cardenas, Toni Figuera and cooltra scooters in Barcelona,
Abete Zanetti Glass blowing school, Murano, Venice (http://www.abatezanetti.it)
Annabel, Rosario and Carolina (Pitu) in France
Juane and Andrea from the Princeca Insolenta hostel in Chile
Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. The response has been phenomenal and overwhelming. We never thought this little project would reach out to so many people. x
4:39
Rihanna - Rehab ft. Justin Timberlake
Music video by Rihanna performing Rehab. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 19591123. (C) 2007 ...
published: 14 Dec 2009
author: RihannaVEVO
Rihanna - Rehab ft. Justin Timberlake
Music video by Rihanna performing Rehab. YouTube view counts pre-VEVO: 19591123. (C) 2007 The Island Def Jam Music Group.
- published: 14 Dec 2009
- views: 59697196
- author: RihannaVEVO
3:58
Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man [Official Video]
Directed by Cameron Duddy & Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
Download the sing...
published: 05 Feb 2013
Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man [Official Video]
Directed by Cameron Duddy & Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
Download the single now: http://smarturl.it/wheniwasyourman
Get Unorthodox Jukebox now on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/unorthodoxjukebox
http://www.brunomars.com
http://www.twitter.com/brunomars
http://www.facebook.com/thatbrunomars
© 2013 WMG.
- published: 05 Feb 2013
- views: 124391208
4:09
Daft Punk - Get Lucky (Official Audio) ft. Pharrell Williams
Random Access Memories, in stores now:
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/RAMiTunes
Amazon (CD/LP)...
published: 19 Apr 2013
Daft Punk - Get Lucky (Official Audio) ft. Pharrell Williams
Random Access Memories, in stores now:
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/RAMiTunes
Amazon (CD/LP): http://smarturl.it/ram-amazon
Direct (CD/LP): http://www.myplaydirect.com/daft-punk
(p) 2013 Daft Life Limited under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment
- published: 19 Apr 2013
- views: 125261986
4:02
Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Available now on iTunes! http://smarturl.it/Doo-Wops New single "Locked Out Of Heaven" ava...
published: 08 Sep 2010
author: Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Available now on iTunes! http://smarturl.it/Doo-Wops New single "Locked Out Of Heaven" available now on iTunes! http://www.smarturl.it/looh © 2011 WMG. The o...
- published: 08 Sep 2010
- views: 317502554
- author: Bruno Mars
3:55
Adele - Rolling in the Deep
Music video by Adele performing Rolling In The Deep. (C) 2010 XL Recordings Ltd.
#VEVOCer...
published: 30 Nov 2010
Adele - Rolling in the Deep
Music video by Adele performing Rolling In The Deep. (C) 2010 XL Recordings Ltd.
#VEVOCertified on July 25, 2011. http://www.vevo.com/certified http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified
- published: 30 Nov 2010
- views: 435060888
3:02
Substitute Teacher: Key & Peele
A substitute teacher from the inner city refuses to be messed with while taking attendance...
published: 18 Oct 2012
Substitute Teacher: Key & Peele
A substitute teacher from the inner city refuses to be messed with while taking attendance. NEW Key & Peele airs Wednesdays 10:30/9:30c on Comedy Central.
- published: 18 Oct 2012
- views: 33292381
Vimeo results:
2:25
Splitscreen: A Love Story
Shot entirely on the Nokia N8 mobile phone. Winner of the Nokia Shorts competition 2011.
...
published: 22 Jun 2011
author: James W Griffiths
Splitscreen: A Love Story
Shot entirely on the Nokia N8 mobile phone. Winner of the Nokia Shorts competition 2011.
Director: James W Griffiths
Producer: Kurban Kassam
Director of Photography: Christopher Moon
Editor: Marianne Kuopanportti
Sound Design: Mauricio d'Orey
Music composed by: Lennert Busch
Get the music on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/6acl6yp
1:00
MOVE
MOVE
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, ...
published: 03 Aug 2011
author: Rick Mereki
MOVE
MOVE
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage... all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ....into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films.....
= a trip of a lifetime.
move, eat, learn
Rick Mereki : Director, producer, additional camera and editing
Tim White : DOP, producer, primary editing, sound
Andrew Lees : Actor, mover, groover
These films were commissioned by STA Travel Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BrDlrytgm8
Thanks heaps to Adam Fyfe, Brendan, Simon and Crissy at STA.
All Music composed and performed by Kelsey James (kelseyanne.james@gmail.com)
Soundtrack available here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/play-on-move-soundtrack-single/id456257170
Music Recorded and mixed by Jake Phillips
Colour Grade : Edel Rafferty and Roslyn Di Sisto
Online Edit : Peter Mirecki
Assistance in titles and production design : Lee Gingold, Jason Milden, Rohan Newman
Big Ups to Michelle, Kiri, Renee, Hana, Andre, Ross, Bernie & Julie for your patience and support and awesomeness.....
Huge Thanks to :
Marco, Juliana and Julio at GAP Argentina and Peru
Ariana Cardenas, Toni Figuera and cooltra scooters in Barcelona,
Abete Zanetti Glass blowing school, Murano, Venice (http://www.abatezanetti.it)
Annabel, Rosario and Carolina (Pitu) in France
Juane and Andrea from the Princeca Insolenta hostel in Chile
Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. The response has been phenomenal and overwhelming. We never thought this little project would reach out to so many people. x
1:01
EAT
EAT
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2...
published: 03 Aug 2011
author: Rick Mereki
EAT
EAT
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage... all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ....into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films.....
= a trip of a lifetime.
move, eat, learn
Rick Mereki : Director, producer, additional camera and editing
Tim White : DOP, producer, primary editing, sound
Andrew Lees : Actor, mover, groover
These films were commissioned by STA Travel Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcOgjrRWx_Q
Thanks heaps to Adam Fyfe, Brendan, Simon and Crissy at STA.
All Music composed and performed by Kelsey James (kelseyanne.james@gmail.com)
Soundtrack available here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/fall-to-eat-soundtrack-single/id456118539
Music Recorded and mixed by Jake Phillips
Colour Grade : Edel Rafferty and Roslyn Di sisto
Online Edit : Peter Mirecki
Assistance in titles and production design : Lee Gingold, Jason Milden, Rohan Newman
Big Ups to Michelle, Kiri, Renee, Hana, Andre, Ross, Bernie & Julie for your patience and support and awesomeness.....
Huge Thanks to :
Marco, Juliana and Julio at GAP Argentina and Peru
Ariana Cardenas, Toni Figuera and cooltra scooters in Barcelona,
Abete Zanetti Glass blowing school, Murano, Venice (http://www.abatezanetti.it)
Annabel, Rosario and Carolina (Pitu) in France
Juane and Andrea from the Princeca Insolenta hostel in Chile
Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. The response has been phenomenal and overwhelming. We never thought this little project would reach out to so many people. x
1:14
LEARN
LEARN
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano,...
published: 03 Aug 2011
author: Rick Mereki
LEARN
LEARN
3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage... all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ....into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films.....
= a trip of a lifetime.
move, eat, learn
Rick Mereki : Director, producer, additional camera and editing
Tim White : DOP, producer, primary editing, sound
Andrew Lees : Actor, mover, groover
These films were commissioned by STA Travel Australia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc0d510zTA4
Thanks heaps to Adam Fyfe, Brendan, Simon and Crissy at STA.
All Music composed and performed by Kelsey James (kelseyanne.james@gmail.com)
Soundtrack available here:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/whistle-if-you-need-me-learn/id456230196
Music Recorded and mixed by Jake Phillips
Colour Grade : Edel Rafferty and Roslyn Di sisto
Online Edit : Peter Mirecki
Assistance in titles and production design : Lee Gingold, Jason Milden, Rohan Newman
Big Ups to Michelle, Kiri, Renee, Hana, Andre, Ross, Bernie & Julie for your patience and support and awesomeness.....
Huge Thanks to :
Marco, Juliana and Julio at GAP Argentina and Peru
Ariana Cardenas, Toni Figuera and cooltra scooters in Barcelona,
Abete Zanetti Glass blowing school, Murano, Venice (http://www.abatezanetti.it)
Annabel, Rosario and Carolina (Pitu) in France
Juane and Andrea from the Princeca Insolenta hostel in Chile
Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. The response has been phenomenal and overwhelming. We never thought this little project would reach out to so many people. x
photo: AP / Vietnam News Agency
07 Oct 2013
Typhoon Fitow barrelled into into China's east coast early Monday, packing winds of more than 200 kilometres an hour as hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated and bullet train services suspended, state media reported. At least one person was killed, China National Radio (CNR) said in an online report ... Zhejiang has so far evacuated more than 574,000 people, while in Fujian 177,000 have been displaced, Xinhua said ... ....(size: 3.1Kb)
photo: AP / Felipe Dana
08 Oct 2013
Share. Twitter. Ghana News Share. View Comments. Demonstrators in Rio took their protest right up to the outside of the Municipal Assembly Protesters demonstrating in support of teachers receiving better pay in the Brazilian cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo have clashed with police. The centre of Rio was packed with more than 10,000 people marching peacefully ... Source ... ....(size: 1.9Kb)
photo: AP / L'Osservatore Romano
07 Oct 2013
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. When Pope Francis declared the world "does not care about the many people fleeing slavery, hunger, fleeing in search freedom," and asked "how many of them die, as happened yesterday,"(1) in reference to a migrant shipwreck tragedy off the coast of an Italian island, he was bordering on the political aspirations of Che Guevara ... Yet like Pope Francis, Che Guevara was born in Argentina ... 187....(size: 7.5Kb)
photo: AP / Manu Brabo
07 Oct 2013
Damascus, October 07.. The joint team of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the UN said here that the process of destroying Syria's chemical weapons programme began Sunday ... The process will continue in the coming days, it added. The international inspectors are monitoring, verifying and reporting on Syria's compliance with international demands to destroy chemical weapon stockpiles ... Recommend Twitter....(size: 2.4Kb)
photo: AP / Luca Bruno
08 Oct 2013
She will present the plan to EU ministers in Luxembourg on Tuesday ... Share this page....(size: 0.6Kb)
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Raymond James Financial donates $200,000 to Colorado flood-relief efforts (Raymond James Financial Inc)
noodls08 Oct 2013
Raymond James Financial Inc) Press Release ... Its three principal wholly owned broker/dealers, Raymond James & Associates, Raymond James Financial Services, and Raymond James Ltd., have approximately 6,300 financial advisors serving approximately 2.5 million accounts with total client assets of approximately $410 billion in approximately 2,500 locations throughout the United States, Canada and overseas....(size: 2.4Kb)
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The James M. Cox Foundation Announces $250,000 Gift to Atlanta Habitat for Humanity (Cox Enterprises Inc)
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7, 2013/PRNewswire/ -- The James M ... "We at Atlanta Habitat are thrilled with the generous gift from The James M ... In addition to the gift from The James M ... Clark Howardpresents $250,000on behalf of James M ... About The James M ... The James M. Cox Foundation is named in honor of Cox Enterprises' founder and provides funding for capital campaigns and special projects in communities where the company operates. James M....(size: 3.2Kb)
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The Examiner
08 Oct 2013
Miami based rapper Jesse James and rising super star David Correy (X-Factor, Coca-Cola 2014 World Cup Anthem), have come together today to release a new anti bullying anthem entitled "Outcast." The song is part of the new Jesse James project "Ahead of My Time" which also features Maybach Music Group's Fat Trel ... Rhode Island born rapper Jesse James is no stranger to hardship himself....(size: 2.4Kb)
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Jamaica Observer
08 Oct 2013
Thirteen goals. Khesanio Hall -- STETHS. Ten goals. Michael Hamilton -- Holmwood Technical. Six goals. Ramon Brown -- Brimmervale High. Michael Kerr -- Godfrey Stewart ... Rodaine Jennings -- Paul Bogle. Jovan James -- STETHS ... Jelani Clarke -- St James High. Neil Clarke -- St James High ... Javoy Campbell -- St James High. Romario Clarke -- St James High. Radcliff Dawkins -- St James High. Michell Williams -- St James High. Curtis James -- St Mary High ... ....(size: 3.3Kb)
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Palm Beach Post
08 Oct 2013
Interest in the Heat was off the charts and Wade was on an adrenaline rush with the addition of LeBron James and Chris Bosh ... LeBron James was asked Monday what has jumped out to him so far ... James said this is the best he’s seen Wade since “Year 1,” or that first week of James’ first training camp with the Heat. “We all were very excited,” James said about that first camp together, “and we would play though anything.”....(size: 4.0Kb)
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San Francisco Chronicle
08 Oct 2013
UK travel agent Globehunters has announced a flash sale on holidays at the St James Club Resort in Antigua ... UK travel agent Globehunters has announced a flash sale on holidays at the St James Club Resort in Antigua ... The St James Club Resort featured heavily in X Factor UK's ‘Judges Houses Round,’ watched by millions on ITV ... Customers can book online at http.//www.globehunters.com/St-James-Club-Villas.htm or by calling 020 3384 6000....(size: 3.0Kb)
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Seattle Post
08 Oct 2013
UK travel agent Globehunters has announced a flash sale on holidays at the St James Club Resort in Antigua ... UK travel agent Globehunters has announced a flash sale on holidays at the St James Club Resort in Antigua ... The St James Club Resort featured heavily in X Factor UK's ‘Judges Houses Round,’ watched by millions on ITV ... Customers can book online at http.//www.globehunters.com/St-James-Club-Villas.htm or by calling 020 3384 6000....(size: 3.0Kb)
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noodls
08 Oct 2013
The New Saints Under 19′s thrashed Conwy 10-0 thanks to goals from Fisnik Hajdari, Rhys Cooper, Jordan Wells, Ollie Beaman, Ryan Pryce, Ben Richards, an own goal from Jordan Fraizer and a superb hat-trick from Taylor James. Evans' Saints started really well and scored early on through a surprise header from James ... James then completed a perfect ......(size: 5.6Kb)
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08 Oct 2013
Launching a new international music festival which will bring star performers from all over the world to his home town of Cumnock, renowned composer James MacMillan said ... The children, conducted by teacher Ellen Martin, performed specially written pieces Little Waltz and Green Star Rock, accompanied by Nicola Benedetti on her 1717 Stradivarius violin and James MacMillan on piano ... James MacMillan said....(size: 4.5Kb)
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The State
08 Oct 2013
New to the repertoire was a no-look pass to LeBron James in the third quarter that demonstrated a level of chemistry between teammates that only comes through time on the court ... Still, the challenge of blending in and finding spots with both James and Wade on the court never fully goes away ... "He's a great fit," said James, who finished with nine points, five rebounds and five assists....(size: 4.8Kb)
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LeBron Raymone James (/ləˈbrɒn/; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he was a three-time "Mr. Basketball" of Ohio in high school, and was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar while a sophomore at St. Vincent – St. Mary High School. He was selected with the number one pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Listed as a small forward, James has set numerous youngest player records since joining the league. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2003–04, was named the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2009, 2010, and 2012[1] and has been both an All-NBA selection and an All-Star every season since 2005. In 2010, a much-publicized free agency process ended with James signing with the Miami Heat.
James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to consecutive playoff appearances from 2006 through 2010. In 2007, the Cavaliers advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history, but lost to the San Antonio Spurs. In 2011, James and the Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals but lost to the Dallas Mavericks. James has been a member of the USA national team, winning a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and gold at the 2008 Olympics.
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High school career[link]
James attended St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in Akron, where he starred as a two-sport athlete, playing basketball and football. A distinguished wide receiver, James was named first-team all-state in his sophomore year and led the Fighting Irish to the state semifinals in his junior year.[2] His football career came to an end before his senior year when he broke his wrist during an AAU basketball game.[3] Many sports analysts, football critics, and former and current players have speculated on whether he could have played in the NFL.[4]
James was a starter for St. Vincent-St. Mary's varsity basketball team from day one. During his freshman year, he averaged 21 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, eventually leading the Irish to the OHSAA Division III state title. The next year, he upped his averages to 25.2 points and 7.2 rebounds, while also contributing 5.8 assists and 3.8 steals per game.[2] The Irish finished the season 26-1 and repeated as state champions. For his outstanding play, James was named Ohio's Mr. Basketball and was selected to the USA Today All-USA First Team, becoming the first ever sophomore to do either.[5]
James' junior year saw his popularity explode onto a national level. Prior to the start of the season, he appeared in SLAM Magazine and was lauded as possibly "the best high school basketball player in America right now" by writer Ryan Jones.[6] With averages of 29 points, 8.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 3.3 steals per game, he was again named Ohio's Mr. Basketball and selected to the All-USA First Team. Additionally, he was named the 2001-2002 boys' basketball Gatorade National Player of the Year. Unfortunately, St. Vincent-St. Mary did not defend its state championship from the year before, losing to Roger Bacon High School in the OHSAA Division II championship game. Following the loss, James seriously considered declaring for the 2002 NBA Draft, petitioning for an adjustment to the NBA's draft eligibility rules which required prospective players to have at least graduated from high school.[7] Although the petition was unsuccessful, it only further raised his exposure.
By the time James' senior year began, he had already appeared on the covers of ESPN The Magazine and Sports Illustrated. His unprecedented level of fame forced St. Vincent-St. Mary to move their practices to James A. Rhodes Arena at the University of Akron.[8] The Irish's regular season games were frequently attended by celebrities such as Shaquille O'Neal, with some being televised nationally on ESPN2 and regionally on pay-per-view.[9] For the season, James averaged 31.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 3.4 steals per game.[5] He was named Ohio's Mr. Basketball and selected to the All-USA First Team for an unprecedented third consecutive year. He participated in three three year-end high school basketball all-star games - the EA Sports Roundball Classic, the Jordan Capital Classic, and the McDonald's All-American Game -, losing his NCAA eligibility and making it official he would enter the 2003 NBA Draft.[10] James finished his high school basketball career with 2,657 points, 892 rebounds and 523 assists.[5] On January 31, 2012, he was honored as one of the 35 Greatest McDonald's All-Americans.[11]
Despite his accomplishments, James' senior year was a tumultuous one. For his 18th birthday, he accepted a Hummer H2 from his mother, Gloria, who secured a loan for the vehicle utilizing LeBron's future earning power.[12] This prompted an investigation by the OHSAA because under their guidelines, no amateur may accept any gift valued over $100 as a reward for athletic performance.[13] Later in the season, James accepted two throwback jerseys worth $845 from an urban clothing store in exchange for his posing for pictures, officially violating OHSAA violations and resulting in him being stripped of his high school sports eligibility.[13] James appealed the ruling and his penalty was eventually dropped to a two game suspension, allowing him to play the remainder of the season. The Irish were also forced to forfeit one of their wins, their only official loss that season.[14]
NBA career[link]
Cleveland Cavaliers (2003–2010)[link]
Rookie season[link]
James was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the number one overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. In his first professional game he recorded 25 points, setting an NBA record for most points scored by a prep-to-pro player in his debut outing.[15] He also added 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals with a 60% field goal percentage.[16] Originally, he was scheduled to compete in the 2004 Slam Dunk Contest but was forced to withdraw because of an ankle injury.[17] In a late season match-up with the New Jersey Nets, he scored a season-high 41 points, becoming the youngest player in league history to score at least 40 points in a game.[18] James was eventually named the 2003–04 NBA Rookie of the Year, finishing with averages of 20.9 points, 5.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game.[19] He also became the first Cavalier to receive the honor and joined Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game in their rookie season (Tyreke Evans has since joined this group). Despite James' award-worthy play and an 18-game improvement over the previous season, the Cavaliers failed to make the the playoffs.[20]
2004–05 season[link]
In the 2004–05 season, James was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game and recorded 13 points, 6 assists, and 8 rebounds, as the Eastern All-Stars defeated the Western All-Stars 125–115.[21] During the season, James became the youngest player in league history to record a triple-double and make the All-NBA Team.[2] He averaged 27.2 points, 7.2 assists, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game.[19] The Cavaliers failed to reach the playoffs again and finished with a 42–40 regular season record.[22]
2005–06 season[link]
In the 2005–06 season, James was elected to his second straight All-Star Game appearance and led the Eastern All-Stars to a 122–120 victory, with 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. He became the youngest All-Star MVP at 21 years, 51 days.[23] He was named NBA Player of the Week for an unprecedented three consecutive weeks and concluded the season with five honors.[24] He scored 35 or more points in nine consecutive games, joining Jordan and Kobe Bryant as the only players since 1970 to accomplish the feat.[24] For the season, James averaged 31.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game,[19] and became the youngest player in NBA history to average at least 30 points. He became the fourth player in NBA history to average more than 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in a single season.[25] The Cavaliers made the playoffs for the first time since 1998,[26] and improved from a record of 17–65 in 2002–03 to 50–32 in 2005–06.[27]
Following the regular season, James was named as one of the candidates for the NBA Most Valuable Player Award. Although he finished second to Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns in MVP voting, he was awarded co-MVP honors with Nash by The Sporting News; an award given by the publication that is based on the voting of thirty NBA general managers.[28]
James made his playoff debut against the Washington Wizards in 2006. He recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds, as the Cavaliers defeated the Wizards 97–86.[29] He joined Johnny McCarthy and Magic Johnson as the only players in NBA history to register a triple-double in their playoff debut.[29] For the series, James averaged 35.7 points, as the Cavaliers defeated the Wizards in six games.[30] In the process, James set a new record for turnovers in a 6-game series, with 34. In the second round of the playoffs, James and the Cavaliers lost in seven games to the defending Eastern Conference champion and divisional rival Detroit Pistons. James averaged 30.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 5.8 assists in the playoffs.[19]
At the end of the season, James negotiated a three-year contract extension, with a player option for a fourth year. The contract was worth $60 million and began at the start of the 2007–08 season.[31] Although it was for fewer years and less money than the maximum he could sign, it allowed him the option of seeking a new contract worth more money as an unrestricted free agent following the 2010 season.[31] He had discussed this with fellow members of his 2003 draft class, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, who also re-signed with their respective teams while allowing them to be unrestricted agents in 2010.[32]
2006–07 season[link]
James was elected to his third consecutive All-Star game appearance during the 2006–07 season. He played a game high 32 minutes and finished with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.[33] In the regular season, the Cavaliers tied the previous season's record with 50 wins and clinched the second seed of the Eastern Conference on the last day of the season.[34] For the season, James averaged 27.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.[2] He joined Robertson as the only players in NBA history to average 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists per game for three consecutive years.[35]
In the first round of the 2007 NBA Playoffs, James led the Cavaliers to their first sweep in franchise history over the Washington Wizards in four games.[36] It was the first time the franchise had won consecutive road playoff games.[36] For the series, James averaged 27.8 points, 7.5 assists, and 8.5 rebounds.[19] In the second round of the playoffs, James led the Cavaliers to a 4–2 series victory over the New Jersey Nets.[37] He averaged 25.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 8.6 assists in the series,[19] as the Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 15 years.[37]
In the Eastern Conference Finals, James led the Cavaliers from an 0–2 deficit against the Detroit Pistons to win the series in six games. His performance in Game 5 was especially memorable. James recorded a franchise-record 48 points on 54.5% field goal shooting, to go with 9 rebounds and 7 assists. In addition, James scored 29 of Cleveland's last 30 points, including the team's final 25 points in a double-overtime victory. He concluded the night with a game-winning lay-up with 2 seconds left.[38] NBA analyst Marv Albert referred to James' performance as "one of the greatest moments in postseason history," while color commentator Steve Kerr called it "Jordan-esque."[39]
In the 2007 NBA Finals, James averaged 22.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 6.8 assists, as the Cavaliers were swept by the San Antonio Spurs, losing 4 consecutive games.[2] For the postseason, James averaged 25.1 points, 8.0 assists and 8.1 rebounds per game.[19] He set a franchise record for double-doubles in a playoff season with eight and became the first Cavalier and the first non-guard in NBA history to have at least seven assists in eight consecutive playoff games.[2]
2007–08 season[link]
In the 2007–08 season, James continued his dominant play, earning his fourth consecutive All-Star Game appearance[40] and once again positioning himself as one of the front runners for the NBA Most Valuable Player Award. He won the 2008 All-Star Game MVP with 27 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals as the Eastern Conference All-Stars defeated their Western counterparts, 134–128.[41]
On February 19, 2008, James recorded his fifth triple-double of the 2007–08 season by putting up 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists against the Houston Rockets. It was the fifteenth triple-double of his career. He is the third youngest player to post 15 triple-doubles, behind Robertson and Johnson.[42] He scored his sixth triple-double of the season and sixteenth of his career against the Indiana Pacers the very next game. It was the second time during the season that he had a triple-double in back-to-back games. The last player to accomplish that feat was Johnson in 1988.[43] James finished the season with seven triple-doubles, breaking his personal and team records for triple-doubles in a season and 17 career triple-doubles broke his team record as well.[44]
On February 27, 2008, against the Boston Celtics, James became the youngest person to score 10,000 points in his career at 23 years and 59 days, achieving the feat in style with a slam-dunk over 11-time All-Star Kevin Garnett, eclipsing the old mark by more than a year. James did so in 368 games, the ninth fastest in league history.[45][46] On March 5, 2008, James scored 50 points with 8 rebounds and 10 assists on the New York Knicks, becoming only the third player since the ABA-NBA merger to record a 50-point 10-assist game.[47] On March 21, 2008, James scored 29 points against the Toronto Raptors, taking him past Brad Daugherty's all-time Cavaliers scoring record of 10,389 points. Daugherty achieved this record over the course of 548 games, while James took only 380 games to score 10,414 points.[48]
All told, James propelled Cleveland to a 45–37 record, good for second place in the Central Division and the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Prior to Cleveland's first-round series versus the Washington Wizards, Wizards guard Deshawn Stevenson said James was "overrated," prompting James to say that he would not return the insult, as that would be "almost like Jay-Z [responding to a negative comment] made by Soulja Boy."[49] In response, Soulja Boy himself made an appearance at Game 3 of the series (played in Washington) in support of the Wizards, and his music was played over the PA system.[50] James would later say that he meant no disrespect to Soulja Boy with his comment, and that his young son is a big fan of the rapper. Jay-Z responded by producing a freestyle version of the Too Short single "Blow the Whistle", named "Playoff", in which he "disses" Stevenson and Soulja Boy on James' behalf.[51][52] The Cavaliers won the series against the Wizards in 6 games (4–2). The Cavaliers were eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the next round (4–3). During the decisive seventh game, which was played in Boston, James scored 45 points, but opponent Paul Pierce's 41 led the Celtics to a narrow victory.
2008–09 season[link]
In the 2008–09 season James continued to improve facets of his game while setting new career highs. He had 23 chase-down blocks (93 blocks in total, a career-high) and improved his free-throw shooting (78.0%, a career-high, with league-leading 594 free-throws made).[53][54] He was the NBA Player of the Month four times, making him the second player in NBA history to do that after Kevin Garnett did so in his 2003–04 MVP season.[55] In addition, he became the fourth player in NBA history to lead his team in all five major statistical categories (total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) in one season.[56]
After a win on March 25 against the New Jersey Nets the Cleveland Cavaliers improved their record to 58–13 exceeding their previous franchise best of 57–25 set in the 1988–89 and 1991–92 NBA seasons. They ended the regular season with a league best of 66–16 after losing their final home game to the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime. The Cavaliers had a chance to tie the 1985–86 Boston Celtics for the all-time best NBA home record but ended at 39–2 after home losses to the Los Angeles Lakers and 76ers.
In the playoffs, the Cavaliers swept the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2009 NBA Playoffs. James averaged 32.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 7.5 assists in the series and became just the third player in NBA history to average at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in a postseason series. At the end of the last game, in which he tallied 36 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists on 16–17 free throw shooting, there were MVP chants for him in The Palace of Auburn Hills.[57] On May 4, he was announced as the NBA Most Valuable Player. He became the first Cavaliers player in history to win the award.[58][59][60]
He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team for the first time in his career.[61]
In the next series in the playoffs, James once again led his team to a sweep against the Atlanta Hawks.[62]
On May 22, during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Orlando Magic's Hedo Türkoğlu shot a 12-foot jumper to give the Magic a 2-point lead with 1 second left. Following a Cleveland timeout, Williams inbounded the ball to James, but heavy defense by Türkoğlu denied James a chance at a tying layup. James then attempted and made a three-point shot over Türkoğlu, giving the Cavs a 96–95 victory to tie the series 1–1.[63] Following a Game 3 road loss, James attempted another game-winning, buzzer-beating three-pointer in Game 4, but from farther out; it missed, thus dropping the Cavaliers 1–3 in the series.[64] After a Game 5 home win, he scored a playoff low 25 points in Game 6 and Cleveland lost the series to Orlando. James' postgame behavior incited some controversy when he left the game floor without shaking hands with his opponents.[65] James later told reporters:
"It's hard for me to congratulate somebody after you just lose to them, I'm a winner. It's not being a poor sport or anything like that. If somebody beats you up, you're not going to congratulate them. ... I'm a competitor. That's what I do. It doesn't make sense for me to go over and shake somebody's hand."[66]
2009–10 season[link]
Before the 2009–10 season, Cleveland traded for four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal to address an inside presence that was missing against Orlando.[67] O'Neal's goal was to "Win a Ring for the King."[68] James was selected to his sixth consecutive All-Star game appearance.[69] He became the first player to earn at least 2.5 million votes three times.[69] James recorded 25 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 4 steals as the Eastern Conference All-Stars defeated the Western Conference All-Stars 141–139.[70] In a 118–116 loss to the Denver Nuggets, James tallied 43 points, 13 rebounds, 15 assists, two steals and four blocks in a game.[71] He was the first player to have at least 40 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds in a game since Robertson did so on February 13, 1962.[71] All-Star Antawn Jamison was acquired by the Cavs on February 17, 2010.[72] On March 13, 2010, James became the youngest player in NBA history to score 15,000 regular season points during a 92–85 win over the Chicago Bulls.[73]
At the end of the regular season, Cleveland finished with the best regular season record for the second consecutive year.[74] James won the Most Valuable Player for the second time in his career, becoming the twelfth NBA player in history to do so.[75] James received 116 of a possible 122 first-place votes to win.[75]
In the playoffs, the Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls in the first round, but fell to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals.[76] James was criticized for not playing well, especially in Game 5 of the series, in which he shot only 3 for 14 and scored 15 points.[77] He walked off the court in that game, his final home game as a Cavalier, "to a smattering of boos and rows of empty seats" and Cleveland lost 88–120 in their worst home playoff loss in team history.[78] Cleveland was eliminated in Game 6, James' last playing for Cleveland, as he recorded 27 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists, but also 9 turnovers.[76]
2010 free agency[link]
James became a free-agent at 12:01 am ET on July 1, 2010.[79] He filed papers to formally change his jersey number 23 to 6 for the season.[80] James was courted by several teams, including the Knicks, Nets, Heat, Bulls, Clippers, and his hometown Cavaliers.[81]
On July 8, 2010, James announced on a live ESPN special, The Decision, that he would be playing for the Miami Heat for the 2010–11 season and teaming with Miami's other All-Star free agent signees Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.[82] The Decision was broadcast from the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Connecticut.
In this fall...this is very tough...in this fall I'm going to take my talents to South Beach and join the Miami Heat. I feel like it's going to give me the best opportunity to win and to win for multiple years, and not only just to win in the regular season or just to win five games in a row or three games in a row, I want to be able to win championships. And I feel like I can compete down there.[83][84]—LeBron James
Wade had informed Heat President Pat Riley that James wanted to become less of a scorer and more of a distributor, and James looked forward to no longer carrying the offense night after night as he did playing with Cleveland.[85] Riley sold to James that "LeBron would be Magic Johnson, Dwyane Wade would be Kobe Bryant, Chris would be Kevin Garnett." Relieved of the burden of scoring, James thought he could be the first player to average a triple-double in a season since Oscar Robertson.[85][86]
The Cavaliers were informed of James' decision minutes before the show began.[87] The television program drew high ratings as well as criticism for the prolonged wait until James' actual decision and the spectacle of the show itself.[88]
In Cleveland, fans considered James' departure a betrayal that ranks second to Art Modell's efforts to relocate the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore.[89] Cleveland Cavaliers majority owner Dan Gilbert almost immediately published an open letter to fans, denouncing James' decision as a "selfish", "heartless", "callous", and "cowardly betrayal", while guaranteeing that the Cavs would win an NBA title before the "self-declared former King."[90] Gilbert's sports-memorabilia company Fathead also lowered the price of wall graphics depicting James from $99.99 to $17.41, the birth year of Benedict Arnold.[91] William Rhoden of The New York Times defended James by stating that Gilbert's "venomous, face-saving personal attack", along with the ensuing "wrath of jersey-burning fans", only validated James’ decision to leave Cleveland.[92] Reverend Jesse Jackson, American civil rights activist, said Gilbert's feelings "personify a slave master mentality", and he was treating James as "a runaway slave".[93] J. A. Adande of ESPN said, however, that James chose to promote the drama of his decision in an hour-long television special instead of showing "common courtesy" to notify Cleveland and other teams of his plans.[94] On July 12, 2010, NBA Commissioner David Stern fined Gilbert $100,000 for the letter's contents, while also criticizing the way James handled free agency.[95] On July 14, James told J. R. Moehringer for a GQ article that there was "nothing at all" he would change about his handling of free agency.[96]
Former NBA players criticized his decision to not stay with Cleveland and continuing to try to win a championship as "the guy".[97] Michael Jordan stated that he would not have contacted his rivals from other teams like Magic Johnson and Larry Bird to play on one team together, as "I wanted to defeat those guys." Jordan added that "...things are different [now]. I can't say that's a bad thing. It's an opportunity these kids have today."[98] Johnson echoed Jordan's sentiments on teaming with rivals.[99]
On September 29, 2010, asked by Soledad O'Brien of CNN if race was a factor in the fallout from The Decision, James said, "I think so, at times. There's always – you know, a race factor."[100] James had previously stayed clear of racial issues.[101][102] When the earlier controversy over his cover on Vogue became a national debate, James had no comment.[102] Mike Freeman of CBSSports.com, said James suddenly bringing up race in this instance was "laughable."[102] Jason Whitlock of Foxsports.com said James' usage of the race card was "an excuse to avoid dealing with his own bad (The) Decision."[103] Adande, however, said James "didn't claim to be a victim of racial persecution" and "caused us to examine the bias that's always lurking".[101]
Before a game against the Nets on October 31, his first game against one of his suitors, James reflected on his free agency: “If I had to go back on it, I probably would do it a little bit different,” James said. “But I’m happy with my decision.” He declined to be more specific.[104]
Miami Heat (2010–present)[link]
On July 9, James officially completed a sign-and-trade six-year contract with the Miami Heat, which would have allowed for an NBA max deal.[105] However, in order to afford Bosh, Wade, and James, the deal was for less than the NBA maximum contract.[106] On the same day, the Heat threw a welcome party and introduced James, Wade and Bosh to the 13,000 Heat fans at American Airlines Arena. The rock concert atmosphere featured the trio arriving to plumes of smoke with Bosh and Wade pointing to the crowd and James strutting around.[107] Howard Beck of The New York Times described the national fan reaction to the party: "Everyone saw something: greatness, arrogance, self-indulgence, boldness, cowardice, pride, friendship, collusion, joy, cynicism, heroes, mercenaries."[108] James became the third reigning NBA MVP to change teams and the first since Moses Malone in 1982.[109]
On November 2, James had a game-high 12 assists in a 129–97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.[110] James was the primary ball handler for nearly the entire 33 minutes he played against the Wolves.[111] He has been playing throughout the season the point guard role that Riley sold to him during free agency.[111][112][113] "I don't want to be called a point guard, but I can't stop it," said James. Heat public relations announced that James's 12 assists was the highest in franchise history by a forward.[111] On November 9 in a 116–114 loss to the Utah Jazz, James finished with 20 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds, his first triple-double with the Heat.[114] It was his 29th career triple-double, the seventh that came in a loss.[115] On December 2, the Heat played in Cleveland in James' first game back since departing as a free agent. The crowd directed derisive chants and signs at James, who was booed every time he touched the ball. With tight security, the crowd was rowdy but not violent and there was only one arrest and four ejections. James scored a then-season-high 38 points and Miami won in a 118–90 blowout as the hostile crowd was quieted before halftime.[116][117] In a well publicized arrival after spurning the franchise, James had his second triple double of the season with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in a blowout victory.[118] In the Heat's 104–100 victory over the Orlando Magic on February 3, 2011, James scored 23 points in the first quarter, breaking Alonzo Mourning's single-game franchise record of 21 first-quarter points (March 29, 1996).[119] James finished the game with 51 points, a season high, along with 11 rebounds and eight assists.[120] On March 29, in James' second game at Cleveland as a member of the Heat, he skipped his pregame player introduction, saying that he was using the bathroom, and entered the arena during the Cleveland Cavaliers player introductions. The Heat lost to the Cavaliers 102–90 despite James' 27 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.[121]
James finished second in the league in scoring with 26.7 points per game and Dwyane Wade finished fourth (25.5 points per game). They combined to score 4,052 points this season, most by a duo in franchise history.[122] In the 2011 NBA Finals James finished with averages of 17.8 points, 6.8 assists, and 7.1 rebounds, although the Miami Heat were beaten in 6 games by the Dallas Mavericks, 4–2. Throughout the postseason James averaged 23.6 points, 5.8 assists, and 8.3 rebounds. James's 17.8 points per game (down 8.9 points from 26.7) in the Finals was the largest drop off in points from a regular season to an NBA Finals in NBA history.[123]
On February 2, James was selected to start in his eighth All-Star game. The West defeated the East 152–149, but not before James tied with Kevin Durant for a game-high 36 points, including tying Mark Price's 19-year All-Star game record of six 3-point field goals.[124]
On May 20, 2012, James recorded 40 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals against the Indiana Pacers, becoming only the second player to ever do so in NBA history (besides Elgin Baylor in 1961).[125]
International career[link]
After his rookie season, James played on the 2004 U.S. Olympic basketball team in Athens, where the US men's team won the bronze medal. It was the first time a U.S. Olympic team with NBA players failed to win the gold medal. Limited to 14.6 minutes per game, James averaged just 5.8 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.[126]
Along with Kobe Bryant, he was one of the first two players to be publicly named to the 2006–2008 U.S. preliminary roster in 2006 by Jerry Colangelo.[127] James competed in the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan and averaged 13.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.[128] The team finished with an 8–1 record, and was again awarded the bronze medal.[128] James was named as one of three captains for the 2006 USA Men's World Championship team, alongside Carmelo Anthony and Wade.[129]
After failing to win the 2006 World Championships, the team competed at the 2007 Tournament of Americas Olympic qualifiers to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. During the gold medal game against Argentina, James recorded 31 points, the most by an American in an Olympic qualifier, as the United States captured gold medal honors.[130] He averaged 18.1 points (on tournament-high field-goal percentage (76%) and three-point percentage (62.2%), 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 22.2 minutes per game.
James, along with the rest of Team USA reclaimed the gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, defeating Spain 118 to 107. He finished the gold medal game with 14 points along with 6 rebounds and 3 assists as the U.S. went unbeaten, winning their first gold medal since the 2000 Olympics.[131] It was later reported that James' "immaturity and downright disrespectfulness" were a risk to his being included on the Beijing Olympic team as Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski and managing director Jerry Colangelo believed that Bryant joining the national team would allow the team to win the gold medal with or without James.[87]
Player profile[link]
As of the 2011–12 season, James has averaged 27.6 points, 6.9 assists and 7.2 rebounds per game for his career in the regular season.[19] In the 2005–06 season, he led the league in completed traditional three point plays.[2] He regularly ranks among the league leaders in rebounds for the small forward position.[132][133] James' skills have led to many comparisons to NBA legends Robertson, Johnson, and Jordan.[134] James was not named to the NBA All-Defensive Team until the 2008–09 season, when he finished second in voting for Defensive Player of the Year.
In March 2011, the New York Times wrote that James "has not mastered a reliable midrange jumper ... has not developed a go-to move in the post" and his options in a half-court set at the end of games "often are a long jump shot or a mad dash to the rim."[135] In January 2012, Miami teammate Bosh opined that Wade—based off Wade's past success—should take the last-second shot instead of Bosh or James to win or lose a game.[136] James was criticized by the media for passing instead of taking the last-second shot in the 2012 NBA All-Star Game and in a couple of subsequent games.[137][138]
James started a petition saying that no one should be allowed to wear the No. 23 in the NBA to honor Jordan.[139] On March 1, 2010, James filed an application to the NBA to wear the No. 6 starting the 2010–11 season.[140]
Off the court[link]
Personal life[link]
James was born on December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio, to a 16-year-old mother, Gloria. His biological father, Anthony McClelland, was an ex-convict who left Gloria, leaving her to raise LeBron by herself.[141][142]
James has two children with his high school sweetheart, Savannah Brinson. The first, LeBron James Jr., was born on October 6, 2004,[143] and the second, Bryce Maximus James, on June 14, 2007.[143][144] They currently reside in Coconut Grove, a Miami suburb, where James bought a three-story mansion overlooking Biscayne Bay for $9 million on November 12, 2010.[145] James became engaged to Brinson on December 31, 2011. He proposed to her at a party to celebrate New Year’s Eve and his 27th birthday.[146]
Endorsements[link]
James has endorsement contracts with Nike, Sprite, Glacéau, Bubblicious, Upper Deck, McDonald's and State Farm.[147][148] With Nike, James has released nine signature shoe styles, and six additional shoes (20–5–5, Soldier, Soldier 2, Soldier 3, Soldier 4, Ambassador). He has acted in a 2007 series of commercials called "The LeBrons", as well as had his likeness voiced by Kenan Thompson in a 2009 commercial series titled "MVPuppets". In December 2007, James was ranked at No.1 in the Forbes Top 20 Earners Under 25 with annual earnings of $27 million.[149]
James and Ice Cube have paired up to pitch a one-hour special to ABC based on James' life. James will act as executive producer if the show is greenlighted.[150] James appeared on the cover of the February 2009 edition of GQ magazine.[151] He stars in the Lions Gate film, More Than a Game (2009).
Following an agreement with Fenway Sports Group to become the sole marketer of his rights globally, in return as part of the deal James and his manager Maverick Carter became minority stakeholders in the Premier League football club Liverpool F.C.[152]
On April 10, 2011 James became the new global brand ambassador for luxury Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet. He will in addition collaborate to produce his own limited-edition watch, for which he will donate the proceeds from any future auctions of these timepieces to his charity, the LeBron James Family Foundation.[153]
Public image[link]
During the 2007 NBA Playoffs, James drew criticism[154] when he declined to sign a petition started by his teammate, Ira Newble, regarding the Chinese government's alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan, stating that he did not know enough about the issue.[155][156] A year later, James did talk publicly about the issue, saying, "At the end of the day we're talking about human rights. And people should understand that human rights and people's lives are in jeopardy. We're not talking about contracts here. We're not talking about money. We're talking about people's lives being lost and that means a lot more to me than some money or a contract."[157]
James received criticism from Cleveland fans and critics for attending Cleveland Indians games against the New York Yankees dressed in a Yankees hat. James said, "As individuals I want every Indian to succeed. I love all these fans for coming out and supporting us. But team-wise I want the Yankees to win." Despite residing in Ohio for all of his childhood, James added that he grew up as a Yankees fan, a Dallas Cowboys fan and a Chicago Bulls fan.[158] In January 2008, Nike released the Air Zoom V LeBron shoe, which featured a Yankees-type motif and was made available only in New York City.[159]
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In March 2008, James became the first black man to appear on the cover of Vogue, posing with Gisele Bündchen.[160] He was the third man to appear on the cover of Vogue, after Richard Gere and George Clooney. Some sports bloggers and columnists considered the cover offensive, describing the demeanor of James and his holding Bündchen as a reference to classic imagery of the movie monster King Kong, a dark savage capturing his light-skinned love interest.[160][161]
In June 2008, James donated $20,000 to a committee to elect Barack Obama.[162] On October 29, 2008, James gathered almost 20,000 people at the Quicken Loans Arena for a viewing of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's 30-minute American Stories, American Solutions television advertisement. It was shown on a large screen above the stage, where Jay-Z later held a free concert.[163]
On July 23 in an interview for his upcoming book "Shooting Stars",[164] James admitted to smoking marijuana at one point during his high school career to help cope with all the stress resulting from constant media attention he was receiving at the time.[165][166][167][168]
James, with comedian Jimmy Kimmel, co-hosted the 2007 ESPY Awards. James himself was nominated for three ESPYs: Best Male Athlete, Best NBA Player (winner), and Best Record Breaking Performance. The performance for which he was nominated was when he scored 48 points in Game 5 of the 2007 NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the Detroit Pistons, including 29 of the last 30 points, the team's final 25 points, and the team's 18 points in the first and second overtime combined to win the game.[39] [169] In other comedic pursuits, James hosted the 33rd season premiere of Saturday Night Live. The show's creator Lorne Michaels praised him for his versatility.
In April 2010, Forbes ranked James as the second most influential athlete behind Lance Armstrong.[170]
In September 2010, The Q Score Company ranked James as the sixth most disliked sports personality behind Michael Vick, Tiger Woods, Terrell Owens, Chad Ochocinco and Kobe Bryant.[171] In February 2012, Forbes ranked James as the sixth most disliked athlete behind Michael Vick, Tiger Woods, Plaxico Burress, Ndamukong Suh and Kris Humphries.[172]
Salaries[link]
| Season | Team | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2003–04 | Cleveland | $4,018,920 |
| 2004–05 | Cleveland | $4,320,360 |
| 2005–06 | Cleveland | $4,621,800 |
| 2006–07 | Cleveland | $5,828,090 |
| 2007–08 | Cleveland | $13,041,250 |
| 2008–09 | Cleveland | $14,410,581 |
| 2009–10 | Cleveland | $15,779,912 |
| 2010–11 | Miami | $14,500,000 |
| 2011–12 | Miami | $16,022,500 |
NBA career statistics[link]
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season[link]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–04 | Cleveland | 79 | 79 | 39.5 | .417 | .290 | .754 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 1.6 | .7 | 20.9 |
| 2004–05 | Cleveland | 80 | 80 | 42.4 | .472 | .351 | .750 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 2.2 | .6 | 27.2 |
| 2005–06 | Cleveland | 79 | 79 | 42.5 | .480 | .335 | .738 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 1.6 | .8 | 31.4 |
| 2006–07 | Cleveland | 78 | 78 | 40.9 | .476 | .319 | .698 | 6.7 | 6.0 | 1.6 | .7 | 27.3 |
| 2007–08 | Cleveland | 75 | 74 | 40.4 | .484 | .315 | .712 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 30.0 |
| 2008–09 | Cleveland | 81 | 81 | 37.7 | .489 | .344 | .780 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 28.4 |
| 2009–10 | Cleveland | 76 | 76 | 39.0 | .503 | .333 | .767 | 7.3 | 8.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 29.7 |
| 2010–11 | Miami | 79 | 79 | 38.8 | .510 | .330 | .759 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 1.6 | .6 | 26.7 |
| 2011–12 | Miami | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | .531 | .362 | .771 | 7.9 | 6.2 | 1.9 | .8 | 27.1 |
| Career | 689 | 688 | 39.8 | .484 | .331 | .747 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 1.7 | .8 | 27.6 | |
| All-Star | 8 | 8 | 27.0 | .532 | .392 | .760 | 7.0 | 6.1 | 1.4 | .2 | 25.9 |
Playoffs[link]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Cleveland | 13 | 13 | 46.5 | .476 | .333 | .737 | 8.1 | 5.8 | 1.4 | .7 | 30.8 |
| 2007 | Cleveland | 20 | 20 | 44.7 | .416 | .280 | .755 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 1.7 | .5 | 25.1 |
| 2008 | Cleveland | 13 | 13 | 42.5 | .411 | .257 | .731 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 28.2 |
| 2009 | Cleveland | 14 | 14 | 41.4 | .510 | .333 | .749 | 9.1 | 7.3 | 1.6 | .9 | 35.3 |
| 2010 | Cleveland | 11 | 11 | 41.8 | .502 | .400 | .733 | 9.3 | 7.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 29.1 |
| 2011 | Miami | 21 | 21 | 43.9 | .466 | .353 | .763 | 8.4 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 23.7 |
| Career | 92 | 92 | 43.6 | .460 | .323 | .746 | 8.4 | 7.0 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 28.0 |
Awards and honors[link]
Main article: List of career achievements by LeBron James
- 3× NBA Most Valuable Player: 2009, 2010, 2012
- NBA Rookie of the Year: 2004
- NBA Scoring Champion: 2008
- 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP: 2006, 2008
- 8× NBA All-Star: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- 8× All-NBA:
- First Team: 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- Second Team: 2005, 2007
- 4× NBA All-Defensive:
- First Team: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- NBA All-Rookie First Team: 2004
- Bronze medal with Team USA, 2004 Summer Olympic Games
- Bronze medal with Team USA, 2006 FIBA World Championship
- Gold medal with Team USA, 2007 FIBA Americas Championship
- Gold medal with Team USA, 2008 Summer Olympic Games
See also[link]
- List of National Basketball Association career scoring leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career free throw scoring leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career playoff scoring leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career playoff assists leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career playoff steals leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career playoff turnovers leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career playoff 3-point scoring leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career playoff free throw scoring leaders
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Further reading[link]
- Freedman, Lew (2008). LeBron James : A Biography. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press. ISBN 978-0-313-34361-2.
- Jones, Ryan (2005). King James : Believe The Hype : The LeBron James Story. New York: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-34992-0.
- Morgan, David Lee (2003). LeBron James : The Rise of a Star. Cleveland: Gray & Co.. ISBN 1-886228-74-4.
- Pluto, Terry; Windhorst, Brian (2007). The Franchise : Lebron James and the Remaking of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland: Gray & Co.. ISBN 1-59851-028-2.
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| Name | James,LeBron |
| Alternative names | James, King |
| Short description | NBA Basketball player |
| Date of birth | December 30, 1984 |
| Place of birth | Akron, Ohio |
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This article is about the American tennis player. For the musician, see James Blake (musician). For other people named James Blake, see James Blake (disambiguation).
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| Country |  United States |
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| Residence | Saddlebrook Florida , Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Born | (1979-12-28) December 28, 1979 (age 32) Yonkers, New York |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 183 lb (83 kg; 13.1 st) |
| Turned pro | 1999 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Career prize money | $7,350,311 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 349–231 (at ATP Tour-level, Grand Slam-level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 10 |
| Highest ranking | No. 4 (November 20, 2006) |
| Current ranking | No. 92 (April 30, 2012) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (2008) |
| French Open | 3R (2006) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2006, 2007) |
| US Open | QF (2005, 2006) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | F (2006) |
| Olympic Games | SF - 4th place (losing bronze-finalist) (2008) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 109–104 (at ATP Tour-level, Grand Slam-level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 6 |
| Highest ranking | No. 31 (March 31, 2003) |
| Current ranking | No. 214 (November 22, 2010) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (2005) |
| French Open | 2R (2002) |
| Wimbledon | SF (2009) |
| US Open | 2R (2000, 2001) |
| Last updated on: April 13, 2012. | |
James Riley Blake[1] (born December 28, 1979) is an American professional tennis player. Blake is known for his speed and powerful, flat forehand. As of April 2012, Blake is ranked World No. 74 among active male players with 24 career finals appearances (10–14 record), whilst his career-high singles ranking is World No. 4. His career highlights include reaching the final of the 2006 Tennis Masters Cup, the semifinals of the Beijing Olympics and the quarterfinals of the Australian Open (2008) and US Open (2005, 2006). His two titles for the United States at the Hopman Cup are an event record. Blake was a key performer for the United States 2007 Davis Cup championship team, going 2–0 in the championship tie vs. Russia at second singles. In 2005, Blake was presented with the Comeback Player of the Year award for his remarkable return to the tour. Later, in 2008, Blake was awarded another honor by the ATP where he was named the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year. On July 3, 2007, Blake's autobiography Breaking Back: How I Lost Everything and Won Back My Life, which discussed his comeback after his unlucky 2004 season, was released and debuted at No. 22 on the New York Times Best Seller list. He co-wrote this book with Andrew Friedman.
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Early life[link]
Blake was born in Yonkers, New York to an African American father Thomas Reynolds Blake and a British mother Betty.[2] He has a brother Thomas, who is also a professional tennis player, and three older half-brothers: Jason, Christopher and Howard, and a half-sister Michelle.
Blake started playing tennis at age five alongside his brother Thomas. When he was 13, he was diagnosed with severe scoliosis and for five years as a teenager he was forced to wear a full-length back brace for 18 hours a day, though not while playing tennis. Blake attended Fairfield High School in Fairfield, Connecticut, where a schoolmate and childhood friend was future musician John Mayer. Blake was inspired to pursue tennis after hearing his role model Arthur Ashe speak to the Harlem Junior Tennis Program. Brian Barker was his first (and longtime) coach. He left Harvard University, where he was a member of the A.D. Club, after his sophomore year to pursue a career in professional tennis.
Playing style[link]
Blake's style of play is primarily that of an aggressive offensive baseliner. He generally prefers to hit winners from the baseline, but his solid net volley and transition game give him an effective all-court game. His forehand (along with Federer and Fernando González) is considered to be one of the best in the game. However, his one-handed backhand is known to be suspect. Another major strength is his great foot speed. Blake tends to return serves (especially second serves) with great pace, and also makes contact with the ball earlier (on the uprise) when hitting ground strokes. Combined with his relatively flat strokes, these techniques (despite being riskier in terms of making errors) allow him to put more pace on the ball, giving opponents less time to react. Blake likes to take control of points and will usually attempt to hit an outright winner earlier in the rally than many others. He is known as a shot maker. His go-for-broke style makes him one of the most entertaining players on the tour, though this also makes him an inconsistent player, evidenced by his recent slide in the rankings. Since hiring new coach and doubles specialist Kelly Jones, Blake has begun to incorporate more serve-and-volley play into his game.
Career[link]
2000–2001[link]
At the age of 21, Blake saw his first Davis Cup action in 2001 against India and became the third person of African-American heritage to play for the Davis Cup for the United States (after Arthur Ashe and MaliVai Washington).
Ranked no. 120 in the world, Blake accepted a wild card into Cincinnati. He beat a qualifier and Arnaud Clément to reach the round of 16, where he met Patrick Rafter. Blake came close to winning the first set (falling in a tiebreak), and after dropping the second set, Rafter, according to Blake's autobiography, complimented him at the net and boosted his confidence immeasurably by saying "Now do you believe you can beat someone like me, or even me?"
2002–2003[link]
In January, Blake won the 2002 USTA Waikola Challenger in Hawaii. A month later in Memphis he posted his first win over a top-10 ranked opponent, Tommy Haas, who was then ranked no. 5, and reached the finals, losing to Andy Roddick. He reached the quarterfinals at the ATP Masters Series (AMS) event in Rome in May and the finals at Newport in July.
In August, in Cincinnati, he won his first career ATP Tour title and his first ATP Masters Series title: it came in doubles with Todd Martin, making Blake the first African-American male to win a title of any kind in Cincinnati's 101-year history. He was also the first African-American to reach a final in Cincinnati since 1969, when Arthur Ashe reached the doubles finals with Charlie Pasarell. The next week in Washington, he won his first ATP Tour singles title, beating Andre Agassi in the semifinals and Paradorn Srichaphan in the final.
At the US Open, he reached the third round, before falling to top-ranked Lleyton Hewitt in five sets.
In 2003, his best results were a quarterfinals appearance at Indian Wells; a round of 16 finish at the Australian Open, Cincinnati, and Miami; a semifinal appearance at San Jose, and a finals appearance at Long Island.
2004[link]
While practicing with Robby Ginepri for the Masters event in Rome, he broke his neck when he slipped on the clay and collided with the net post. In July, his father died of stomach cancer. At the same time, Blake developed shingles, which temporarily paralyzed half his face and blurred his sight.
2005[link]
Blake's injuries and personal issues caused him to post relatively poor results for the first half of 2005. By April his ranking was 210. He decided to play the Challenger circuit, the "minor leagues" of tennis, in order to gain confidence and get more matches. In May he entered events in Tunica, Mississippi and Forest Hills, New York, winning both. He rejoined the ATP circuit and by August reached the final at the International Series event in Washington, D.C. where he fell to Roddick.
He was given a wild card into AMS Cincinnati, drawing Federer in the first round. He then won the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament in New Haven, Connecticut, defeating Feliciano López in the final.
After New Haven he was ranked 49.
He then accepted a wildcard into the US Open, defeating No. 2 Rafael Nadal 6–4, 4–6, 6–3, 6–1 in the round of 32. He beat Tommy Robredo in four sets to reach the quarterfinals, succumbing to Andre Agassi in a fifth-set tiebreak, losing 3–6, 3–6, 6–3, 6–3, 7–6.
In October at the Stockholm Open, Blake won his third ATP tour title, defeating Srichaphan in the final. Blake finished 2005 ranking 22.
2006[link]
Blake won the title at Sydney, taking his fourth ATP tour title defeating Russian Igor Andreev in the final.
At the Australian Open he was seeded twentieth, losing in the third round to Spaniard Tommy Robredo. He broke into the Top 20 for the first time in his career.
In March he beat Hewitt in the final at Las Vegas for his fifth ATP tour title.
At the first AMS event of the year Indian Wells, Blake defeated Robredo in the third round and world No. 2 Nadal in the semifinals, reaching his first career ATP Masters Series singles final, losing in the final to Federer. By reaching the final, Blake became the first African-American man since Arthur Ashe to reach the world's top 10.
On clay, Blake defeated former world No. 1 Carlos Moyà in the first round at AMS Hamburg before losing to Mario Ančić in the third round.
At the French Open he defeated Spaniard Nicolás Almagro in four sets in the second round, to become the last remaining American man at the French, then was beaten by Frenchman Gaël Monfils in five sets.
Beginning the grass court season at the Stella Artois Championships, he defeated Andy Roddick in the semifinals, losing to Lleyton Hewitt in the final.
At Wimbledon, Blake progressed to the third round but lost to Max Mirnyi in five sets.[3]
Now ranked No. 5, Blake's next tournament was the International Series at Indianapolis. He won the singles title, defeating Roddick (for the second time in 2006).
In Washington, D.C. he lost in the third round to Marat Safin and in New Haven in the first round to Rubén Ramírez Hidalgo.
At AMS Canada he fell to Richard Gasquet (who would reach the final that week before losing to Roger Federer). At AMS Cincinnati he lost to Juan Carlos Ferrero (who lost in the final to Andy Roddick).
At the US Open he reached the quarterfinals, losing to top seed and defending champion Roger Federer. In that match Blake won his first set against Federer, winning the third set in a tiebreaker 11–9.
In his debut appearance at the Thailand Open in Bangkok, Blake won his seventh singles title, defeating Jarkko Nieminen in the quarterfinals, Marat Safin in the semifinals, and Ivan Ljubičić (for the first time) in the final.
Two weeks later Blake won his fifth title of 2006, defending his 2005 title in Stockholm, defeating Jarkko Nieminen.
For the first time, Blake qualified for the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai. He went 2–1 in the Gold Group, defeating No. 2 Nadal and No. 3 Nikolay Davydenko, while losing to No. 6 Tommy Robredo. He qualified for the semifinals, beating defending champion David Nalbandian 6–4, 6–1, losing the final to Federer 6–0, 6–3, 6–4.
Blake finished 2006 at a career-high World Number 4 and as the highest-ranked American tennis player.
2007[link]
Blake won at the Sydney International for the second consecutive year. However, he then suffered a disappointing loss in the Round of 16 at the Australian Open, losing to tenth seed and eventual finalist Fernando González 7–5, 6–4, 7–6. He followed that up with a loss to Tomáš Berdych in Davis Cup play and a second round loss in the SAP Open (San Jose) to Number 103 ranked Ivo Karlović.
At the 2007 Tennis Channel Open in Las Vegas, as the defending champion, he was involved with a deep controversy. It was one of the several tournaments experimenting with the new round robin format,[4] and Blake had lost his first match to Evgeny Korolev. Korolev lost his other match to Juan Martín del Potro. In order for Blake to advance to the quarters, he had to defeat Del Potro in straight sets while losing five games or less. This would result in a three-way tie, with Blake losing the fewest games. With Blake leading 6–1 3–1, Del Potro retired. This eliminated Del Potro from the three-way tie as he failed to complete one of his matches. Korolev then moved on to the next round, breaking the tie because he had defeated Blake in their match.
That caused a big uproar among fans, James Blake, and commentators, as they felt James Blake deserved to advance. After a press conference of many hours, the ATP, led by Etienne de Villiers, decided that, since Blake would have met the guidelines the way the match was going, and since neither player knew the consequences of retiring (Del Potro said he would have finished the match had he known), Blake would have advanced anyway. They overruled the tournament guidelines, giving Blake a place in the quarterfinals.
The following morning, De Villiers reversed his reversal deeming that it was unfair to Korolev as you should not change the rules in mid-tournament, regardless of what happened. As a result, Korolev re-advanced to the quarterfinals, sending Blake to Indian Wells without a 3rd consecutive title defense. Shortly after this incident, the ATP decided to cancel the round robin format, reverting any tournaments planning a round robin draw to the standard single-elimination draw.[5]
Roland Garros 2007 was a disappointment for Blake, losing in the first round to Ivo Karlović 4–6, 6–4, 7–5, 7–5. Blake was one of nine American men to lose in the first round of Roland Garros. This was the first time in the open era where an American male had not made it into a Grand Slam second round.
In Wimbledon 2007, James reached the third round, matching his best showing there (2006), but was unable to get past former World Number 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero, losing 3–6, 6–3, 6–3, 7–6.
During the summer hardcourt season, he advanced to his second career ATP Masters Series event and won a singles title. At AMS Cincinnati, he beat Alejandro Falla, Nicolas Kiefer, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Sam Querrey and Nikolay Davydenko en route to the final before falling to Roger Federer. He won the singles title at Penn Pilot in New Haven, CT, and started the North American hardcourt season by reaching the finals at Los Angeles, losing to Radek Štěpánek in three sets 7–6, 5–7, 6–2 after having three set points in the first set.
In the second round of the 2007 US Open, he won his first career five-set match against Fabrice Santoro, whom he defeated 6–4, 3–6, 6–2, 4–6, 6–4. Blake made it to the fourth round, where he lost to No. 10 Tommy Haas in five sets 4–6, 6–4, 3–6, 6–0, 7–6, despite having match points in the fifth set.
Blake and the rest of the US Davis Cup team defeated Sweden in September to reach the finals against Russia.
James also participated in Madrid and Basel. In Madrid, he fell to former top ten star Mario Ančić in the second round. In Basel, he fell in the second round to Ivo Karlović. However, Blake teamed with former number one doubles player Mark Knowles of the Bahamas to make the final. In the first round, he and Knowles upset US Open champions Simon Aspelin and Julian Knowle in three sets. In the semifinals, the team bore match points twelve times, and finally defeated Paul Hanley and Kevin Ullyett, the second seeds 7–5, 6–7, [12–10] with thirteen needed match points.[6] Their luck, however, was halted by top seeds and top ranked Bob and Mike Bryan, who are Blake's Davis Cup teammates. Blake and Knowles lost 6–1 6–1. After the match, James quoted: "'Yes, they played as well I have seen them play in a while. It's tough. I have seen them do it to a lot of guys in Davis Cup from the sidelines and know how little fun it is to face them. That's the reason why they are the best doubles team in the world right now. [At the start of the week] I told Mark I had not won a lot of doubles matches this year, so I was glad to have him get me through a couple of wins. I had a great time and a lot of fun. Getting a chance to play with one of the best doubles players, really ever, was exciting for me. I learnt plenty and hopefully we’ll be better next time.'"[7]
Blake lost in the third round of Paris to Richard Gasquet and thus finished outside the top eight players, losing his chance to defend the points he gained as finalist in the 2006 Tennis Masters Cup.
James Blake won his match in the 2007 Davis Cup finals against Mikhail Youzhny 6–3, 7–6, 6–7, 7–6 (and also against Dmitry Tursunov). Andy Roddick won his match versus Tursunov and Bob and Mike Bryan won the doubles rubber over Igor Andreev and Nikolay Davydenko, sealing the Davis Cup win for the United States.[8][9]
2008[link]
James Blake began 2008 hoping to win his third consecutive Medibank International title. However, the defending champion bowed out of the tournament in the first round, losing to French veteran Fabrice Santoro 6–7, 2–6. The third seed (Blake) was said to be "uncharacteristic" in reference to his frustration.
At the Australian Open, Blake defeated his first round opponent, Chilean Nicolás Massú. He then defeated compatriot Michael Russell 6–3, 6–2, 6–2. In the third round, he fought back from two sets down to beat French veteran Sébastien Grosjean 4–6, 2–6, 6–0, 7–6, 6–2 who had beaten him in each of their three previous meetings.
In the fourth round, Blake beat Marin Čilić in three sets to advance to the quarterfinals, his best showing yet down under. In the quarterfinal, James Blake faced world No. 1 Roger Federer, and fell in straight sets 7–5, 7–6, 6–4. Although out of the Australian Open, Blake's ranking jumped back into the Top 10 to No. 9 following his best performance in the tournament yet.
In Davis Cup, the USA played Austria on clay. James defeated Stefan Koubek in four sets 5–7, 7–5, 6–2, 6–2. Despite being down 2–5 in the second set, James turned things around, helped in part by unforced errors by Koubek.
In Delray Beach, James made it to the final for the second consecutive year, but fell to No. 244 Kei Nishikori of Japan in three sets in the final 6–3, 1–6, 4–6. At the 2008 SAP Open, he rebounded from that loss by defeating compatriot Sam Warburg in straight sets in the first round 6–3, 6–1 and Jesse Levine in straight sets in the second round 6–3, 6–4. However, he lost to Robby Ginepri 2–6, 2–6 on the following round.
At the 2008 Pacific Life Open, Blake, the ninth seed, received a "bye" in the first round, before defeating Marc Gicquel 6–3, 6–7, 6–1 in the second round. In the third round, Blake beat former World Number 1 Carlos Moyà 6–3, 6–4.[10][11] He then defeated Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the fourth round in straight sets 6–4, 6–2, before losing to Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals 5–7, 6–3, 3–6.
At the 2008 Miami Masters, Blake reached the quarter-finals, but again lost to Rafael Nadal in three sets 6–3, 3–6, 1–6.
In Davis Cup, Team USA played France. Unfortunately for France, they were missing two of their best players, Richard Gasquet and Jo Wilfried Tsonga due to injuries. So Michaël Llodra and Paul-Henri Mathieu were the players playing singles for France. After Andy Roddick defeated Llodra, James would play Mathieu. James won in a three-hour, 48-minute, five-set match against the Frenchman 7–6, 6–7, 6–3, 3–6, 7–5. He had to save two match points to defeat the number 12 Mathieu.
Blake then started the clay court season at the River Oaks International tournament in Houston, Texas. He defeated Kei Nishikori in the first round 6–4, 6–4, 15-year-old Ryan Harrison in the second round, No. 5 seed Agustín Calleri of Argentina in the quarterfinals, and Óscar Hernández of Spain in the semifinals 6–3, 7–6. In his second ATP final of the year and his first career clay-court final, Blake fell to Spaniard Marcel Granollers Pujol 4–6, 6–1, 5–7.
James received a wild card to play in the clay tournament in Barcelona, Spain. However, he lost in the first round to German Denis Gremelmayr in straight sets.
Looking for a better performance on clay, James played in the Master Series tournament in Rome. He received a bye in the first round. In the second round, he faced Italian hopeful Andreas Seppi. James won in three sets 7–6, 3–6, 6–1. In the third round, he faced Spaniard Fernando Verdasco. He won in three sets 5–7, 7–5, 6–2. His run was ended in the quarterfinals by Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland in three sets 7–6, 6–7, 1–6.
At the French, he made it to the second round before being defeated by Ernests Gulbis in four sets. He fared no better at Wimbledon, losing in the 2nd round to the resurgent semi-finalist Rainer Schüttler in five sets, 3–6, 7–6, 6–4, 4–6, 4–6.
At the Cincinnati Masters, Blake lost to Ernests Gulbis 4–6, 6–1, 3–6 in the third round.
In August 2008, Blake represented the United States as one of its three men's singles tennis players in the Beijing Olympics. In the quarterfinals, he gained one of the biggest wins of his career with his first ever win over Roger Federer 6–4, 7–6. At the time, Federer was ranked as the world's No. 1 men's player.[12] His semifinal match was against Fernando González, the Men's Singles bronze medalist at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Blake had triple match point in the middle of the final set, but would go on to lose 4–6, 7–5, 11–9. He then lost in the bronze medal match to Serbian Novak Djokovic 4–6, 6–7.
In the US Open, Blake was stretched to a 5 set thriller against American teenager Donald Young 6–1, 3–6, 6–1, 4–6, 6–4 in the first round. Blake easily won his second round match after Steve Darcis retired 4–6, 6–3, 1–0. Blake then lost to friend and fellow American Mardy Fish in the third round in straight sets 3–6, 3–6, 6–7.
In the Madrid Masters, Blake had a first round bye and played Gilles Simon losing it 6–3, 1–6, 4–6. Soon after, he played in the Davidoff Swiss Indoors tournament and made it all the way to the quarterfinals before losing to Feliciano López of Spain 4–6, 6–7. In the Paris Masters Blake got to the semis after a walkover by Roger Federer in the quarters and lost to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 4–6, 3–6. Because of this loss, Blake was not able to qualify for the year end Masters in Shanghai.
2009[link]
Blake participated in the Hopman Cup, an exhibition tournmanent partnering Meghann Shaughnessy. The team were the top seed, with Blake looking to win his third Hopman Cup. Blake lost to Slovak Dominik Hrbatý but defeated Nicolas Kiefer and Lleyton Hewitt.
Blake defeated Frank Dancevic 6–4, 6–3, 7–5 in the first round of the Australian Open. His success continued in the second round of the Australian Open after deposing of Frenchman Sébastien de Chaunac 6–3, 6–2, 6–3 in a match laden with spectator noise and bad line calls.[13] Blake went on to face the 18th seed, Igor Andreev, in the third round and beat him 6–3, 6–2, 3–6, 6–1. He lost in the fourth round in straight sets to the 2008 runner-up Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 6–4, 6–4, 7–6.
In the SAP Open in San Jose, Blake defeated fellow American Vincent Spadea 6–3, 6–4 in a first round match, hitting 12 aces and converted his two break point chances to race to the win in 50 minutes. Blake would go on to defeat Frenchman Florent Serra 6–4, 6–3. Blake prevailed in a 20-point first set tie-break against sixth-seeded compatriot Sam Querrey and then eased through the second set with one break of serve to post the 7–6, 6–3 victory in 67 minutes. He then lost to fellow American Mardy Fish 3–6, 2–6.
In his next tournament, the Regions Morgan Keenan Championships in Memphis, Tennessee, Blake was defeated in the first round by Lleyton Hewitt 6–3, 1–6, 4–6.
In the Davis Cup first round tie against Switzerland in Birmingham, Alabama, he lost the opening match to Stanislas Wawrinka in four sets. But he won the fifth match in straight sets to make the final tie 4–1 to book the U.S's place in the quarterfinals.
Blake started the clay season as top seed at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships and lost to Guillermo Cañas 6–4 6–4 in the first round. He also then lost in Rome Masters in the first round to Romanian qualifier Victor Crivoi 7–5, 6–3.
Blake then played at the 2009 Estoril Open. Blake recorded his first clay-court win of the 2009 ATP World Tour season, earning a confidence-boosting 5–7, 6–4, 6–2 win over Portugal's highest-ever ranked player Frederico Gil. Blake, who improved to 10–8 on the year, next defeated France's Marc Gicquel in the second round 7–6, 6–2 and Florent Serra 6–4, 6–1 in the third. Blake advanced to his first clay-court final on European soil on Sunday, after beating second seed and former Estoril Open champion Nikolay Davydenko 6–7, 7–6, 6–3 in a rain-interrupted semi-final that was carried over due to bad light. Blake won the first and fifth points against serve, courtesy of a Davydenko backhand error and then a forehand volley winner on approach to the net. He quickly opened up a 6–2 lead and won the second set when Davydenko hit a backhand wide. Davydenko managed to save one break point at 15–40 in the fourth game of the third set, with a couple of clever forehands that left Blake stretching outside the tramlines, but the 2003 titlist and 2006 and 2008 runner-up was unable to win the second break point as Blake secured a 3–1 lead. Davydenko almost broke back in the next game, but Blake produced his A-game hitting a cross-court forehand winner on approach to the net that left Davydenko flailing. At 1–4, the World No. 11 found himself 0–40 down but won five straight points – closing out with successive forehand winners. Blake made it 5–2 with successive aces and, minutes later, booked a spot in his 23rd ATP World Tour final (10–12 record) with a service hold to 30. Blake extended his winning streak to 7–0 over Davydenko, in the pair's first clay-court meeting that last two hours and 26 minutes. Blake was defeated by Spain's Albert Montañés later that day in the finals. The 28-year-old Montanes saved two match points at 4–5 in the second set and fought back to beat fourth-seeded Blake 5–7, 7–6, 6–0 in two hours and 14 minutes. Blake fought off one break point for a 5–4 lead, before setting up two championship points on the Montanes serve at 15–40. Blake squandered the first point with a backhand return long of the baseline and the second point went begging when he committed a backhand error. Blake dropped to 12–9 on the 2009 ATP World Tour season. Blake was attempting to become the first American to win a clay-court title since Mardy Fish at Houston in April 2006 and the first American to win on European clay since his Davis Cup team mate Andy Roddick lifted the St. Poelten trophy in May 2003.
At the 2009 French Open, Blake lost in the first round to qualifier Leonardo Mayer 7–6 7–5 6–2.
At the AEGON Championships at Queen's club, Blake defeated Ivan Ljubičić 6–2, 7–6 Sam Querrey 6–4, 4–6, 6–3 and Mikhail Youzhny 7–6, 6–3 to reach the semi-finals. He then reached the final after Andy Roddick retired with an ankle injury in the first set when the score was tied at 4 games all. He then went on to lose in the final to Andy Murray 7–5, 6–4.
At the Wimbledon Championships, Blake, seeded 17th, lost in the first round to Andreas Seppi in straight sets 7–5 6–4 7–6. He was the first seeded player to be knocked out of the tournament.[14] In his post-match press conference, Blake stated that he was battling a stomach virus, having to take painkillers before going on court. He also heavily criticized the ATP Tour, blaming their poor scheduling for his loss of focus, as well as the withdrawal of world number 1 Rafael Nadal.[15]
Blake partnered with compatriot Mardy Fish at the Wimbledon Men's Doubles. In the first round they defeated third seeds Lukáš Dlouhý and Leander Paes and then Marc Gicquel and Arnaud Clément in straight sets. They defeated advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Simon Aspelin and Paul Hanley. They lost to defending champions Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjić in the semi-finals although they won the first two sets.
Following a 3rd Round loss at the 2009 US Open to Spain's Tommy Robredo, Blake split with longtime coach Brian Barker. He is now coached by Kelly Jones.
2010[link]
Blake started his 2010 campaign at the Brisbane International in Australia. Blake came back from a set down to top fifth seeded American Sam Querrey 4–6, 6–3, 6–4. He then defeated Frenchman Marc Gicquel 6–3, 3–6, 7–6, surviving three match points in the deciding set tiebreak to make the quarter-finals. There Blake lost to Gaël Monfils 6–3, 3–6, 4–6. Blake was also entered in the men's double draw with Andy Roddick. The duo defeated fourth seeds Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares on the way to the semifinals before losing a heartbreaker to eventual champions Jérémy Chardy and Marc Gicquel 4–6, 6–3, 11–13.
At the 2010 Australian Open Blake defeated French veteran Arnaud Clément 7–5, 7–5, 6–2 in the first round. He then faced fourth seed and US Open champion Juan Martín del Potro in the second round, losing a classic in five grueling sets 4–6, 7–6, 7–5, 3–6, 8–10.
Blake then lost in the opening round at the 2010 ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament against a former Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis 4–6, 2–6.
In the first round of the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Memphis, Blake fell to top-seeded American counterpart Andy Roddick 3–6, 6–4, 6–7.
At the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships, No. 7 seed Blake won consecutive matches for the second time in 2010, topping fellow American Taylor Dent 6–1, 3–6, 6–3 and the Dutchman Robin Haase 6–3, 6–1. Blake was eliminated in the quarterfinals by 2nd seed Ivo Karlović 3–6, 7–6, 1–6.
Blake returned to action for the third consecutive tournament on American soil at the first Masters event of the year, 2010 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California. An unseeded Blake advanced to the round of 64 with a quick win over Daniel Gimeno-Traver 6–3, 6–2. He then advanced to the Round of 32 with his most impressive win of the season to that point, a 6–1, 6–4 destruction of 13th seed David Ferrer. In the Round of 32, Blake lost a disappointing match to Spain's Nicolás Almagro 4–6, 6–3, 3–6. The loss dropped Blake's three set record to 3–4 on the year.
Blake also played in the doubles draw, teaming with Andy Roddick to reach the Round of 16 where the American duo fell to top-seeded Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjić 4–6, 6–3, 7–10.
At the 2010 Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, Blake defeated Serbian wildcard Filip Krajinović in three sets 6–7, 6–4, 6–4 to advance to the Round of 64. In the second round, he lost to 27th seed Thomaz Bellucci 6–3, 1–6, 2–6.
In July 2010, Blake played for the Boston Lobsters of the World TeamTennis pro league.
On April 14, Blake announced that he would be taking the clay court season off with a serious knee injury. As a result of this injury Blake missed the French Open for the first time since 2004.[16]
Blake returned to action at Wimbledon where he lost to Dutchman Robin Haase 2–6, 4–6, 4–6. The result was surprising considering that Haase lost badly to Blake earlier in the season at Delray Beach. During this match, Blake harshly accused ESPN commentator and former WTA player Pam Shriver of disrupting play due to her overly loud commentary from the box situated above the court behind him. This led to a verbal exchange between the two during the match. After the match, an emotional Blake declared that if his knee problems did not subside he may consider retirement.[17] Blake, who refuses to take any anti-inflammatories for his knee, called his performance "embarrassing" and said "I can't beat these guys at 80 percent."
Despite these comments, Blake chose to continue his rehab to prepare for the U.S. hardcourt season. He opened an official Facebook page where he can communicate better with fans in an announcement made on his website. In the first round of the Atlanta Tennis Championships, an inaugural event previously played in Indianapolis, Blake lost a tough three-set match to Taylor Dent 3–6, 6–3, 4–6. Despite winning 49% of points, Blake could not break Dent in crucial moments. The big-serving Dent saved 12/14 break points in the match. The loss was the seventh that Blake endured in the deciding set in 2010. However, Blake fared much better in the doubles draw, pairing with American up-and-comer John Isner. The duo completed a strong comeback from 6–3, 4–2 down to top fellow Americans Robby Ginepri and Ryan Sweeting 3–6, 6–4, 10–3. In the quarterfinals, Blake and Isner easily dispatched Germans Michael Kohlmann and Rainer Schüttler 6–4, 6–1 before falling in two tiebreaks to Rajeev Ram and Scott Lipsky in the semis.
At the Los Angeles Open, Blake's singles fate took a turn for the better. Prior to the tournament, Blake told the LA Times that retirement was "no longer a thought" and that he was "not done yet".[18] In the opening round, Blake easily dispatched Leonardo Mayer in a rematch from the 2009 French Open first round 6–1, 6–4 before topping Benjamin Becker 7–5, 7–6. In the quarterfinals, Blake got off to a hot start, winning the first set over Spaniard Feliciano López 6–3. However, after dropping the second set in a close tiebreaker 6–7, Blake fell in the third 4–6. Blake also entered the doubles draw of this tournament with American Sam Querrey but the duo fell quickly in the first round 3–6, 3–6 to Lopez and Janko Tipsarević.
Following Los Angeles, Blake appeared at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic in Washington, D.C.. He came into the tournament as a former finalist and champion at this event. His first opponent was the United States' Ryan Sweeting. Despite winning the first set, poor serving hurt Blake in a 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 setback. After the match, Sweeting called the win "the best of (his) career".
The next tournament James Blake faced, was in New Haven, his hometown tournament – the tournament where he claimed an ATP World Tour title when the tournament ran for the first time in 2005, defeating Feliciano López and followed this up by winning the title for a second time in 2007, where he defeated countryman Mardy Fish in the final. Despite an unfortunate draw and a few uninspiring losses in the last few weeks, Blake made and impressive display and ousted World No.76 Pere Riba 6–0, 6–1 in the first round, converting five of eleven break point opportunities. Blake won the lightning quick match in a minuscule 35 minutes, making it the shortest match win of 2010, beating the previous record held by Olivier Rochus who beat Abdulla Hajji in 38 minutes in Doha. This match was also one of the quickest matches in tennis history. In the second round match between Blake and seventh-seed up-and-comer Alexander Dolgopolov Jr., despite playing some great shots, Blake lost 6–4 6–2 in a rain-interrupted match.
At the 2010 US Open, Blake advanced to the third round losing to eventual finalist Novak Djokovic 6–1, 7–6, 6–3. This defeat dropped his singles record to 13–15.
2011[link]
Blake began his 2011 comeback tour ranked out of the Top 150 for the first time since 2005. He ended his partnership with coach Kelly Jones, choosing to travel alone.[19] In a preseason interview, Blake stated he was healthy and carrying a positive attitude and would skip the Australian Open.[19]
In his first match of the year, on February 8 at the SAP Open in San Jose, Blake defeated American qualifier Jesse Levine 7–5, 6–1 after Levine succumbed to an injury late in the second set. The American ran into red-hot Canadian youngster Milos Raonic in the second round and fell 6–2, 7–6 after battling back from a late break down in the second set to force a tiebreaker. Raonic would go on to win the tournament, his first as a pro.
Blake accepted a wild card into the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships and promptly defeated Brazilian clay-court specialist Ricardo Mello 6–4, 6–3. In the round of 16, Blake was defeated by former doubles partner and close friend Robert Kendrick 7–6, 6–3.
He returned to action at Delray Beach International Tennis Championships, drawing No. 7 Benjamin Becker in the first round. Blake broke Becker late in the first set and battled back from a 3–1 hole in the second set to win 7–5, 6–4. In the second round he lost to Kei Nishikori of Japan 6–3, 6–4 in a rematch of the 2008 final.
In the 2011 US Open, Blake hit a forehand winner on match point against Jesse Huta Galung in the first round that was clocked at 125mph, thus making it the fastest forehand ever hit, eclipsing Gael Monfils's earlier record of 122mph against Marcos Baghdatis. Blake won the match 6–4, 6–2, 4–6, 6–4. In the second round he lost to David Ferrer of Spain 6–4, 6–3, 6–4.
2012[link]
Blake will be playing for the Philadelphia Freedoms of World Team Tennis this summer. It will be Blake's seventh overall WTT season, and first with the Freedoms. He will be the team's marquee player on July 10, 2012 when they face the Sacramento Capitals.
Equipment[link]
Blake worked with Prince to create a new racquet with Prince's O3 technology. However, he did not feel comfortable with this racquet. So, he switched back to the Dunlop Sport Aerogel 200, then the 4D 200, for the 2009 season.[20] He changed to Wilson at the start of the 2010 season, using the new Six.One Tour strung with Luxilon Big Banger Alu Power 16L strings at high tension (60+ pounds). He did not feel comfortable with this racquet either. Therefore, he switched back to Dunlop again. After the US Open of 2010, he began to test out rackets for Head. As August 26, 2011, he announced he will use Donnay rackets as his choice and using a customized Donnay X-Dual Pro. His clothing sponsor is Fila, with whom he started working in 2009 after using Nike for most his career. He has his own clothing line named Thomas Reynolds after his father.
Personal life[link]
Blake enjoys golf and basketball and is a fan of the New York Mets. He was featured on Bravo's second edition of Celebrity Poker Showdown but got 2nd after losing to Maura Tierney.[21]
Blake is also a red pro on Full Tilt poker.[citation needed] He appeared in People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive issue.[22] He is good friends with singer/songwriter John Mayer, who also attended Fairfield High School.[23] When Blake was invited by Virginia's Anthem Insurance to do a cancer charity game honoring his late father, he invited John Mayer, Andy Roddick and Gavin DeGraw to perform.[24]
Major Finals[link]
Tennis Masters Cup[link]
Singles: 1 (0–1)[link]
| Outcome | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 2006 |  Shanghai |
Hard (i) |  Roger Federer |
6–0, 6–3, 6–4 |
Masters Series[link]
Singles: 2 (0–2)[link]
| Outcome | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 2006 | Indian Wells |
Hard | Roger Federer |
7–5, 6–3, 6–0 |
| Runner-up | 2007 | Cincinnati |
Hard | Roger Federer |
6–1, 6–4 |
ATP Career Finals[link]
Singles: 24 (10–14)[link]
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| Outcome | No. | Date | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | February 25, 2002 | Memphis, United States |
Hard (i) | Andy Roddick |
4–6, 6–3, 5–7 |
| Runner-up | 2. | July 15, 2002 | Newport, United States |
Grass | Taylor Dent |
1–6, 6–4, 4–6 |
| Winner | 1. | August 12, 2002 | Washington, D.C., United States |
Hard |  Paradorn Srichaphan |
1–6, 7–6(7–5), 6–4 |
| Runner-up | 3. | August 25, 2003 | Long Island, United States |
Hard | Paradorn Srichaphan |
2–6, 4–6 |
| Runner-up | 4. | August 8, 2005 | Washington, D.C., United States |
Hard | Andy Roddick |
5–7, 3–6 |
| Winner | 2. | August 22, 2005 | New Haven, United States |
Hard |  Feliciano López |
3–6, 7–5, 6–1 |
| Winner | 3. | October 10, 2005 |  Stockholm, Sweden |
Hard (i) | Paradorn Srichaphan |
6–1, 7–6(8–6) |
| Winner | 4. | January 9, 2006 |  Sydney, Australia |
Hard |  Igor Andreev |
6–2, 3–6, 7–6(7–3) |
| Winner | 5. | February 27, 2006 | Las Vegas, United States |
Hard | Lleyton Hewitt |
7–5, 2–6, 6–3 |
| Runner-up | 5. | March 20, 2006 | Indian Wells, United States |
Hard | Roger Federer |
5–7, 3–6, 0–6 |
| Runner-up | 6. | June 19, 2006 |  London, United Kingdom |
Grass | Lleyton Hewitt |
4–6, 4–6 |
| Winner | 6. | July 17, 2006 | Indianapolis, United States |
Hard | Andy Roddick |
4–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–5) |
| Winner | 7. | September 25, 2006 | Bangkok, Thailand |
Hard (i) |  Ivan Ljubičić |
6–3, 6–1 |
| Winner | 8. | October 15, 2006 | Stockholm, Sweden |
Hard (i) |  Jarkko Nieminen |
6–4, 6–2 |
| Runner-up | 7. | November 20, 2006 | Shanghai, China |
Hard (i) | Roger Federer |
0–6, 3–6, 4–6 |
| Winner | 9. | January 13, 2007 | Sydney, Australia |
Hard | Carlos Moyà |
6–3, 5–7, 6–1 |
| Runner-up | 8. | February 4, 2007 | Delray Beach, United States |
Hard |  Xavier Malisse |
7–5, 4–6, 4–6 |
| Runner-up | 9. | July 22, 2007 | Los Angeles, United States |
Hard |  Radek Štěpánek |
6–7(7–9), 7–5, 2–6 |
| Runner-up | 10. | August 19, 2007 | Cincinnati, United States |
Hard | Roger Federer |
1–6, 4–6 |
| Winner | 10. | August 25, 2007 | New Haven, United States |
Hard | Mardy Fish |
7–5, 6–4 |
| Runner-up | 11. | February 17, 2008 | Delray Beach, United States |
Hard |  Kei Nishikori |
6–3, 1–6, 4–6 |
| Runner-up | 12. | April 20, 2008 | Houston, United States |
Clay | Marcel Granollers |
4–6, 6–1, 5–7 |
| Runner-up | 13. | May 10, 2009 |  Estoril, Portugal |
Clay | Albert Montañés |
7–5, 6–7(6–8), 0–6 |
| Runner-up | 14. | June 14, 2009 | London, United Kingdom |
Grass | Andy Murray |
5–7, 4–6 |
Doubles: 8 (6–2)[link]
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| Outcome | No. | Date | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | August 5, 2002 | Cincinnati, United States |
Hard | Todd Martin |
 Mahesh Bhupathi Max Mirnyi |
7–5, 6–3 |
| Winner | 2. | March 10, 2003 | Scottsdale, United States |
Hard |  Mark Merklein |
Mark Philippoussis Lleyton Hewitt |
6–4, 6–7(2–7), 7–6(7–5) |
| Winner | 3. | February 16, 2004 | San Jose, United States |
Hard (i) | Mardy Fish |
Rick Leach Brian MacPhie |
6–2, 7–5 |
| Winner | 4. | April 19, 2004 | Houston, United States |
Clay | Mardy Fish |
Rick Leach Brian MacPhie |
6–3, 6–4 |
| Winner | 5. | April 26, 2004 |  Munich, Germany |
Clay | Mark Merklein |
 Julian Knowle Nenad Zimonjić |
6–2, 6–4 |
| Runner-up | 1. | February 27, 2006 | Memphis, United States |
Hard (i) | Mardy Fish |
 Chris Haggard Ivo Karlović |
6–0, 5–7, [5–10] |
| Runner-up | 2. | October 28, 2007 | Basel, Switzerland |
Carpet | Mark Knowles |
Bob Bryan Mike Bryan |
1–6, 1–6 |
| Winner | 6. | April 15, 2012 | Houston, United States |
Clay | Sam Querrey |
 Treat Conrad Huey Dominic Inglot |
7–6(16–14), 6–4 |
Singles Performance Timeline[link]
This table is current through 2012 Sony Ericsson Open.
| Tournament | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | W–L | |||
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| Australian Open | A | A | Q2 | Q3 | 2R | 4R | 4R | 2R | 3R | 4R | QF | 4R | 2R | A | A | 21–9 | |||
| French Open | A | A | A | Q2 | 2R | 2R | A | 2R | 3R | 1R | 2R | 1R | A | A | 1R | 6–8 | |||
| Wimbledon | A | A | Q1 | Q1 | 2R | 2R | A | 1R | 3R | 3R | 2R | 1R | 1R | 1R | 7–9 | ||||
| US Open | Q3 | 1R | Q2 | 2R | 3R | 3R | A | QF | QF | 4R | 3R | 3R | 3R | 2R | 23–11 | ||||
| Win–Loss | 0–0 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 5–4 | 7–4 | 3–1 | 6–4 | 10–4 | 8–4 | 8–4 | 5–4 | 3–3 | 1–2 | 0–1 | 57–37 | |||
| ATP World Tour Finals | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tour Finals | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | F | A | A | A | A | A | 3–2 | ||||
| ATP Masters Series | |||||||||||||||||||
| Indian Wells Masters | A | A | 1R | Q1 | 1R | QF | QF | 3R | F | 3R | QF | 3R | 3R | 2R | A | 22–11 | |||
| Miami Masters | A | A | Q1 | Q2 | 4R | 3R | 1R | 2R | QF | 2R | QF | 3R | 2R | 3R | 1R | 15–11 | |||
| Monte Carlo Masters | A | A | A | A | 1R | 2R | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | 1–2 | |||
| Rome Masters | A | A | A | A | QF | 1R | 1R | A | 1R | 2R | QF | 1R | A | A | A | 6–7 | |||
| Madrid Masters | A | A | A | A | 1R | 1R | A | A | 2R | 2R | 2R | 3R | A | A | A | 2–6 | |||
| Canada Masters | A | A | A | A | 2R | 2R | A | A | 2R | 2R | QF | A | A | A | 6–4 | ||||
| Cincinnati Masters | A | A | A | 3R | 2R | 3R | A | 1R | 2R | F | 3R | 1R | 1R | 3R | 14–10 | ||||
| Shanghai Masters | Not Masters Series | 2R | A | A | 1–1 | ||||||||||||||
| Paris Masters | A | A | A | A | 2R | 2R | A | 2R | 3R | 3R | SF | 2R | A | A | 8–7 | ||||
| Hamburg Masters | A | A | A | A | 1R | 1R | A | A | 3R | 3R | 2R | Not Masters Series | 3–5 | ||||||
| Win–Loss | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 9–9 | 9–9 | 4–3 | 4–4 | 13–8 | 10–7 | 12–8 | 6–7 | 3–3 | 5–3 | 0–1 | 78–64 | |||
| Career Statistics | |||||||||||||||||||
| Titles–Finals | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 1–3 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 2–3 | 5–8 | 2–5 | 0–2 | 0–2 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 10–24 | |||
| Year End Ranking | 682 | 220 | 212 | 73 | 28 | 37 | 97 | 23 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 44 | 135 | 59 | |||||
Notes[link]
- ^ "James Blake stats at Tennis Warehouse". Tennis-Warehouse.com. http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/player.html?ccode=JBLAKE. Retrieved November 19, 2006.
- ^ "Blake's parents prevented race from jading him". USA Today. September 8, 2005. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/oconnor/2005-09-08-oconnor_x.htm. Retrieved 11/06/09.
- ^ "wimbledon 2006 06 30". SportsIllustrated.cnn.com. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/tennis/specials/wimbledon/2006/06/30/bc.ten.wimbledon.1.ap/index.html. [dead link]
- ^ "Round Robin 1". http://www.atptennis.com/en/news/2007/round_robin1.asp.
- ^ "Round Robin". http://www.atptennis.com/en/news/2007/roundrobin.asp.
- ^ ATP (October 27, 2007). "Blake/Knowles Win Basel SF on 13th Match Point". ATP. http://www.atptennis.com/3/en/players/doubles/news/basel6.asp. Retrieved October 28, 2007. [dead link]
- ^ ATP (October 28, 2007). "Bryan Brothers Capture 10th Title of Stellar Season". ATP. http://www.atptennis.com/1/en/doubles/. Retrieved October 28, 2007.
- ^ Association of Tennis Professionals (November 30, 2007). "Roddick, Blake Place USA in Reach of Davis Cup Title". Association of Tennis Professionals. Archived from the original on December 6, 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20071206095400/http://www.atptennis.com/1/en/2007news/dc_final1.asp. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
- ^ International Tennis Federation (December 2, 2007). "Davis Cup – World Group 2007 Final Results". International Tennis Federation. http://www.daviscup.com/en/results/tie/details.aspx?tieId=100008940. Retrieved December 5, 2007.
- ^ Pacific Life Open (2008). "Djokovic, Canas to Face Off in Fourth Round Blockbuster". Pacific Life Open. Archived from the original on March 21, 2008. http://web.archive.org/web/20080321175541/http://www.pacificlifeopen.com/1/news/newsarticle_761.asp. Retrieved March 19, 2008.
- ^ Pacific Life Open (2008). "Blake Bounces Moya; Nadal, Tsonga to Clash". Pacific Life Open. Archived from the original on March 22, 2008. http://web.archive.org/web/20080322005745/http://www.pacificlifeopen.com/1/news/newsarticle_754.asp. Retrieved March 19, 2008.
- ^ "Blake eliminates Federer from Olympic Tennis". http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/sports/headlines/tennis/n214542934.shtml.
- ^ "Blake into third round after noisy encounter". Reuters. January 22, 2009. http://in.reuters.com/article/worldOfSport/idINIndia-37598420090122.
- ^ Cheese, Caroline (June 22, 2009). "Wimbledon day one as it happened". BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/8096805.stm. Retrieved April 2, 2010.
- ^ http://www.wimbledon.org/en_GB/news/match_reports/2009-06-22/200906221245681314687.html
- ^ http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2010/04/Other/James-Blake-Knee-Injury.aspx
- ^ http://www.protennisfan.com/2010/06/james-blake-contemplating-retirement.html
- ^ Pucin, Diane (July 25, 2010). "Tennis pro James Blake is itching to pull rank — upward". The Los Angeles Times. http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-james-blake-20100726,0,4562048.story.
- ^ a b http://jamesblaketennis.com/2010_Site/Pages/Winter_2011_Interview.html
- ^ "Newspage". Tennis-warehouse.com. http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/newspage.html?cref=2311.
- ^ "Celebrity Poker Showdown Tournament 2". BravoTV(www.bravotv.com). http://www.bravotv.com/Celebrity_Poker_Showdown/Players/2/index.shtml. Retrieved September 3, 2007.
- ^ "James Blake Profile". US Olympic Committee (www.usoc.org). Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20070930204424/http://www.usoc.org/26_48961.htm. Retrieved August 21, 2007.
- ^ Patrick, Dan (2003). "Outtakes with James Blake". ESPN. http://espn.go.com/talent/danpatrick/s/2003/0609/1565617.html. Retrieved May 2, 2006.
- ^ Pratt, Jane (2005). "Tennis Great James Blake, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Virginia Historical Society Announce an Acquisition of Arthur Ashe's Personal Items". Anthem.com. http://www.anthem.com/jsp/antiphona/bcbs/content.jsp?ID=PW_A076580. Retrieved May 2, 2006.
Further reading[link]
- Blake, James; Friedman, Andrew L. (2007). Breaking back : How I lost everything and won back my life. New York: Harper Collins. ISBN 0-06-134349-8
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| Name | Blake, James |
| Alternative names | Blake, James |
| Short description | Tennis player |
| Date of birth | 1979-12-28 |
| Place of birth | Yonkers, New York |
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| James Blunt | |
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 James Blunt in January 2008 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Hillier Blount |
| Born | (1974-02-22) 22 February 1974 (age 38) Tidworth, Wiltshire, England |
| Genres | Pop rock, soft rock, folk rock |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, violin, percusion |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Labels | Warner Bros. Records, Atlantic, Custard |
| Website | jamesblunt.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Seagull acoustic guitars | |
James Hillier Blount (born 22 February 1974),[1][2] better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter and former army officer, whose debut album, Back to Bedlam and single releases, including "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover", brought him to fame in 2005. His repertoire can be best described as a mix of acoustic-tinged pop, rock and folk. After recording on the independent American label Custard Records, Blunt won two Brit Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards, and by 2006 was nominated for five Grammy Awards. The following year, he released his second album All the Lost Souls (2007). Blunt's third studio album, Some Kind of Trouble, was released in November 2010. Worldwide, Blunt has sold over 18 million albums,[3] and his debut album, Back to Bedlam, is the best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK.[4]
Blunt was an officer in the Life Guards, a cavalry regiment of the British Army, and served under NATO in Kosovo during the conflict there in 1999. While posted to Kosovo, Blunt was introduced to the work of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF or "Doctors Without Borders"). Since then, Blunt has supported MSF by holding meet-and-greet auctions at many of his concerts.[5]
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Early life[link]
James Blunt was born at an army hospital in Tidworth, Wiltshire, England;[6] the first child born to Jane A.F. (née Amos) and Charles Blount. James spent his early childhood living in England, Cyprus, and Germany, where his father, a colonel in the British Army Air Corps,[7] and military helicopter pilot, was posted at various times.[8]
James Blunt has two younger siblings. The Blount family has a long history of military service, dating from the 10th century.[6] His father inculcated in him a love of flying, and he earned his pilot's licence at age 16.[8] He has a keen interest in motorcycles after learning to ride when he was 16.[9]
Education[link]
Blunt was enrolled at Elstree School in Woolhampton in Berkshire, before continuing to Harrow School in Harrow on the Hill in north-west London (Elmfield House) on an army bursary. From Harrow School he gained an army-sponsored place at the University of Bristol, where he first studied aerospace manufacturing engineering and then subsequently moved on to the study of sociology.[8] He graduated with a BSc in sociology in 1996.[10]
Military service[link]
Because the British Army sponsored his university education, Blunt was obliged to serve a minimum of four years in the armed forces. He stated on an interview in his Back to Bedlam sessions that he chose to join the military as "his father was pushing for it, so that Blunt could obtain a secure work placement and income". Blunt trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.[8][11] He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Life Guards, a unit of the Household Cavalry, where he rose to the rank of captain.[11][12] One of his first assignments was to British Army Training Unit Suffield in Alberta, Canada, where his battalion was posted for six months in 1998 to act as the opposing army in combat training exercises.[13]
In 1999, he served as an armoured reconnaissance officer in the NATO deployment in Kosovo. Initially assigned to reconnaissance of the Macedonia-Yugoslavia border, Blunt and his unit worked ahead of the front lines directing forces and targeting Serb positions for the NATO bombing campaign. His unit was given the assignment of securing the Pristina International Airport in advance of the 30,000-strong peacekeeping force; the Russian army had moved in and taken control of the airport before his unit's arrival. According to Blunt's own account of the incident he refused to follow orders from NATO command to attack the Russians.[14] There were less intense moments during Blunt's Kosovo assignment. Blunt had brought along his guitar, strapped to the outside of his tank. At some places, the peacekeepers would share a meal with hospitable locals, and Blunt would perform. It was while on duty there that he wrote the song "No Bravery".[15]
A keen skier, Blunt captained the Household Cavalry alpine ski team in Verbier, Switzerland, eventually becoming champion skier of the entire Royal Armoured Corps. He had extended his military service in November 2000,[16] and after an intensive six-month army riding course was posted to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in London, England.[6] During this posting, Blunt was interviewed about his responsibilities on the television programme "Girls on Top", a series highlighting unusual career choices.[17][18] He stood guard at the coffin of the Queen Mother during the days of her lying in State and was part of the funeral procession on 9 April 2002.[19] Blunt left the army on 1 October 2002 having served six years.[20]
Music career[link]
Early career[link]
Blunt took piano and violin lessons as a child, but his first significant exposure to popular music was at Harrow School. There, he was introduced to the guitar by a fellow student, and started playing the instrument and writing songs at age 14.[6][21] At University of Bristol, his undergraduate thesis was The Commodification of Image – Production of a Pop Idol; one of his main references for the thesis was Simon Frith, a sociologist and rock critic, and current chair of the Mercury Music Prize.[22]
Blunt left the British Army in 2002 so that he could pursue his musical career.[15] It was at that period that he started using the stage name "Blunt", in part to make it easier for others to spell; "Blount" is pronounced the same way, and remains his legal surname.[23] Shortly after leaving the army, he was signed to EMI music publishers, and to Twenty-First Artists management.[24] A record contract remained elusive, with recording label executives pointing to Blunt's posh speaking voice as a barrier in class-divided Britain.[21] Linda Perry, who was just launching her own Custard Records label in early 2003, heard Blunt's promotional tape when visiting London, and soon after heard him perform live at the South by Southwest Music Festival. She made an offer to him the same night[25] and within a few days, Blunt signed a recording contract with Perry, and one month later he was in Los Angeles working with producer Tom Rothrock.[24][26]
[edit] Back to Bedlam (2003–2006)
Blunt recorded Back to Bedlam in 2003 with producer Tom Rothrock at Rothrock's home studio, using session musicians and performing on many different instruments himself.[21][27] While in Los Angeles, he lodged with actress Carrie Fisher, whom he had met through the family of a former girlfriend. Fisher was very supportive of Blunt's aspirations, suggesting the name of the album and providing use of a bathroom in her home for Blunt to record the song "Goodbye My Lover".[6] Back to Bedlam was finally released in the UK in October 2004. Blunt's debut single in the UK was "High" (co-written with Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue). This song initially peaked below the Top 100 of the UK Singles Chart, however after the subsequent success of "You're Beautiful" it finally made the Top 75 before eventually being re-released.[28] However, the song was chosen to appear in a Vodafone commercial in Italy, and was a Top 10 hit in that country.[24]
The debut album from the unknown Blunt initially attracted little critical attention, and there were no published reviews from major UK music journals. His live performances, mainly in support of better known musicians, received somewhat mixed but generally favourable reviews. Blunt's lack of performing experience and inconsistent approach with audiences was commented upon, while his music was likened to that of Damien Rice and David Gray.[29][30] In March 2004, with Blunt performing in the support role for Katie Melua in Manchester, Alex McCann of Designer Magazine wrote, "Blunt's ascendance is a dead cert and this time next year it isn't that far removed from reality to suggest that a number 1 album, Brit Award and countless accolade's [sic] will be his for the taking."[31] After release of the album, concert support slots for Elton John and Lloyd Cole and the Commotions in late 2004 and early 2005 followed, as did a band residency at London club 93 Feet East.[32] In March 2005, his second single, "Wisemen," was released.
Blunt's third single "You're Beautiful" was his break-out hit. The song debuted at number 12 in the UK, and rose all the way to the number one position six weeks after its debut.[24] The song also received massive airplay in the UK, which helped propel Back to Bedlam to number one on the UK Albums Chart.[24] The extensive airplay ultimately led to Blunt and his co-writers being awarded the Ivor Novello Award for Most Performed Work.[33] After the success of "You're Beautiful" in the UK, the song crossed over to mainland Europe, becoming one of the biggest hits of summer 2005 across the continent. In the US, "You're Beautiful" made its debut in the summer of 2005 on WPLJ, a prominent radio station in New York City, despite not having been released to radio yet. Once the song was released to radio stations in the fall of 2005, the song climbed into the Top 10 in three radio formats: Adult Contemporary Music, Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks, and Adult album alternative.[24] Blunt became the first British artist to top the American singles chart in nearly a decade when his song "You're Beautiful" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006; the last British artist to do so had been Elton John in 1997 with the song "Candle in the Wind 1997".[24] "Goodbye My Lover" was released as the fourth UK single from the album in December 2005, and was later the second US single. The songs "High" and "Wisemen" were subsequently re-released in 2006. Blunt started off 2006 celebrating five Brit Award nominations, going on to win Best British male solo artist and Best pop act categories, having already started an 11-month tour that would take him around the world.[34] On 31 August, Blunt won two awards at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, with "You're Beautiful" winning the award for Best Male Video.[35]
There was extensive promotion in the United States starting in late 2005, with Blunt making appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Eight of the songs on the album were featured in television shows (The O.C., Grey's Anatomy and many more), films (Undiscovered), and advertising campaigns (Hilton Hotels, Sprint telecommunications) throughout 2005 and 2006.[24] Blunt performed "You're Beautiful" at the 49th Grammy Awards in February 2007, dedicating the song to the late Ahmet Ertegün of Atlantic Records, but he did not win in any of the five categories for which he had received nominations (includes one for Best New Artist Grammy, but lost to Carrie Underwood).[36]
The album eventually sold 11 million copies[37] and topped the album charts in 16 territories worldwide.[24] It sold 2.6 million in the U.S.[37] and was certified 2x platinum.[38] In Britain the album was certified 10× platinum, sold over three million copies, and entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the fastest selling album in one year.[39]
In 2005, Blunt performed in 90 live shows, mainly across the UK and Europe, ending the year supporting Jason Mraz in a North American tour. The "Back to Bedlam World Tour" started off in January 2006, covering cities in Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, as well as three separate headline tours in North America, ending in November of that year.[32] Not including promotional appearances, Blunt performed over 140 live shows in 2006. He enjoys the touring experience, saying in July 2006 that he and his band were having the time of their lives going to new places every day.[14]
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The videos for all of Blunt's singles from Back To Bedlam feature symbolism and dark imagery. In the first video for "High", he is buried in a desert. In the first video for "Wisemen", he is kidnapped and taken hostage. In the video for "You're Beautiful", he alludes to suicide by jumping off a cliff into the sea. In the "Goodbye My Lover" video, he is the outsider in a love triangle, imagining the couple, a man and woman (played by Matt Dallas of Kyle XY and Mischa Barton of The O.C.) together. The re-release video for "High" features Blunt running in a forest. The re-release video for "Wisemen" has Blunt burning identification papers, and then walking through a forest while he is on fire.
Blunt appeared on an episode of Sesame Street which aired on 14 November 2007, singing about triangles to the tune of "You're Beautiful".[40]
A parody of "You're Beautiful" titled "You're Pitiful" was recorded by Weird Al Yankovic.[41] Blunt gave personal permission for this parody to be included on a Weird Al album, but Atlantic Records, Blunt's label, stepped in to forbid the commercial release of the song. Weird Al has since made the song available as a free MP3 download on his website. In a request by Yankovic to include the song on an upcoming compilation CD, Blunt's manager replied via email, "Thanks for your email, but both James and I will never approve this parody to be released on any label."[42]
On 28 December 2009, BBC Radio 1 announced that Back to Bedlam was the biggest selling album of the noughties decade in the United Kingdom.[43]
[edit] All the Lost Souls (2007–2008)
Blunt's second studio album, All the Lost Souls, was released on 17 September 2007 in the United Kingdom and one day later in North America. It sold 65,000 units in its first week, and was certified gold in the UK after only four days.[44] By the end of January 2008, the album had sold 600,000 copies in the UK, and 4.5 million copies internationally.[45] Blunt completed the album's songs at his home in Ibiza in the winter of 2006–2007. He performed five of the ten album tracks during his 2005–2006 tours; lyrics, melodies, and harmonies were refined for the studio recording, on which his touring band played and Tom Rothrock worked as producer.[21]
While Blunt’s first album received little critical attention, critics from every major music publication, and newspapers around the world, weighed in on All the Lost Souls.[46] The album was met with generally mixed to positive reviews, and maintains a 53/100 rating at Metacritic."[46] Eric Danton, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Hartford Courant wrote that the album is "a collection so bland, it makes hardtack seem sumptuous". Yet, in her review of the album, Kerri Mason of Billboard said Blunt "shows the abandon and confidence of a long-term artist, not just a one-hit wonder". And of the album, Mason wrote, "there is not a misstep throughout".[47] Equally effusive, Liz Hoggard of The Observer wrote that "it’s impossible to resist Blunt’s troubadour yearning."[48]
The first single from All the Lost Souls, "1973", was inspired by Blunt's nights out at Pacha, an Ibiza club, which opened in that year. The song became another hit for Blunt reaching number one the Billboard European Hot 100 Singles chart.[49] D.J. Pete Tong remixed "1973" and played the track during his set at Pacha over the summer of 2007.[22] The second single, "Same Mistake", was released in early December 2007 but did not fare well in the UK charts, peaking at number 57. It was Number 1 in Brazil and a hit in many South American countries.[50] The third single from the album was "Carry You Home", released in March 2008, peaking at number 20 in the U.K charts and bringing the album back into the Top 10, six months after its release.[45] The fourth and final single from the original "All The Lost Souls" album was "I Really Want You".
Blunt collaborated twice during this album cycle. In late 2007, he worked with French rapper Sinik. They released "Je Réalise", which took elements of Blunt's song "I'll Take Everything", which hit the top 3 in France. On 14 November 2008, "Primavera in anticipo", Laura Pausini new album, was released. The title track is a duet with Blunt. The album reached the Number 1 in Italy.
Throughout 2007 and 2008, Blunt went on his second world tour, including a performance in London's O2 Arena.
On 24 November 2008, All The Lost Souls was re-released as a deluxe edition, with new album artwork, new single "Love, Love, Love" and the documentary James Blunt: Return to Kosovo.
[edit] Some Kind of Trouble (2010)
James Blunt's third studio album titled Some Kind of Trouble, was released on 8 November 2010. The album debuted at number 4 in the UK with over 100,000 copies sold in the first week. The album's first single "Stay the Night" was released on 27 October 2010. The single charted in the UK top 40 at number 37, and sat at number 2 on the European Airplay Chart for five consecutive weeks. The second single from the album, "So Far Gone" was for released on the UK on 3 January 2011. Overall critical reception has been mixed, with Allmusic saying, in a positive review, that "Some Kind of Trouble is a step in the right direction for Blunt, a move toward love songs free of pretension"[51] whilst BBC felt "When all's said, Some Kind of Trouble is not a terrible record by any means, but there's little sense that Blunt has advanced--and equally little sense that it'll make any difference to his bottom line.[52]
As of February 2011, worldwide sales stood at over one million copies.[53] The third single from the album, "If Time Is All I Have" was released in the UK on 4 April 2011.
Personal life[link]
Blunt says that he has become closer to his family since his musical success. His father manages his finances[54] and his mother arranged the purchase of his principal residence in Ibiza, where Blunt has holidayed since he was a teenager.[22] Blunt also owns a châlet in the Swiss town of Verbier, which he purchased in February 2007, and he was named "godfather" of one of the town's new ski lifts.[22]
Blunt was instrumental in introducing his sister to her eventual husband after offering her for "sale" on eBay. She was having difficulty obtaining transport to a funeral in Ireland, and Blunt listed her as a "damsel in distress". A person responded saying his friend had a helicopter his sister could charter, but it turned out he was in Sweden and she did not attend the funeral. The respondent suggested she still meet up with the helicopter owner, Guy Harrison, and they began a relationship and eventually married.[55][56]
The musician's private life has been the subject of significant commentary, particularly in the tabloid press. Blunt himself has found the degree of interest in his personal life to be bizarre, stating that "fame and celebrity is something that other people have constructed that I'm not really party to".[57]
On 8 February 2012, Hugh Tomlinson QC, representing a number of victims of the News International phone hacking affair, informed the High Court that Blunt was one of six alleged victims who had filed for damages in new civil cases.[58]
Charitable and environmental causes[link]
Blunt has raised funds for the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières through benefit concerts and by auctioning opportunities to meet him at his own shows. He first encountered MSF medical care workers during his tour of duty in Kosovo, and was impressed with the work they did under conditions of minimal support and limited security.[21]
He also supports environmental causes. He screened the trailer for An Inconvenient Truth at his concerts, and for each advance sales concert ticket purchased through his designated website a tree is planted.[59] On 7 July 2007, Blunt performed at the Live Earth concert at Wembley Stadium, London, and is the owner of one of two prototype electric cars made by Hybrid Technologies under a Space Act partnership with NASA.
Blunt is a patron of Help for Heroes,[60] a charity aiming to raise money to provide better facilities for wounded British servicemen, and has also held benefit concerts for this charity.
Blunt has also contributed with his vocals for the charity single, "Everybody Hurts" in aid of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake Appeal.
Discography[link]
Main article: James Blunt discography
- Back to Bedlam (2004)
- All the Lost Souls (2007)
- Some Kind of Trouble (2010)
Awards[link]
Grammy Awards[link]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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| 2007 | James Blunt | Best New Artist | Nominated |
| "You're Beautiful" | Record of the Year | Nominated | |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Best Male Pop Vocal Performance | Nominated | ||
| Back to Bedlam | Best Pop Vocal Album | Nominated |
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- MTV Europe Music Awards – Best New Act
- Q Awards – Best New Act
- Digital Music Awards – Best Pop Act
2006[link]
- NRJ Music Awards (France) – Best International Newcomer
- BRIT Awards – Best pop act and Best Male Vocalist
- ECHO Awards (Germany) – Best International Newcomer
- NME Awards – Worst Album
- MTV Australia Video Music Awards – Song of the Year for You're Beautiful
- Ivor Novello Awards – Most Performed Work and International Hit of the Year
- MTV Video Music Awards – Best Male Video and Best Cinematography
- World Music Awards – Best New Artist in the World and Biggest Selling British Artist in the World
- Teen Choice Awards (United States) – Choice Music Male Artist
2008[link]
- ECHO Awards (Germany) – Best International Male Artist
2010[link]
- Virgin Media Music Awards – The Hottest Male
2011[link]
- Regenbogen Awards (Germany) – Best International Male Artist
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| Born | James Edward Franco (1978-04-19) April 19, 1978 (age 34) Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Actor, artist, and filmmaker |
| Years active | 1997–present |
James Edward Franco (born April 19, 1978) is an American actor. His first prominent role was a lead part on the short-lived cult hit television program Freaks and Geeks; he later achieved recognition for playing the titular character in the TV biographical film James Dean (2001), for which he was awarded a Golden Globe Award. He achieved international fame with his portrayals of Harry Osborn in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy.
Franco has won or been nominated for a number of awards. He has done both dramatic and comedic work in projects and has appeared in an eclectic range of films since the 2000s, ranging from period to contemporary pieces, and from major Hollywood productions to less publicized indie films, as well as fantasy films to biopics and soap operas. Other notable films include Pineapple Express, a 2008 stoner comedy that earned him his second Golden Globes nomination; the 2008 Harvey Milk-biopic Milk; and Danny Boyle's 2010 drama film 127 Hours, about real-life mountain climber Aron Ralston's struggle to free his hand from a boulder. His performance in 127 Hours earned him nominations for many high-profile awards, including the Academy Awards, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2011, he starred opposite Andy Serkis in Rupert Wyatt's successful science fiction film Rise of the Planet of the Apes, a reboot of the Planet of the Apes franchise. Since 2009, he has played a recurring role in the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital.
Franco has hosted Saturday Night Live twice, as well as the 83rd Academy Awards with Anne Hathaway. He volunteers for the Art of Elysium charity. Franco currently teaches a class at New York University about transferring poetry to film.[1]
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Early life and family[link]
Nicknamed "Ted," James Edward Franco was born in Palo Alto, California. His mother, Betsy Lou (née Verne), is a poet, author, and editor, and his father, Douglas Eugene "Doug" Franco (1948–2011),[2] ran a non-profit agency and a shipping container security company. The two met as students at Stanford University.[3][4][5] Franco's father was of Portuguese (from the Madeira island) and Swedish descent;[6] Franco's mother is Jewish, a descendant of immigrants from Russia (her family's surname had been changed from "Verovitz" to "Verne").[7][8] His paternal grandmother, Marjorie (Peterson) Franco, is a published author of young adult books;[5][9] his maternal grandmother, Mitzie (Levine) Verne, owns the Verne Art Gallery, a prominent art gallery in Cleveland, and was an active member in the National Council of Jewish Women.[10][11][12]
Franco's family upbringing was "academic, liberal and largely secular."[13] He grew up in California with his two younger brothers, Tom and Dave ("Davy"), the latter of whom is also an actor.[14] Talented at mathematics, Franco interned at Lockheed Martin.[3] Franco was often encouraged by his father to get good grades and did well on his SATs.[13] He graduated from Palo Alto High School in 1996, where he acted in plays.[3][15] In his high school years, Franco was arrested for underage drinking, graffiti, and for being a part of a group that stole designer fragrances from department stores and sold them to classmates.[16] These arrests led to him briefly becoming a ward of the state. Facing the possibility of juvenile hall, Franco was given a second chance by the judge.[6] "It was teen angst. I was uncomfortable in my own skin. I was shy. I changed my ways just in time to get good grades," he recalled of his troubles with the law.[13]
Although the idea of becoming a marine zoologist interested him, Franco had always secretly wanted to become an actor but feared rejection.[6] He enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as an English major,[17] but dropped out after his freshman year against his parents' wishes[3] to pursue a career as an actor, since he would have to have waited two years to audition for their acting program.[6] Franco instead chose to take acting lessons with Robert Carnegie at the Playhouse West.[15] Around this time, Franco took up a late-night job at McDonald's to support himself since his parents refused to do so. He was a vegetarian until working there.[16] While working at the establishment, for his acting classes, he would practice accents on customers.[6] Knowing that the aspiring actor was doing his best to follow his passion, Carnegie told Franco to pay him what he could and later on pay him back.[6]
Acting career[link]
Early work[link]
After 15 months of training he began auditioning in Los Angeles, and started professionally acting in 1997 with guest roles on television shows. His first break came in 1999, after he was cast in a leading role on the short-lived but well-reviewed television series Freaks and Geeks.[18] The program, which ran for 18 episodes and was canceled due to low viewership, later became a cult hit among audiences.[19] He has since described the series as "one of the most fun" work experiences that he has had.[20] In another interview, Franco said: "When we were doing Freaks and Geeks, I didn’t quite understand how movies and TV worked, and I would improvise even if the camera wasn’t on me ... So I was improvising a little bit back then, but not in a productive way."[21] Franco made his film debut in a brief role in the 1999 Drew Barrymore-starring Never Been Kissed and his first major movie was the romantic teen comedy Whatever It Takes (2000), in which he played popular jock Chris. The latter is a modern day remake of the 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac.[22][23]
He was subsequently cast as the title role in director Mark Rydell's 2001 TV biographical film James Dean.[24][25] To immerse himself in the role, Franco went from being a non-smoker to smoking two packs of cigarettes a day, dyed his dark brown hair blond, and learned to ride a motorcycle as well as play guitar and the bongos.[24] To have a greater understanding of Dean, Franco spent hours with two of Dean's associates. Other research included reading books on Dean and studying his movies.[24] While filming James Dean, the actor, to get into character, cut off communication with his family and friends, as well as his then-girlfriend. "It was a very lonely existence," he notes. "If I wasn't on a set, I was watching James Dean. That was my whole thinking. James Dean. James Dean."[24] Despite already being a fan of Dean, Franco feared he might be typecast if he'd captured the actor too convincingly. Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly wrote: "Franco could have walked through the role and done a passable Dean, but instead gets under the skin of this insecure, rootless young man."[26] He received a Golden Globe Award and nominations for an Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award (SAG).[27][28][29]
2002–2007[link]
Franco achieved worldwide fame and attention in the 2002 superhero film Spider-Man, when he played Harry Osborn, the son of the villainous Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) and best friend of the title character (Tobey Maguire). Originally, Franco was considered for the lead role of Spider-Man/Peter Parker in the film,[30] though the lead went to Maguire. Todd McCarthy of Variety noted that there are "good moments" between Maguire and Franco in the film.[31] Spider-Man was a commercial and critical success.[32] The movie grossed $114 million during its opening weekend in North America and went on to earn $822 million worldwide.[33] He next starred in Sonny, a 2002 release in which he was directed by fellow actor Nicolas Cage. It was Cage's involvement that had attracted Franco to the film.[34] Set in 1980s New Orleans, Sonny follows the titular character (Franco) returning home after just being discharged from the Army. To prepare for his role, he met with sex workers or people who had previously been prostitutes.[34] The movie was panned by critics, with the New York Posts Lou Lumenick calling it an "instant candidate for worst movie of the year."[35] Franco was cast as a homeless drug addict in the drama City by the Sea (2002) after co-star Robert De Niro saw a snippet of his work in James Dean.[24] He lived on the streets for several days to better understand the subject of the matter[36] as well as talk to former or still using drug addicts.[34] Both projects were released in September.
Following City by the Sea, he co-starred alongside Neve Campbell in Robert Altman's ballet movie The Company (2003).[13] The success of the first Spider-Man film led Franco to reprise the role in the 2004 sequel, Spider-Man 2. The movie was well received by critics,[32] and it proved to be a big financial success, setting a new opening weekend box office record for North America.[37] With revenue of $783 million worldwide, it became the second highest grossing film in 2004.[33] The following year he made and starred in the black comedy The Ape[13] and the 2005 war film The Great Raid, in which he portrayed Robert Prince, a captain in the United States Army's elite Sixth Ranger Battalion. In 2006, Franco co-starred with Tyrese Gibson in Annapolis and played legendary hero Tristan in Tristan & Isolde, a period piece dramatization of the Tristan and Iseult story also starring British actress Sophia Myles. For the former, he did eight months of boxing training and for the latter, he practiced horseback riding and sword fighting.[38] He then completed training for his Private Pilot Licence in preparation for his role in Flyboys,[16] which was released in September 2006; the same month, Franco appeared briefly in The Wicker Man, the remake of the seminal horror film. Also in 2006, he made a cameo appearance in the romantic comedy The Holiday.[25]
He again played Harry Osborn in Spider-Man 3 (2007). In contrast to the previous two films' positive reviews, Spider-Man 3 was met with a mixed reception by critics.[32] Nonetheless, with a total worldwide gross of $891 million, it stands as the most successful film in the series, and Franco's highest grossing film to date.[33] In this same year, Franco made a cameo appearance as himself in the Apatow-directed comedy Knocked Up, which starred Freaks and Geeks alumni Seth Rogen, Jason Segel and Martin Starr.[16] Franco co-starred with Sienna Miller in the low-budget independent films Camille, a dark fantasy dramedy about a young newly wed couple and Interview, where he appears in a voice only role, both 2007 movies that were ignored by audiences and critics alike. Among his other 2007 projects were Good Time Max, which Franco wrote, directed and starred in. The movie premiered at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival and centers around two talented brothers who take very diverse paths in life, one going on to become a doctor whilst the other sibling (Franco) experiences unemployment and uses drugs. The actor chose to cast himself in that role because, "It was really just a process of elimination. I was better suited for this role than the responsible surgeon."[39]
2008–2010[link]
He next starred in Pineapple Express (2008), a stoner comedy co-starring and co-written by Rogen and produced by Apatow.[20][40] Of Franco's character, Apatow said, "You tell him, 'Okay, you're going to play a pot dealer,' and he comes back with a three-dimensional character you totally believe exists. He takes it very seriously, even when it's comedy."[41] In her New York Times review, critic Manohla Dargis wrote: "He’s delightful as Saul, loosey-goosey and goofy yet irrepressibly sexy, despite that greasy curtain of hair and a crash pad with a zero WAF (Woman Acceptance Factor). It’s an unshowy, generous performance and it greatly humanizes a movie that, as it shifts genre gears and cranks up the noise, becomes disappointingly sober and self-serious."[42] His performance earned him a second Golden Globe nomination, for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy.[27] He has stated in some interviews that he no longer uses cannabis (although he has occasionally alluded to his smoking marijuana, most notably during an extended segment on The Colbert Report.[43]) He was awarded High Times magazine's Stoner of the Year Award for his work in Pineapple Express.[44] In 2008 he also appeared in two films by American artist Carter, exhibited at the Yvon Lambert gallery in Paris.[45] On September 20, 2008, he hosted the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL),[46] and a second time on December 19, 2009.[47]
Franco starred opposite Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, and Emile Hirsch in Gus Van Sant's Milk (2008).[48] In the film, he played Scott Smith, the boyfriend of Harvey Milk (Penn). Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times, in review of the film, wrote: "Franco is a nice match for him [Penn] as the lover who finally has enough of political life."[49] For his performance in the film, Franco won the Independent Spirit Award in the category for Best Supporting Actor.[50] In late 2009, he joined the cast of the daytime soap opera General Hospital on a recurring basis. He plays Franco, a multimedia artist much like himself,[3] who comes to Port Charles with unfinished business with mob enforcer Jason Morgan (Steve Burton).[51] Franco has called his General Hospital role performance art. In March 2011, he will reprise his role in two episodes of General Hospital.[52] In September 2011, Franco will reprise his role as Robert "Franco" Frank for an extended stay.[53]
2010 was a prolific year for Franco. He kicked off the year by making an appearance on the sitcom 30 Rock where he played himself and carried on a fake romance with Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski) in a scheme concocted by their respective agents.[54] After appearing in the commercial successes Date Night, an action comedy, and Eat Pray Love, an adaption of a novel, Franco played poet Allen Ginsberg in the drama Howl, released on September 24.[8] The latter, about his most known poem and the trial about the work, premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and earned modest reviews.[32]
"I didn't have many actors to act opposite with. So the crew and the director and the writer, they all became my co-stars in a way and we all had this one character to share in. I, it was my body but we were all kinda jammed in there [the gully].
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Franco on filming 127 Hours[55]
His next project was 127 Hours, directed by Academy Award winner Danny Boyle, where Franco portrayed real-life mountain climber Aron Ralston. It was given a limited release starting on November 5, 2010.[56] 127 Hours centered on Ralston trying to free his hand after it became trapped under a boulder in a ravine while canyoneering alone in Utah and resorting to desperate measures in order to survive, eventually amputating his arm. During the five-week, 12-hours-per-day shoot, Franco would only leave the gully set to use the lavatory and would read books such as academic textbooks to keep busy.[57] Franco later called making 127 Hours a once in a life time experience.[55] To date, 127 Hours is one of his most well-reviewed movies[32] and was also a commercial success, commissioning $57.5 million against an $18 million budget.[56] His performance earned him universal acclaim from critics. Subsequently, he was nominated for most of the high-profile awards, notably an Academy Award, Golden Globe and SAG as well as winning an Independent Spirit Award.
2011–present[link]
On February 23, Franco made a cameo appearance on NBC's Minute to Win It where the real-life Ralston was participating as a contestant playing for charity.[58] After having an uncredited cameo in the opening scene of The Green Hornet (2011),[59] he starred opposite Natalie Portman and Danny McBride in the Medieval fantasy comedy Your Highness[60] on April 8. In it he plays Fabious, a prince who teams up with his brother (McBride) to rescue Fabious' soon to be bride (played by Zooey Deschanel). In May 2010, he was cast to star in Rupert Wyatt's $90 million budgeted Rise of the Planet of the Apes, a reboot of the Planet of the Apes series[61] which was released on August 5. Franco has also announced that in the fall of 2011, he will appear on Broadway with Nicole Kidman in the upcoming revival of Sweet Bird of Youth by Tennessee Williams, which will be directed by David Cromer.[62] Franco will star alongside Winona Ryder in a film entitled The Stare, which is to be directed by Jay Anania. Production began in New York on May 6, 2011. He was cast as a drug-addicted lawyer in Cherry, which will start shooting the following month in California and also star Heather Graham.[63] He dropped out of the indie While We're Young[64] to star in Oz: The Great and Powerful, a Disney prequel to L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900), as the Wizard, superseding Johnny Depp. Filming began in July.
At the end of September 2010, the actor acquired the rights to Stephen Elliott's The Adderall Diaries, with the intentions to adapt, direct and star in it.[65] It was announced in January 2011 that the actor has planned to not only star in but direct himself in The Night Stalker, a film version of author Philip Carlo's book about the 1980s serial killer, Richard Ramirez. Co-screenwriter to the screenplay, Nicholas Constantine, was initially unconvinced that Franco would be right for the movie, until he learned of Franco's desire to be a director and later watched three of his short films, one of which featured a serial killer, ultimately confirming to the writer that the actor had a darker side.[66] One of his other upcoming projects, The Iceman, will reunite Franco with Michael Shannon, after the two worked together on the short film Herbert White. The movie is based upon real-life contract murderer Richard Kuklinski, who notoriously froze his victims.[67] The actor also has plans to direct a film version of William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying.[68]
Franco is currently adapting a film version of Cormac McCarthy's 1973 novella Child of God, which chronicles the depraved and violent impulses of a young Tennessee backwoodsman after he is dispossessed of his ancestral land.
He will star as Oscar Biggs/the Wizard of Oz in the film Oz: The Great and Powerful, which is a prequel to the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. The movie will be released by Walt Disney Pictures on March 8, 2013 in theaters.
Franco is set to star alongside fellow Oscar nominee Jonah Hill and producer Brad Pitt in the upcoming film currently titled True Story. The film, which is actually based on a true story, will see Franco play Christian Longo, a man who was on the FBI's most wanted list, and had also been hiding under the identity of Michael Finkel, played by Hill, a journalist.[69]
Other projects[link]
Franco produced and directed a documentary titled Saturday Night documenting a week in the production of an episode of SNL.[70] The film began as a short for an NYU class but grew due to his two episodes as host, while short stories he wrote for other classes appeared in Esquire and McSweeney's.[3] In summer 2010, the fictional Franco from General Hospital held an exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, while the real Franco held an exhibit at the museum based on his experiences on the soap opera.[3] One of his short movies, The Clerk's Tale, was screened in competition at the Hamptons Film Festival at the end of 2010.[65]
On October 19, 2010 Scribner published a collection of short stories called Palo Alto: Stories by Franco.[71] The book is named after the California city where Franco grew up and is dedicated to many of the writers he worked with at Brooklyn College. Inspired by some of Franco's own teenage memories,[38] Palo Alto consists of life in Palo Alto as experienced by a series of teenagers who spend most of their time indulging in driving drunk, using drugs and taking part in unplanned acts of violence. Each passage is told by a young narrator.[72] The book has received mixed reviews; Los Angeles Times called it "the work of an ambitious young man who clearly loves to read, who has a good eye for detail, but who has spent way too much time on style and virtually none on substance."[71] The Guardian said that Franco's "foray into the literary world may be met with cynicism in some quarters, but this is a promising debut from a most unlikely source."[73] Writing in the New York Times, reviewer and fellow author Joshua Mohr praised Franco for how, in the story "American History", he juxtaposed historical parts with a present-day social commentary that "makes the we wonder how much we’ve actually evolved in post-bellum America."[74]
Publishers Weekly reviewed the collection, stating "The author fails to find anything remotely insightful to say in these 11 amazingly underwhelming stories."[75]
In January, the actor screened his multimedia project entitled Three's Company The Drama, in which he merges video and art to update the former sitcom, at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.[76] Franco reunited with Milk director Van Sant to make Unfinished, a project that features two movies: Endless Idaho and My Own Private River. Endless Idaho showcases edited outtakes, deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes footage from the 1991 movie My Own Private Idaho, while My Own Private River focuses on the late actor River Phoenix.[77] The idea for the exhibition was conceived after Van Sant introduced unused footage from the 1991 film to Franco, inspiring him to turn it into something more. Unfinished opened from February 26 to April 9 at the Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills.[77]
On February 27, 2011, he and Anne Hathaway hosted the 83rd Academy Awards. The two were selected to help the awards show achieve its goal of attracting a younger audience.[78] Franco had previously said that he accepted the job for the experience and because it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.[79] Numerous media viewers criticized Franco for his discontent and lack of energy on stage and the show was widely panned, with some reviewers dubbing it the worst telecast in its history.[80][81][82] The actor later spoke about his hosting in an interview on The Late Show with David Letterman. He explained that when accepting the job he never had high hopes, adding “It was never on my list of things to do. It doesn’t mean I didn’t care and it doesn’t mean I didn’t try, right?” Regarding allegations that he was under the influence of marijuana while hosting, Franco commented "I think the Tasmanian Devil would look stoned standing next to Anne Hathaway. She has a lot of energy!" He concluded that he tried his best and could have had "low energy" during the telecast.[83]
In May, Franco made his dance-theater directorial debut at New York's Stella Adler studios, where he narrated all the performances. Entitled "Collage" and described as a "mixed-media piece", the show featured live dance, theater, music, and poetry. Tickets were free but were distributed on a first come, first serve basis.[84] The actor will also direct two short films for songs ("Blue" and "That Someone Is You") by R.E.M. from their album Collapse Into Now (2011).[85] Franco continued his career as a filmmaker with The Broken Tower, a 90-minute docudrama shot in black and white about poet Hart Crane, who committed suicide by jumping off the steamship SS Orizaba.[86] It originally started out as his masters thesis.[87] After being screened at 2011's Los Angeles Film Festival – among more than 200 feature films, short projects, and music videos from more than 30 countries to be selected[88] – it is slated for a 2012 theatrical release.
In the media[link]
Viewed as a sex symbol, Franco was named the Sexiest Man Living in 2009 by Salon.com.[89] There has often been frequent media coverage of Franco, particularly regarding his interest in going to colleges. In addition to that, Franco has also claimed to have been strongly misquoted by reports in the media[90] and news outlets reporting erroneous information about him.[91] This led to the actor being parodied in an episode of SNL's Weekend Update segment, which an Entertainment Weekly writer deemed "clever".[92] In a 2011 interview, he stated:
I’ve been perceived as this guy yelling, 'Hey, look at me. I want attention.' I’m not going to school to get articles written about me. I’m just going to school. But the fact that I’m going to school or that someone takes a picture of me sleeping is like, 'We’re gonna jump on that and criticize him for his antics.' What antics? I write. I make movies. I’m going to school. I hosted the Oscars. I take these projects seriously.[90]
In response to questions regarding his sexuality now that he has portrayed three gay characters during his acting career, he insists he finds plenty more dimensions to the characters than their bedroom proclivities. "Or, you know what," he quipped, "maybe I’m just gay."[93] Those rumors led to a Gawker article linking him to a New York Post Page Six blind item about a closeted gay actor, nicknamed "the Gay Rapist". Despite the victim of the alleged attack denying that it was Franco, two magazines then contacted Franco's lawyer to alert them that they might run stories suggesting his involvement, but were unable to as at least part of their stories were fabricated.[90] However, Gawker refused to take their article down as they were simply reporting what another outlet published and instead offered him a chance to make a comment about the speculation on its website. He declined, hoping it would die down. The actor later called the episode very offensive because he has friends who have been raped.[90]
Personal life[link]
In 2008, he was named as the new face of Gucci's men's fragrance line.[94][95] Regarding his secular upbringing, Franco told The Guardian that he feels as if he has "missed out on the Jewish experience", but has been told not to worry about that by his Jewish friends. He said in the same interview that he likes "the idea of religion as a source of community." When asked if he was a "believer", he responded "In God? I don't know. Yes. To a certain extent. It's a complicated question."[13] After meeting on the set of Whatever It Takes, Franco dated co-star Marla Sokoloff for five years.[96] He was in a relationship with actress Ahna O'Reilly since 2006.[96][97] He confirmed their separation in an interview for Playboy magazine's August 2011 issue, saying that his interest in education got between them.[90]
Education[link]
Franco, dissatisfied with his career's direction,[3] Franco reenrolled at UCLA in the fall of 2006 as an English major with a creative writing concentration. He received permission to take as many as 62 course credits per quarter compared to the normal limit of 19,[98] while still continuing to act. He received his undergraduate degree in June 2008 with a GPA over 3.5/4.0.[98][3][99] For his degree, Franco prepared his departmental honors thesis as a novel under the supervision of Mona Simpson.[3][100] While at the university, the actor studied French, the Holocaust, philosophy of science, and American literature among other things. To continue acting, he would study on film sets.[13]
He was selected as the commencement speaker at his alma mater, UCLA, and was to speak at the ceremony on June 12, 2009. On June 3, however, a press release announced Franco's cancellation due to a scheduling conflict, making it the second cancellation in a row, after commencement speaker Bill Clinton had canceled the appearance.[101] On January 26, 2011, Franco and the Harvard Lampoon released a satirical video on prominent comedy website Funny or Die mocking his last-minute cancellation.[102]
He moved to New York to simultaneously attend graduate school at Columbia University's MFA writing program, New York University's Tisch School of the Arts for filmmaking,[94][103][104][105] and Brooklyn College for fiction writing,[98] while occasionally commuting to North Carolina's Warren Wilson College for poetry.[3] He received his MFA from Columbia in 2010.[106] Franco is a PhD student in English at Yale University[107] and will also attend the Rhode Island School of Design.[3] The actor opted against watching the 2011 Academy Award nominees be announced (where he was a top contender) in favor of attending class. "I’m not gonna miss class to go and presume that I’m going to be nominated, but if you want to bring out a camera crew to Yale and wait and see if I get nominated, I’d be happy to step out of class and say I’m very grateful", he commented.[108]
He has been accepted to the University of Houston for the doctoral program in literature and creative writing but is not going to attend UH after all.[109] Having previously shown a desire to teach, in March 2011, it was announced that Franco will teach a fall semester course on modifying poetry into short films to ten to twelve third-year graduate film students at NYU. The course will focus mainly on production, meaning that the students will be in charge of creating their own film based on poetry. At the time of the announcement the actor had yet to put together a syllabus, but has until the summertime to do so.[110]
When asked about his education, Franco said that he loves school and that it keeps him focused as well as grounded. "I go to school because I love being around people who are interested in what I’m interested in and I’m having a great experience... I’m studying things that I love so it’s not like it’s a chore", he told the Washington Post, according to a New York Magazine article.[111] Franco has also credited his education for helping him "take acting seriously" when his parents did not see it as a successful post-college career.[6] Franco developed an aptitude for art—painting in particular—during his high school years while attending the California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA).[15] Franco has said painting was the "outlet" he needed in high school, and he "has actually been painting longer than he has been acting."[112] His paintings were displayed publicly for the first time at the Glü Gallery in Los Angeles, from January 7, through February 11, 2006.[15][113] He launched his first European art exhibition in 2011 at Peres Projects in Berlin.[72]
He enjoys reading on the set of his films. Pineapple Express producer Judd Apatow has said of him: "He's a very education-minded person. We used to laugh because in between takes he'd be reading The Iliad on set. We still haven't read The Iliad. It was a very difficult book. With him, it was always James Joyce or something."[114]
In an interview with Showbiz411, on September 23, 2010, Franco made the erroneous public announcement that he received a "D" grade in "Acting" class at the NYU Graduate Film School. It was in fact a "Directing the Actor" class. Franco admitted to missing most all of his classes that semester. A professor at New York University alleges that Franco did not earn his grades while attending that school. He states that Franco missed over 80% of his classes and only received high marks and a degree because of his celebrity as an actor.[115]
Charitable work[link]
Franco has said aiding others is "the key to life, the key to happiness" and, "as an actor, you can get wrapped up in yourself and your career...A little secret is one of the greatest ways to break that is to stop thinking about yourself for a second."[116] When Franco was at a point in his life where he wanted to give back but was unsure how, he asked his Spider-Man co-star Kirsten Dunst for advice. At the suggestion of Dunst, he started volunteering at the charity Art of Elysium, where she also volunteers, which helps children with serious medical conditions. He said the experience helped save his life. In January 2011, at the Art of Elysium Heaven Gala in Los Angeles, Franco was honored for his work at the hospital, receiving the Spirit of Elysium accolade.[117]
On March 31, 2011, the actor took part in "An Evening with James Franco", a Washington DC dinner benefit for 826DC, a non-profit foundation created to help neighborhood students reach their goals, as well as provide after-school literature programs and workshops which encourage them to improve their writing skills. Franco became involved with Dave Eggers' 826 National after Eggers asked him to do a conceptual idea for the program, and he directed a documentary for them and has since been a supporter of them. At the event, Franco spoke about how he thought schools needed to be more original with their literature programs. "Writing can do things that video cannot", he added.[118]
In April, Franco autographed a T-shirt that will be auctioned-off through the Yoshiki Foundation, with the proceeds being donated for the Japanese tsunami relief occurring in 2011.[119] On June 14, he was honored by amfAR, the foundation for AIDS research, at the Museum of Modern Art. Franco received the Piaget Award of Inspiration for his humanitarian work and contributions to men’s style.[120]
Filmography[link]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1973 | Greg | TV film |
| 1999 | To Serve and Protect | Kristin Carter | TV film |
| 1999 | Never Been Kissed | Jason Way | |
| 2000 | At Any Cost | Mike Roberts | |
| 2000 | If Tomorrow Comes | Devin | |
| 2000 | Whatever It Takes | Chris Campbell | |
| 2001 | Mean People Suck | Casey Mitchell | |
| 2001 | Some Body | Apartment Guy No. 3 | Uncredited |
| 2001 | James Dean | James Dean | TV film Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor in Television Film Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film Nominated—Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie |
| 2002 | Blind Spot | Danny Wheeler | |
| 2002 | Mother Ghost | Skateboarder guy | |
| 2002 | Sonny | Sonny Phillips | limited release |
| 2002 | City by the Sea | Joey LaMarca | Nominated—Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2002 | Spider-Man | Harry Osborn | |
| 2002 | Deuces Wild | Tino Verona | |
| 2003 | Company, TheThe Company | Josh Williams | |
| 2004 | Spider-Man 2 | Harry Osborn | |
| 2005 | Ape, TheThe Ape | Harry Walker | Direct-to-video |
| 2005 | Great Raid, TheThe Great Raid | Robert Prince (captain) | |
| 2005 | Fool's Gold | Brent | Also writer and director |
| 2006 | Grasshopper | Travis Milton | Short film, later released as a part of the 2010 direct-to-video romance film Love & Distrust |
| 2006 | Tristan & Isolde | Prince Tristan | |
| 2006 | Annapolis | Jake Huard | |
| 2006 | Wicker Man, TheThe Wicker Man | Bar Guy No.1 | |
| 2006 | Flyboys | Blaine Rawlings | |
| 2006 | Dead Girl, TheThe Dead Girl | Derek Shepard | |
| 2006 | Holiday, TheThe Holiday | Himself | Uncredited |
| 2007 | Spider-Man 3 | Harry Osborn / New Goblin | Nominated—Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (with Tobey Maguire) |
| 2007 | Knocked Up | Himself | Uncredited |
| 2007 | In the Valley of Elah | Sergeant Dan Carnelli | |
| 2007 | Finishing the Game | Dean Silo/"Rob Force" | |
| 2007 | American Crime, AnAn American Crime | Andy Gordon | |
| 2007 | Interview | Boyfriend on phone | |
| 2007 | Camille | Silas Parker | |
| 2007 | Good Time Max | Max Verbinski | Also writer and director |
| 2008 | Pineapple Express | Saul Silver | Nominated—Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best Fight |
| 2008 | Nights in Rodanthe | Dr. Mark Flanner | Uncredited |
| 2008 | Milk | Scott Smith | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male Nominated—Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture |
| 2010 | Shadows & Lies | William Vincent | |
| 2010 | Date Night | Thomas Tripplehorn/ Felton | |
| 2010 | Eat Pray Love | David | |
| 2010 | Howl | Allen Ginsberg | |
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Aron Ralston | Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead Indiana Film Journalists Association Award for Best Actor Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor New York Film Critics Online Award for Best Actor Santa Barbara International Film Festival Award for Outstanding Performance Utah Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Nominated—Academy Award for Best Actor Nominated—BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominated—Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Nominated—Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Nominated—Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama Nominated—Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best WTF Moment Nominated—Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated—Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated—San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nominated—St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Nominated—Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Nominated—Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor |
| 2011 | The Green Hornet | Danny "Crystal" Clear | Cameo uncredited |
| 2011 | Your Highness | Fabious | Nominated—Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor |
| 2011 | The Broken Tower | Hart Crane | Also director, writer, editor and producer |
| 2011 | Sal | Milton Katselas | James also wrote and directed this film. |
| 2011 | Rise of the Planet of the Apes | Will Rodman | |
| 2012 | Lovelace | Hugh Hefner | Cameo post-production |
| 2012 | The Stare | Tyrone | post-production Franco is also producing |
| 2012 | Cherry | Frances | post-production |
| 2013 | The Iceman | Marty (cameo) | post-production |
| 2013 | Oz: The Great and Powerful | Oz | filming |
| 2013 | Spring Breakers | Alien | filming |
| 2013 | The End of the World | James Franco | filming |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Pacific Blue | Brian | ||
| 1999 | Profiler | Stevie | Episode: "Three Carat Crisis" | |
| 1999–2000 | Freaks and Geeks | Daniel Desario | ||
| 2001 | The X-Files | Officer No.2 | ||
| 2009–present | General Hospital | Franco | ||
| 2010 | 30 Rock | Himself | Episode: "Klaus and Greta" |
Selected works[link]
- Franco, James. "A Star, a Soap and the Meaning of Art." The Wall Street Journal, December 4, 2009.
- Franco, James. "Just Before the Black." Esquire, March 24, 2010.
- Franco, James (2010). Palo Alto: Stories. Scribner. ISBN 978-1-4391-6314-6.
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- Lose Control - James
- Gold Mother - James
- Ristey Toh Nahi Rishton Ki Parchaayiyaan Mile - James
- You Can't Tell How Much Suffering - James
- William Burroughs - James
- What For - James
- What Is It Good For - James
- Why So Close - James
- We're Going To Miss You - James
- Walking the Ghost - James
- Undertaker - James
- Say Something - James
- Tonight - James
- The Lake - James
- Still Alive - James
- Top Of The World - James
- Stripmining - James
- Stutter - James
- Skindiving - James
- Senorita - James
- Sound - James
- Seven - James
- Shooting My Mouth Off - James
- Ring the Bells - James
- Protect Me - James
- Out To Get You - James
- One of The Three - James
- P.S. - James
- Maria - James
- Lullaby - James
- Low Low Low - James
- Junkie - James
- Hymn From a Village - James
- Knuckle Too Far - James
- Greenpeace - James
- Heavens - James
- How Was It For You - James
- Goalie's Ball - James
- Goverment Walls - James
- Fall In Love With Me - James
- Give It Away - James
- Everybody Knows - James
- Falling Down - James
- Five-O - James
- Dream Thrum - James
- Dream Up Tomorrow - James
- Dumb Jam - James
- Come Home - James
- China Girl - James
- Crash - James
- Bottom of the Well - James
- Chain Mail - James
- Assassin - James
- Basic Brian - James
- Black Hole - James
- Afro Lover - James
- Lazy - James
- Watering Hole - James
- Really Hard - James
- Medieval - James
- Porcupine - James
- Dust Motes - James
- Ten Below - James
- It's Hot - James
- Stand - James
- If Things Were Perfect - James
- Jam J - James
- Charlie Dance - James
- Kaleidoscope - James
- Folklore - James
- Wah Wah Kits - James
- James - James
- Gospel Oak - James
- Johnny Yen - James
- Laid - James
(Carly Simon/Mike Mainieri)
James,
Your voice is like the water
When I lift this shell to my ear
I can hear you pourin' out your heart to me
James,
The beauty of your voice
Lifts us from sadness
James,
Let us become like water together
Sing to me
Sit on the edge of my bed as when we
First spent nights together
Your body wrapped around your guitar
Let the music speak for your heart
Let them combine like water and sand
Let them meet the air like drops of rain
James
We were always friends
From our childhood days
Then we made our plans
And we had to go our separate ways
I went on the road
You pursued an education
James
Do you like your life?
Can you find release?
Will you ever change?
Will you ever write your masterpiece?
Are you still in school
Living up to expectations
James
You were so relied upon
Everybody knows how you tried
Ah look at what a job you've done
Carrying the weight of family pride
James
You've been well behaved
You've been working hard
But will you always stay
Someone else's dream of who you are?
Do what's good for you
Or you're not good for anybody
James
I went on the road
You pursued an education
James
How you gonna know for sure?
Everything was so well organized
Ah now everything is so secure
And everybody else is satisfied
James
Do you like your life?
Can you find release?
Will you ever change?
When will you write your masterpiece?
Do what's good for you
Or you're not good for anybody
whenever she's feeling empty
whenever she's feeling insecure
whenever her face is frozen
unable to fake it anymore
her shadow is always with her
her shadow will always keep her small
so frighten that he wont lover her
she builds up a wall
oh no, she knows where to hide in the dark
oh no, she's nowhere to hide in the dark
She's a star
she's been in disguise forever
she's tried to disguise her stellar views
much brighter than all this static
now she's coming through
oh no, she knows where to hide in the dark
oh no, she's nowhere to hide in the dark
She's a star
Don't tell her to turn down,
Put on your shades if you can't see,
Don't tell her to turn down,
Turn up the flame.
She's a star
it's a long road
it's a great cause
it's a long road
its a good call
you got it,
you got it,
SHE'S A STAR
[Music depresses me]
Help's on it's way, I'm lost in space
No protection
Please come and rescue me
I've got no friends, an orphan
Who had faith, who betrayed
Took only a kiss to give me away
Who had faith, who betrayed
Took only a kiss
To blow you away
All in my head
I'll play dead, if you want me to
if you want me all in my head
i'll play dead, if you want me to
if you want me
Who had faith, who betrayed
Took only a kiss to give me away
Who had faith, who betrayed
Took only a kiss
to blow you away
All in my head
I'll play dead, if you want me to
if you want me all in my head
i'll play dead, if you want me to
if you want me
I'm building a fire
A flame for always
I'm living on fire
A flame for always
I'm living like fire
A flame for always
I'm building a fire
A flame for always
I'm living like fire
A flame for always
How long to go
Before this flame dies
How long to burn
Before I blaze away
I blaze away
So long to all my friends
And those who taunted me
To those who lead me on
To those who...
You're a late child
You're a love child
It's enough, child
That you're so appealing
You're appealing, you're appealing
To a need that we all have been feeling
You don't fit where you've been put
They're so straight
Straight out of some book
Try to fake it with the real men
Tried to fill your father's size ten
Alone in this world
You're not a boy or a girl
Don't let them wear you down
What a wonderful ego
You should be so proud
Far out is the life for you
Not just a life, that you must make do
Alone in this world
You're not a boy or a girl
Nothing is certain,
Every things changed
More than just words when you know it's you who's in pain
You hold the chalice, you hold the blade
Bring them together and see what you've made
Facing the future inside a cocoon
Feeling control when you've been so abused
Alone in this world
Your're not a boy or a girl
Alone in this world
You're not a boy or a girl
Blue pastures fade away
Green rivers in silver light
I'm walking to the sound of distant bells
So peaceful I don't know who I am
And just when I think its clear
It turns all grey again
And I wonder who will find me in the snow
And just when I thought I was free
I got pulled in again
Once you're in, you're in
Blue pastures calling home
I'm Walking but I can't stand anymore
Hear voices, can't tell near or far
Weird voices lay me down
And I don't see why I'm obliged
To just carry on
When everything I touch
Turns out wrong
And I feel I've committed some crime
But I don't know what I've done
One day life just wins
One day life just wins
Still breathing
But I'm tired and I want to go home
Still breathing
But I'm not sure anymore
Still breathing
But it doesn't really matter if I fade away
Fall into sleep
Leave the room, don't use the door
We're only on the 13th floor
Your veil is lifting
You've got nothing on, you've nothing on
Every dog must have his day,
Every Caesar should be spade
Your veil is lifting
And we can see right through your suit of tears
You don't own us
Can't control us
Avalanche
Avalanche
Every face a stepping stone
At the top's a throne of bones
Your curtain's twitching
But you can't see past your daily sneer
We don't fear you
Now we see you
Avalanche
Now we got into your shoes
Its your turn to be abused
The heat is rising
And you can't hold back this rage with fear
You accused us
While you used us
Avalanche
You accused us
While you screwed us
For a love you dream
A dreamer still
For you love a dream
A dreamer still
For you dream
A love too bad to meet
Where your song is all
The wait is still
And your song is of
Your rage will steal
I relax and hold your way to see
It's the falling dark beside the sea
It's a dream along the water scene
It's the light of that you¡¯re ever she
Pray down in your home
Pray down in your home
Smile in your home
Lay down and in your home
Lay down in your home
Smile
Lay the law down in your home
Lay the law down in your home
Frequency Dip
Sediment Layers
Frequency dip
Frequency dip
Frequency dip
Sink Unit
Sediment Layers
Different stations
Different courses
Different stations
Different courses
(It¡¯s no reward)
Multitude of voices
A multitude of voices
(It¡¯s no reward)
Sediment layers etc.
That¡¯s you and me, folks
Some kind of
Some kind of
False hair-do
Some kind of sink unit
Blind upon blind
Frequency dip
Blind upon blind
Frequency dip
Working in different mine shifts
Working in different minds
Down the chute and out the door
I know that I've been here before
The blinding lights, the long white coat
Cut the cord before I choke
Oh, please sir, handle me gently
I've got nothing to protect me
This man in a mask stabbed me in the back
No sooner alive than I'm being attacked
If this is the planet Earth
Oh please, mom, take me back in your sack
My keepers aren't too bad this time
The man's quiet, the woman's crying
When I arrive, what's hers is mine
I take and take it all the time
Oh please sir, do not tempt me
Those sweet things, they just destroy me
I always want more than I can get
My belly's full, but I'm not done yet
Need something to kill
The word is you¡.mine
It's true, it's true, it's true
You taught us how to be the same as you
If only you really knew
We wouldn't do what you do
It's true
As you poison the Earth you poison our lives
This isn't living, but another disguise
Go looking for truth
As all of this is built on lies and lies etc.
Hey, hey, hey now you've found me
Everything's so clear
With your arms around and your song in my heart
There's simply nothing I can fear
Feel he inside burst through my head
Replacing my eyes
Please don't let me hide
Cut through my head
Replacing my eyes
There are so many traps been laid
How can you avoid one
Put your foot down in a moonlit glade
Snap, your ankle's broken
(refrain)
I don't know how decisions get made
Which are the turns to take
It doesn't seem to matter what plans are laid
You can't tell when the wave will break
So many ways
There are so many colourful rays
How are you going to choose one
Bright lights look all right from here
But seduction has to be wrong
(refrain)
So many ways
I don't know which path you're taking,
If it's bent or straight
All I know is I've found something that will take me home again
So many ways
If you keep your wits about you,
Search with an open heart
You'll be sure to find your answers, penetrate the scream in the cynics
So many ways
Lost and if you are looking for foot's path
Floating free in space
There are all these lights coming out the dark
Do they lead to the same place
So many ways
An earwig crawled into my ear
Made a meal of the wax and hairs
Phoned friends, had an insect party
But all I could hear was the bass drum drum
All I could hear was the bass drum drum
Now if you put your ear close you'll be able to hear
Not the sea shore noise of the shore sea shell
The clatter of plates
And the bronze of the bell
Going ding dong, ding dong, ding dong dong
Going out of my mind as they hollow my head
I'm floating in the air, but my body's in bed
The more they eat, the more I see
What is not, but just could be
You can hear them laughing in my head
You can hear them laughing in my head
Ha ha ha ha ha
Now they've eaten my memory, I can't recall
How the world used to be before
So a vision is the same as what is real
Depends upon the lighting, and how I feel
Ding dong, drum drum, ha ha ha ha ha
And then the music stopped
The musician went away
They'd eaten all my brain
The red and the grey
They all stack at home
Dug a tongue through my nose
Where my brain used to be
Now there's only a hole
Tiptoe behind sapper
Who crawls through the minefield
Knife in the soil, and his ear to the ground
Hiding in shadow, he takes the risks
You are the pimp who steals the sound
Fox breathes again, when the fox breathes again
When you spy a fresh face remember the rich taste
You want a part, at the cost of it all, so you open your flick knife
And lop off a thick slice
Envy makes the flyer fall
Please don't hitch a ride with us, you leave a slime that turns to pus
Your appetite is out of sight
I think I'll be feeding you dynamite
Please don't hitch a ride with us, you leave a slime that turns to pus
Your appetite is out of sight
I think I'll be feeding you dynamite
I'll never feed you again
When you spy a fresh face, remember the rich taste
You want a part at the cost of it all, so you open your flick knife
And lop off a thick slice
Envy makes the flyer fall
The only way to kill this breed is stuff its face, let him feed
Piling the plate, pushing the load, make him eat 'til he explodes
The only way to kill this breed is stuff its face, let him feed
Piling the plate, pushing the load, make him eat 'til he explodes
I'll never feed you again
Hello
Swig from the bottle, now who's sucking who
You'd prefer the nipple, but your teeth have cut through
Defects we're born with, but poisons we choose
He' s not there, just a gap in the air
He's not there, just the smell of despair
He's not there
Pill-popping and a pint-pulling
And a thirst-quenching, mind-bending
Pill-popping and a pint-pulling
And a thirst-quenching, mind-bending
Pill-popping and a knife-pulling
People come knocking, but there's no one at home
Did you get my call, oh you haven't a phone
That look in your eyes, it's miles away
Don't look in your eyes, you are miles away
He's not there he's really not there
Oh, people come knocking but there's no one at home
Did you get my call, oh you haven't a phone
That look in your eyes, it's miles away
That look in your eyes, it's miles away
Why is it always, when I open my mouth
I clash with whatever you do
When we dance together your rhythm and tempo
Cuts through my quick step and tune
You cry, I, I, can't take anymore
But you can't find the bloody door
Oh you might think we're free
'Til we slip back into memory
We're joined by a purpose that will not release us
'Til we have come to some terms
Some love and acceptance, not hate and repentance
These skills are things to be learned
You cry, I, I, can't take anymore
But you can't find the bloody door
Oh you might think we're free
'Til we slip back into memory
I love you so
I'm stuck, can't you let go
Let's try again
This time we will be friends
I cannot change
All my tracks have been laid
Playin' the game
It's just, it's just a memory
Lost in memory
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Operator the lines are down
And I'm a traitor
A traitor to a beautiful cause
God made me to her own design
Bad planing
Too many floors
How long will it take to get used to me?
How long will it take to get used to me?
Don't wait that long
Won't wait that long
Don't wait that long
Don't wait that long
Oh yes I love
But today I could hate you
I could hurt you
Cause we're joined at the heart
Beats faster, hits harder
Than a boxer
Whenever we are apart
Body language is an SOS
I don't understand how our fights start
Not enough
Too believe in love
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know where we've gone wrong
How long will it take to get used to me?
How long will it take to get used to me?
Don't wait that long
Won't wait that long
No we won't wait that long
Don't wait that long
Operator
The lines are down
And I'm a traitor
To a beautiful cause
God made me
To her
Own design
Bad planning
Too many floors
I've got too many floors
Too many floors
Don't wait that long
Won't wait that long
Scared to be alone
Frightened of the dark
Everything's too much
For a boy out of touch with his feelings
I must be to blame
I must be at fault
I believe I'm never good enough
To shine a light that lingers
I have witnessed starbursts in your coal
black eyes
I am what I try to deny
I have seen the serpent coiling set to strike
And love is the usual disguise
Pleased to meet you
Where you from
And what's your name?
Never came alive
Never cut the cord
Nothing is too much for a boy out of touch
With his feelings
Worshipping the moonshine
Skinning up the grapevine
I don't have a plan where I'm going
I just follow my fingers
I will be the burning man
To grace these times
I am what I try to deny
I reflect the same eyes looking back at me
And love is the only reply
Pleased to meet you
Where you from and what's your name
We're more than enough
Dead Ringers
Pleased to meet you
Where you from
And what's your name ?
What's your name ?
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There's a fight, there's a fight, there's a fight
And the rage is growin'
You have pushed me through too many windows and too many doors
You have torn all the joy from my heart and my body shows it
The only beats you allow around here are the beat of war
Let's have a party
Bring a gun
Bring a gun
Don't go out with that smile tonight or you might get arrested
Get a license for that grin or they'll lock you away
If you show that you're happy inside then you're gonna get busted
The only law we allow around here is an organized raid
Let's have a party
Bring a gun
Bring a gun
What are you gonna do when the muscle wont move when they are lockin you up
Blockin the light
How many words will you waste on the telephone
What are you gonna do when the muscle wont move when they are lockin you up
How many words will you waste on the telephone
Lets lets lets
Have a party
And you can bring your gun
And you can bring your shinny new helicopter
Bring a gun
Bring a gun
Lets have a party
I nearly died when you jumped in
But you had to drown before you could swim
All the people on the beach, they were so impressed
That they wanted to join you but no they wouldn¡¯t undress
Oh there, that wetness, splashed their skin
So they prayed for a whirlpool to pull you in
Ya ho
Ya ho
Ya ho
So they looked away and they tried to pretend
That it was for you, but no it wasn¡¯t for them
Now the fear of sinking remains in place
But it¡¯s this fear of failure that a real disgrace
Ya ho
Ya ho
Let me be the one
Let me be the one
Let me be the one
Let me be the one
To get over you wall
To get over you wall
Heads in the sand, sea out of reach
Swept away by the games of the beach
Those people sat and watched your stand
While the wait of their fears pulled them underground
Will anyone learn from the stories that are told
Of the tribe who drown in a grave of gold
Ya ho
Ya ho
Ya ho
Ya ho
Ya ho
Ya ho
I see your heads down
Someone¡¯s calling
Put you heads down
Someone¡¯s drowning
Look up see what¡¯s fit for your eyes
Some escaping on someone drowning
Your head is underground
Your head is underground
Your head is underground
Your head is under the ground
Hitching a ride with the sandman
He¡¯ll bury your head in his hands
Turn into a bland man
Where will you make your stand?
Hup springs, the voice in man
The prophet calls, the master¡¯s plan
You resist his true demands
It¡¯s an inner thing that calls at you
Makes you do what you must do
A voice you can ignore
Find the key that fits the door
Follow that song right to its core
Find the key that fits the door
Follow that song right to its core
But I would rather not go, I would rather stay home
I would rather not go, I would rather stay home
And eat and sleep and think and eat
And eat and sleep and think and eat
Rather not go, rather stay at
Rather not go, rather stay at home
If there¡¯s someone outside to see you
You can always run away
But when there¡¯s something inside does the calling
There¡¯s nowhere you can hide
Jump down an open stair
Fire escape, to the frame and air
Hiding away from the wrong despair
It¡¯s and inner thing that calls at you
Makes you do what you must do
A voice you can¡¯t ignore
Find the key that fits the door
Follow that song right to its core
Find the key that fits the door
Follow that song right to its core
But I would rather not go, I would rather stay home
I¡¯d rather not go, I would rather stay home
Where I will eat and sleep and think and eat
And eat and sleep and think and eat
Talk to friends having oh such fun
Watching late night television
Other side of midnight
Mike Tyson¡¯s feat
Donahue and Nighbeat
Jifeman sends my girlfriend to sleep
And eat
And eat
And eat, and eat, and eat, and eat, and eat...
Sleep and eat, sleep and eat...
Drifting through the atmosphere
Through the afterglow
Witnessing one thousand lies
I'll blow, where the wind blows
Falling in between the lines
Never fitting in
Someone tells me what's my crime
Too thin
I'm too thin
Due to come back down due to come back down
Don't wanna, don't wanna land
Due to come back down, due to come back down
I don't wanna, don't wanna land
Don't wanna, don't wanna, land
Land
Land
This time I've a staring role
Hide the shape I'm in
I'm too old to sacrifice for gold, and skin
For gold
And skin
For gold
For gold
I don't want to come back down, don't want to land
Down, don't want to come down, down don't want to land
Down, don't want to come down, down don't want to land
Down, don't want to come down, down don't want to land
Drifting through the atmosphere
Floating through this land
Sifting through one thousand years
Of sand
All sand
Drifting through the atmosphere
Floating through this land
Sifting through one thousand years
Of sand
All sand
Drifting through the atmosphere
Floating through this land
Sifting through one thousand years
Of sand
All sand
Drifting through the atmosphere
Doctor what is happening to me?
Palpitations, my mind is diseased
Even my vision is impaired
I'm losing my hair
Cause when I hold her in my arms I feel like Fred Astaire
Lovesick, my temperature's high
Just met a girl, who believes we can fly
I'm a bull, not a bear
I'm a millionaire
Cause when I hold her in my arms, I feel like Fred Astaire
I believe in happiness
I believe in love
I believe she fell to earth from somewhere high above
I believe in Hollywood
Don't believe that love must bring despair
Cause when I hold her in my arms, I feel like Fred Astaire
Who said love is just a disease
A plague for the naive
These days no one believes
Meteors may strike the earth
Nations live and die
I'm the boy who got the girl
And now we're gonna fly
We can cross the race divide
Bridge a gap that wasn't really there
Cause when I hold her in my arms, I feel like Fred Astaire
I'm gonna hold her in my arms, just like Fred Astaire
I'm gonna hold her in this charm, like Fred Astaire
Like Fred Astaire
Like Fred Astaire
Like Fred Astaire
There's a storm outside, and the gap between crack and thunder
Crack and thunder, is closing in, is closing in
The rain floods gutters, and makes a great sound on the concrete
On a flat roof, there's a boy leaning against the wall of rain
Aerial held high, calling ";come on thunder, come on thunder";
Sometimes, when I look deep in your eyes, I swear I can see your soul
Sometimes, when I look deep in your eyes, I swear I can see your soul
It's a monsoon, and the rain lifts lids off cars
Spinning buses like toys, stripping them to chrome
Across the bay, the waves are turning into something else
Picking up fishing boats and spewing them on the shore
The boy is hit, lit up against the sky, like a sign, like a neon sign
And he crumples, drops into the gutter, legs twitching
The flood swells his clothes and delivers him on, delivers him on
Sometimes, when I look deep in your eyes, I swear I can see your soul
Sometimes, when I look deep in your eyes, I swear I can see your soul
There's four new colors in the rainbow
An old man's taking polaroids
But all he captures is endless rain, endless rain
He says listen, takes my head and puts my ear to his
And I swear I can hear the sea
Somtimes, when I look in your eyes I can see your soul
(I can reach your soul)
(I can touch your soul)
Sometimes
Where is the love
Where is the love
Where is the love
That everyone is talking of
Where is the love
Where is the love
That everyone is dreaming of
Come to bed
Come to bed
Come to bed
I cannot sleep in all this heat
Come to bed
Come to bed
This terror's all within my head
Don't be deceived, no land in sight
We're all adrift in this dark night
We float on seas of disbelief
While singing songs of pain relief
Shake my body - release my soul
Punish my senses - lose control
This body's young but my spirit's old
Scatter my ashes and let my feelings go
Where is the love
Where is the love
Where is the love
That everyone is talking of
Where is the love
Where is the love
That everyone is dreaming of
Don't be deceived, no land in sight
We're all adrift in this dark night
We float on seas of disbelief
While singing songs of pain relief
Shake my body - release my soul
Punish my senses - lose control
This body's young but my spirit's old
Scatter my ashes and let my feelings go
Shake my body - release my soul
Punish my senses - lose control
Heart of gold heart of gold heart of gold
One body in my mother's belly
Chinese dolls, box in boxes
How do you sail the ship from the bottle?
How do you sail the ship from the bottle?
Heart of gold heart of gold heart of gold
Gold, gold mother, gold, gold, gold mother
I can see the head now
Between her legs now
Purple headed alien
Water logged old man
In the blood silence
In the blood silence
Silence, silence
Cry for me mother cry for me mother Crimean mother cry me another
My feet and hands won't work
My feet and hands won't work
In my baby's body
My brand new baby's body
I'll suck my fingers red
I'll suck my fingers red
In my baby's body
My brand new baby's body
I can see the head now
Between her legs now
Purple headed alien
Water logged old man
In the blood silence
In the blood silence
Silence
Silence
Silence
Shut up
In the bright lights and harsh sounds, there's a man
In green ceremonial robes and mask, dipping a straw through your nose
Mouthwash of meconium lungs full of meconium
Heart full of meconium
Meconium
Meconium
Chinese dolls in boxes
Chinese dolls in boxes
I'll go out the same way I came in
Chinese dolls in boxes
And everything you touch
And everything you love
And everything you touch
Turns to gold
As precious as
As rich as
As dear as
As strong as
As hard as
Gold
Mother
Past the boudaries of all pain
You journey to the edge of death in search of a child
Gold mother there's only one
Gold mother and she's mine
She's all mine
Shut up let's hear it
Shut up
(Ristey Toh Nahi Rishton Ki Parchaayiyaan Mile
Yeh Kaisi Bheed Bass Yahaan Tanhaayiyaan Mile) 2
Ristey Toh Nahi Rishton Ki Parchaayiyaan Mile
Yeh Kaisi Bheed Bass Yahaan Tanhaayiyaan Mile
(Ek Chhat Ke Tale Ajanabi Ho Jaate Hai Rishtey
Bistar Pe Chaadaro Se Chhup So Jaate Hai Rishtey) 2
Dhunde Se Bhi Iname Nahi Darmaayiyaan Mile
Yeh Kaisi Bheed Hai Bass Yahaan Tanahaayiyaan Mile
(Jisko Bhi Dekhiye Woh Adhura Sa Hai Yahaan
Jaise Kahin Ho Aur Woh Aadha Rakha Huwa) 2
Ho Jab Jahaan Jude Wahi Judaayiyaan Mile
Yeh Kaisi Bheed Bass Yahaan Tanhaayiyaan Mile
(Ristey Toh Nahi Rishton Ki Parchaayiyaan Mile
Yeh Kaisi Bheed Bass Yahaan Tanhaayiyaan Mile) 2
Brave face, and English illusion
Stiff lips soft and creamy inside
I'm hip to your pain and confusion
You can't tell how much suffering
On a face that's always smiling
I swore I would always be with you
But now I'm afraid of your tears
I fear that you might take me with you
You can't tell how much suffering
On a face that's always smiling
I've grinned my way through beatings
I've smiled my way through school
But underneath this grinning
Is the sadness of the fool
No longer know my feelings
Been fooling for too long
Borne of desperation in an effort to look strong
Look strong, look strong
Hey there monkey face you look so strong
That joke could crack you with laughter
Release from the edge of despair
Success is the god that I'm after
In jokes, I'm a millionaire
You can't tell how much suffering
On a face that's always smiling
At school he always had to hide
His feelings buried deep inside
A poker face, his features froze
At 12 he looked like William Burroughs
He talked but never moved his lips
Made love but never used his hips
His skin unused fell to decay
From fleshy pink to ashen grey
It's enough to crack a smile
It's enough to make you blind
It's enough to make you live your life backwards
It's enough to drive you out of your mind
And he became a figurehead
A 3-D sign that might be dead
And no one knew his state of mind
He fell into the great divide
It's enough to crack a smile
It's enough to leave you blind
At school he always had to hide
His feelings buried deep inside
A poker face, his features froze
At 12 he looked like William Burroughs
William Burroughs
William Burroughs
William Burroughs
Burroughs
Burroughs
Burroughs
Today, I won't think of any sad things
Will not think of torture, or the rape of nature
Just today, I won't touch those sickening papers
Will just let myself get swept away by this beautiful day
What for, tell oh me, tell oh me, what for
What for, tell oh me, tell oh me, what for
The sunset tonight is beyond all words, in the sky above the square
The starling spiral dancing on air.
What for, tell oh me, tell oh me, what for
What for, tell oh me, tell oh me, what for
I will pass through the glass into air past those birds
In the square, I am sun, I am sky in my mind's eye
Today, I will dive into foaming seas
Sick fish, myself, and some strange debris.
I would prefer to be anywhere away from here
Oh I would prefer to be anywhere away from here
I would prefer to be anywhere away from here
I would prefer to be anywhere away from here
What for, tell oh me tell oh me, what for
What for, tell oh me, tell oh me, what for
I will pass through the glass into air past those birds
In the square I am sun I am sky
What for, tell oh me tell oh me, what for
What for, tell oh me, tell oh me, what for
I've been a fool again
Won't let it show
I've been a fool again
Don't let it, don't let it grow
Hold my heart I can't feel
Hold my heart I can't feel
Now I have stolen poison fruit
It makes me weak
And my baby's gonna leave me for some creep
But if you work your miracle,
work your miracle
I can see
If you work your miracle,
work your miracle
I can see
Cos my baby's gonna leave me for some thief
For baby she is hard
To deceive
I've been a fool again
Don't let it grow
Hold my heart I can't feel
Hold my heart only when I bleed
Broken it's all broken
What is it good for
What is it good for
Broken
Don't know what's good for me
Don't know what's good for me
But if you work your miracle
Work your miracle I can see
If you work your miracle
Work your miracle I can seeeeeeeeeee
Why so close
Big boys in black hats
Cowboys with white guns
White guns shoot blue white
Blue white baptism
No buffaloes
No Indians
No more buffaloes
Red sky is falling
Blue blood no stalling
White heat will strip you
No time to run far
(refrain 1)
Ivan's built a wall of lead 'round his house
Nobody can get in or out
Running out of food for ammunition
Frightened of the darkness
Sending out scouts
Why hang the fire so close
Why hang the fire so close
Why hang the fire so close
Why so close
(refrain 2)
Wayne's got a wall that's much more subtle
Wore headphones since he was born
Watches Ivan through dark glasses
Hand on his gun waiting for the storm
One false move and we all fall down
No funeral games, no such fun
Here's your ticket to the party
That's what you get for playing with a gun
Six-gun so close
(refrain 1)
Ivan's got a wall of lead 'round his house
Nobody can get in or out
Running out of food for ammunition
Frightened of the darkness
Sending out scouts
(refrain 2)
Wayne's got a wall that's much more subtle
Wore headphones since he was born
Watches Ivan through dark glasses
Hands on his gun waiting for the storm
Why stand the fire so close (Why)
Why stand the fire so close (Why)
Why stand the fire so close (Why)
Why?
This is not, this is not, a song
This is a shield, this is a charm, with your name on
By this beat, by this verse, I'm protected
From your heat, and your curse, is reflected
If anybody hurts me
If anybody hurts me
Here's a mirror with your name on
Singing we're gonna miss you when you're gone
Here's a mirror with your name on
Singing we're gonna miss you when you're gone
Your green eyes, poison pen, serpent's tongue
Will return to the source that they came from
Revenge is the wine
Forgiveness is fine
Forgiveness divine
Revenge is more human
Here's a mirror with your name on
Singing we're gonna miss you when you're gone
Here's a mirror with your name on
Singing we're gonna miss you when you're gone
No words, all's been said and done
No more words, all's been said and done
Here's a mirror with your name on
Singing we're gonna miss you when you're gone
Here's a mirror with your name on
Singing we're gonna miss you when you're gone
Here's a mirror with your name on
Singing we're gonna miss you when you're gone
There's a knocking at my window
Not one for yes but two for no
Some spirit is unsatisfied
From watching her world spin out of control
At night she goes walking around her old home
Objecting to how it's all changed
She preferred her arrangements to the ones which we have made
Walking the ghost
Walking the ghost
Walking the ghost
There's baggage on my shoulders
Making me stoop bending my frame
My neck is crocked lopsided
I will never be tall again
At night she goes walking around her old home
You can feel so much sadness wrapped up in her bones
I can feel so much sadness wrapped up in her bones
Walking the ghost
Walking the ghost
Walking the ghost
I'm sensitive to unkindness
Stab in the back burn in the ribs
I need your fingers to straighten my flesh
I hope your fingers are kind
Walking the ghost
Walking the ghost
Walking the ghost
Please believe me when I'm crying
My sincere apologies
You had faith
I was lying
How indiscreet
Couldn't save myself from the calling of my flesh
Desire turned out much stronger than belief
In a stranger's arms I finally found some rest
Undertaker, undertaker
Everywhere I look is Satan
Making cash and laughing back at me
I'm afraid it's my reflection
Am I deceived?
Couldn't save myself from the calling of my flesh
Desire turned out much stronger than belief
In a stranger's arms I finally found some rest
Undertaker, undertaker
Undertaker, undertaker, undertaker
Undertaker, undertaker, undertaker
I've become possessed
But that's special
And by the Lord I'm blessed
In ecstasy
And all my choices disappear
And I'm special
While the people hold me dear
Are you following me?
Are you following me?
Now I can feel some spirit entering me
And I am hoping it's God I receive
But I am open to be deceived
Are you following me?
Are you following me?
Undertaker, undertaker
Say Something
You're as tight as a hunter's trap
Hidden well, what are you concealing
Poker face, carved in stone
Amongst friends, but all alone
Why do you hide
Say something, say something, anything
I've shown you everything
Give me a sign
Say something, say something, anything
Your silence is deafening
Pay me in kind
Take a drug to set you free
Strange fruit from a forbidden tree
You've got to come down soon
More than a drug is what I need
Need a change of scenery
Need a new life
Say something, say something anything
I've shown you everything
Give me a sign
Say something, say something, anything
Your silence is deafening
Pay me in kind
Say something
I'm open wide, open wondering
Have you swallowed everything
Tonight
I had this dream but my vision was cracked
Drifting away you said you're not coming back
You're moving out while I'm flat on my back
What are you doing to me
You're making me happy
I was always sad
Whenever I'm happy my dreams are sad
Make me happy tonight
Make me happy tonight
Make me happy tonight
Make me happy tonight
We must go on now there's no turning back
Kiss my defences with one of those counter attacks
I'm exposed, shown you too much
Now you're invading my dreams
Making me happy
I was always sad
Afraid to be happy, that's so sad
Make me happy tonight
Make me happy tonight
Make me happy tonight
Make me happy tonight
Something's burning in my kitchen
Stop that smiling, something's smoking
Soon be crying, soon be broken
Fire, fire, fire
Make me happy tonight
Make me happy tonight
Make me happy tonight
Make me happy tonight
He said I must be dreaming
But I thought I heard the sound
The sound that lovers make
As they drop down from the window
Quiet as cats, across the courtyard
Moving from shadow to shadow
Past the guards to the forest
So quiet in her still reflection
Drawing them down, drawing them down to the lake
To the centre of her attention
Steal the moon tonight
Before the morning
Steal the moon tonight
I just love a good mystery
And on the West Bank a boat is being pulled
Across the sands they move so softly
Slip into water
Oars dip, don't break the moon's reflection
And drift like a cloud
To the centre
Beneath her cool attention
Still water
Still water
Steal the moon tonight
Before the morning
Steal the moon tonight
I want to drown in your moon dream
I've seen you rising from shore to shore
I want to drown in your moon dream
I've seen you rising
Steal the moon tonight
Shine
Shine
Shine
Lost my house, lost my love
Swept away in a raging flood
I... I'm still alive
I believe God is testing me,
But I can't take what the Lord decrees
I... I'm still alive
On a Monday life was swell,
By Wednesday I'm in Hell
But I'm still alive
Bankers came to move me on
So strapped for cash, I had to sell this song
I... I'm still alive
Doctor told me I've a terrible disease
The dog's run off and the cat's got fleas
I... I'm still alive
On a Monday life was swell
By Wednesday I'm in Hell
But I'm still alive
By the Thursday life was sad
By Good Friday life's too bad
But I'm still alive
Out the window, four vultures on a tree
Licking their beaks and they're talking about me
I... I'm still alive
The view from here's breathtaking
My visions all surrounding
The humans look like insects
There is only one way down
But it's cold and lonely in this stratosphere
Gliding through the darkness
Where is my craft leading to
Am I damned or blessed?
Don't let go on top of the world
Don't let go on top of the world
Will my good friends desert me
Or will they prove themselves?
Are my demands all greedy
Or are they what I need?
If I will not be faithful
I must accept betrayal
When your turn comes to leave me
Will my free ways have failed?
Don't let go on top of the world
Don't let go on top of the world
I'll meet you inside this hollow world
I'll meet you inside
Hollow world, hollow world
It's a long way down
It's a long way down
When the world swallows whole all you've known
There are no landmarks you can recognise
Where is the jewel that will never fade
Will not decay with old age
Maybe a death, maybe the depression
Those things you thought you could lean on
Are suddenly just an impression
Well, if you put your trust in things of dust
You're gonna feel the pain of loss
The pain of loss
When the world swallows whole all you have known
There are no landmarks you can recognise
We've got no understanding of this body's needs
We've got no understanding of real philosophy
We've got no understanding of mortality
So we keep putting our trust in things that rust
And then we feel the pain of loss
Keep putting our trust in things that rust
And then I feel the pain of loss
Tongue split
In the night
I woke up in blood
Red sheets
Wrapped tight
Dreamt I was drowning in mud
Now there¡¯s a beast in my mouth
It¡¯s out of control
Beats with will of its own
Broken my teeth withdraw my gums
I think that it¡¯s taken control
Spits out your emotion
Left a deep impression
Expression
Expression, makes me feel more expression
Life changed
That night
As rip chord took command
Spit balls
All the abuse
Were more than friends could stand
Now I don¡¯t think before I speak
I open my mouth to see
What comes out
A whisper or a shout
Some sanity or a scream
Spits out raw emotion
Looking for a deeper expression
Expression
Expression
Expression
Expression, makes me feel more... expression
That be me says it all
That be me has it all
Expression
Expression
Put your hand inside this dream
Tip the scale, release this dream
Going down on a rolling wave
I'll pack the flag before I hit the ground
I can hear your thoughts arise
>From these depths to creamy skies
Driftin round, the waters cool
Let the waves cover you
The surface storm shows nothing free
The surface is calm the water is clear
I've been shot
In the wherewithals
And I don't think I can stop
From all this hullabaloo
Mary Jane's
On the game again
Seratonin's all I use
I just wish it were true
Don't treat me like a God
Treat me like a dog
I'll come home to you, to you
To you
I'm addicted to you
You're my love, my senorita
I'm addicted to you
Hope we're gonna pull through
I'm addicted to you
You're the love that makes me younger
I'm addicted to you
I hope we can pull through
Pull through
Sing a prayer
Lonely nights are here
If I can't square my fears
With what I wanna do
Don't treat me like a God
Treat me like a dog
I'll come home to you, to you
To you
I'm addicted to you
You're my love, my senorita
I'm addicted to you
I hope we can pull through
I'm addicted to you
You're the love that makes me stronger
I'm addicted to you
I hope we gonna pull through
Pull through
I'm addicted to you
You're my love, my senorita
I'm addicted to you
I hope we can pull through
I'm addicted to you
You're the god that makes me stronger
I'm addicted to you
I hope we can turn blue
Turn blue
Ape your father's sins, your mother's mood swings
To perfection
Fall into a spin, shed another skin
Strip away all your protection
Laugh at the wonder of it all
Laugh so loud you break the fall
And you see the gathering clouds
Cry at the sadness of the world
Cry so long you break it's cold
And you hear the gathering sounds
Do everything you fear
In this there's power
Fear is not to be afraid of
Laugh at the wonder of it all
Laugh so loud you break your fall
And you hear the gathering sounds
Come, dip on in
Leave your bones, leave your skin
Leave your past, leave your craft
----------------------------------------------------
Blow me away
Was that love you declared
Only a word love can mean anything
Understand the world we're livin in
Oceans apart
What's that view from your way
Beautiful craft
Weather and change
Understand the world were living in
Love can mean anything
God made love to me
Soothed away my gravity
Gave me a pair of angels wing
Clear vision and some magic things
God made love to me
Thank you for those things
Understand the world were living in
Love can mean anything
Darling I'm open
And darling unbroken
Now we done our time
We can drift away
Like the heavy cloud
With the weight of rain
Understand the world were living in
Love can mean anything
Understand the world were living in
Love can mean anything
Understand the world were living in
Love can mean anything
Understand the world were living in
Before you, no direction
Before I, came on in
Before you, let your doubts down
The wall, we're closing in
We're closing in
Adore you, no protection
Ignore you, it can't be done
To make do, with a safer option
A breakthrough, two to one
Two to one
And I hope I'm not shooting my mouth off
Again
And I pray I'm not tempting the fates
When I say we can go on forever
It's a date
It's a date
(Here she comes)
Yes I know that I love to seem foolish
(Here she comes)
Like now
Yes I know that love hardly lasts
(Here she comes)
(Here she comes)
And it's hard to receive that we're happy
(Here she comes)
Here's my heart
Here's my heart
Here she comes
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Ring the bells
Wake the town
Everyone is sleeping
Shout at the crowd
Wake them up
This angers deeper than sleep.
Got to keep awake to what is happening.
I can't see a thing through my ambitions,
I no longer feel like God is watching over me
Got to tell the world we've all been dreaming
This is not the end, a new beginning
I no longer feel my God is watching over me.
Break the code.
Concentrate.
Let the doors swing open
See through all your walls
All your floors
Now you're in deeper than sleep
Got to keep awake to what is happening.
I can't see a thing through my ambitions,
I no longer feel like God is watching over me
Got to tell the world we've all been dreaming
This is not the end, a new beginning
I no longer feel my God is watching over me.
When you let me fall
Grew my own wings
Now I'm as tall as the sky
When you let me drown
Grew gills and fins
Now I'm as deep as the sea
When you let me die
My spirit's free
There's nothing challenging me.
Oh dear what can the matter be
Princess, dreaming again
Fearful, live life more easily
Darkness, leave her in peace
Always wanting help
Will make you weak
No such place has help
But in your dreams
Climb out of your well
Protect me
Protect me
Angel, what is possessing me
Feeling, making me weak
Falling under your spell again
Wanting, love's out of reach
Climb out of your well
It's not so deep
The price of living life
Is not so steep
No such place has hel
PProtect me
Protect me
Here they come again, here they come again, here they come again
Always wanting help
Will make you weak
The price of loving life
Does not come cheap
Climb out of your well
Protect me
Protect me
I'm so alone tonight
My bed feels larger than when I was small
Lost in memories
Lost in all the sheets and old pillows
So alone tonight
Miss you more than I will let you know
Miss the outline of your back
Miss you breathing down my neck
They're all out to get you
Once again they are all out to get you
Once again
Insecure, what you gonna do
Feel so small they could step on you
Called you up, answering machine
When the human touch
Is what is need
What I need (X4)
Is you
I need you
Looked in the mirror, I don't know who I am anymore
The face is familiar
But the eyes, the eyes give it all away
They're all out to get you
Once again they're all out to get you
Here they come again (X8)
Insecure what you gonna do
Feel so small they could step on you
Called you up, answering machine
When the human touch
Is what I need
What I need (X8)
Is you (X6)
If you let me breathe (X5)
They're all out to get you
Once again
To get you
You were one
One of the three
One in three must find some peace
You were one
One of the three
I need proof before belief
Oh well, you just knew they'd come for you
So it was suicide, suicide
Oh well, you got just what you wanted
I hope your satisfied
One of the three (X4)
You were one
One of the three
One in three must find some peace
Oh well I guess your not to blame for what they've done in your name
In your name
Oh well, it's a shame you got so famous just for a sacrafice
One fo the three (X8)
You were one
One of the three
One in three must find some peace
Send forth your lamb to the slaughter
Send forthyour lamb to the slaughter
You send forthyour lamb to the slaughter
You're a weapon of devotion
Keep the faithful entertained
You're a lover of attention
Found a way to pawn the soul
Disposition may be fetching
But the world moves on and leaves you far behind
I hear you, I hear you, whispering such gorgeous stories
I see you, I see you, trying to break free
You liar, you liar, you can't live the dreams you're spinning
You liar, love to be deceived
You're falling, you're falling, falling from your god-like distance
You're fashion, just fashion, fashion doesn't keep
You're sour, so sour, all is hope and trust is misplaced
You're sour, now you are alone
Walking on fire, feel the way the world's inclining
Walking on fire, hate to deceive
Walking on fire, now the world will keep its distance
Walking on fire, you rather than me
My son says, dear father, what did you do when the world turned over
Keep spinning, keep spinning, send us off to sleep
You liar, you liar, all your words are just dust in moonshine
You liar, love to be deceived
Walking on fire, found a place away from humans
Walking on fire, hate to deceive
Walking on fire, now the world will keep its distance
Walking on fire, you rather than me
There¡¯s a Malayan stripper of sex unknown
Some Siamese twins from a broken home
Maria¡¯s party, what a show going down
Maria loves her life, but she¡¯ll show you how
There¡¯s a strong man tearing himself into pieces
A magician who will spin you on the end of his spinderly fingers
There¡¯s a show going on
Maria loves her life, she¡¯ll show you how, how, how
There¡¯s a high wire act on the telephone wire
And another Buddhist monk has set himself on fire
There¡¯s a fakir outside being buried alive
Maria¡¯s mad aunt has yet to arrive
A dahlia that dances, and a frog with wings,
A bear in a tutu that just loves to sing, karaoke
Maria loves her life, and that¡¯s all, and that¡¯s all, and that¡¯s all.
La La La La La La La etc.
You will love her forever when the scene hits your town
La La La La La La La etc.
You will love her forever
You will all love her forever
Maria¡¯s Party
And that¡¯s all.
Since your mother cast her spell
Every kiss has left a bruise
You've been raiding too much meaning from existence
Now your head is used and sore
And the forecast is for more
Memories falling, like falling rain
Falling rain
Every view they hold on you's
A piano, out of tune
You're an angel
You're a demon
You're just human
Now your world has turned to trash
Broken windows on the past
Take that child and teach him senseless
Damage the dream, damage the dream
I feel nothing, I feel nothing at all
I feel nothing at all
In this gloomy, haunted place
All the feelings are of shame
All the windows have been broken by the children
So the wind screams up the stairs
Slams the doors and rattles chairs
I wish we weren't conceived in violence
Damage the dream, damage the dream
The magic is broken
The house is in ruins
Your memory's one-sided
The side that you're choosing feels nothing
Feels nothing at all
We feel nothing at all
I'm a member of an ape-like race at the asshole end of the 20th century
This film's a thriller of the mind
Will we destroy our homes, release ourselves from the weights of gravity
I'll be amazed if we survive
Low low low
Low low low
Low low low
Low low low
This race to space we're on to release ourselves from the weights of gravity
Our highs are higher than our lows
This world's a state of mind and I can hear your thoughts much too clearly
>From slime to ape we'll learn to fly
Low low low
Low low low
Low low low
Low low low
Oh we're so powerful
Watch these giants collide
So individual
Will we ever find peace of mind
Low low low
Low low low
Low low low
Chocolate, kisses, Pokemon
Hit em while they're young, it's true
She needs lovers round the block
He works around the clock, it's true
I know it's gonna make it better
Just know it's gonna make it better
We can hold the light of grace
Instead we flake and choose to lose
TV, football, sex and killing
Without war, life's not worth living
We play our games with knowing smiles
Unattached we can choose
We choose to lose it every time
Now were heading for a fall
And a double takes it all
A stranger rolls a double 5
And everyone's a junkie
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Everyone's a junkie
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Everyone's a junkie
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Everyone's a junkie
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I know it's gonna make it better
Just know it's gonna make it better
I'm so wound up in my own ball
I loved my life so small
I've lived a life so small
I've done my best
It's time to crawl sideways
To crawl sideways
To leave this apparition
To leave this apparition doll
'Cos everyone's a junkie
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Everyone's a Junkie
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Everyone's a junkie
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Everyone's a junkie
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Everyone's a junkie
Everyone's a junkie
Everyone's a junkie
This songs made up, made second rate
Cosmetic music, powderpuff
Pop tunes, false rhymes, all lightweight bluffs
Second-hand ideas, no soul, no hate
Wasn't mean to be
Built on complacency
The nightmares ride away
When you refuse to play
Oh go and read a book
It's so much more worth while
Being a song-smith crook
Study death in style
Death in style
This language used is all worn out
A walking corpse that won't play dead
Disease dragged on from bed to bed
Pay for your twist, paid for shout
Wasn't meant to be
Built on complacency
Open your eyes and see
That lie is not for we
Raise a rope and a knife
Cut it out - the lie
I don't want to decay
Take the short cut away
Oh go and read a book
It's so much more worthwhile
Being a song-smith crook
Study death in style
Study death in style
Heard you calling through the drumbeat
Answered with sticks and bones
Scream, shout, and dance about the campfire
You can hear the question, can you feel the reply?
Heard you calling through the drumbeat
Heard you calling through the drumbeat
Can you hear the question, feel the reply?
Can you hear the question, feel the reply?
Hymn from a village
Slow down, my brother, your life is passing fast
Will you remember all these scenes that you've passed
So long, so long
Speeding past sunset, blurring from town to town
Faces I forget, hotels all look the same
Worn down the knuckle too far
So long, so long
Lost are your colors, now life's in black and white
Steals from a movie, this life's a trick of the light
Worn down the knuckle too far
Worn down
City of strangers, you seem so tired to me
Don't think I'll stay here, you don't seem friendly
I'll keep on moving, searching for peace of mind
Rivers unwinding maybe I'll find it this time
So long, so long
So long
Live from my suitcase, my life's within my hands
Sleep in a strange bed, hometown's a foreign land
man 1:
I don't like the world I see
So I'll avert my gaze to the TV
I'm too cool to get involved
Someone else can change the channel for me
man 2:
Gonna suck the juices out of this world
Gonna treat her rough
It's all she deserves
She's so cold to me
Gonna rape this world
With my straight lines
Gonna straighten her out
Because nature is just history
There's a hole in my heart
Your so cruel to me
There's a hole in my heart
>From your industry
There's a hole in my heart
man 1:
It's no use to get involved
You'll never stop the world from turning
I just want to rest in peace
I can't stop the world from burning
man 2:
Gonna test my bombs wherever I want,
Gonna poon the whale
Gonna drain the swamp
It's money to me
Gonna fuck with genes
I am what I am
Much more than a God
Much less than a man of industry
There's a hole in my heart
Your so cruel to me
There's a hole in my heart
>From the industry
I've been sitting on top of these rocks
Watching the waters rise
Everyone that I have loved has gone floating by
I've been praying for the king of the world to come rescue me
From a land that's lost in dreams
From a land that's lost in dreams
Are you waiting for the heavens
Are you waiting for the heavens to descend
Waiting for the depend, the depend, the depend
Are you waiting for the heavens
Are you waiting for the heavens to descend
Waiting for the depend, the depend, the depend
I've been looking through microscopes to see how our life begins
I've been training my lens on the stars to see where it ends
But it's this living in between that's bringing me down
To a land that's lost in dreams
To a land that's lost in dreams
To a land that's lost in dreams
Are you waiting for the heavens
Are you waiting for the heavens to descend
Waiting for the depend, the depend, the depend
Are you waiting for the heavens
Are you waiting for the heavens to descend
Waiting for the depend, the depend, the depend
Well they said you are as good as you look but that
Would be impossible
For you look even better than the face of god on a sunny day
You look good enough to eat but I've had a bellyful
And now I have this bill but I don't wanna pay
How was it for you
Do you really need that drink to disarm defences
Can you ever face the flak when you're in control
Well I don't believe my luck I am defenceless
Do with me what you want but don't tell a soul
Don't tell my soul
How was it for you
If you ain't out of your head can you ever enjoy yourself
But if you ain't in your head then who's at home?
I'm so possessed by sex I could destroy my health
We could be dancing over coals and we'd never know
We'd never know
How was it for you
Where did you get those clothes
Are you sure they're still fashionable?
The sell by date says 68
Where did you steal those riffs and that bad attitude
You are traveling back in time to an altered state
How was it for you
Was it as good as it was for me
Well that's the best it's ever been
And you're the best I've ever seen
How was it for you
How was it for you?
What's a gene between good friends
Said the monkey to the king
If you think yourself superior
You'll never learn a thing
Don't believe you're here to stay
Life gets you in the end
It's time to find out who you are
You lie and I'll pretend
What a life the lady cried
I've seen so many things
A range of human beings
From criminals to kings
All my life I've really tried
To treat them all the same
They travel the same journey
From the cradle through to grave
Goalless draw
Goalless draw
Goalie's got the ball
Goalless draw
Goalless draw
Goalie's got the ball
Goalless draw
Goalless draw
Goalie's got the ball
Goalless draw
Goalless draw
Goalie's got the ball
Get the ball
Get the ball
Get the ball
Let me pass my memories on
My life is not my own
This is a shared experience
I'll send you my condolences
Engraved upon your stone
The ball
Get the ball
Get the ball
Goalless draw
Goalless draw
Goalie's got the ball
Goalless draw
Goalless draw
Goalie's got the ball
Goalless draw
Goalless draw
Goalie's got the ball
Goalless draw
Goalless draw
Goalie's got the ball
He's got the ball
He's got the ball
He's got the ball
He's got the ball
Get the ball
Break down the goverment walls
Speak in tongues, power is money
I see our interests fall
Well behind their curtain
Break down the government walls
Infiltrate our television
Break down the government walls
Time to be outspoken
I can hear the sound of falling masonry
As they try to plug that leak
I am tempted by their cloak of secrecy
To find out what their games are about
Ask a question and they'll talk of secret services
Secrets from the people they should serve
When they can hide their crimes in a legal disguise
Truth will not be seen nor heard
In Ireland they may shoot to kill without
Warning you
Or lock you away for a while without trial
And if an honest cop gets to close to the
Truth of it
They'll set him up in style in style
In China, they murder
Their youth
Who are questioning
How their lives are controlled
Do they have the means to rewrite history
Wipe out the genes of doubt
Bring down the government walls
Bring them down within my lifetime
Let's see the curtain drawn
See what they are concealing
Bring down the government walls
Crime to be outspoken
It's a crime to be outspoken
Ease your lips into a velvet kiss
While I enfold you
Move your hands across this promised land
The seekers guided by the pole star
Say the words why don't you say the words
I have been waiting long to hear
Please fall in love with me
Drift with me upon an endless sea
We are divine in the realm of these senses
Every move has been subterfuge
While we pretend that we really dont care
Lose your fear we may be strangers here
But I can feel we might be one
Please fall in love with me
I hear the sound of moons falling
Surrender to this charm
I breeze across your soul darling
Deep eternity
Lost your mind well don't you think its time
To swim away from the saftey of these beaches
Trust the tides they know which way to flow
And don't you long to flow so far
Moved in waves we've never felt before
Till we are floating way out deep
Please fall in love with me
Please fall in love with me
Please, with me
No more you choose to sue for peace where once for war
The mind ingrained can't hear the call
You have so many friends cheering you along
Don't turn a deaf ear to their song
As your world is turning you're holding on
Give it away, give it away
Holding onto right and wrong won't serve you
We keep on fighting to maintain our father's place
This time line never finds an end in revenge
Here comes an open heart to blow it all away
As your world is turning you're holding on
Give it away, give it away
Holding onto right and wrong won't serve you
As your world is turning you're holding on
Give it away, give it away
Holding onto right and wrong won't serve you
As your world is turning you're holding on
Give it away, give it away
Holding onto right and wrong won't serve you
As your world is turning you're holding on
Just give it away, give it away
Holding onto right and wrong won't serve you
When you took me in your arms
I knew I'd revive
You breathe me in so deeply
You took my hand as the music began
I knew I could dance if you let me
Everybody knows your fate honey
Everybody knows your fate
Everybody knows your fate honey
Everybody knows your fate
The snake is poised and is held by your noise
You charm the life out of demons
You kept me up there with a web of your hair
My spun my life into meaning
Everybody knows your fate honey
Everybody knows your fate
Everybody knows your fate honey
Everybody knows your fate
I've seen your stars so many lives
You seem to shine forever
Do you remember the time
Do you remember the time
Our memories held us together
Everybody knows your fate honey
Everybody knows your fate
Everybody knows your fate honey
Everybody knows your fate
Everybody hopes for so much healin
See your face in windows
Everybody knows your fate honey
Everybody knows your fate
Everybody knows your fate honey
Baby's on the lamb tonight
Her skies all full of stars
And love's just something that always goes wrong
That looks and smokes like Ava Gardner
Baby's gonna blow your lights
Adjust your back - lit charm
And if she deems to touch your heart
You can tune into your senses
Baby's coming alive to her wild side
She can burn down the lie to the dream
Baby trades you blow for blow
Crowns you like a queen
But if you stroke her long enough
Baby turns to cream
Baby's neptune's in your moon
Venus in your third
She's in bloom from June through June
Says, ";love's no noun. love's a reverb";
Baby's coming alive to her wild side
She can burn down the lie to the dream
Are you open for trade
Your salvation, for something, for some thrills
Is a body of work for your inspection
You can trace, trace my concern
My concern
I've been looking for truth
At the cost of living
I've been afraid
Of what's before mine eyes
Every answer found
Begs another question
The further you go, the less you know
The less I know
I can feel your face
Gonna make it mine
I can be the man
I see in your eyes
Can you take my weight
Are we both too small
Know each other well
We've met before
Will we grow together
Will it be a lie
If it lasts forever, hope I'm the first to die
Will you marry me, Can we meet the cost
Is the power of love worth the pain of loss
Can you pay the bill, will you keep the change
Are you here for the party, or are you here for the pain
I can feel your face
Gonna make it mine
I can be the man
I see in your eyes
Will we grow together
Will it be a lie
If it lasts forever, hope I'm the first to die
Hope I'm the first to die
She dreampt the scene the night before
She cast you in her mind
She made your face of clay and straw
Precious stones for your eyes
We cut the cord that brought you here
We left you on your own
We filled your head with wild ideas
Our beliefs led you on
We leave a trail that's always changed
To keep your hopes alive
This surface may seem calm enough, but underneath
But underneath
We made you feel the way you are is wrong
We made you what you are
You are afraid
If you don't play the game we'll make you change
Ohhh I'll change (X7)
I'll change
I can't believe this happening.
I held it back and now it swings.
Just lead me on.
You know the way.
I know the game
I know the pain
I've been dreaming of gold
I've been dreaming of fame
I've been dreaming of change
Dreaming up tomorrow
Dreaming up tomorrow
Tomorrow.
I have no fear, I have no shame,
But everyone is on the game.
They talk of dreams, they walk in sleep
I'm half away but in too deep
I've been dreaming of fame
I've been dreaming of gold
I've been dreaming of change
Dreaming up tomorrow
Dreaming up tomorrow
Tomorrow.
America is dreaming us.
In a hostage's hands there'll be no fuss.
A messy dream, a dream of youth,
A dream of wealth, no room for truth.
I can see all these preachers and they're standing on next to me.
A hand in the hand and they're waving at me furiously
And I don't know why
No, I don't know why.
I'm standing on the corner and this man is coming up to me
With Bible at his hand and he is bashing at me furiously.
He has a soapbox on his head and says that god is dead to me
I don't know why No,
I don't know why.
I've been dreaming of fame
I've been dreaming of gold
I've been dreaming of change
Dreaming up tomorrow
Tomorrow.
Here she comes with a gun in her hand
A look in her eyes, says you don't understand
And the moon is full, what are you gonna do?
A gun in her hand makes her feel like a man, ooh
Her man is a monkey we've all agreed
This woman's a saint, or at least she's a queen
But if you mess with this angel, the harpy arrives
Talons and wings and a cute 45
He's only human, he's only male
Bound to stray, bound to betrayal
The moon is rising, it's a physical thing
Nothing can hold him, not even the ring
She's only human, only female
Bound to victim, bound to betrayal
The moon is rising, it's a physical thing
She's only acting on the rite of spring
Here she comes with a gun in her hand
A look in her eyes says she don't understand
And the womb is full, what are you gonna do?
A gun in her hand makes her feel like a man, ooh
It's that time again when I lose my friends
Go walkabout, I've got the bends from pressure
This is a testing time when the choice is mine
Am I a fool for love or foolish with desire
And I don't believe you're all I'll ever need
And I need to feel that you're not holding me
but the way I feel just makes me want to scream
Come home, come home, come home
Come home, come home, come home
After thirty years I've become my fears
I've become the kind of man I always hated
I am in love insane with a sense of shame
That I threw stones at the condemned and
Now I'm slated
I may have paid for sex but I was blessed by love
In this land that's ruled by gods of lust and money
And I don't believe you're all I'll ever need
And I need to feel that you're not holding me
but the way I feel just makes me want to scream
Come home, come home, come home
Come home, come home, come home
She said, "Jimmy, just you shut your mouth"
She said, "Shh"
I could escape this feeling with my China girl
I am just a wreck without my little China girl
I hear her heart beat 'loud as thunder
I see stars crashing down
I'm a mess without my China girl
Wake up mornings there's no China girl
I hear hearts beating 'loud as thunder
I see stars crashing down
I feel a tragic like I was Marlon Brando
When I look at my China girl
I could pretend that nothing really meant too much
When I look at my China girl
I stumble into town just like a sacred cow
Visions of swastikas in my head
Plans for everyone
It's in the white of my eyes
My little China girl
You shouldn't mess with me
I'll ruin everything you are
I'll give you television
I'll give you eyes of blue
I'll give you men
Who want to rule the world
And when I get excited
My little China girl says
"Oh, dear, just you shut your mouth"
She says, "Shh"
She says, "Shh"
A diva, a leaver, a lawyer, imagine, imagine
A fever, a vision, derision, imagine, imagine
Someone got hurt, someone got high
Someone got left behind the lies
Someone got hurt, someone got high
Some of them left the rest behind
All of your mail is unaddressed
Cut the Herman free from the Hesse
Crash, crash, crash, crash, crash, crash
A letter, a photo, etcetera, etcetera, a Judas
A hotel, a motel, a motive, imagine, imagine
Someone got hurt, someone got high
Someone got left behind the lies
Someone got hurt, someone got high
Some of them left the rest behind
All of your mail is unaddressed
Cut the Herman free from the Hesse
Crash, crash, crash, crash, crash, crash
This is hell, this is hell
Crash, crash, crash, crash, crash, crash
Crash, crash, crash, crash, crash, crash
Do you really wanna go on like this
Do you really wanna go on like this
Do you really wanna go on like this
Do you really wanna go on like this
High voice, deep inside
Witness what you think you hide
I will race you through emotions
If you let me in
I made an armour plated suit
You put your lips to helmet slits
Try to suck me out the tin
I can't get out, I'm welded in
I'd run away, too brave for tears
Or sitting still to see
What lives behind the enemy lines
When you have torn away the screen
High voice, deep inside
Witness what you think you hide
I will race you through emotions
If you let me in
That body's naked as the mind
The bruises mark the site of blows
Inside my suit my body's fine
When I last looked like mine
I'd run away, too brave for tears
Or sitting still to see
What lives behind the enemy lines
When you have torn away the screen
I'm going deeper and deeper in debt
Deeper and deeper in debt
Deeper and deeper and deeper and deeper in debt
I'm not the only one in chains
I hear you creaking when it rains
Under pressure, under stress
I see you through your holy vest
That body's naked as you mind
When I last looked, it looked like mine
Oh look at the chain mail and his body guard
Look at the chain mail and his shoddy body guard
Look at the chain mail and his body guard
Chain mail
Chain mail
Chain mail
Chain mail
I'd run away
Brave for tears
And sitting still to see
What lives behind
The enemy lines
When you have torn away
When you have torn away
"Execute them" [4x]
*Street Life sample played in the background*
"Slang bang to wax, torture pack, pump it to max
Till your heart collapse, fully auto rap
Might lose your eye sight, blood type, a-alike
Snake bite, gorge on this mic, I live to right the hype"[Street Life]
[Raekwon]
Yeah, y'all mothafuckers know, turn my shit up mothafucker
Wild the fuck out, word up fuck the radio
1998 word up, whippin illegal on y'all beagle-lookin mothafuckers
Yo, James spin off, slang dames wanna hit off
Check this Slovak lock it down, lames get off
Jury match, range rack, fists of fury-act
Don po, six hundred glow, Wally mack poly like that
It's real ("Execute Them"), diabolical
Logical, strange chokehold, kill is possible
Flip a wig blindfold, rewind the scroll
Clip full-mo, flip on the glow, blow
Rock a arm-fold, tourist a bull report
Sit back, calmful, tibble and cold war
Hailin from my neck down, rounds flip clowns
Buyin a loyal bitch gowns, go down, fuck them clowns
While we healin, minds, wheelin labs wit cathedral ceilings
Dry a hitman for hire, alien flyer
"Slang bang to wax, slang bang to wax, slang slang bang to wax
Torture pack"
What what, step up, throw your sword up
[Masta Killa]
Aiyyo witness the abduction, bill of destruction
Blood rushin, from a universal standpoint
Acknowledge shorties bustin, but they gotta come son
Before they can test my steel
I send a grandson to let em feel one, bodies not worth my gun
Peace Sudan, w-w-MastaKill.com, heavily armed
We roam, through the dark damp litter of the forest
Floor lies dough, wit a c-note, throw em overboat
Slit his stomach so the body won't float
The vigilant, infinite patient I stand as command in chief
Mad thorough, competition's intense for every inch of the borough
"Slang bang to wax, torture pack, pump it to the max
Till your heart collapse, fully auto rap (2x)"
"Might lose your eyesight, bloodtype, a-alike
Snake bite, gorge on this mic, I live to write the hype
(Execute them) I live to write the hype"
[Inspectah Deck]
Murder verser, twenty bean rap fiend server
Rhymes nurse your mind, bustin like twin burners
Certified lah, five million eyes left wide
Inside we split the grand prize
Won it by a landslide,? damn's fly? the rest
They bettin contest but they pose no threat
Street corner warrior, cause crowd disorder
And glide like rollerblades 'cross your recorders
Soldier of fortune lost in the madness
Brandish your weapon or get dropped to the canvas
Po' bandit hold the belt single-handed
Most Demanded Assassin is what I'm branded
Far from your standard, universally
Planted jewels in the minds of fools left stranded
One man hit force, my shirt ripped off
Squeeze a full clip to kill the bullshit then I dip off
"Slang bang, slang bang to wax (Execute Them)
Torture pack, pump it to the max till your heart collapse
Fully auto rap, might lose your eyesight, bloodtype a-alike
Snake bite, gorge on this mic, I live to write the hype"
"Execute them" [2x]
"Slang bang to wax, torture pack pump it to max till your heart collapse"
"Sla-slang bang to wax (Execute them)
Torture pack, pump it to the max till your heart collapse (Execute them)
Fully auto rap, might lose your eyesight, bloodtype a-alike
Snake bite, gorge on this mic, I live to write the hype
Rain, rain¡¯s floating down again
Surround your mind
Soft cloud, take me around again
On your rain
My dreams tell me everything
Surprise around
Call out your name
I need help again
For all love brigade
What you was, said is sure
Running on the seventh floor
Do it all, let it slide
Breathe yourself goodbye
See it all through the wall
Living outside again
Need a long way to go
Said you our escape
I died, when you fall again
Say out
I lied
I love feeling small again
I've been digging this grave, but now that it's made
I see that black is one hell of a colour
Want to break out so I start to shout
But the mortician's returned to his parlour
Black hole
Wrapped in my shroud upstairs, the music's so loud
That I can't concentrate on my sorrow
Let down my hair and find something to wear
And then dance myself into tomorrow
Black hole
I'm in a hole here and all I can see
Are these grey walls that are closing in on me
Throw me a ladder, lend me an arm
Beam me up Scotty, lift me from harm
Oh why, why deep holes?
Oh I love my holes
Black hole
If the weather would change these clouds might blow away
And my body'd be wrapped up in sunshine
I want out of this wind that is wearing me thin
Blasting my flesh to the marrow
Why dig holes?
Why deep holes?
Everybody wants to be happy
Everybody wants more money
Everybody wants more loving
Everybody wants the same thing
I came across the border through the east and the west divide
The land between the trenches was patrolled by the deaf and the blind
The blind were shouting 'listen!'
While the deaf said 'can't you see? '
Somewhere deep in no man's land some man has lost a key
I open up into this mystery
I have seen
I have seen
I have seen
There's centuries of fighting so I brought myself a gun
The salesman called it 'freedom' so my enemy bought a bigger one
I'm saving up for a missile that will shoot him up with love
Now his finger's on my button and my hand is in his glove
I opened up into this mystery
Every key can lock you up or set you free
I believe that there is magic in this mystery
I have seen
I have seen
I have seen
Everybody wants to be happy
Everybody wants more money
Everybody wants the same thing
I have seen
I have seen
I have seen
I have seen
I have seen
I have seen
I have seen
I have seen
I have seen
I have seen
I have seen
You talk of knowing someone
When you know nothing of them.
See only surface detail,
You just don't understand.
An answer to your question:
There is no understanding.
There's only different viewpoints
From wherever you stand.
Lazy,
We won't understand.
We're so lazy.
I could just lie here thinking
Of things I should be doing.
I've got my head a-growing
To the size of a hill.
I cannot see you clearly.
My viewpoints are disjointed.
I'm getting shorter-sighted,
Just like television.
Lazy,
We won't understand.
We're so lazy.
We won't work.
We will not work
At something we don't
Feel familiar with.
We won't work.
We will not work.
We're just so lazy.
Make no effort of understanding.
Frozen stiff by your aqua field.
Recieving messages loud and clear,
being...
Lazy,
We won't understand.
We're so lazy.
Lazy.
Lazy.
Nobody knows
Nobody knows
Angel
Your heart hurts here
Your heart hurts here
Your heart hurts here
When you come to me
Don't forget your feelings
I've got nothing you you might need
I'm always bleeding
Oh don't you excite me
And please don't explain
There is no meaning here
Just potential for gain
You've got infinite patience
And the scent of the sea
Love these days when I'm near you
Watering hole, watering hole
Why did you lie to me
Did you lie to me
Why did you say those things
You didn't mean
My heart hurts here
My heart hurts here
What a wonderful fever
I'd had nothing but rain
We just made a decision
It's pain
It's pain
It's pain
I've got nothing to hold you
Got no chest to contain
You're a cave full of treasure
To be loving when the knives are out
Takes much courage and a mind without doubt
I'm just some robot, wind up the clockwork jerk
Trying to impress is the nature of my work
And it's so hard to remain open
If it's true, it can't be spoken
Really hard
Really hard
Rhetoriticians think they're running this show
Words as power is all they'll ever know
I'm just some reflex, when struck, the knee will jerk
Trying to impress is the nature of our work
And it's so hard to remain open
If you bend, you won't get broken
Really hard
Really hard
Wake up from this dreaming state
A long scream out, it's not too late
I am dying to begin
I am dying to begin again
Really hard
Caught in the long grass, got separated from his company
Those men he thought were friends turned out to be the enemy
Their uniforms were black not brown, they marched to a different step
But he soon tuned in to their frequency
By shifting up one fret
But the one thing that united them
Was they all had life to give
But it wasn't their intention to serve that way, but to kill so they may live
We are sound, we are sound, we are sound
Set them marching, stop them thinking
Psyche them up with your will
Stir them up with frantic rhythm
Send them out to kill, kill, kill, kill kill
We are sound we are sound we are sound
Back in human form, skin tight uniform, caught upon the barbed wire
Back in human form, skin tight uniform, crucified upon the barbed wire
The wire
Knock Knock Knock
My house is always open
Why shield myself with
Quills and feints and lies
I can put on quite a show
But inside I'm broken
Porcupine
Porcupine
Here it comes again
Please don't stop
You'll get past my defenses
My body armour's plated over time
I got away with it once
But I soon became addicted
Porcupine porcupine
At the edge of the world
Leave my things by the door
I surrender control
Diving into the fall
On my back's the weight
Of my offences
You're a skunk and
I'm a porcupine
Our weaponary's evolved
From the heightened senses
Porcupine
Porcupine
At the edge of the world
Leave my things by the door
I surrender control
Dust motes in a beam of light
They slow down time
Snowflake on a black wool glove
Melting in the sunlight
Dust motes in a beam of light
You left without a fight
Dust motes in a beam of light, they slow down time
It's cold outside
I'll forgive you
I'll forgive you
I'll forgive you
Your transgressions
There's a vulture at the end of my bed
It's 5 a.m., it thinks I'm dead
There's a vulture at the end of my bed
Against the window, in silhouette
There's a vulture would have me asleep
It's looking at me like I'm some piece of meat
I'll forgive you
I'll forgive you
If you die
If you die
Everybody says I'll be alright
I don't think so
Cried over my supper
It revived, got off the table, started to fly
If you die
If you die
I'll forgive you
I'll forgive you
I'll forgive you
Dust motes in a beam of light
So I'm on my own
Far from my broken home
And it costs
Feels like 10 below
Pack me off to school
Innocence and trust
Are all lost
Where did my childhood go
Calling from the payphone
Trying not to cry
Feeling I am dying
Telling you I'm fine
You tell me it's the making of me
That's a fucking lie
When's the holidays
Holidays
Holiday
I'm at the bottom of my bed
Headphones on my head
John Peel's show
Feels like 10 below
The sky's a dull gun metal
Where did the sun
And it rains and rains
Feels like 10 below
Turning on the weaker ones
When we were bored
I used to have feelings
But all I feels a hole
Is where the heart is
And the organ praise the lord
When's the holidays
Holidays
Holiday
He's at war
He's at war
With himself at the world
He's at war
He will strike first to anticipate
He's at war
Don't know how to relate
Feel like a cold war spy
If I's caught
It's hot enough
Within this bed (to try an egg)
To melt our differences
A leap of faith
This fiery love
Dissolves the edge
Creates a bridge
A leap of faith
It's hot inside the chrysalis
As cells create (divide)
A dreamy (creamy) bliss
A leap of faith
And out of this
A floating kiss
Life loves, to exist
Hangover after the party
Tunnel vision Virtual saviour Inner vision for all mankind They found a new drug that might just save you Stops you thinking Never mind
Now I've been dwelling on doubts and failures I've been striking the band I'm trying to focus on things I'm proud of Stand stand stand Stand stand (stand)
Deal a card I'll take my chances Some suspicion The ace is palmed They found a new drug down in Mesapotania Ruritania or some such land
Now I've been dwelling on doubts and failures I've been striking the band I'm trying to focus on things I'm proud of Stand stand stand You've got to stand stand stand You've got to stand stand stand You've got to stand stand stand
Out on the freeway Counting fences Measuring life I left behind Time is the distance between me and my feelings Fenced in feelings Pass with time
On a machine like this
Everybody gets their hands oily
Smoke filled room
Nobody's lungs stay clean
But there's a difference between
A swim and a wallow
Gives out a clue to how things might have been
Ask for perfection
P-p-p-people aren't like that
Any fool can see
Who are you to laugh at me?
I am still
Standing on the chicken wire
Daren't look down
But try and inch a little higher
Friends on the ground
Say "come on it, the water's fine"
But I can see their frozen smiles from here
When you give give give yourself to something
Is there anything left you can call your own
If I give give give give my body to someone
Can I keep keep keep a part for me
Oh keep a part for me
Oh leave some piece that's free
I'll do anything to please you
I'll do anything to please you
But take me take me please
I'm asking, but I'm down on my knees
You're warm, a home, a place to hide
You're warm, a home, a place to hide
You're warm, a home, a place to hide
A place to hide
Pity, pity me
Pity, pity me
You might laugh-ha ha ha when it doesn't affect you
While I cry-oh oh oh for all to see
Come on and laugh-ha ha ha when it doesn't affect you
While I cry stop stop stop stop stop stop stop stop stop stop
Stop
The sun is up
The sun is high
The sun is in your eye
You're shades they mirror everything
They're leaving me quite blind
This game is up
We've had enough
And we can compromise
Take those glasses off your face
I want to see your eyes
I read a book
A funny book
A book about your life
You call yourself a free man
But all you did was time
When time will judge
And time will heal
And time will bury us all
And now you're in your coffin
With a satellite dish installed
Only this other fool surrounds you
Only this other fool surrounds you
You have no one to love Only this other fool surrounds you
Only this other fool surrounds you
Only this other fool surrounds you
Oh, Charlie, don't dance dance dance
Your head's in a whirl
In a blind romance
Oh Charlie, look away look away
Do you believe what the good doctor says
Now there's rumors in the city that the banks might close
Close for a long holiday
And the papers are full of a new meltdown
Hold your breath, for the winds are all change
Oh, no, Charlie dance dance
Oh, go, Charlie dance dance
Oh, Charlie dance dance
The minister says, put your hands on your head
Try and breath through your nose
Flat on the floor, bum in the air
Let's all do the death throes
Don't drink the milk, but the water is fine
The cows got caught in the rain
Charlie, believe what the government says
They don't moo anymore, but I'm sure they're not dead
Don't chew anymore, but I'm sure they're not dead
Oh, go Charlie dance dance
Glazed eyes turning away
Is it true you're seeing him again?
E-mail swiftly erased
Is it true you're seeing him again?
I caught you on the telephone
You've no answer to my question
Who's on the line?
You were crying on the telephone
Is it me, is it him?
Show me how to survive
Can't afford to divorce
I'm so scared, show me how
To accept we've run our course
Loved you the best of our years
We'll survived the sting in this tale
Last call, numbers erased
We'll survived the sting in this tale
After dark when you got home
You were walking, said you're walking down by the pier
Feel that I'm the last to know
There's the children, not the children
Show me how to survive
Can't afford to divorce
I'm so scared, show me how
To accept we've run our course
Blindfold my love
Adjust to betrayal of trust
Blindfold my love
Adjust to betrayal of trust
You left a message on my answer phone
There is something you can't tell me
Don't have much time
Test came back and doctor said
There's no answer to the cancer
I've seen your mouth moving, heard others here say,
Those words are a piece of a part that you played
That sounds like your father, a teacher, the church
Didn't spring from the heart, but research
The only way I learn is put the fist in and get burned
Go get burned
Old wives, mystics, hearsay
Wise men, rich men, shamen and sage
When you're meek on the Earth, when you die you will pay
For accepting that lot, in the cheapest of graves
The sexes divided, men mustn't be weak
Sensitivity is a vice of which we shan't speak
And women are a plaything that are just made for men
To treat how the boss he respects treats him
And I am going to grow up like daddy wanted me to be
To impress all those, who so impressed me
And young boys melt into men
And we'll start the process again
Add a touch of mystique where the writing gets weak
Break up coherence with a cut-cut-cut up technique
When you've got nothing to say
Shut up or show that you're willing to play
With words that simply aren't out of touch
With the genuine feelings which lead to their birth
Most things are better not written or heard
When you open your mouth, out drops a turd
Scared kids, you're all the same You just live to fly again Your age shows
Dead flies on the bumper tonight Sore skin, your knuckles gone white Your name is the neighbourhood scum Say your name, it's the neighbourhood scum
My baby, born forty eight Robbed a car and fled the state Your name is the neighbourhood scum
Hit the stars on the way tonight Smashed the car when you jumped the lights Your name is the neighbourhood scum Say your name, it's the neighbourhood scum
I sing myself to sleep
A song from the darkest hour
Secrets I can't keep
Insight of the day
I swing from high to deep
Extremes of sweet of sour
Hope that God exists
I hope I pray
Drawn by the undertow
My life is out of control
I believe this wave will bear my weight
So let it flow
Oh sit down Oh sit down Oh sit down
Sit down next to me
Sit down down down down down in symapthy
Now I’m relieved to hear
That you’ve been to some far out places
It’s hard to carry on
When you feel all alone
Now I’ve swung back down again
It’s worse than it was before
If I hadn’t seen such riches
I could live with being poor
Oh sit down
Oh sit down
Oh sit down
Sit down next to me
Sit down, down, down, down, down
In sympathy
Those who feel the breath of sadness
Sit down next to me
Those who find they’re touched by madness
Sit down next to me
Those who find themselves ridiculous
Sit down next to me
In love, in fear, in hate, in tears
In love, in fear, in hate, in tears
In love, in fear, in hate, in tears
In love, in fear, in hate
Down
Down
Oh sit down
Oh sit down
Oh sit down
Sit down next to me
Sit down, down,down,down, down
In sympathy
Oh sit down
Oh sit down
Oh sit down
Sit down next to me
Sit down,down,down,down,down
In sympathy
Well I see the prophet And the foward fake And I hold it to your eyes
And the wind is spurned To the trees And spurning on your charms
And the ways are laughing on On your door And the man is coming all old
And when when the crime is over Who is safe Who is safe And who is gospel oak
On the glamorous night Each cragged end And the murderer core survived
From the tunes today It's sold your space And I don't know your crime
From the board is slain And honoured tall And the wind it is so cold
And they're dueling on a foreign race Foreign race Foreign raced it all
So make cupped to me now It's a long long lazy raves down streets' names
Don't give yer cap to me now From the raging cloth and the ranging klaxon changed
Raise down Your soul Your down In bloom Raise down Hear slay On and on Human race
Don't give up on me now No don't give up on me now Now now so alone
Ladies and gentlemen, here's my disease
Give me a standing ovation and your sympathy
Poor old johnny yen set himself on fire again
See the jeaned genie on his high-wire act
At the back of his mind lies a suicide pact
Poor old johnny yen set himself on fire again
See the young men itching to burn
Waiting for their own star turn
Needing danger, a war would do
If they can't let it out, they'll pick on you
Poor old johnny yen set himself on fire again
See houdini and his underwater tricks
You were sitting at the front, hoping his locks would stick
Watch knievel hit the 17th bus
You got crushed in the souvenir rush
Poor old johnny yen set himself on fire again
I said poor old johnny yen set himself on fire again
See the young men itching to burn
Waiting for their own star turn
Needing danger, a war would do
If they can't let it out, they'll pick on you
Poor old johnny yen set himself on fire again
Ladies and gentlemen, here's my disease
Give me a standing ovation and your sympathy
Come on, somebody, finish him off please
Put the poor fool out of his misery, will you
Can't you see he's had enough?
Finish him off, somebody
This bed is on fire
With passionate love
The neighbours complain about the noises above
But she only comes when she's on top
My therapist said not to see you no more
She said you're like a disease without any cure
She said I'm so obsessed that I'm becoming a bore, oh no
Ah, you think you're so pretty
Caught your hand inside the till
Slammed your fingers in the door
Fought with kitchen knives and skewers
Dressed me up in womens clothes
Messed around with gender roles
Dye my eyes and call me pretty
Moved out of the house, so you moved next door
I locked you out, you cut a hole in the wall
I found you sleeping next to me, I thought I was alone
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