#dean pitchford

[doyouknowthismusical]

[nycbirdenby]

Happy Carrie the Musical 1988 Stratford opening night!!!!!!!

Even if it was delayed and didn't actually open then it's still very exciting!!!

It's been 36 years of Carrie the Musical and 2 years of the master cut!

This musical means so much to me and I'm so glad that it's so easily available online.

I highly recommend watching the master cut if you haven't already!

[80smovies]

[krispyweiss]

Steely Dan, R.E.M. to Enter Songwriters Hall of Fame

- Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland and Dean Pitchford also slated for induction

Steely Dan and R.E.M. are heading to the Songwriters Hall of Fame

The Dan’s Donald Fagen and Walter Becker and Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe of R.E.M. will be inducted June 13 alongside Hillary Lindsey (“Jesus Take the Wheel”), Timbaland (“SexyBack”) and Dean Pitchford (“Footloose”) in New York.

“I’ve said it before, but the music industry does not exist without songwriters delivering great songs first,” SHOF Chairman Nile Rodgers said in a statement.

“Without them, there is no recorded music, no concert business, no merch - nothing, it all starts with the song and the songwriter. We are therefore very proud that we are continually recognizing …songwriters who have enriched our lives and literally enriched music and the lives of billions of listeners all over the world.”

1/17/24

[genevieveetguy]

. I just don't know that I believe in everything you believe in. But I believe in you.

Footloose, Herbert Ross (1984)

[theoscarsproject]

Footloose (1984). A city teenager moves to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the populace.

Somehow I'd never seen this, and I don't think I ever knew the plot? Like I knew it was a dance movie, but not a movie where dance is illegal?? Anyway, it's wild, but it commits to it's premise and is still pretty fun. Kevin Bacon can really move! 5/10.

[movie-titlecards]

Footloose (2011)

My rating: 4/10

Who thought shoving a bunch of bro country (culminating in a cover of the theme song by the bro-est of them all, Blake "Truckfucker" Shelton) into this movie was a good idea? What, the characters are southern, so they don't have any taste? Rude.

I do appreciate that they left in the angry factory dance, though.

[filosofablogger]

♫ After All ♫ (Redux)

I was determined to post a new song, one that I haven’t played here before, tonight.  But, as so often happens, time has slipped away from me and I still have much to do before I can head to bed, so I’m reduxing this one from back in 2019 with Peter Cetera and Cher!  My guess is that there a couple of gents in the audience who will take their popcorn and leave before the end of the song, but I’ll…

[mitjalovse]

John Philip Shenale collaborated with many famous musicians, including Buddy Guy and, of course, Tori Amos. Moreover, he also worked with Bonnie Tyler on one of her biggest hits. No, I am not talking about the colossal progressive rock one, though the piece I'm discussing also has Jim Steinman among the songwriters and his mark can be heard. Mind you, I cannot really describe his trademarks, since his tunes have a paradox for me, i.e. they somehow sound the same to each other, while they also couldn't be more dissimilar from one another. I mean, the hit on the link does resemble a cannon shot that doesn't stop, you somehow have a hunch the propulsion of the composition shall quiet at one point, yet the latter doesn't occur.

[xrosevoidx]

also thinking about when i saw fame: the musical in blackpool and i spent the entire time before & after infodumping to my sister about carrie bc the playbill mentioned it

[umalvie]

Everything Everywhere All At Once dir. Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert / Elektra by Sophocles (trans. by Anne Carlson) / Avatar: The Last Airbender / Closet Space by K-Ming Chang / Class of 2013 by Mitski / Evening Prayers by Dean Pitchford / Lady Bird dir. Greta Gerwig

[roadimusprime]

Why is this better then the final product?

(Make no mistake, it is very silly, but for some reason I can see a group of demented high schoolers in their jerseys out in a farm trying to kill some pigs)

Psychic: *reads my mind*

Me:

Psychic: What the FUCK

[80smovies]

[brookstonalmanac]

Birthdays 7.29

Beer Birthdays

Max Schwarz (1863)

Garrett Oliver (1962)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Ken Burns; documentary filmmaker (1953)

Geddy Lee; rock bassist, singer (1953)

William Powell; actor (1892)

Dave Stevens; artist, cartoonist, illustrator (1955)

Wil Wheaton; actor, blogger (1972)

Famous Birthdays

Afroman; rapper (1974)

Jean-Hugues Anglade; French actor and director (1955)

Doug Ashdown; Australian singer-songwriter (1942)

Porfirio Barba-Jacob; Colombian poet and author (1883)

Melvin Belli; attorney (1907)

Clara Bow; actor (1905)

Danger Mouse; cartoon character (1977)

Don Carter; bowler (1926)

John Clarke; New Zealand-Australian comedian and actor (1948)

Edgar Cortright; scientist and engineer (1923)

Professor Irwin Corey; comedian, actor (1914)

Sharon Creech; author (1945)

Simon Dach; German poet (1605)

Alex de Tocqueville; French writer, historian, political scientist (1805)

Stephen Dorff; actor (1973)

Neal Doughty; keyboard player (1946)

Leslie Easterbrook; actress (1949)

Richard Egan; actor (1921)

Adele Griffin; author (1970)

Tim Gunn; fashion consultant, television host (1953)

Dag Hammarskjold; Swedish diplomat (1905)

Betty Harris; chemist (1940)

Jenny Holzer; painter, author, and dancer (1950)

Robert Horton; actor (1924)

Isabel; Brazilian princess (1846)

Peter Jennings; television journalist (1938)

Eyvind Johnson; Swedish novelist (1900)

Joe Johnson; English snooker player (1952)

Diane Keen; English actress (1946)

Eric Alfred Knudsen; author (1872)

Harold W. Kuhn; mathematician (1925)

Stanley Kunitz; poet (1905)

Don Marquis; cartoonist, writer (1878)

Jim Marshall; guitar amplifier maker (1923)

Martina McBride; country singer (1966)

Daniel McFadden; economist (1937)

Frank McGuinness; Irish poet and playwright (1953)

Goenawan Mohamad; Indonesian poet and playwright (1941)

Harry Mulisch; Dutch author, poet (1927)

Benito Mussolini; Italian journalist and politician (1883)

Gale Page; actress (1910)

Alexandra Paul; actor (1963)

Dean Pitchford; actor and director (1951)

Isidor Isaac Rabi; physicist (1898)

Don Redman; composer (1900)

Sigmund Romberg; Hungarian-American composer (1887)

Mahasi Sayadaw; Burmese monk and philosopher (1904)

Patti Scialfa; musician (1954)

Mary Lee Settle; novelist (1918)

Tony Sirico; actor (1942)

Randy Sparks; folk singer-songwriter (1933)

John Sykes; English singer-songwriter and guitarist (1959)

Booth Tarkington; writer (1869)

David Taylor; English snooker player (1943)

Paul Taylor; dancer (1930)

Mikis Theodorakis; Greek composer (1925)

Didier Van Cauwelaert; French author (1960)

David Warner; English actor (1941)

Woody Weatherman; guitarist (1965)

Vladimir K. Zworykin, Russian-American engineer and inventor (1888)

[phonemantra-blog]

The 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala wasn't just about inducting new members – it was a celebration of music's power to connect, inspire, and endure. Held on Tuesday night in New York City, the star-studded event welcomed R.E.M., Timbaland, Steely Dan, Hillary Lindsey, and Dean Pitchford into its prestigious ranks. Beyond the inductions, the evening saw emotional reunions, heartfelt speeches, and electrifying performances that paid tribute to the art of songwriting. R.E.M. and Timbaland Inducted A Celebration of Iconic Songwriters: R.E.M., Timbaland, and More The inductees themselves brought a wealth of musical history to the stage. R.E.M., the alternative rock band that soundtracked a generation with hits like "Losing My Religion" and "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," surprised the audience with a reunion performance after 13 years. Jason Isbell, tasked with honoring the band, delivered a poignant introduction before performing a stirring rendition of "It's the End of the World..." that set the stage for the emotional reunion. Timbaland, the visionary producer known for his genre-bending beats and collaborations with artists like Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, and Justin Timberlake, received his due recognition. Missy Elliott, the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame five years ago, returned to the stage to honor her longtime collaborator. Timbaland's acceptance speech was a heartfelt tribute to the artists he's worked with, acknowledging their contributions to his success. Steely Dan, the legendary jazz-rock duo famed for their intricate compositions and witty lyrics, also received their induction. While Donald Fagen and the late Walter Becker couldn't attend, their longtime manager Irving Azoff shared humorous anecdotes about the band, and Trey Anastasio delivered a powerful performance in their honor. Rounding out the inductees were Hillary Lindsey, the prolific songwriter behind hits like Lady Gaga's "A Million Reasons" and Carrie Underwood's "Love Story," and Dean Pitchford, the Oscar-winning composer of "Fame" from the film of the same name. Both received touching tributes and performances of their iconic songs. Emerging Talent Honored: SZA Earns Special Recognition Beyond the inductions, the evening celebrated the future of songwriting. SZA, the critically acclaimed R&B singer-songwriter, received the Hal David Starlight Award, an honor recognizing young talent. Introduced by Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman Nile Rodgers, who took a stand against streaming platforms and their treatment of songwriters, SZA delivered an introspective speech. She spoke of the struggles and triumphs of her journey as an artist, highlighting songwriting as the core of her identity and value. Performing an acoustic version of her hit "Snooze" alongside collaborator Carter Lang, SZA solidified her place as a rising star with a bright future. A Night Filled with Performances and Tributes The evening wasn't all speeches and inductions. A star-studded lineup of artists took the stage to pay homage to the songwriters being honored. Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael performed "Footloose" in tribute to Dean Pitchford, Deniece Williams sang "Let's Hear It for the Boy" from the same film, and Andra Day delivered a moving rendition of a song by Diane Warren, who received the Johnny Mercer Award. Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban joined forces to celebrate the work of Hillary Lindsey with a medley of her co-written hits. Each performance served as a powerful reminder of the enduring impact of great songwriting. A Celebration of Songwriting's Legacy The 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala was more than just an awards ceremony. It was a testament to the transformative power of music and the artistry of songwriting. From emotional reunions to powerful performances, the evening showcased the enduring impact these iconic songwriters have had on music and the lives of countless fans. It was a night that celebrated the past, present, and future of songwriting, leaving a lasting impression on all who witnessed it.

[maryversusthemovies]

In a world where dancing is banned, only one boy has the courage to stand up to the religious fanatics denying his magical feet. Or something. I guess.

I didn’t really dig this one.

Starring Kevin Bacon, John Lithgow, Lori Singer, Diane Weist, and Christ Penn. Written by Dean Pitchford. Directed by Herbert Ross.

Episode 145 - Footloose

https://sites.libsyn.com/398906/episode-145-footloose-1984