1 Topic by The 7th Son (edited by The 7th Son 2009-01-06 22:40:50)

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Topic: Like a Hurricane

Adam Sandler is rocking my world. I happened onto this because I'd set my TV up to catch Craig Ferguson, on right after Letterman. So it caught the last 5 minutes of Adam Sandler's appearance. Untill I saw this I have been solidly in the "NOT an Adam Sandler fan" camp. So I am grining ear to ear as I'm delighted to admit a complete rehabilitation of my respect for Mr. Sandler. I only hope Neil Young saw this.


  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H76OrcNlXHM


You'll definately want the sound on. It doesn't need to be at earsplittin'boomer loud, but you may find yourself cranking it up anyway...

I am still, like, speachless. I just sit and watch with amazement. I think I probably have that 'savant' look to me right now! It's that good. He's got it SOOO nailed. Besides, his guitarist Waddy Wachtel, I don't believe would go along at any co$t if Sandler couldn't hold up his end of the song, volcally, not to mention being a capable guitarist. I mean, I had NO idea...   

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waddy_Wachtel

I can tell how impressed Paul Schaffer's guitarst, Felcia Collins, the lady directly behind Adam, is; she's grining like me. And then her vigorus applause at the conclusion validates Sandler's performance. Well, to me anyway. I can't quit playing this peice.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felicia_Collins

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Re: Like a Hurricane

Great clip of Adam, sometimes one can't see the talent until it is reveled so we can see it........ great job Adam!

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Re: Like a Hurricane

Hi 7th son,

I think that show may just have been on re-run because I feel like I walked by the tv just a few days back and saw Adam chatting on Letterman with that same outfit on.  Regardless, I missed the performance, that was impressive, it seems more & more actors have the music bug!  In between movies, they have down time to practice.

When my sons were younger, they were huge Sandler fans with Billy Madison and Happy Gilmour and I watched some of that silliness with them and had a few good laughs.  I think they lost interest in him, so I haven't really paid much attention to Adam Sandler in years.  I have to say, in his movie voice sometimes the way he whines is annoying, but he definitely showed Neil's song some respect, vocally and all!

I still like to see Joe get a chance to perform on Letterman....any good seats left for David Letterman to come to the RAH to see Antone Fig perform with the Joe Bonamassa band? Maybe someone could invite him? wink

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Re: Like a Hurricane

Yes it is a rerun from early December. And you're right about the Sandler whine. Annoying. So I'm sure when I looked at the guest list and saw Sandler, I never gave it a second Thought. I just happened on it. And glad I did. Even if this was a repost, it's worth another look.

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Re: Like a Hurricane

I caught this both times and believe Adam said this was his contribution to a compilation disc. Adam's been singin' & strummin' since he burst on the scene on SNL. This just goes to show you DON"T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN!!!! I don't think I can ever eat hummus again LOL.

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Re: Like a Hurricane

A few years ago I went to see Southside Johnny, but he was unwell and the Asbury Jukes went on without him and played a set of original material and covers.

Among the songs they played was a jaw-dropping version of Like a Hurricane.

The show was in a very small club 2-300 people max, and I doubt that there are any recordings in circulation.