George Lucas not only gave his blessing to make Spaceballs, he also handed the movie over to his effects company, Industrial Light and Magic, to provide the space effects and postproduction.

I think I had about 30 of these at one time.

What’s the funniest movie you’ve ever seen?

Ronnie Hawkins, one of the most important rock & rollers in the history of Canada, passed away a year ago today. The Band, Dale Hawkins, Bob Dylan and thousands of others wouldn't be the same without him. Music wouldn't be the same. He is still deeply missed, and thank you, Hawk.

Breakdancers on the street, New York, 1981

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On this day in 1989, Guns N' Roses released " Sweet Child o' Mine." It was the first music video from the 1980s to hit a billion views on YouTube.

On this day in 1969, Crosby, Stills & Nash released their self-titled debut album with two Top 40 hit singles, "Marrakesh Express" and "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," and is now certified four times platinum for sales of 4,000,000 in the U.S.

"Let's Stay Together" "What's Love Got to Do with It" "Better Be Good to Me" "Private Dancer" "I Can't Stand the Rain" On this day in 1984, Tina Turner released the biggest-selling album of her career, Private Dancer, selling over 12 million copies worldwide.

I hope you heal from the things you don't talk to anyone about.

Dolly Parton's "Jolene" has been certified 3x Platinum for selling 3 million copies in the U.S. She wrote this, and "I Will Always Love You" on the same day. THE SAME DAY.

Dolly Parton's "9 To 5" is now certified 3x Platinum for selling 3 million copies in the U.S. The song garnered Parton an Academy Award nomination and 4 Grammy nominations, winning her the awards for Best Country Song and Best Country Vocal Performance, Female

Had a good day? Music. Had a bad day? Music. Wanna relax? Music. Need a gift? Music.

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Imagine finding both great songs and a good person in one artist.

The one and only Jack Black joins some of San Francisco's Blue Bear School of Music's students in a rousing cover of David Bowie’s Suffragette City to celebrate their 50th Anniversary. thatericalper.com/2022/05/28/jac… thatericalper.com/2022/05/28/jac…

Which album have you listened to more than any other album in your lifetime?

My SiriusXM show: Interviews with Ahmet Zappa, author, 'Because I’m Your Mom'; Legendary singer/songwriter Leo Sayer; Hitmaker and now-on-tour Vanessa Carlton. Channel 167 and on the app anytime!

What's the best name you've ever heard (or given) a dog or a cat?

What other people say and do is because of them, not you.