Monday, July 13, 2009

I heard this song was about art

The year was 1999.

Fringe, cowboy hats, and bedazzled clothing were making heads turn.

Bill Clinton was getting good press despite his recent impeachment hearing.

The Yankees swept their second World Series in a row.

Hilary Swank was in the prime of her career.

People really liked "American Beauty."

The music world seemed lost (well, except for that one Smog album). But then, as 1999 drew to a close, America witnessed a musical event that held all the promise of the new millenium:



Now, I am not trying to dispute the fact that Christopher Cross is an amazing musician, or that he has a voice of gold. But please, just watch this and try to tell me that the cover is not a worthy tribute to the original. First of all, look at J.C. Chasez jamming with C.C. at 2:00... you know he is a fan. Second, the Jesus poses. Third, how awesome were the late 90s? The Billboard Awards had so much money that they could just fly everyone over the audience... twice.

This one goes out to the haters, and the lovers. You know who you are. And so does J.C.

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