Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, WA Home Inspector (King of the House)

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Hooked on Goofy

I have written a number of blogs recently on Pacific Northwest Music Legends. Another is going to follow before too long. Now, this blog you are reading is music related and I think it gets across a point I am trying to make. Newer is not always better. I know that there are a number of people who think that anything new is always better.

I would argue that this comparison below might shoot that theory in the big toe. First, you probably all know the song -- "Hooked on a Feeling." The original artist was BJ Thomas. He was a low-profile, consumate artist whose biggest song, "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" is a standard. "Hooked on a Feeling" was huge and stood on its own too.

In the first video below BJ is performing this song the way he did it back in 1968. I was MC for his act twice, years ago, and, other than showing some age today, he did it just like this live or on TV. Watch at least part of this video, so you will see my point and be able to compare to what is down below.

 

No special effects here, just an original artist who can sing, singing his hit song. Now let us move forward an even forty years, give or take a couple. We have a video of the same song and, believe it or not, this was a smash in Europe. The artist, David Hasselhoff, the non-babe in Baywatch. This has got to be the most amazing and weird music video I have ever seen.

 

So who do you vote for? Hasselhoff or Thomas? I have been told that Hasselhoff has an amazing sinking career in Europe.

Steven L. Smith

Bellingham WA Home Inspections

12 comments • Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector • July 25 2008 06:51PM

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HEY ..... Don't Hassel the Hoff !!!!! He might send Kit the car after you.

Sean Allen

PS: I didn't care for either version.

Posted by International Financing Solutions over 2 years ago

This is great...keep it up. Lots of fun and laughs....

Go for it, and come visit Redding, CA

Thanks, Ron Largent

www.ronlargent.com

Posted by Ron Largent at Keller Williams Realty Commercial Group over 2 years ago

No problem guys. The King is here to Entertain.

Hasselhoff is Charlie B's favorite songster

Posted by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc) over 2 years ago

That Hasselhoff video made me almost barf!  I always liked that song, the BJ Thomas version that is.

Posted by Terry Haugen STAGE it RIGHT! 321-956-2495 (Stage it Right!) over 2 years ago
Sorry, Steve. I could only make it a minute and a half of the second one. I can't really explain why Europeans get off on our country's rejects. I liked BJ Thomas and do consider him a legend. David Hasselhoff? Can't act, and certainly can't sing.
Posted by Elaine Manes~Colorado Stager ~ A Wonderful Space, LLC (A Wonderful Space, LLC) over 2 years ago
I never have liked those music videos where they are out there acting out and lip-syncing. Whey don't we just have the song being sung on a stage. SO....I liked the sound of the last guy but didn't like his actions at all. But I enjoyed the lesson again.
Posted by Barbara S. Duncan ABR, CRS, GRI, e-PRO Searcy AR (RE/MAX Advantage) over 2 years ago

I am with both Elaine and Barbara on this one Steve.  It is kind of like all that great music in Fantasia----who can listen to that music now and not see that idiot Mickey Mouse in their head?

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle, WA, Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) over 2 years ago

Charlie,

I take more stock in your protests had I not seen all the bay watch VHS tapes by your TV last time I visited.

Posted by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc) over 2 years ago

He is right up there with the singing of William Shatner.

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle, WA, Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) over 2 years ago

I remember in 1970 Terrry Bradshaw, the quarterback, put out an album. Speaking of BJ Thomas again, Bradshaw recorded Hank Williams "I Am So Lonesome I Could Cry." That was a big pop hit for Thomas, as a mere pup, in 1966.

Posted by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc) over 2 years ago

Gag me with a spoon, y'all. I had to run back to the airplane and get one of those bags...

Posted by Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.) over 2 years ago

Michael,

You are being pretty critical of Hasselhoff. He also did a weird version of the tune Secret Agent Man. Maybe I will post that some day.

Posted by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc) over 2 years ago

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