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This juxtaposition allows for a double-meaning of Canon/cannon, between the camera brand ) and the artillery device.
Also a “photo finish” can happen at the door to the men’s room if you eat too much spinach. The above explanation should go only on “canon, cannon.” Also it should be noted that the “Canon” camera is needed for the “photo finish” that is brought on by too much spinach – and said “finish” will feel/sound like a “cannon,” i.e. explosive.
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I'm like Clyde and I’m rockin' steady Beastie Boys – Pass the Mic
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In 1974, Walter “Clyde” Frazier, an NBA basketball player for the New York Knickerbockers, wrote a book titled Rockin Steady: A Guide to Basketball and Cool. Frazier’s tome contains tips on court generalship, clothes, grooming and other matters.
Clyde led the Knicks to the franchise’s only two NBA Championships in 1970 & 1973 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball HOF in 1987. Today, he provides color commentary and a distinct air of cool to local Knicks game broadcasts…
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“Pass the Mic” is Track 3 on Beastie Boys' third (full-length) LP Check Your Head. It was recorded and mixed at G-Son Studios, Atwater Village, CA,Co-produced by Beastie Boys & Mario C with Mario C acting as engineer. After sequencing at PCP Labs, “Pass the Mic” was issued as the first single, on April 7, 1992, two weeks ahead of the album release on 4.21.1992.
Samples include:
- Ron Carter
- “The Black Prince Has Arrived“ by Jimmie Walker
- “Big Take Over“ by Bad Brains, from the album, Bad Brains (1982)
- “So What Cha Sayin’“ by EPMD, from the album, Unfinished Business (1989)
- “Big Sur Suite“ by Johnny "Hammond” Smith
- “I Walk on Guilded Splinters“ by Dr. John, from the album, Gris-Gris (1991)
- “I Wanna Know If It’s Good to You“ by Funkadelic
- “Choir” by James Newton, from the album, Axum (1982)
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7vqs7_james-newton-choir_music *Fun Fact: The 6-note flute sample from “Choir” led James Newton to sue for copyright infringement. The Ninth Circuit found that the Beastie Boys had not infringed on James Newton’s music in the case Newton v. Diamond LLC BMG.
“Pass the Mic“ was performed live in 203 known concerts.
- 1st Known Performance: 5.17.1992 — Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, US
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tUP2vdEmAmA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMUd0SYcRBE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf1uNL2HIS4&feature=player_detailpage#t=201s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iiShmAur7A&list=FL_JuWz8jGrrlUwVzHT3bAhQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK-w7NaILOs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TzQLcduK7I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ20PBzGXgk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P9lSuyZtQ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMCRJ94EWn4 - Last known Performance: 6.12.2009 — Great Stage Park, Manchester, TN, US
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A reference to the song “Engine Number 9” by Roger Miller.
The most recent usage of the 9 line MTA Subway designation was as a skip-stop service to complement the 1 local on the IRT Broadway–7th Avenue Line. That service was discontinued completely on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 including the peak-hour service that had run since 1994.
Games people play (Chinese jump rope).
You should see this if you want to know where those lyrics are: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNXC8IMtqL8