Glenn Frey and Hip-Hop

[sodascouts]

I came across this thread on another message board (Warning: Not everyone is a Frey fan and there is some vulgar language):

Do Hip Hop Artists Owe Glenn Frey for the the gangsta concept video?

I thought it was pretty interesting. And the video of Jay-Z sampling You Belong to the City in his song "The City is Mine" is pretty cool. Glenn's also been sampled by Coolio in "The Nature of the Business" - I'm sure you guys can guess which song was sampled, lol.

[Freypower]

Well, we know how much he loves black music. When asked about rap by Arsenio Hall he was diplomatic. He said he preferred more traditional R&B because it was more 'melodic'.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

That was very interesting Soda. Actually, I laughed out loud at the H is O skit. But be warned if you decide to watch - it is very raunchy, but distastefully funny. I wonder if Glenn ever saw this! Oh my - I'd love to know what he thinks of it!

[sodascouts]

Ugh, I found that skit very unfunny. I hate that loser actor who supposedly "portrayed" Glenn. I think they must have drawn Glenn's name out of a hat because the skit has nothing to do with him other than they used that name for it. Good impersonations at least have SOME relevance to the real-life guy.

[EasyFeeling]

I haven't seen these videos yet. Yesterday my internet connection didn't work as it should. Hopefully I can watch it today.

Well, we know how much he loves black music. When asked about rap by Arsenio Hall he was diplomatic. He said he preferred more traditional R&B because it was more 'melodic'.

That's interesting, FP. I remember I've read somewhere he loves black music. Actually R&B is also my favourite style of music. Oh, that means I have something in common with Glenn.

[Freypower]

The funny thing is he prefers the Memphis Stax sound rather than his native Detroit's Motown sound, even though we know what a wonderful job he did of the Temptations' My Girl.

Any excuse to run the B.B. King photo again.

[Perfect Little Sister]

I love that pic FP. Those two boys look like they're having too much fun.

[EasyFeeling]

What a smile in that pic. Oh, I love his version of My Girl, it's fantastic.

[SweetHolly]

Any excuse to run the B.B. King photo again.

What a great picture!