New Old Music

Johnny Cash - Hurt

This was actually a big surprise for me on the countdown, as I would have never expected such an artist to appear on the channel at all. Although he covers the song originally from Nine Inch Nails, you can feel the deep emotions he puts into this composition. To me, this rendition allows you to feel what the song is suppose to deliver, how some times will be difficult, how people change, and that what we do is not intentional even though it pains others. The last song he released, it's a magnificent piece by Cash, turning the whole message around with one word, and he couldn't have made it any better. At #12, may he always be remembered, through his music, the movie about his life, and his gift.

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New Old Music

Fatboy Slim - Weapon Of Choice

Popularly known as Fatboy Slim, Norman Cook has to be one of the most underrated DJs in music. I'm pretty sure you have heard of his music everywhere, as it tends to be used in media from commercials, movies, and anything in between. Watching the countdown, it comes in at #15 with Christopher Walken dancing throughout the whole video, and it's incredible. He was a dancer before he got into acting, which explains the fluidity of his dance moves. But the song, it's nostalgic and fun for just about any occasion: clubs, social gatherings, bored in a hotel. I didn't even know that Cook sampled Sly & The Family Stone, which goes to show you that there is much more music to discover in years to come.

Songs were discovered by Much Music's Top 50 Videos of The Millennium

New Old Music

Kardinal Offishall ft Jully Black, Allistair, IRS, & Wio-K

- Ol' Time Killin'

There is always that random song that gets onto the countdown for really no reason. I do admit that the video is simple and pleasing to see, but I do not necessarily agree with the ranking it got. Coming in at #19, Kardinal Offishall's earlier pieces show how incredibly talented the artist has always been, even though his music doesn't sound much like this these days. It's a good throwback for fun, and it shows how time has changed from music to fashion. But this song is important, as it's one of the first songs where Kardinal got attention for his craft, which lead to many other successes. So here's to a great artist that hopefully will make more music in the year 2014.

Songs were discovered by Much Music's Top 50 Videos of The Millennium

New Old Music

D'Angelo - Untitled (How Does It Feel)

At #23, this is one of the most sexiest videos from any artist out there, and what makes it incredible is how he's just standing there - naked. Although this song would be nothing without the video, let's redirect the attention to the song. It's about how he yearns for some love from his partner, and directs the passion towards them. You can feel the intensity, the pain that kills him wanting to have a special moment with this special someone. And if it wasn't sexy enough, the high notes he hits are so powerful, it makes you want to swoon over how hard he's trying (those damn guitars do help show this man's needs). Can't believe this was released back in 2000, it's truly a piece that won't ever be dated.

Songs were discovered by Much Music's Top 50 Videos of The Millennium

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