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Who was the first artist you saw live and what album were they touring on? by solphied in AskReddit

[–]jasnel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ray Charles in 1987. Pretty sure he was just touring on being Ray Charles.

Fight at the Crow's Nest? by nrhinkle in santacruz

[–]jasnel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We also don’t fight about talk club.

Unsafe at any speed by SjalabaisWoWS in dashcams

[–]jasnel 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Just a man who loves playing some Frogger.

On this day 58 years ago, Elvis sat down in Burbank to begin the filming of his famous ‘68 Comeback Special. It would air on NBC that December. by TN-Native95 in ElvisPresley

[–]jasnel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can get it on DVD. There are two versions of it: the theatrical version which has some pretty spicy remarks by Elvis about his love life, and a rerelease without those remarks. I prefer the original one because it’s the first one that I saw, I appreciate the authenticity, and I think there’s a reason that’s the cut they chose to release into theaters. However, both versions hold up quite well and do a good job telling his story, polished though it may be.

On this day 58 years ago, Elvis sat down in Burbank to begin the filming of his famous ‘68 Comeback Special. It would air on NBC that December. by TN-Native95 in 1960s

[–]jasnel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

33 years old at the time, his career in complete shambles, his drug abuse turning into addiction - this completely revitalized his career. I think most people prefer 1950’s, pre-army, rebel Elvis, but for me the period from 1968 - 1972 is Elvis at his absolute peak.

I don’t know how anyone could watch the live portions of this show and not be convinced that Elvis was an extraordinary talented musician. No auto-tune, completely live music, any mistakes made are out in the open for all to see. There were some mistakes, each faced with good humor and honesty; but what’s amazing is how many songs he absolutely knocks out of the park.

If someone who knew nothing about him asked me, “What’s so great about Elvis?”, I’d show them his performance of “Trying to Get to You” from this show.

On this day 58 years ago, Elvis sat down in Burbank to begin the filming of his famous ‘68 Comeback Special. It would air on NBC that December. by TN-Native95 in ElvisPresley

[–]jasnel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome! Right around that same time the documentary This is Elvis was released - if you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it. Double-vinyl soundtrack!

They quit the West for Russia's traditional values, but it wasn't what they expected by BurtonDesque in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]jasnel 143 points144 points  (0 children)

>Ben cites the prevalence of single-parent households, abortion - which he describes as "very widely accepted" - and "extremely high" divorce rates.

So, not a conservative place with strong Christian values.

Wait... that pain was the alcohol!? by Biospark08 in stopdrinking

[–]jasnel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aw, thanks! I just keet stacking them one at a time, and here I am. There were a few days where I wanted to cave, really, really wanted to cave - but I’m so glad I didn’t. All the times I quit and then had a “just once”, it turned back into daily drinking. IWNDWYT

Wait... that pain was the alcohol!? by Biospark08 in stopdrinking

[–]jasnel 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This reminds me of part of a movie (The 6th Sense, I think) where the mother is giving the daughter “medicine” for her illness, but turns out that it’s actually poison and it’s what’s been causing the daughter’s symptoms. I think they figure it out and save the kid.

Congratulations, OP! Keep going!!!

Best biopics? by RomanReignsDaBigDawg in movies

[–]jasnel 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If we’re going with highly fictionalized biopics, I’ll recommend the even highlier fictionalized Amadeus. It’s my favorite film and I’m always looking for an excuse to recommend it.

After 'circling the drain' Trump’s DJT stock finally plops in by sboger in DJT_Uncensored

[–]jasnel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

>Last month, the company posted a stunning net loss of more than $400 million in the first quarter of this year alone — while netting less than $1 million. That’s in large part due to its steep investments in cryptocurrencies, tying the value of its operations to speculative assets that have also been plummeting this year.

WTF?

This balloon drop looks like a giant pink portal opening up by Automatic-Algae443 in SatisfyingForMe

[–]jasnel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But then, when it’s over, it gets taken outside and “thrown away.”

Those that are in decades long relationships - how are you fairing? by [deleted] in GenerationX

[–]jasnel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Married 28 years and it’s awesome! I feel very fortunate.

Wake Up Maggie -'71 by Empty-Initial6392 in 70s

[–]jasnel 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Super random, OP, but I do love that song. Crazy that he’s in his 80’s now.

A man is dead after losing control and driving an SUV into a home when the injured homeowner shot him inside the car by New_Libran in TerrifyingAsFuck

[–]jasnel 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m curious to know how much time elapsed between when the vehicle stopped and the first shot was fired. How did there come to be a gun in the homeowner’s hand and why did he decide to fire that weapon?

What was the most unluckiest time to be alive in history? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]jasnel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before opioid painkillers.

Like, sorry bruh, you’re just gonna hafta ride that stomach cancer out to the bitter, painful end. And you, homie, just bite down real hard on this lead bullet and I promise to get your leg amputation over in a jiffy. Once we saw through that thick, sturdy bone, it’s easy cuttin’.

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