Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Grace Slick Taught Me to Count
These animated "Jazz Spies" counting segments on Sesame Street were my favorite part of the show. I remember rocking back and forth and singing along whenever they came on. I didn't learn that I was listening to Grace Slick singing until years later.
As the Seventies wore on, these psychedelic beauties were gradually phased out in favor of the better-known "Pinball" counting animation with vocals provided by the Pointer Sisters.
In addition to finding this on You Tube, I made it to ZOOM: Lost and Found last night at the Alamo Drafthouse and got to meet original ZOOMer Tommy White after the show.
All in all, a banner day indeed for reliving my television past.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
2 comments:
I had no idea Grace Slick sung that song. It was one of my favorites. I always loved the spy vs. spy guys counting and had all of the vintage books up until my son was 8 I found them on Ebay. I wish I would have saved them now. Also PBS was my best friend in the 70's and I miss watch the cool Zoomer's the newer version just isn't like it used to be.
Have you seen Chad's blog on the pinball animation? Between the two of you, I have really relived a happy time in my life watching PBS
Post a Comment