May 30, 2007
rufus
"Why does it always have to be fire?/Why does it always have to be brimstone?" sings Rufus Wainwright on "Do I Disappoint You", the opening track of the Canadian-American songwriter's first comprehensive assault on the mainstream. If it is always high drama round Rufus's way, that is because he encourages it, packing both his life and his music with unabashed pomp and theatrical flourishes.Currently composing an opera for the New York Met, the 33-year-old also recently performed an acclaimed tribute show to the gay icon Judy Garland. He has appeared on his album sleeves dressed as a pre-Raphaelite maiden, and now here he is in hilariously camp monogrammed lederhosen. The over-egging of puddings rarely ceases.
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The pedantic man's Elliott Smith.
Posted by: Kyle | May 30, 2007 11:24:36 PM
The straight man's boyfriend.
Posted by: David | May 31, 2007 10:27:33 AM
Speaking Of Judy Garland, there is a new and exciting group on Yahoo called The Judy Garland Experience. The group features an amazing and ever changing selection of audio files. This week we are featuring Judy In Concert at The Back Bay Theater in 1968, Selections from Judy's 1950's radio work and television specials, songs and conversations from her aborted role in Valley Of The Dolls, and many other odds and ends (including highlights from a 1973 NY performance by Josephine Baker. "Why" you ask? You will just have to join and find out). The group also features lively discussions, rare photo's, thought provoking polls, and more!
The group's membership has an amazing assortment of people, including Garland family members, other people who knew Judy, people who saw Judy perform, author's, historian's, people who have made movies about Judy, plus fans of every level. The only thing missing is you. Please stop by our little Judyville and check it out. You may never want to leave!
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/thejudygarlandexperience/
Posted by: Buzz | May 31, 2007 1:47:14 PM
Interesting update information on an interesting man. Thanks.
Posted by: Daniel | Jul 9, 2007 2:44:00 PM
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