It's heartening to see the success Sharon Jones has had the past few years, isn't it? When you think of all the underdogs who have anxiously stuck their toes in the big time (Susan Boyle comes to mind), Jones, with the aid of the Dap Kings, has churned out quality records consistently; to the point that she must be recognized as one of the greatest soul stylists still maintaining an active touring and recording schedule. Oh yeah, she's making hay while the sun shines, and good for her. Her latest video is a whopper. "Game Gets Old: The Trilogy" is over thirteen minutes in length, and cinematic in quality. Directed by Phillip Di Fiore, it apes the look of all of those old Blue Note LP covers (thanks to the Couch Sessions for pointing that out). Blue Note LP covers always get graphic design freaks drooling, so you can imagine how cool the video looks. Get yourself a cold one, maximize the screen and turn it up!
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Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings - Game Gets Old mp3 at Too Much HappinessSharon Jones & the Dap Kings - I Learned The Hard Way mp3 at Too Much Happiness
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings - Let Them Knock mp3 at Tsururadio
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings - Money mp3 at Dr Mooney's 115th Dream
Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens - What Have You Done video at YouTube (directed by Phillip Di fiore)
Blue Note LP covers (all) at Vintage Vanguard
Blue Note 1500 series LP covers at Birka Jazz
Blue Note 4000 series LP covers at Birka Jazz
Reid Miles (Blue Note graphic designer) profile at Computer Arts
Wu Tang albums, re-imagined as Blue Note Album Covers
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