5/18/2023 0 Comments Clown singing pinball wizardBut I'm still at a place now where I want to be gambling and taking chances as a studio composer and writer.” On the subject of the original members’ differing attitudes, he explained: “I think Roger doesn't want to be selling ideas that are either vague or evolving, that are unfinished. But our process is the old-fashioned way, and it does take a lot of time. (That is actually Dame Emma Thompson’s bio from Cambridge Footlights, but Colleen aspires to all of this.) This article was originally published in Little Village issue 251.He continued: “A lot of artists now are writing songs at home, recording them at home and putting them out within weeks. And sing-alongs!”Ĭolleen Kennedy shaves her head wears baggy trousers and little round glasses deplores depilatories drinks pints protests regularly votes Socialist Worker Party supports spurs eats fire soaks pulses wrestles squats is concerned refuses to be stereotyped. I’m a hugger, not a mugger! My show is all about acceptance. There are plenty of non-scary clowns out there. And there will be lots of Puddles Cuddles for e’rybody that wants ‘em,” he wrote.Īnd for those, like this interviewer, who grew up seeing too many scary clown portrayals in horror films, Puddles assures, “I don’t know why only scary clowns get all the press. “I hope audiences leave with a cut in their strut, glide in their stride and a feeling of fellowship. I’m humbled by all that feedback, to say the least!”įor those attending his Englert Theatre show, Puddles promises a party sans pity. “Lorde claimed that the version of ‘Royals’ I did with Postmodern Jukebox was her favorite. We just show up and create together.” There is another big fan of his rendition of this song, too. On working with “Scott Bradlee and his gang,” Puddles called their collaborations “like play. His cover of “Royals” with Postmodern Jukebox - a roving group that covers popular songs in vintage styles, who will be in Cedar Rapids at the Paramount Theatre the Monday after Puddles’ Iowa City show - has garnered over 24 million views on YouTube. The guy was just doing his job and he has a big job to do!” I’m such a dummy … By the way, I was never upset with Simon. Being up on that big stage can really rattle a fella. I didn’t realize that I was supposed to stick around on stage. Puddles explained, “I picked up my stuff and split when it was over. In the quarterfinals of America’s Got Talent, Puddles experienced one of those major life disappointments when Cowell gave him an “X” (or eliminating vote) for his cover of Lorde’s “Royals.” Immediately after concluding his song, Puddles packed up his suitcase and began leaving the stage, only to be brought back by host Tyra Banks for the judges’ feedback. There’s so much sadness in the world right now.” When Puddles Pity Party auditioned for America’s Got Talent, the four judges - Howie Mandel, Mel B., Heidi Klum and even Simon Cowell - were initially awestruck with his audition, a soaring rendition of Sia’s “Chandeliers.” Cowell called his audition “originality at its best.”īut when he moved forward, guest judge DJ Khaled and Heidi Klum seemed utterly confused during his operatic interpretation of Eric Carmen’s “All By Myself.” Khaled commanded Puddles to “cheer up,” and Klum complained “I do like you, Puddles, and I feel bad because you’re a sad clown. Cheap Trick and the Who and Nick Mason from Pink Floyd have all given me shout-outs for my renditions.” “I have gotten some surprisingly positive responses from the original artists over the years. ![]() Songs come at me from all directions and it all just depends on mood and circumstance,” he wrote. “I don’t have a formal selection process. Puddles explained how he makes his choices: Costner, you’re always on the guest list to my show (with a plus one)!”īesides the overarching melancholy in the themes and lyrics of his chosen songs, the selection is diverse across genres and decades. “But if you’re reading this right now, Mr. “I can’t imagine that a big-time superstar like Kevin Costner would have any interest in a sad sorry sack like me,” he wrote. Despite his usually morose demeanor, Puddles admitted that there are a few things that cheer him up: “cats and dogs and coffee and Kevin Costner movies!” When asked if the Academy Award-winning director and actor is aware of this devotion, Puddles didn’t think so. In the fan-favorite cover of Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” Puddles provides a slideshow of one Mr. He also creates mashups, such as his cover of the Who’s “Pinball Wizard” sung as a jaunty rockabilly to the tune of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues.” When he covers a decidedly happier song, such as Abba’s disco hit “Dancing Queen,” it sounds like a dirge. ![]() In his versatile baritone, he covers popular songs such as Morrissey’s “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want,” Simon & Garfunkel’s “Sound of Silence” and Radiohead’s “Creep,” creating emotive new settings for these popular tunes.
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