When he stopped by a few months ago, Greg Morton did something he’d never done on the show before, sang a song. Little did we know that this tune would soon become an internet phenomenon, gathering over 3 million views on youtube, and landing on countless blogs and political website. Now known as the guy who sings the “Obama Man” song, Morton has actualy been a friend of the show for a long time and possesses one of the best live acts you’ll ever see. He’s two minute recap of the entire Star Wars saga is quite the crowd please, but it’s his pop star impression filled finale that really steals the show. Greg has been featured on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, HBO and as a voice actor in the shows Super Mario Bros. 3 and Police Academy
Expect a number of new song parodies and commercial spoofs to be debuted on the show!
Today, someone left a comment on my blog that said…
…that was terrific, where did you get the idea? I mean did you just wake up one morning and started humming the lyrics….c’mon every great idea has an inspiration. Tell us what triggered it.
Karl Williams
I thought, this might be a great opportunity to talk about where the inspiration for Obama Man came from.
I think it was a Thursday night in April of 2009. The night before I was about to appear on the Bob and Tom Radio Show. I usually stay up the whole night obsessing over what material I’m going to do on the show. I’m like a kid cramming for a test the next day.
I had just finished working with comedian Glen Jensen at Crackers Comedy Club and we were discussing Obama. We work together quite a bit and we’re always trying out new material on each other. He said to me, “Obama’s like Sammy Davis Jr. He can do anything!” When he said that, it felt like the a lightning rod of inspiration shot through my body.
Glen and I are huge fans of the old school entertainers like Sammy, Dean, Jerry and Frank. but we always considered Sammy the best. He could sing, dance, act, do impressions, play the trumpet and drums!
I said, “Hey, that’s a song!” and started singing…
By the time we were back to the hotel, I had the first verse written. I dashed upstairs and started writing and Glen tried to find a karaoke version of Candy man. We bounced ideas back and forth over the phone and had the whole thing written in less than an hour.
I burned the karaoke version to a blank CD and went out to my car at 4:00 in the morning and started practicing the song. I didn’t want to disturb any of the guest at the hotel by singing in my room so I thought the car was the most private place to practice. I’m belting the song out like I’m in the shower with a Mr. Microphone and this guy walking his dog gives me a WTF look. Certainly not my most embarrassing moment but still memorable.
And that’s how the Obama Man song was born. Thanks Karl!
CN Tower pulsates to electronic music on Nuit Blanche, 2009
This past Saturday, I attended Toronto’s 4th annual Nuit Blanche sponsored by Scotiabank. A celebration of contemporary art in the heart of the city. This year, the event was attended by over 130,000 people! (Some of them blotto) The event ran from 7PM Sat. to 7AM Sun.
I said to my wife, “I’m up for the challenge. 132 installations provided by 550 artist, spread out over three different sectors of downtown Toronto. (God knows how many square miles) Hell, we LIVE downtown! All we need do is to step outside our door, and partake in the festivities. Let’s do this. Let’s pull an all-nighter!”
After seeing only a handful exhibits, we sheepishly retired to our home at 3:00 AM. (Someone should have had a nappy-poo.)
Frankly, I’m not sure anyone could see everything unless it were carefully planned. Fortunately, the organizers provided an online digital guide. A paperless brochure, filled with artist names, statements, pictures and information.
Let’s say you’re looking at a work of contemporary art, but you have no idea who the artist is, the title of the piece or what the piece represents, or even if it’s art. WTF??? (The lines between contemporary art and reality are often blurred.) Simply take a digital snapshot of the icon next to the piece with your BlackBerry or iPhone camera, and all pertinent information will appear on screen.
If you want to locate that particular installation, you can use the GPS function on your portable smart phone device. Wow! I LIVE IN THE F@#$% FUTURE! People were excitedly texting and tweeting each other, voting for their favorite installations. It was very cool!
Here’s my final assessment of the evening… WE LOVED IT!
I would strongly encourage anyone thinking of visiting Toronto next fall, to include Nuit Blanche as part of their schedule. Hell, you’re going to see a lot of these landmarks anyway. Why not see them with drunk people?
Aside from a few novice art critics and some amateur drinkers who left behind their own versions of Jackson Pollock, I thoroughly enjoyed this all-night contemporary art thing.
You know what the best thing about it was? The price. Absolutely FREE!
“Hey honey, let’s go get pissed up and look at some modern art.
I will be posting more digital pictures and videos once they’re developed.
*Hats off to all the organizers and volunteers who helped the night run smoothly.
Yesterday, Mackenzie Phillips, former child star on the 70’s sitcom, ‘One Dad At A Time,’ dropped a huge bombshell on the Oprah Winfrey Show. She revealed a family secret that would make even Jerry Springer blush. Reading a passage from her new tell-all book, she described how she woke up from a drug induced blackout to discover her panties around her ankles and her father having consensual sex with her. That’s right! Her famous father from the 60’s group, The MaMas and the PaPas. WTF? Does MaMa know PaPa has been sleeping with Baby? That is one Monday Morning I wouldn’t want to wake up to!
First of all, sex with your father is NEVER consensual. Well, maybe in the Appalachians.
This book is worse than airing your dirty laundry in public. This is, “I had a little accident, and HERE are the pants I pooped in!” YUCK!
Then, she revealed another revelation. When she was 18 years old, Mick Jagger locked her in a room and had sex with her. Her father stood outside, loudly pounding on the door and protesting… “WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN THERE WITH MY DAUGHTER, AND MY WIFE?”
After all the dysfunctional details were revealed, her little anecdote about sleeping with Mick Jagger seemed almost normal. Welcome to the new ‘normal’ – sick –
If you’re not from the Raleigh/Durham area, you’re probably thinking, what in the hell is BOB AND THE SHOWGRAM? Who the hell is Bob? What’s a Showgram and can I use the word ‘showgram’ in Scrabble?
I don’t think you’ll find ‘showgram’ in the Scrabble dictionary, but you will find BOB AND THE SHOWGRAM, weekday mornings, from 6:00 to 10:00 am on G105 and 105.7 The show originates from WDGC in Raleigh-Durham.
Bob Dumas, self professed redneck, host the show along with comedy junky, Mike Morse and Kentucky Kristin. Every morning, they parade a plethora of political incorrectness in front of their listeners. You won’t find better bunch of morning misfits than this F-ed up crew. If you don’t believe me, listen for yourself on their weekly podcast or check out Showgram on Demand.
When I walked into the studio they offered me Bojangles. I’m sorry but I can’t eat that shit THAT early in the morning! I just got my Wii weight down to 176 and I ain’t changing that for nobody!
Let me give you an idea of how crazy things can get on the show. On this particular morning, one of the interns licked the toes of one of their Showgram fans! I’m sorry but I cannot eat that shit THAT early in the morning! I’d rather have Bojangles!
No wonder they have an want ad for interns on their Facebook page.
When he stopped by a few months ago, Greg Morton did something he’d never done on the show before, sang a song. Little did we know that this tune would soon become an internet phenomenon, gathering over 3 million views on youtube, and landing on countless blogs and political website. Now known as the guy who sings the “Obama Man” song, Morton has actualy been a friend of the show for a long time and possesses one of the best live acts you’ll ever see. He’s two minute recap of the entire Star Wars saga is quite the crowd please, but it’s his pop star impression filled finale that really steals the show. Greg has been featured on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, HBO and as a voice actor in the shows Super Mario Bros. 3 and Police Academy
GREG MORTON 