Friday, April 11, 2008

Hook of the Day - Scorpions "Big City Nights"

by Wayne Graham

Dear Scorpions---

Where are the U.S. tour dates at?? You released your latest album last year, and you haven't come around yet! Why? Is it something we said? There were rumors that you'd swing by with Judas Priest but that's looking unlikely now....

Perhaps by making "Big City Nights" the Hook of the Day, an olive branch will be extended, and you will honor our humble request for a tour in the States some time soon.

Sincerely,
Hooks So Big

7 comments:

Mark said...

I could use some synchronized guitar jamming, myself...

Mark said...

R. Schenker always has his mouth open. Do you think it's a problem with his jaw or something? TMJ?

Wayne said...

It's not a common thing in hard rock/metal, but I believe that Rudolf is smiling. Or mugging, which is quite common in hard rock/metal of this period.

Myche said...

This video has always made me happy:

A) For the rock - it's a great song
B) For my sleazy girl-gawking habit - this was a fun video to watch while going through puberty
C) For the wacky backstage and onstage band antics

For the time, a pretty well-edited video, in my opinion...

Wayne said...

I love this version of the song, especially. I can't listen to the studio version anymore.

Is it just me, or do they show Rosemont Horizon in this video? Is that the place that became Allstate Arena?

Myche said...

You got it, the Rosemont became Allstate. I don't know if the live video footage is in Chicago, becuase this video shows them everywhere. Well, in Big Cities, I guess.

This video is firmly towards the top of my list of "Videos That Made You Most Want To Be In A (Successful) Rock Band"...

Wayne said...

I'm curious to see what video made you want to be in an unsuccessful rock band.