It's Only Divine Right - by Michael McDonald (Challenge #2)

WINNER of the New Pornographers Challenge contest!!!
for more info: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheNewPornographers
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Michael McDonald's first music video (and Billboard chart success), "It's Only Divine Right", became the most influential track of the 1970s. His smooth vocal stylings, coupled with guest performances by Kenny Loggins and Christopher Cross, seemed to pave the way for 80s adult contemporary music. Also, the idea of a "music video" was revolutionary in its own right, and McDonald experiments with one of the earliest known instances of product placement. This song was later covered by Canadian powerpop group, The New Pornographers.
Another interesting fact: McDonald hasn't replaced the phone featured in this video since it was filmed.
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Thanks:
Karla ( http://www.youtube.com/user/Mintkarla )
for being an awesome filmmaker, editor, and girlfriend :)
The Supergroup ( http://www.thesupergroup.com ) for a job and a location to shoot this.
and Troy for lending a hand, both figuratively and literally.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• new
• pornographers
• michael
• mcdonald
• its
• only
• divine
• right
• music
• video
• challenge
• #2
• iphone
• cover

[organbaroque]

This is fantastic!! A brilliant video and musical adaptation that works on numerous levels. It never gets old no matter how many times you watch it. Anyone with a remote knowledge of Michael McDonald--or the song being covered--is sure to get a kick out of this. Skillfully done! The rating should be MUCH higher! A++

[dancebuffet]

Wow! Thanks!

[9bela9]

what is wrong with you. you should visit a mental health institution. you are an retard

[dancebuffet]

I suppose you're also going to call me a idiot or an hack musician.

[OutisPan]

I don't understand why this has such a low rating. This guy did a great job.

[DongleProductions]

I still watch this :)

[kingsleykillz]

I need a downloadable version; right now!!

[Raughwe]

Probably the greatest moment in youtube history.

[gervazio27]

Que bosta !

Huahuhaahuahauhauha.

[winkleperi]

brilliant. reminds me of swimming in a pool with michael mcdonald playing in the 8-track jukebox in the background.

[SnuffyWuffles]

This is so brilliant I can't believe it.

[omegablake]

Is it wrong or sick for me to dig this version way more than the original?

[rwood357]

I love watching this video. It is my favorite of all my favorites.