tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5247465466156954332.post3152165769683536543..comments2023-12-01T06:59:47.032-05:00Comments on Culture Vulture Time: Double Up On Paulmdoggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11683860463422580736noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5247465466156954332.post-60514041155934180482007-06-14T07:25:00.000-05:002007-06-14T07:25:00.000-05:00Jazz fans, take note:"The Hustler" score, by Kenyo...Jazz fans, take note:<BR/><BR/>"The Hustler" score, by Kenyon Hopkins, features a young, daring, the-world-is-my-oyster believing Phil Woods, blowing the gamut from up-tempo combinations to high register trick shots on his alto cue.<BR/><BR/>Phil and cohorts briefly appear on screen during the Kentucky Derby party scene, if memory serves.<BR/><BR/>The soundtrack LP sells for too many dollars -- at least it did when I bought my copy a dozen years ago.<BR/><BR/>And the theme was used to great effect in an unforgettable SNL skit. Shot in B&W, a deadly serious John Candy, immaculately attired in Gleason elegance, gets all pink and powdery, chalks his cue as he says, "OK Fast Eddy, lets shoot some pool," bends over the table for the break ... <BR/><BR/>And miscues!<BR/><BR/>"Hold it, hold it, that was practice, I didn't go yet!" pleads Candy.Charlie Dragohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12443794500217620551noreply@blogger.com