View Poll Results: Favorite Billy Idol song?
"Dancing With Myself"
5
8.62%
"White Wedding"
16
27.59%
"Rebel Yell"
10
17.24%
"Eyes Without a Face"
17
29.31%
"To Be a Lover"
1
1.72%
"Sweet Sixteen"
0
0%
"Mony Mony (Live)"
1
1.72%
"Cradle of Love"
4
6.90%
"Speed"
0
0%
Other
4
6.90%
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Billy Idol - The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself (CD/DVD) 06/24/08
#26
DVD Talk Legend
Essentially it has the same songs as the 2001 release up to track 14, except using different versions in some spots. But with two more later tracks and two new ones, this collection seems to come out ahead of the previous one, which had an extra live track and a so-so, too straightforward cover of "Don't You Forget About Me".
And so the "Cradle of Love" video will be the third variation as far as I know of that video. The previous two both had clips from Ford Fairlane. The MTV version had all clips that didn't feature Andrew Dice Clay... car crashes, distant action, supporting characters... while the version that aired on other video outlets prominently featured the Diceman in the clips. This was because Dice was banned from MTV at the time.
And so the "Cradle of Love" video will be the third variation as far as I know of that video. The previous two both had clips from Ford Fairlane. The MTV version had all clips that didn't feature Andrew Dice Clay... car crashes, distant action, supporting characters... while the version that aired on other video outlets prominently featured the Diceman in the clips. This was because Dice was banned from MTV at the time.
#28
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by UAIOE
I have never seen the video for "Cradle of Love" that included any movie clips.
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This appears to be the Ford Fairlane free version, not only are the movie clips omitted but the shot of the girl turning on the tv is gone as well.
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#29
DVD Talk Limited Edition
The "movie clips" version must have come out later, I remember watching this video on VH1 way back when and I never remember any clips playing on the TV. I always remember the video dealing with her listening to the song in the guys apartment.
#36
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Billy Idol - The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself (CD/DVD) 06/24/08
What if you got a chance to watch Billy Idol perform at your birthday party?
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...,2955731.story
It took Michael Henrichsen of Seattle two years, a website campaign and a few friends and celebrities to assist his cause.
But the payoff will come Friday when Billy Idol -- yes, that Billy Idol -- will turn up to play a charity fundraising concert and celebrate Henrichsen's birthday, all because Henrichsen decided that getting Idol to play at your birthday bash was a crazy idea that just might come true.
According to reports, Henrichsen got the idea of trying to book the British pop-punk rocker after hearing the song "White Wedding" playing at the clothing store where Henrichsen worked. The 26-year-old figured that landing Idol not only would be a kick but also might help boost his resume for future employment in public relations or the entertainment field.
With a friend's help, Henrichsen designed a website, rounded up celebrity endorsements from the likes of musician Rick Springfield and porn star Ron Jeremy, and put together a Billy Idol cover band to raise money for charity, which benefits the local hunger relief organization Northwest Harvest and the American Red Cross.
After a couple false starts, Idol and his band agreed to take part in the Oct. 26 gig in Seattle. Henrichsen's reported response to the good news? A rebel yell, of course.
But the payoff will come Friday when Billy Idol -- yes, that Billy Idol -- will turn up to play a charity fundraising concert and celebrate Henrichsen's birthday, all because Henrichsen decided that getting Idol to play at your birthday bash was a crazy idea that just might come true.
According to reports, Henrichsen got the idea of trying to book the British pop-punk rocker after hearing the song "White Wedding" playing at the clothing store where Henrichsen worked. The 26-year-old figured that landing Idol not only would be a kick but also might help boost his resume for future employment in public relations or the entertainment field.
With a friend's help, Henrichsen designed a website, rounded up celebrity endorsements from the likes of musician Rick Springfield and porn star Ron Jeremy, and put together a Billy Idol cover band to raise money for charity, which benefits the local hunger relief organization Northwest Harvest and the American Red Cross.
After a couple false starts, Idol and his band agreed to take part in the Oct. 26 gig in Seattle. Henrichsen's reported response to the good news? A rebel yell, of course.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...,2955731.story
#37
Suspended
Re: Billy Idol - The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself (CD/DVD) 06/24/08
Why does the DVD not include Shock to the System?
I really dont see the need for this..I mean we've had only 1 studio album since the last best of Billy Idol compilation.
I really dont see the need for this..I mean we've had only 1 studio album since the last best of Billy Idol compilation.
#38
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Re: Billy Idol - The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself (CD/DVD) 06/24/08
I chose "White Wedding" - that song brings back a lot of memories. "Eyes Without a Face" is epic.
#39
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Billy Idol - The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself (CD/DVD) 06/24/08
Anyone buy or listen to his new album?
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#40
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Billy Idol - The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself (CD/DVD) 06/24/08
I've only heard the first single from the new and it's pretty good. I wanted to get tickets for one of his Wiltern shows and they're both sold out. The cheapest ones I can get are for 85$ each, so I will pass. I saw him back in 2005 at the Ventura Theater.
#42
Re: Billy Idol - The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself (CD/DVD) 06/24/08
Catch My Fall is my favorite song of his so I voted other. Cradle of Love is a close second. I've been listening to it all these years now and still haven't gotten tired of it.
#43
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Billy Idol - The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself (CD/DVD) 06/24/08
And is woefully underused or misused.
The new one is pretty awful. Basically it does not rock and the songs are boring. Postcards From The Past is the only really good song on it.
I was a big fan of Devil's Playground, which I thought was a major return to form.
The new one is pretty awful. Basically it does not rock and the songs are boring. Postcards From The Past is the only really good song on it.
I was a big fan of Devil's Playground, which I thought was a major return to form.
#44
Re: Billy Idol - The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself (CD/DVD) 06/24/08
That sucks, guess I won't be getting this. Gonna go listen to Blue Highway.
#45
DVD Talk Legend
#46
Re: Billy Idol - The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself (CD/DVD) 06/24/08
I'm a huge Billy Idol fan and I loved Devil's Playground. I must agree that his new album is pretty bland. Not bad, just bland. I was hoping for some more rocking tunes.
#47
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Billy Idol - The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself (CD/DVD) 06/24/08
If you have Directv Billy Idol will be on the Guitar Center Sessions tonight.