http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD7MHgskNwg
The first time I watched this video I thought it was a parody, but now I’m convinced it is authentic. I have wondered how it got past the censors, back in the day. Enjoy!
Bobby Vee Video: “The Night Has A Thousand Eyes”
Submitted by LindaLou
March 20th, 2011
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Allee Willis
It’s soooo authentic! I had SUCH a crush on Bobby Vee. And LOVVVED this song.
Have you seen other Scopitones? They’re all beyond fantastic, all made for middle-class consumption yet all with a hint of raciness. And always with unbelievable vibrant color. http://scopitones.blogs.com/
I love how the three guys on a motorcycle at :21 are riding about 1 mile an hour. The fakeness of everything is wonderful.
Speedo’s were really big in go-go movies. I love how they put clean cut Bobby in loose fitting madras bermudas.
The use of the female bodies starting at 1:41 is so Iame as to be kitsch brilliance.
Douglas Wood
I love everything about this, and it actually keeps getting better the longer you watch it. The occasional over-the-top moments (the frenetic dancer in the blue speedo, the chick on the bike who goes full spread-eagle, the other chick adorned with jungle vines) push it from good kitsch to spectacular.