"New York's a Go Go" (MOMA)

In David's own words 2 years ago "This song started out as a lightweight riff thing I had written one evening in NY for Cyrinda's enjoyment, I developed the lyric to the otherwise wordless pumper and it ultimately turned into a bit of a smorgasbord of imagined Americana ... based on an Iggy-type persona ... The title, of course, was a clumsy pun upon Jean Genet". May Cyrinda RIP

where's Cyrinda Foxe?!

Both have been doing exams - one post grad - one finals. Both did ok - fingers crossed!

That's lovely to hear Frances. How did her exams go??

My daughter decided to visit Moma after watching this video. She really enjoyed it - the video and the Moma!

the three musicians is not in this video

Oof means something totally different in Hawaii! You can always give the boyfriend a can of Red Bull and hop on his back! lol

Fabulous gallery, great video. Oof means to get stoned doesn't it? Love the music choice for this video. It immediatly makes one feel the vibrancy of the city and look forward to entering the gallery. I wish my boyfriend had a helicopter. Before anyone says a word I know it was a joke ok!

Just came across this video. It is not on your home page I think. anyway I love the pictures and the gallery looks like a wonderful place to visit. Well done.

Cyrinda Fox appeared in the original video of Jean Genie. The line 'he screams and he balls' (not bawls), is aptly related to Dali whichever version of the word you choose!! However, I think it refers to Iggy Pop. Many people believe the song was written for Jean Genet the French writer. There are also reference to Alister Crowley 'keeps all your dead hair for making up underwear' refers to evil spells which might be cast using the above. Ah the 70s!!

Digoxin has been around since 1666 and its toxicity well noted. Streptococcus in the days before Penicillin caused cariac valve problems and fluid in the lungs ie cardiac failure

I knew about the absinthe. Did you spot it in all the madmen? Between dioxin and thujone he was really piling on the yellow! Life imitating art or vice versa!

I didn't realise that - you're a mine of information Patrick. Think I'll take you home and sit you on the shelf! lol! You said digoxin toxicity - would he/his drs. have realised this at the time do you think? It's amazing to think that through his illnes we are left with such a beautiful legacy!

Van Gogh also drank the liqueur absinthe on a regular basis. Absinthe is a green, bitter liqueur primarily flavored with wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). Absinthe also contains thujone, which fuels creativity and yellow-tinged vision. Van Gogh's increasing use of the colour yellow and blue in the last years of his life is considered related.

Van Gogh's had both epilepsy and dropsy(cardiac failure common secondary to strep). These were treated with digoxin from the foxglove plant (Digitalis purpurea). His famous work, "The Starry Night" contains yellow circles around the stars, which are similar to visual problems described by patients with digoxin toxicity even today.

What are you saying about the colours (3.06) why no reds?

Great vid mate! Walking on Snow White" could refer to John Hubly's older Walt Disney animation work on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' which is also present in the MOMA.

Great pick up! Did you notice Bowie's words "Talking about Monroe"could also refer to Warhols work which is present in the museum!

By the way Jean Genie is spelled in this way. The line "He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls" play over Dali's work...any connection?

I love "Jean Jeanie" I love the bit about "Poor little greenie" showing Munch's death of the patient. Cyrinda Fox was an actress who starred in commercials for Jean Genie jeans. Legend has it that Bowie wrote this in Fox's apartment in an effort to entertain her

Excellent video Patrick - amazing art - great music. What was the name of the Magritte?