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Many people got rid of their DVD collections long ago, though honestly, I could never. Still, there's not much reason for most of us to dig them out these days. However, "Supernatural" season 1 is one experience better had with the now antiquated media format, rather than a steaming platform. Why, you ask? Well, it's about that kickass soundtrack.
When it comes to the first season of "Supernatural" you'd be much better off shelling out a few bucks for DVDs than you would hitting "play" on Netflix, or any other streaming service for that matter. It turns out DVDs are the only way to watch season 1 as it was intended to be seen: with the original music. Pretty much all the music on Netflix has been replaced, certainly all of the tracks you know and love. Whether it's your first or 50th time watching the series, believe me, this is not the way to go.
"Supernatural" stars Rob Benedict (Chuck/God) and Richard Speight Jr. (Trickster/Gabriel) have a pretty great podcast called "Supernatural Then and Now," in which director and executive producer Phil Sgriccia explained what happened with the music rights for season 1. He said that though none of them realized it at the time, in year one of the show they only had the music rights for DVDs and television broadcasting. In subsequent years, the deal would be redone to include streaming, but in 2005, no one was really considering such things. It's unclear how much this had to do with the first year of "Supernatural" airing on The WB, which became The CW before season 2, but it would certainly make sense if that was a factor. Sgriccia said that even the digital versions of the episodes, such as the ones on iTunes, don't feature the original music either.
Music has been part of the DNA of "Supernatural" from its inception, with creator Eric Kripke having spoken about its relevance on many occasions. During the commentary on the "Supernatural" pilot Kripke discussed how vital his music choices were to the story he was trying to tell. It was incredibly important to him that the music he listened to be featured on the series, rather than the music that was typical of the network at that time. Apparently, his friends call him "Old Man Kripke" because he only listens to classic rock.
It's probably also worth noting that classic rock meant something different in 2005 than it does in 2022. Sure, I bristle at the idea that Nirvana is considered classic rock these days, but here we are. Kripke's favorite band is Led Zeppelin, who he made Dean's favorite band as well. The group have been referenced many times throughout the series, though because the show could never afford to license any of their tunes for "Supernatural," those references are all we ever got. Honestly though, it could have been awesome. Just imagine how epic it would've been if "What Is And What Should Never Be" or "When The Levee Breaks" got to be more than merely episode titles.
The real moment of truth came during episode 6, "Skin." From the tense opening moments that definitely did not unfold to Iron Butterfly's "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" to the shapeshifter shedding his skin while soundtracked by something other than Filter's "Hey Man, Nice Shot," the episode did not hit the same way. When I finally busted out those old DVDs, I was struck all over again by some of the utterly perfect song placements, whether it's Blue yster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" in "Faith" or CCR's "Bad Moon Rising" in "Devil's Tap." Trust me on this one, you want to watch season 1 on DVD.
Don't worry, after season 1, you're good to stream and hear and all that classic rock goodness. You've got The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Bob Dylan, Supertramp, and so many more, not to mention other acts as varied as Robert Johnson, The Kinks, David Bowie, and Screamin' Jay Hawkins. Don't worry, there's some pure cheese in there too, for all you REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, and Styx fans out there!
To commemorate the occasion, Graceland is hosting multiple events, including the annual Jan. 8 cutting of the Elvis birthday cake on the mansion lawn, with veteran game show host and former Memphis rock 'n' roll deejay Wink Martindale wielding the ceremonial knife.
Directed by Liza Johnson, this generally well-reviewed 2016 indie comedy imagines the famous (infamous?) and awkward 1970 Oval Office meeting between the King of Rock 'n' Roll (played here, as a sort of jumpsuited gargoyle, by Michael Shannon), and the President of the United States (played by Kevin Spacey, who, like Nixon, has left office in disgrace, so to speak). Available on Amazon Prime, the film's executive producers included longtime Presley associate Jerry Schilling, who also is a key character in the story, played by Alex Pettyfer.
This theatrically released 1970 documentary mixes concert footage of Elvis at the Las Vegas International Hotel (attendees seen onscreen include Charo, Sammy Davis Jr. and Cary Grant) with behind-the-scenes material captured in rehearsal spaces, recording studios and other less public locations. Along with numerous other Elvis titles, the movie is available on Tubi, a free streaming service that includes commercials but also the most diverse and essential menu of any platform outside of the Criterion Channel.
Also on Tubi, this 1957 drama is the only Elvis film to date selected for the Library of Congress' National Film Registry, which recognizes movies deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." As ex-con turned surly singing sensation Vince Everett, Elvis was able to channel something of the Marlon Brando/James Dean antisocial spirit that most of his movie roles discouraged, as when he offers this excuse after grabbing a rough kiss from Judy Tyler: "It's just the beast in me."
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