[spoiler] CNR (White Stripes Style Parody)

Post by **Driew_La_27** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:43 am

Okay after listening to both versions I guess the video is shorter because the end just repeats itself I guess.

Killingsworth · Post by **Killingsworth** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:44 am

socby19 @ August 02, 2009 09:56 pm wrote: I have a feeling Al's gonna be annoyed at Amazon again for leaking a preview.

http://www.amazon.com/CNR/dp/B002IQZAL8

Well, I actually posted that and the shockhound link in this very thread four days ago. The mods removed shockhound for some reason, but kept Amazon...anyway, since the Craigslist preview was removed after only one day, I seriously doubt that the Al or his record label have any strong objection to it since it's still there...

CB Johnny · Post by **CB Johnny** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:56 am

Lyrics!!!
SPOILER
Charles Nelson Reilly was a mighty man the kind of man you'd never disrespect.
He stood eight foot tall, wore glasses, and he had a third nipple on the back of his neck.
He ate his own weight in coal and excreted diamonds ever day
he could throw you down a flight of stairs but you still would love him anyway
yeah you know you'd love him anyway, oh!

Charles Nelson Reilly won the Tour De France with two flat tires and a missing chain
He trained a rattle snake to do his laundry, I'm tellin' you the man was insane
He could rip out your beating heart and show it you right before ya died
Every day he made the host of Match Game, give him a piggy back ride
Yeah, a two hour piggy back ride
Giddy up, Gene!

Ninja warrior, master of disguise
he could melt your brain with his laser beam eyes
oh yeah
oh yeahhhh
he had his very own line at the DMV
he made sweet sweet love to a manatee
oh yeah oh yeah
that was something to see I'll tell ya
Charles Nelson Reilly sold his toenail clippings as a potent aphrodisiac
He ran a four minute mile blindfolded with an engine block strapped to his back
he could eat more frozen waffles than any other man I know
Once he fell off the Chrysler building and he barely even stubbed his toe
had a tiny little scratch on his toe
didn't even hurt

Charles Nelson Reilly figured out cold fusion but he never ever told a soul
I've seen the man unhinge his jaw and swallow a Volkswagen whole
he'd bash your face in with a shovel if you didn't treat him like a star
cuz you can spit in the wind or tug on Superman's cape but Lord knows you just dont' mess around with CNR
no no no
talkin' bout CNR

I'm loving the guitar work, the vocals, and the concept. If there had to be something from Internet Leaks on Guitar Hero/Rock Band/other clone brands, this would be it.

Edit:lyrics are now...perfectly scribed for your pleasure.

Post by **Bruce the Duck** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:11 am

For me, this song is the weakest of all the Internet Leaks. It's just a bunch of random nonsense, like "Nobody Here But Us Frogs". The music is great, but the lyrics....eh. Rather boring and pointless, in my opinion. This will probably be a lot like "Party at the Leper Colony" or "Callin' In Sick" for me - I'll listen to the instrumental track a lot more than I'll listen to the full song.

However, I do have to say that the video is fantastic! In terms of enhancing the experience of the song, I'd have to say that this video does that better than any of the other Internet Leaks, and even better than all the SOL animated videos.

But yeah, weak song in my opinion.

And now that we have four, I think it's time to begin ranking the Internet Leaks:

1. Craigslist
2. Skipper Dan
3. Whatever You Like
4. CNR

Knowing how Al works, I'm betting that the fifth Internet Leak (and last one of this group) will be the best one so far.

Demented Dustin · Post by **Demented Dustin** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:13 am

I think this is outstanding!! I have seen the Match Game and this whole concept is so strange ( mashing CNR with the Chuck Norris and White Stripes.) Very clever idea that is well over the top. What a follow up to Skipper Dan. As far as the video goes I am really glad they used real images of CNR and Gene Rayburn rather than an artists interpretation. Just made it that much funnier. I feel that Al is really expanding his humor and songwriting. Again these originals so far are the signs of a great album 13 next year. Great job to Al, Jon, Steve, Jim, Ruben! Also a big shout out to Jib Jab! Hilarious video!! Al has outdone himself this time.

CB Johnny · Post by **CB Johnny** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:16 am

Just saw a 30 second clip of the video....wow, this is going to be outstanding. Can't wait for it to be on youtube, since I am saving my small amount of iTunes funding on more singles.
Edit: Noticed Chuck Norris' head mounted on CNR's wall.

Post by **Happy Steve** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:42 am

Huh, this is odd. The song has an extra verse that's not in video. At 1:51...

Charles Nelson Reilly sold his toenail clippings as a potent aphrodisiac
He ran a four minute mile blindfolded with an engine block strapped to his back
he could eat more frozen waffles than any other man I know
Once he fell off the Chrysler building and he barely even stubbed his toe
had a tiny little scratch on his toe
didn't even hurt

I guess there's the 40 second difference.

Post by **OneWAY** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:55 am

Yeah... really weird.

Either way, the video and song were great. Possibly the funniest Internet Leak yet!

Post by **Big Spoon** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:00 am

I wonder why they cut that verse from the video...

Post by **amzo39** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:03 am

To make it..shorter?