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Who else enjoys the theme song by Will Smith ?
posted by tmdb53400018STAFFMOD on April 15, 2022 at 8:59 AM
I feel Will stuck faithfully to the original spirit of the song that they sampled it from--Patrice Rushen's "Forget Me Nots" (also used in Penny Marshall's movie Big), which I've always dug for its combination of mellow and funky vibes... Oh man, the way the bass guitarist's just thump-thump-thumpin' that bass in Rushen's jam gets a brotha movin'!
Reply by bratface
on April 15, 2022 at 6:29 PM
I've never heard it, mainly because I've never seen the film. (have no wish to).
Reply by tmdb53400018
on April 15, 2022 at 6:42 PM
I'm the same way, lol. I am a modest fan of Patrice Rushen's music.
Reply by bratface
on April 15, 2022 at 7:29 PM
I had to google her. I've heard some of her stuff (80's) but she doesn't stand out (IMHO).
Reply by Midi-chlorian_Count
on April 16, 2022 at 3:48 AM
It's considerably better than Wild Wild West.
Reply by tmdb53400018
on April 16, 2022 at 7:20 AM
Agreed.
Reply by tmdb53400018
on April 22, 2022 at 3:56 AM
One of my greatest pleasures of R&B music is Patrice’s keyboard solo in her song “Remind Me.” (At least I think it’s her playing it.) Each time I hear the solo, I feel that it somehow exemplifies the feminine spirit.
Reply by movie_nazi
on April 23, 2022 at 4:46 PM
I've never been a fan of Smith's music. He was like the Partridge family version or The Monkees of hip-hop. Manufactured, homogenized garbage with as much artistic value as a forged Monet. I will admit, that I thought his Summertime jam was alright.
Reply by tmdb53400018
on April 23, 2022 at 7:35 PM
He showed some grit on the "You saw my blinker" song