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Happy 4th!

The method to our madness at My Damn Channel has always been simple. We put independent artists we love & trust in charge of their own channels to bring you free comedy & music.

Don Was conjured up mighty free magic with the release of "Stand by Me," a new version of the Ben E. King classic - made for the people of Iran - by Iranian superstar Andy, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, John Shanks, Don Was & friends. 

"Stand by Me" is only one week old today and we're closing in on the first million views worldwide! THANK YOU for sharing this song and video and free mp3 and for moving it across continents and into Iran.

Here's the first, in-depth interview with Don about how this all came about by Nicole Sandler.  (giving me trouble on IE - fine on Safari?! - must need more beer)

Nicole has one of the most impressive careers in radio. She's broadcast on some of the best music radio stations across the country. A true music fan with fine taste. You can find Nicole talking music, politics and more on Air America and we also recommend her blog at RadioOrNot.com.

Nicole spoke with Don Was about putting together the "Stand by Me" project - about Was (Not Was) - and about creating, producing and curating the Wasmopolitan Cavalcade of Recorded Music here on My Damn Channel.


LOOK WHO'S IN THE MIDDLE


6/24/09: Don Was, Richie Sambora, Andy Madadian, HIM, Jon Bon Jovi, John Shanks

Most people know us for bringing the laffs. Don Was is the man that brings the music to My Damn Channel.

We've been in awe of the way his latest inspired idea has taken off in the past 48 hours.

"Stand by Me" is spreading like wild. THANK YOU ALL for turning this idea into action. And thank you for getting this inside Iran.

Media coverage is insane. There are soulful responses pouring in from emails, tweets, calls, facebook, video comments, the YouTube community, and every site taking this free video and mp3 and making the music move.
 
We just watched & stopped the video at 1:12 & found the MYSTERY & well...the funny.

Look who's in the middle! Look how many people are in the photo. Let 'the Kevin Bacon game' begin.

Keep sharing this link: 

http://www.MyDamnChannel.com/DonWas


DON WAS TURNS AN IDEA INTO ENERGY



Don Was is the man behind our music on My Damn Channel.

The Wasmopolitan Cavalcade of Recorded Music is the place where Don brings you music you won't hear anywhere else.

Our Donfather called a few nights ago, with an inspired idea.

The result & the video is on your screen now.

Please share this - post this - email this link.

No money is being made on this & you can get a free mp3 download on Don's channel too.


JIMMY PAGE, SUSAN BOYLE

Posted with tags Jimmy Page, Susan Boyle, Separated at Birth, Led Zeppelin, Britain's Got Talent on 5/30/2009 4:44:49 PM by Rob Barnett



Separated at Birth?


OBAMA ON DECK

Posted in Obama with tags Obama, Martin Luther King, Jr., USAService.org on 1/19/2009 5:21:08 AM by Rob Barnett



Today we honor the life of a King, and another man prepares to mark the next defining moment in American history tomorrow.

Opportunities to DO something today are here - you can 'find an event' by putting in your zip code.


WHERE GREATNESS LIES?

Posted in My Damn Channel with tags Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr., Ben Stiller, TIME magazine, My Damn Channel on 5/7/2008 10:22:43 PM by Rob Barnett



Ben Stiller praises Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. in TIME magazine & says, "he is not afraid to try something fully, knowing it could end in disaster but also understanding that that is where greatness lies."

If it stands alone, the quote is a bit out of context - it's not referring to IRON MAN but to an upcoming film directed by Ben & starring Robert - as a black man.

I grabbed hold of the quote thinking about an old rule to NEVER use the word "TRY." If you think "TRY" - you're thinking you may not actually get THERE.

DOING it - is better. Thanks to every co-con for a biggest week ever in Damnland.


MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. - U2's "MLK"

Posted in Music Videos with tags Martin Luther King Jr., MLK, U2 on 1/20/2008 8:27:00 PM by Rob Barnett

mlk-hands.jpg MLK ------U2 Sleep Sleep tonight And may your dreams Be realized If the thunder cloud Passes rain So let it rain Rain down on me Mmm...mmm...mmm... So let it be Mmm...mmm...mmm... So let it be Sleep Sleep tonight And may your dreams Be realized If the thundercloud Passes rain So let it rain Let it rain Rain on me http://youtube.com/watch?v=Hn8ETYOPy0w bono-bnw.jpg


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My Damn Channel is the brainchild of Founder and CEO, Rob Barnett. He was a production and a programming exec at MTV and VH1 for more than 11 years. Barnett served tours of duty in Rock Radio in Boston, Dallas, and Los Angeles and was President of Programming for CBS Radio. Barnett has produced radio, television, film, and new media with hundreds of diverse communicators including President Bill Clinton, Mick Jagger, Oprah Winfrey, Martin Scorsese, Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Carolla and Johnny Rotten. Rob Barnett is at: Rob@MyDamnChannel.com.