Via BuzzMachine I've discovered Terry Teachout's YouTube list. He has culled the classic and artistic from the silly and self-indulgent. Fantastic.
It is on his side bar, and you have to scroll down a bit, but there are some gems there. You will find clips from the worlds of classical & jazz music, opera, rock & folk. Even Pablo Picasso painting for the camera (the clip had been turned into a Mac ad).
The first one I went to was Fred Astaire appearing on The Oscar Levant Show - no surprise to people who know me. Levant was one of those tragic tortured geniuses who was a victim of the times in which he lived. The doctors with their drugs and shock treatments took their toll on him, something that is evident in his behavior in the clip. His wife was on stage during his shows just to provide comfort for him. I have always loved his work and been amazed by his talent. If you are interested in biographies and/or showbiz, I recommend Memoirs of an Amnesiac.
One of my favorite quotes is his, tragic and truthful and sweet all at once.
Happiness isn't something you experience; it's something you remember.More quotes