We like Paul Dateh. Really, we do, even though Paul himself may not think so after his kinda-sorta defensive comment to a kinda-sorta critical concert review of an International Secret Agents show in San Francisco this past March. But March was six months ago, and six months is like four years in Internet time, so why don’t we let bygones be bygones and talk about his current projects, shall we? Awesome.
Most of us Asian American netizens know of Paul as the YouTube Hip-Hop Violinist, something we blogged about on 8Asians, oh shit, two years ago to the day. But this video is opposite of hip-hop as Paul plays the violin — and sings! — to “I Don’t Want to Live on the Moon” with Ken Belcher, the song made famous by Ernie on Sesame Street, and the very first song to ever make me cry. (What? I was six. Fuck you.)
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4 Comments to “Paul Dateh Sings Sesame Street’s “I Don’t Want to Live on the Moon””
pauldateh wrote:
Aw, I don't hate you guys. Never did, honestly. I like you guys. Really, I do.
Posted on 03-Sep-09 at 8:39 pm | Permalink
Madley Katarungan wrote:
Hey Ernie… I think it's Sweet that your first cry was to ERNIE's famous song on Sesame Street.
Thanks for introducing me to Paul Dateh (and Ken Belcher). This is fabulous rendition, and I just can't help it — I have this silly grin on my face! Looking forward to more –
Posted on 03-Sep-09 at 8:46 pm | Permalink
jozjozjoz wrote:
Paul's shirt rocks.
Posted on 05-Sep-09 at 1:02 am | Permalink
facebook-13617324 wrote:
this is so cute!!
Posted on 17-Sep-09 at 7:46 pm | Permalink
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