Yes, today is the day, boys and girls. The day when My Morning Jacket’s Evil Urges arrives on our doorsteps and takes us on a magical musical journey to, well, Ear X-Tacy if you were lucky enough to get a ticket for today’s in-store… or maybe Bonnaroo this weekend… perhaps Toronto or Montreal… or the grand finale of their short run, the sold out show at Radio City Music Hall.

To honor this momentous occasion, please enjoy this special edition of Hey Mr YouTube DJ with Jim James.

JAMES BROWN, MICHAEL JACKSON AND PRINCE - LEGACY TELETHON 1987

What more can I say about this?? It’s fucking James Brown, Michael Jackson, and Prince, who rides in on a wizard at the end. Alternate time warp. Is this real?

JIM HENSON - TIMEPIECE

This is one of Jim Henson’s early art pieces. The music is great, the thought is great, the direction is great. What is time and we are constantly running out of it. Henson was a master of blending sense with the surreal. The genius at work.

MARVIN GAYE - WHAT’S GOIN ON/WHAT’S HAPPENIN BROTHER

This live clip is simply priceless. A rare look at Marvin live, at the piano no less. He looks so
peaceful and beautiful here - the clips of city life interspersed are so beautiful as well. Perhaps the greatest music ever made by humans - forever relevant and forever powerful. Touched by the divine.

SAM COOKE AND MUHAMMAD ALI - THE GANG’S ALL HERE

A rare look at two of the biggest legends of all time. Sweet and funny - Muhammad’s intro- “Mr. Sam Cooke, as you can see like me he’s awful pretty.” Awesome.

JOHN PRINE - ALL THE BEST

This song kills me - a great old clip here, a nice acoustic version, some sweet finger picking. It seems like John has been through so much and always comes out on top. Carl and I were lucky enough to get to open for John and even share the stage at the end of his set. One of the greatest thrills of my life. We recently covered this song for a Prine tribute. He is the man.

We hope you’ve enjoyed this visual feast, and I hope you enjoy MMJ’s new offering as much as I am (and I’m not just saying that. For reals).

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