SSTIFY Friday

In American cinema, one cannot overlook the importance of music in any cinematic masterpiece. All of the great filmmakers knew how to use music to their advantage.

What would Psycho be if Hitchcock didn't use the piercing violins during the classic "Shower Scene"?

Imagine Coppola's The Godfather without the slow, methodical music throughout the movie.

Or what about Spielberg's use of the now-famous triumphant score in the Indiana Jones series?

And we musn't forget Kenny Loggins. His list of credits goes on and on: Caddyshack, Footloose, Top Gun, and every other movie produced in the '80's.

This week's STIFFY is no exception. Without this song, the accompanying movie would not have been the same. I give to you.....nay.....I bestow upon you the following clip from a cinematic masterpiece:

To quote the quintessential musician....nay thespian....nay both....Jerry Reed.

Keep your foot hard on the peddle...son, never mind them brakes

let it all hang out cause we've got a run to make*

The boys are thirsty in Atlanta,and there's beer in Texarcana

and we'll bring it back no matter what it takes.

No truer words have ever been sung.

*that should be my running mantra

**sidenote - I dare any guy to not watch at least a half hour of this movie if you find it on cable. There are about 3 movies that every guy has that I call "remote chuckers". It's the type of movie where, no matter how busy your schedule is, you'll chuck the remote and watch the entire thing. My 3? Here they are:

• The Godfather
• Tommy Boy
• Smokey and the Bandit (replacing Office Space)

Have a great weekend!