baldyman4450 Review of Elephant Parts

Elephant Parts (1981 Video)

For Those Who Want To Dance And Have A Good Time

[10/10 · 26 May 2014]

I first saw Elephant Parts in 1983 and instantly fell in love with it. It was one of the best and most original things I had seen up to that time. At one time I owned a VHS copy and played it until it wouldn't play anymore. Luckily I recently acquired the DVD and have had the fun of rediscovering this gem. Michael Nesmith's first "video album" is full of wonderful characters and incredibly funny skits. It is mostly done in short blackouts with a few longer skits to even things out. It has everything from a horror movie parody to a very instructional look at the pirate alphabet and a jab at foreign films. Even game shows and medical dramas aren't safe from Nesmith's wit. He even finds time to poke a little fun at himself by having some of his albums used in very interesting ways. The best thing about it, however, is the music. This is where the music video really started, and we all have Michael Nesmith to thank for it. From the opening self parody of his hit 'Joanne' all the way through to the catchy 'Tonite' it is a lot of fun and great entertainment. It even includes what is possibly the first music video 'Rio'. If you like laughs and good music just set back, grab a "marnin-grita" or a "coff o'cupee" and enjoy.