The Stooges 'I Wanna Be Your Dog' cover played at Olympics
The Stooges 'I Wanna Be Your Dog' cover played over Alexandra Trusova's figure skating event. It's not really a song you'd expect to play for figure skating. Not only was the song a surprise but also Alexandra's reaction to only getting silver. Surely skating to a Stooges song deserves gold.
The cover played was by English actor John McCrea, the song was recorded for the film Cruella. According to Reuters an upset Alexandra said “Everyone has a gold medal, everyone, but not me. I hate skating I hate it I hate this sport I will never skate again. Never. It’s impossible. That’s now how it should be.â€
She later told the press that after her routine she “wanted to cry, so I cried. I’ve been three weeks alone without my mom, my dogs. So I cry.â€
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Additionally, In other news Iggy Pop received the Polar Music Prize. Award MD Marie Ledin says “We are delighted to return in 2022, after a two year absence due to the pandemic, with two incredibly worthy laureates†Marie adds “Iggy Pop is unique, there is no one else quite like him. Ensemble Intercontemporain are a ground-breaking collective and their work has helped push the boundaries of modern classical music. We’re THRILLED that we can come together to honour and celebrate the important work of both of these laureatesâ€.
However, Iggy says "I was aware of the very fine range of people that had gotten the Polar Music Prize. So it’s a nice step for me. I respect it and I’m honoured by it. I’m looking forward to coming to Stockholm in May to receive the prizeâ€.
The 2022 Polar Music Prize ceremony will take place in Stockholm on 24th May.