One of the great and memorable scenes from “This is Spinal Tap” is the one where Harry Shearer as bass player Derek Smalls greets a miniature Stonehedge that drops down on stage. To this day it may be the cornerstone of Rob Reiner’s hilarious, classic comedy.
Now I’m told that in the last week or so, a new version of the song, “Stonehedge,” has been filmed for “This is Spinal Tap 2.” This time there will be a guest vocalist: Sir Elton John. Elton has just filmed his sequences for the much awaited sequel, in which he is somehow roped into singing lead on the song.
What will be the punchline image this time? How can Reiner top the original? We’ll have to wait and see.
More star cameos are being filmed now, including Paul McCartney, Questlove, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. It might seem from those names that Spinal Tap — comprising Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer — will be doing a Beatles or McCartney song (Helter Skelter?), something hip hop, and country. Should be a hoot!
We’re crossing our fingers Fran Drescher is back as PR maven Bobbi Flekman. The band will need a new manager since Ian Faith aka Tony Hendra, is gone. So are Bruno Kirby — so good –as limo driver Tommy Pischedda, and Patrick McNee as Sir Denis Eton-Hogg, the insufferable owner of Spinal Tap’s record company.
