Emmanuel “Manny” Cruz, the Tooney Tenor
@thetooneytenor.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/thetooneytenor
Singer. Multifaceted Geek. Jersey Boy. Collaborator @aanimationtalk.bsky.social.
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Singer. Multifaceted Geek. Jersey Boy. Collaborator @aanimationtalk.bsky.social.
🎵🎙️🤓🗽🇺🇸🇵🇷🇨🇺
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Just a heads up that there will be a new stream in a few days. The one I did recently was more of a test but both Manny @thetooneytenor.bsky.social and I are going to get serious with streaming more often on various animation topics.
Discussing Physical Media Releases!
YouTube video by Anthony's Animation Talk
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December 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Just a heads up that there will be a new stream in a few days. The one I did recently was more of a test but both Manny @thetooneytenor.bsky.social and I are going to get serious with streaming more often on various animation topics.
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Today I’ll be doing something I haven’t done in a long time and that’s doing a Livestream!
My buddy Manny Cruz @thetooneytenor.bsky.social will be joining me and this will be something more laidback so you guys can get to know the people behind the page and the YouTube channel!
My buddy Manny Cruz @thetooneytenor.bsky.social will be joining me and this will be something more laidback so you guys can get to know the people behind the page and the YouTube channel!
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Today I’ll be doing something I haven’t done in a long time and that’s doing a Livestream!
My buddy Manny Cruz @thetooneytenor.bsky.social will be joining me and this will be something more laidback so you guys can get to know the people behind the page and the YouTube channel!
My buddy Manny Cruz @thetooneytenor.bsky.social will be joining me and this will be something more laidback so you guys can get to know the people behind the page and the YouTube channel!
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New Review now live on the channel! The wonderful parody of Dragnet and Racket Squad (along with other police shows of the 1950s). This one is one of my favourites and I am glad to finally tackle this one in a review along with my good friend Manny Cruz @thetooneytenor.bsky.social !
November 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
New Review now live on the channel! The wonderful parody of Dragnet and Racket Squad (along with other police shows of the 1950s). This one is one of my favourites and I am glad to finally tackle this one in a review along with my good friend Manny Cruz @thetooneytenor.bsky.social !
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People living under fascism didn’t survive by giving up joy—they protected it.
They held onto the things fascism tried to erase: art, friendship, jokes, rituals, language, memory.
Not as escapism but as resistance. As proof they were still human.
Joy isn’t frivolous under fascism. It’s strategic.
They held onto the things fascism tried to erase: art, friendship, jokes, rituals, language, memory.
Not as escapism but as resistance. As proof they were still human.
Joy isn’t frivolous under fascism. It’s strategic.
July 4, 2025 at 5:01 AM
People living under fascism didn’t survive by giving up joy—they protected it.
They held onto the things fascism tried to erase: art, friendship, jokes, rituals, language, memory.
Not as escapism but as resistance. As proof they were still human.
Joy isn’t frivolous under fascism. It’s strategic.
They held onto the things fascism tried to erase: art, friendship, jokes, rituals, language, memory.
Not as escapism but as resistance. As proof they were still human.
Joy isn’t frivolous under fascism. It’s strategic.
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To those out protesting today, power to ya! #nokingsday
June 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
To those out protesting today, power to ya! #nokingsday
🎵She’s the daughter of Rosie O’Grady, a regular old fashioned goil🎵
"A Hare Grows in Manhattan", directed by Friz Freleng, was released on this day in 1947.
#LooneyTunes
#LooneyTunes
March 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
🎵She’s the daughter of Rosie O’Grady, a regular old fashioned goil🎵
This Sunday: I will be one of the soloists performing in a concert of African American and Latin music titled DISCOVER ANGELITOS NEGROS at Grace Church in Newark, NJ at 3 PM. The concert IS FREE, but please make sure you reserve your tickets. Details are in the post. Hope to see you there!!
February 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
This Sunday: I will be one of the soloists performing in a concert of African American and Latin music titled DISCOVER ANGELITOS NEGROS at Grace Church in Newark, NJ at 3 PM. The concert IS FREE, but please make sure you reserve your tickets. Details are in the post. Hope to see you there!!
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Full Review with my good friend @thetooneytenor.bsky.social can be seen here: youtu.be/3RJvsr1gUGI
The Lady in Red (1935) Review: Cockroach Capers and Musical Mayhem!
YouTube video by Anthony's Animation Talk
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January 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Full Review with my good friend @thetooneytenor.bsky.social can be seen here: youtu.be/3RJvsr1gUGI
This short has always been a favorite of mine from director Friz Freleng, and I had a blast recording with @aanimationtalk.bsky.social and talking about the music of this short, whether it was piano music of the Romantic period or 1920s jazz! Head to YouTube for the full commentary on his channel!
Explore the musical mischief of Pizzicato Pussycat (1955)! 🎶🐭 Join us as we unravel the tale of a piano-playing mouse and a crafty cat! 🎹 LooneyTunes #frizfreleng #CartoonClassic #MusicalMisadventures #CartoonNostalgia #warnerbros
January 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
This short has always been a favorite of mine from director Friz Freleng, and I had a blast recording with @aanimationtalk.bsky.social and talking about the music of this short, whether it was piano music of the Romantic period or 1920s jazz! Head to YouTube for the full commentary on his channel!
A recent addition to my “on repeat” playlist. My musical tastes lean heavily to the 1960s-1980s, but this song from 1984 has escaped my ears. 1984 IMO was a great year for pop music. Loving the synth work on this and of course George Michael’s vocals are great. RIP George.
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Wham! - Everything She Wants
YouTube video by WhamVEVO
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January 27, 2025 at 2:56 AM
A recent addition to my “on repeat” playlist. My musical tastes lean heavily to the 1960s-1980s, but this song from 1984 has escaped my ears. 1984 IMO was a great year for pop music. Loving the synth work on this and of course George Michael’s vocals are great. RIP George.
youtu.be/C8xt5BGegj8?...
youtu.be/C8xt5BGegj8?...
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Today is Lui’s birthday, my brother from another mother and a fine musician. He’s not on Threads but I wanted to share his new video for all to see. Give the birthday boy some love.
Today is Lui’s birthday, my brother from another mother and a fine musician. He’s not on Threads but I wanted to share his new video for all to see. Give the birthday boy some love.
Young The Giant - "God Made Man" Drum Cover
YouTube video by Brazildjiandrums
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January 24, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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Today is Lui’s birthday, my brother from another mother and a fine musician. He’s not on Threads but I wanted to share his new video for all to see. Give the birthday boy some love.
Today is Lui’s birthday, my brother from another mother and a fine musician. He’s not on Threads but I wanted to share his new video for all to see. Give the birthday boy some love.
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Porky at the Crocodero (1938) review is live! Join me as I dive into this classic and explore the musical brilliance! 🐷🎶 #LooneyTunes #PorkyPig #MusicMagic #CartoonHistory #ClassicAnimation Here is the full review: youtu.be/wsWLtcMP9RU
Exploring Porky At the Crocadero (1938) - Music Meets Animation!
YouTube video by Anthony's Animation Talk
youtu.be
January 18, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Porky at the Crocodero (1938) review is live! Join me as I dive into this classic and explore the musical brilliance! 🐷🎶 #LooneyTunes #PorkyPig #MusicMagic #CartoonHistory #ClassicAnimation Here is the full review: youtu.be/wsWLtcMP9RU
I am grateful to be a working pro musician, but I would be lying if a part of me didn’t feel like the second mouse in this clip after all that singing I did these past two days. 😂 Merry Christmas to all who celebrate and to my fellow gigging musicians during this season: you earned your rest. Enjoy!
December 26, 2024 at 1:31 AM
I am grateful to be a working pro musician, but I would be lying if a part of me didn’t feel like the second mouse in this clip after all that singing I did these past two days. 😂 Merry Christmas to all who celebrate and to my fellow gigging musicians during this season: you earned your rest. Enjoy!
Check out @aanimationtalk.bsky.social latest review and I chime in about the music of this short!
My last short review of the year is now live on the channel! The Merry Old Soul (1935) is one that shows a few moments that hints at things to come for the studios output when it comes to humour. My good friend @thetooneytenor.bsky.social also discusses the music here! youtu.be/gMs6fIDTtTY
The Merry Old Soul (1935) Review: Friz Freleng’s Quirky Classic!
YouTube video by Anthony's Animation Talk
youtu.be
December 19, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Check out @aanimationtalk.bsky.social latest review and I chime in about the music of this short!
Me: I'm just saying, if there was one safe copy of the mix of "The Second Arrangement", how do we know Fagen doesn't have one and has just kept it quiet?
Waiter: I meant did you have any questions about tonight's specials.
Waiter: I meant did you have any questions about tonight's specials.
December 15, 2024 at 2:24 PM
The Tooney Tenor 2024 Christmas Tour! Some of these dates have passed but if you’re around, come hear me sing! 🎄🎅🏽
December 15, 2024 at 2:24 PM
The Tooney Tenor 2024 Christmas Tour! Some of these dates have passed but if you’re around, come hear me sing! 🎄🎅🏽
I’m in this commentary! Check it out!
Have you seen the latest review yet? Here is a sample of the review for My Little Duckaroo (1954) that is now live on the channel! Let me know what you think of this short #looneytunes #warnerbros #animation #daffyduck #porkypig
December 6, 2024 at 1:19 AM
I’m in this commentary! Check it out!
Yesterday before singing in a quartet for an anniversary Mass in Rockaway.
December 1, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Yesterday before singing in a quartet for an anniversary Mass in Rockaway.
This commercial was a constant in my childhood. I still sing parts of it to this day.
As a kid, the arrival of December meant I'd get to see Santa moderate a cereal-related debate between Fred and Barney at least three times a day.
December 1, 2024 at 4:37 PM
This commercial was a constant in my childhood. I still sing parts of it to this day.
Nina and Bear. The youngest and oldest dogs in the family. 🐶🐶
December 1, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Nina and Bear. The youngest and oldest dogs in the family. 🐶🐶
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Your voice and music lives forever, Freddie.
Remembering Freddie Mercury, who left us 33 years ago today ❤️
November 25, 2024 at 4:54 AM
Your voice and music lives forever, Freddie.
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Now on the channel The Stupid Cupid (1944) Directed by Frank Tashlin! Here is a sample of this review of a short that is hilarious only let down by an abrupt cut at the end. Check it out! #animation #looneytunes
November 25, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Now on the channel The Stupid Cupid (1944) Directed by Frank Tashlin! Here is a sample of this review of a short that is hilarious only let down by an abrupt cut at the end. Check it out! #animation #looneytunes