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Brian · 03-21-2004, 11:52 PM

Anyone ever listen to a song that they thought was strange? There are two examples of songs that I think fit this category in my opinion. The first is The Beatles' "I Am the Walrus." The music, the faint Shakespeare lines in the background, and John Lennon make it a weird song.

There is also a song by Prince called "Erotic City." I heard this song a number of times when a now-defunct (

) 80s station played it. It was hard for me to understand the words until I looked it up on the internet. I was surprised at what I saw. The tempo, the beat, the music, Prince, the editing out of the f-word and a female singer that I *think* was Sheila E made it a strange song. But an enjoyable one for me.

Any other songs you think are weird?

Dean Winchester · 03-24-2004, 03:37 PM

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Originally posted by Brian
There is also a song by Prince called "Erotic City." I heard this song a number of times when a now-defunct () 80s station played it. It was hard for me to understand the words until I looked it up on the internet. I was surprised at what I saw. The tempo, the beat, the music, Prince, the editing out of the f-word and a female singer that I *think* was Sheila E made it a strange song. But an enjoyable one for me.

I've never actually heard Erotic City on the radio (I was about 5 years old during Purple Rain mania, and the 80's station here only plays 1999, Lets Go Crazy and When Doves Cry), how did they edit "we can .... until the dawn"? I couldn't see how they could change it unless they rerecorded new words.

Hollow · 03-24-2004, 03:43 PM

da song dat me n my brotha made ^ dat goze lyk nok n da door will open lol

vashti1999 · 03-24-2004, 05:03 PM

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I've never actually heard Erotic City on the radio (I was about 5 years old during Purple Rain mania, and the 80's station here only plays 1999, Lets Go Crazy and When Doves Cry), how did they edit "we can .... until the dawn"? I couldn't see how they could change it unless they rerecorded new words.

There was a station here that inserted a drum beat where the f word would go, so that that word would be inaudible. I remember after Prince's Kiss came out, they'd substitute the f word in Erotic City with kiss: we can kiss until the dawn.

Along the lines of weird songs trivia, can anyone name a song where you can say the title without opening your mouth? Hint: 1994.

Georgia's on my Mind · 03-24-2004, 08:05 PM

oh, many. one that is kind of weird but amuses me is "wheres my shoe?"

Tuesday Weld · 03-24-2004, 08:06 PM

"Brand New Key"

Brian · 03-24-2004, 09:41 PM

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"Brand New Key"

I knew you were going to say that. Terrible song. "Oh I got a pair of brand new roller skates you got a brand new key." I'm all, "Huh? Ugh!!!"

Brian · 03-24-2004, 09:45 PM

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Originally posted by vashti1999
There was a station here that inserted a drum beat where the f word would go, so that that word would be inaudible.

That's how it was played on what was one my favorite (but now defunct) station.

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Along the lines of weird songs trivia, can anyone name a song where you can say the title without opening your mouth? Hint: 1994.

I think you're talking about "Mmm...mmm...mmm...mmm" or something along those lines. I remember Weird Al made a spoof of that song called, "Mmm....mmm...mmm...Better"

vashti1999 · 03-24-2004, 10:06 PM

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Originally posted by Brian

I think you're talking about "Mmm...mmm...mmm...mmm" or something along those lines. I remember Weird Al made a spoof of that song called, "Mmm....mmm...mmm...Better"

You're right, Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm by the Crash Test Dummies. (I always hated that song.)

Tuesday Weld · 03-24-2004, 10:13 PM

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Originally posted by Brian
I knew you were going to say that. Terrible song. "Oh I got a pair of brand new roller skates you got a brand new key." I'm all, "Huh? Ugh!!!"

I know.

crystals · 03-26-2004, 04:26 AM

Livin' In The Fridge by Weird Al

Christmas Sucks by Arrogant Worms

Mr. Trash Man by Michael Omartian

Purple People Eater by Big Bopper

Dead Man's Party by Oingo Boingo

Cat's Strut by Stray Cats

Like a Surgeon by Weird Al

musicradio77 · 03-27-2004, 10:17 PM

One of my favorite song that it is so weird was "Troglodyte" by the Jimmy Castor Bunch.

Tuesday Weld · 03-31-2004, 07:24 AM

I think another weird song is "Pop Muzik" (I think that's spelled right).

Steve M. · 04-01-2004, 08:59 PM

"Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey" by Paul (and Linda) McCartney. There's no one left at home and I believe I'm gonna rain? The butter wouldn't melt so I put it in the pie? Wha?

The kettle's on the boil. . . .

Steve M. · 04-01-2004, 09:12 PM

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Originally posted by Brian
Anyone ever listen to a song that they thought was strange? There are two examples of songs that I think fit this category in my opinion. The first is The Beatles' "I Am the Walrus." The music, the faint Shakespeare lines in the background, and John Lennon make it a weird song.

The Shakespearean verse is from King Lear, Act IV, Scene VI.
You hear the following lines in the chorus, after the line "Standing in the English rain:"

Gloucester: Now, good sir, what are you?

Edgar: A man made tame by fortune's blows.

In the fadeout you hear Oswald's death scene.

Oswald: Villain. . .bury my my body. . .and give the letters which thou findst about me to Edmund, Earl of Gloucester. Seek him out upon the English party. O, untimely death! Death! (He dies.)

Edgar: I know thee well. A serviceable villain, as duteous to the vices of thy mistress as badness would desire.

Gloucester: What, is he dead?

Edgar: Sit you down, father; rest you.

John Gielgud played Lear in this radio production, and Lear is in this scene, but John Lennon didn't pick up the part with Gielgud's appearance.

I recite these lines at singalongs of "I Am the Walrus" at Beatles conventions!

03-21-2004, 11:52 PM	#1
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Weird songs Anyone ever listen to a song that they thought was strange? There are two examples of songs that I think fit this category in my opinion. The first is The Beatles' "I Am the Walrus." The music, the faint Shakespeare lines in the background, and John Lennon make it a weird song. There is also a song by Prince called "Erotic City." I heard this song a number of times when a now-defunct () 80s station played it. It was hard for me to understand the words until I looked it up on the internet. I was surprised at what I saw. The tempo, the beat, the music, Prince, the editing out of the f-word and a female singer that I think was Sheila E made it a strange song. But an enjoyable one for me. Any other songs you think are weird?

03-24-2004, 08:06 PM	#6
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03-26-2004, 04:26 AM	#11
crystals Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,829	Livin' In The Fridge by Weird Al Christmas Sucks by Arrogant Worms Mr. Trash Man by Michael Omartian Purple People Eater by Big Bopper Dead Man's Party by Oingo Boingo Cat's Strut by Stray Cats Like a Surgeon by Weird Al
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03-27-2004, 10:17 PM	#12
musicradio77 Disney Expert Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 14, 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 6,475	One of my favorite song that it is so weird was "Troglodyte" by the Jimmy Castor Bunch.
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04-01-2004, 08:59 PM	#14
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	"Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey" by Paul (and Linda) McCartney. There's no one left at home and I believe I'm gonna rain? The butter wouldn't melt so I put it in the pie? Wha? The kettle's on the boil. . . .
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03-24-2004, 03:43 PM	#3
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	da song dat me n my brotha made ^ dat goze lyk nok n da door will open lol

03-24-2004, 08:05 PM	#5
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	oh, many. one that is kind of weird but amuses me is "wheres my shoe?"

03-31-2004, 07:24 AM	#13
Tuesday Weld I missed you all. hugs Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 02, 2003 Location: Having a great time. Posts: 22,285	I think another weird song is "Pop Muzik" (I think that's spelled right).