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ugotitdude · 05-04-2005, 01:51 PM

What are some of your favorite or least favorite Top 40 hits recorded by an actor or actress we might not associate with music (or someone who goes back and forth between acting and singing, like J Lo, for example)?

One of my faves is 'Makin It', recorded by David Naughton in 1979 - he did all those Dr Pepper commercials and starred in 'An American Werewolf in London'

Dean Winchester · 05-04-2005, 03:35 PM

faves:

"Heartbeat" by Don Johnson (that song rocks regardless of what people say)
"They Don't Know" by Tracey Ullman

least faves:

"Jenny From The Block" by J. Lo
"Respect Yourself" by Bruce Willis (he cannot carry a tune)
"Come Clean" by Hilary Duff

ugotitdude · 05-04-2005, 03:49 PM

I also like just about anything John Travolta sang, especially his songs from the movie Grease (Sandy, You're the One That I Want).

I usually don't go for sappier songs too much, but 'Don't Give Up On Us' by David Soul is a guilty pleasure for me (BTW, Owen Wilson sang it beatifully in the Starsky & Hutch movie as well).

Nighthawk76 · 05-04-2005, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffySlayer79

"Heartbeat" by Don Johnson (that song rocks regardless of what people say)

jamesanthony · 05-04-2005, 04:19 PM

I like Don't Give Up on Us and although I'm not a big fan of John Travolta his work in Grease was good. He had a hit called Let Her In in 1976 as well. J-Lo is a joke, They Don't Know by Tracy Ullman works.

Eddie Murphy's music was horrible - did anyone like Party All the Time, Put Your Mouth on Me or Boogie in Your Butt?

vashti1999 · 05-04-2005, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesanthony

Eddie Murphy's music was horrible - did anyone like Party All the Time, Put Your Mouth on Me or Boogie in Your Butt?

Yes, me. I thought Put Your Mouth on Me was a great song. I liked How Could It Be as well. Was listening to his Michael Jackson duet Whatzupwitu the other day. I was into Party All The Time and Boogie In Your Butt also. I liked his music for what it was, not to be taken seriously.

Superstar · 05-04-2005, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffySlayer79

faves:

"Heartbeat" by Don Johnson (that song rocks regardless of what people say)
"They Don't Know" by Tracey Ullman

least faves:

"Jenny From The Block" by J. Lo
"Respect Yourself" by Bruce Willis (he cannot carry a tune)
"Come Clean" by Hilary Duff

I actually really like Come Clean. BRUCE WILLIS RELEASED A SINGLE?

Dean Winchester · 05-04-2005, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Superstar

I actually really like Come Clean. BRUCE WILLIS RELEASED A SINGLE?

yes, back in his Moonlighting days, Bruce recorded a soul album on Motown, and had a top 10 hit with "Respect Yourself". He recorded another album a few years later that flopped, and luckily has stuck to acting since.

Superstar · 05-04-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffySlayer79

yes, back in his Moonlighting days, Bruce recorded a soul album on Motown, and had a top 10 hit with "Respect Yourself". He recorded another album a few years later that flopped, and luckily has stuck to acting since.

I would love to hear that

vashti1999 · 05-04-2005, 04:52 PM

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I would love to hear that

What made it (the single) listenable was that he was joined by one of the Pointer Sisters.

One song that I really loved by an actor, it's a mushy song and not a great vocal, but I loved it: She's Like The Wind by Patrick Swayze

ugotitdude · 05-05-2005, 08:28 AM

I just thought of a couple more I like:

'Rock On' by Young and the Restless star Michael Damian from 1989 - I thought it was an awesome remake of the David Essex classic (some might not like it as much as the original, but I have a soft spot for Damian's version since it came out around the time I graduated from high school)

I also liked Shaun Cassidy when I was a little kid - he recorded some great tunes while he was starring on the Hardy Boys, like 'Da Doo Ron Ron' and
'Hey Deenie' - he had a pretty good voice, just like his brother David.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 05-05-2005, 02:47 PM

Party All The Time by Eddie Murphy!!!

Current Of Love - David Hasslehoff

Wait, did that make top 40?

I also love J.Lo and Hilary Duff.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 05-05-2005, 02:48 PM

Ohh I also totally forgot about Will Smith. Though he started out in music, I consider him more of an actor. Ive liked all of his singles so far.

05-04-2005, 01:51 PM	#1
ugotitdude Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 27, 2004 Posts: 511	Best and Worst Top 40 Hits by a TV or Film Star What are some of your favorite or least favorite Top 40 hits recorded by an actor or actress we might not associate with music (or someone who goes back and forth between acting and singing, like J Lo, for example)? One of my faves is 'Makin It', recorded by David Naughton in 1979 - he did all those Dr Pepper commercials and starred in 'An American Werewolf in London'

05-05-2005, 02:47 PM	#12
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05-04-2005, 03:35 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	faves: "Heartbeat" by Don Johnson (that song rocks regardless of what people say) "They Don't Know" by Tracey Ullman least faves: "Jenny From The Block" by J. Lo "Respect Yourself" by Bruce Willis (he cannot carry a tune) "Come Clean" by Hilary Duff

05-04-2005, 03:49 PM	#3
ugotitdude Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 27, 2004 Posts: 511	I also like just about anything John Travolta sang, especially his songs from the movie Grease (Sandy, You're the One That I Want). I usually don't go for sappier songs too much, but 'Don't Give Up On Us' by David Soul is a guilty pleasure for me (BTW, Owen Wilson sang it beatifully in the Starsky & Hutch movie as well).

05-04-2005, 04:19 PM	#5
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	I like Don't Give Up on Us and although I'm not a big fan of John Travolta his work in Grease was good. He had a hit called Let Her In in 1976 as well. J-Lo is a joke, They Don't Know by Tracy Ullman works. Eddie Murphy's music was horrible - did anyone like Party All the Time, Put Your Mouth on Me or Boogie in Your Butt?

05-05-2005, 08:28 AM	#11
ugotitdude Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 27, 2004 Posts: 511	I just thought of a couple more I like: 'Rock On' by Young and the Restless star Michael Damian from 1989 - I thought it was an awesome remake of the David Essex classic (some might not like it as much as the original, but I have a soft spot for Damian's version since it came out around the time I graduated from high school) I also liked Shaun Cassidy when I was a little kid - he recorded some great tunes while he was starring on the Hardy Boys, like 'Da Doo Ron Ron' and 'Hey Deenie' - he had a pretty good voice, just like his brother David.

05-05-2005, 02:48 PM	#13
¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ MISS APRIL Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 19, 2001 Location: Parsonsfield ME Shaws - Screwing my way up the employment ladder! Posts: 68,780	Ohh I also totally forgot about Will Smith. Though he started out in music, I consider him more of an actor. Ive liked all of his singles so far.