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Same Title, Different Song

"Early In The Morning" by Bobby Darin

Well, you're gonna miss me
Early in the morning
One of these days
Submitted by: crazydon

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Singers Who Act

Cliff Edwards appeared in: Pinocchio, Dumbo
Excellent in Pinocchio, good Duke imitation in Dumbo
Submitted By: Alan of Seville
Björk appeared in: Dancer in the Dark
I've never seen it, but I heard that she's not that good.
Submitted By: Raphael

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Celebrities Who Sing

Peter Sellers performed: Come to me, Thank Heaven for Little Girls
I'm serious. Peter Sellers sings Come to me in The Pink Panther Strikes Again and Thank Heaven for Little Girls in Revenge of the Pink Panther and he even sings them on the respective soundtracks!
Submitted By: Alan of Seville
Renee Zellweger performed: Several songs in
Like Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, John C. Reilly, Taye Diggs, Dana "Queen Latifah" Owens, and all the other cast members whom the film credits with songs from the score, Renee Zellweger did her own singing in the film version of "Chicago." As for the quality of her performance, that judgment is left to others, as this posting came from an individual who had, by the time of posting, not seen the film itself.
Submitted By: Parker Gabriel

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Better Off Solo

Curt Smith from Tears For Fears
Curt's most recent solo album Halfway Pleased is good.
Submitted By: Celeste
Ben Mink from F.M.
F.M. had moderate success in Canada during the late 1970s and early 1980s. After their split, Ben Mink went on to work with k. d. lang as her cowriter, penning numerous hits, as well as performing on other people's records such as Rush ("Losing It", from 1982's "Signals") and playing guitar on Geddy Lee's solo album from 2000, "My Favourite Headache".
Submitted By: P Smith

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Former Occupations of Performers

Trace Cyrus from Metro Station: Cashier at a clothing store
This was before he dropped out of high school and started Metro Station with Mason Musso.
Submitted By: Rachel
Kerry Jones from Booger Brunch: Employee at Mcdonald's
She did that from 1993-2005!
Submitted By: Kerry

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Performer's New Career Entries

Joe Cotton from TrueBliss: Radio DJ, Jenny Craig (NZ) ambassador
OK, she is a plus-size singer in the band, but after the girl band was short-lived, she turned to hosting music shows and now a DJ.
Submitted By: Rocky Mak
James Lilja (drummer) from The Offspring: Gynecologist
Was in the band from 1984 to 1987. Lilja quit shortly after the release to pursue a medical career in gynecology, and was replaced by Ron Welty, who was only 16 years old at the time
Submitted By: Franka

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Songs That Are Banned
"The Prime Time of your Life," Daft Punk - Submitted By: daftperson
"Jeremy," Pearl Jam - Submitted By: Diana

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Super Long Pop Songs
"Voodoo Chile," Jimi Hendrix Experience Length:15:05 - Submitted By: Lou Gravano
"In a Gadda Da Vida," Iron Butterfly Length:17:05 - Submitted By: Lou Gravano

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Super Short Pop Songs
"The Divide," Tenacious D Length:0:22 - Submitted By: Lou Gravano
"Destiny," Tenacious D Length:0:37 - Submitted By: Lou Gravano

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Song Lawsuits
"Surfin' U.S.A.," The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys' hit song "Surfin' U.S.A." is set to the melody of Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen," but Chuck Berry had never given the Beach Boys permission to use his song. Years after the song's initial release, Chuck Berry successfully sued the Beach Boys, causing all subsequent releases of "Surfin' U.S.A." on compilation albums to credit Berry alongside Brian Wilson, who wrote the new lyrics. - Submitted By: Raphael
"La Villa.Strangiato," Rush
Alex Lifeson unconsciously stole from Raymond Scott's song, "Powerhouse", likely because it burned into his memory from watching cartoons as a child. You can hear a sample of it here: http://www.raymondscott.com/powerhs.mp3 From the FAQ on the raymondscott.com website: Q: Did the rock band RUSH get sued and have to pay royalties for their unauthorized use of Raymond Scott's ''Powerhouse'' in their 1978 recording ''La Villa.Strangiato''? A: By the time Raymond Scott's publisher notified the band's management of the infringement, the statute of limitations had expired on the challenge. But Rush's management, out of deference to Mr. and Mrs. Scott (Raymond was still alive at that point), offered a one-time "penance" payment, feeling it was the ethical thing to do. All involved were happy with the resolution, and Rush has no further financial obligations. Under the settlement, they were not required to accord RS partial songwriting credit on the.piece. - Submitted By: P Smith

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Crime Records
Jimi Hendrix: "Drug Possession" - Submitted By: Paul Warren
Igor Stravinsky: "Changing "The Star-Spangled Banner"" - Submitted By: Paul Warren

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Performers with Handicaps
Kay Tse: Pneumothorax - Submitted By: Rocky Mak
Miley Cyrus: Sex addiction - Submitted By: Katy

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Lighter Side of Serious Bands
"Shout," Tears For Fears - Submitted By: Celeste
"A Cure for the Itch," Linkin Park - Submitted By: B1982

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Hidden Tracks
"Dickhead," Robbie Williams. From the final track of Rudebox album, Summertime. - Submitted By: Rocky Mak
"Save The Children/I Tried Love," Robbie Williams. First one was about the state of society, second one was just talking about a boring girlfriend. here are the answers to some of his questions.
Is the Richard Gere gerbil story true?
False
Did Sooty sleep with Sue?
No
What are the holes in Biros for?
To hold the ball that rolls ink onto the piece of paper
Which one's which in "The Corrs"?
Jim Corr is the guitarist, keyboarder and accordion player
Sharon Corr is the violinist
Andrea Corr is the lead singer and tin whistle player
Caroline Corr is the drummer/percussionist
Did Geoff Hurst really score
With Hawk Eye nowadays, it was determined that he did NOT score that contentious goal. It will stand in record, but it really doesn't... not that it alters the final result.
- Submitted By: Rocky Mak

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Hidden Messages
"Hallelujah," Rufus Wainwright: "when played backwards, this song sounds like its ina nother language, it sounds german!!" - Submitted By: GC
"big old jet air liner," steve miller band: "big old jed left the light on" - Submitted By: jodi

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Backwards Messages
"Revolution 9," The Beatles: "The song is slightly infamous for having all kinds of crazy, somewhat-discernible stuff in it when played backwards, most famously a car crash sound followed by a voice yelling "Get me out! Get me out!" and the "Number nine, number nine" repeated through the song becoming "Turn me on, dead man. Turn me on, dead man."" - Submitted By: Aninnymouse
"Amish Paradise," Weird All Yankovic: "When you play this parody song backwards, you can hear in part of it "You're a wise little muffin."" - Submitted By: Rachel

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What A Band is Best Known For (aside from their music)
Voice acting for Walt Disney - Cliff Edwards
He voiced Jiminy Cricket in Pinocchio (1940) and "Jim" Crow in Dumbo (1941) - Submitted By: Alan of Seville
Killing other's people's songs. - William Hung
I'm not kidding. Former American Idol hopefull William Hung committed a wanton act of musical homicide when he butchered the hell out of Ricky Martin's song She Bangs. - Submitted By: Celeste

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Music With a Warning Label
"not sure," The lads
Im not sure what the album is but in the booklet it says " warning. this cd may contain traces of peanuts"
Blairy
""The Spaghetti Incident?"," Guns N Roses
Explicit copies after 1994 contain this warning with GNR's signature: "Chock full of unsavory subject matter and explicit language, etc. etc. etc.... so don't say we didn't warn you!"
Ryan Froula
"Two Virgins," John Lennon/Yoko Ono
The cover shows John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono, just standing there naked. The album was sold as it was for about a two days, then they had to start selling them in a brown paper bag like package.
Joannna
The track "Go Cry On Someone Else's Shoulder" carries the warning that it is "very greasey. You should not listen to it. You should wear it on your hair". Bear in mind that this was in 1966!
neptunevsmars
"Tubular Bells 2003," Mike Oldfield
On the inside of the booklett, there is the warning: "This stero record can still not be played on old tin boxes no matter what they are fitted with. If you are in possession of such equipment plese hand it into the nearest police Station", a reference to the 1971 album.
A.B.Smith
"Step By Step," New Kids On The Block
Donnie Wahlberg wrote in his thank yous "To the dude who wrote New Kids got run over by a reigndeer: watch out for a black Jeep Cherokee with no breaks. Peace chump!"
Celeste
"You Can Be Anyone This Time Around," Dr. Timothy Leary
This hard to find album, has a warning which says "This album is very dangerous". I highly reccommend this album because it has Jimi Hendrix on bass, John Sebastian on guitar, Steven Stills on guitar, Buddy Miles on drums, and of course Tim Leary on vocals. It is a very psychedelic recording. I listened to it ten times with a friend about 15 years ago. WOW!
Wade Brock
"Anthem Of The Sun," Grateful Dead
The B-side of the album says " careful do not stop on the tracks"
Wade Brock
"F**k You," Overkill
This album came wrapped in a brown paper like bag and warning due to its cover.
Wade Brock
"I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love," My Chemical Romance
On the CD itself, it says: "UNAUTHORIZED DUPLICATION IS A VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE LAWS AND WILL RESULT IN GERARD COMING TO YOUR HOUSE AND SUCKING YOUR BLOOD." Gerard is the lead singer!
Someone
"(all of their albums up until The Game)," Queen
More of a boast than a warning: "No synthesizers!")
Agrimorfee
"Year Zero," nine inch nails
On the back there's a large warning label reading: "USBM WARNING: Consuming or spreading this material may be deemed subversive by the United States Bureau Of Morality. If you of someone you know has engaged in subversive acts or thoughts, call: 1-866-445-6580 BE A PATRIOT - BE AN INFORMER!
BECKER
"Parental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics," George Carlin
Seriously, that REALLY IS the name of the album! Anyway, it has a label on the back saying "This features no subliminal messages or backmasking. All messages from the devil are played forward in Standard American English." Below that is a footnote saying, "Please try not to commit suicide after listening to this album."
Jonathan S.
"P.X.R.5," Hawkwind
"On the back side of the album (import copies anyway), there are actually two warning labels. A red sticker the size of a baseball card carries the message that the sticker NOT be removed (and covers most of the artwork). Below that, is the warning "This wiring can seriously damage your health"
princejellyfish
"In Utero," Nirvana
This Album Contains explicit lyrics that may not be suitable for young children. (I would have thought that the In Utero album cover itself would be a parent's first warning.)
Celeste
"Zaireeka," Flaming Lips
From the album's liner notes: Track No.6 "How Will We Know (Futuristic Crashendos)"
CAUTION: CDs No.1, No.3, and No. 4 contain extremely high and low frequencies that can cause a person to become disoriented, confused or nauseated. Each speaker contains a high and a low frequency. CD No.1's frequencies are 20hz and 14khz. CD No.3's frequencies are 10hz and 14khz. CD No.4 contains 7hz and 10khz. These tracks should NOT be listened to repeatedly at high volume. Make sure infants are out of listening range. This track should not be listened to while driving.
Agrimorfee
"A Wizard/A True Star and Initiation," Todd Rundgren
Both albums were stretched out with music and both albums said that if you use a worn-out needle, it will scratch the record and it also said that if the album sounds quiet even with the speakers in full-blast, record the album on tape.
Paul Warren
"Tubular Bells," Mike Oldfield
On the rear jacket of the original edition of the disc, there is a warning, " This stereo record cannot be played on old tin boxes no matter what they are fitted with. If you are in possession of such equipment please hand it into the nearest police station."
princejellyfish
"Frank Zappa Meets The Mothers of Prevention," Frank Zappa
"WARNING/GUARANTEE
This album contains material which a truly free society would neither fear nor suppress. In some socially retarded areas, religious fanatics and ultra-conservative political organizations violate your First Amendment Rights by attempting to censor rock & roll albums. We feel that this is un-Constitutional and un-American. As an alternative to these government-supported programs (designed to keep you docile and ignorant), Barking Pumpkin is pleased to provide stimulating digital audio entertainment for those of you who have outgrown the ordinary. The language and concepts contained herein are GUARANTEED NOT TO CAUSE ETERNAL TORMENT IN THE PLACE WHERE THE GUY WITH THE HORNS AND THE POINTED STICK CONDUCTS HIS BUSINESS. This guarantee is as real as the threats of the video fundamentalists who use attacks on rock music in their attempt to transform America into a nation of check-mailing nincompoops (in the name of Jesus Christ). If there is a hell, its fires wait for them, not us."
Agrimorfee
"No Doubt," Jesus Jones
Some tracks when played at a high volume may cause damage to speakers.
ChuckyG

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"Made in Switzerland"
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