"Don't Ask Me Why" by The Bell Notes
La-de-da-de-da-da, Don't Ask Me Why
La-de-da-de-da-da, why I should cry.
La-de-da-de-da-da, why I should cry.
Submitted by: S. Tim Wood
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A bizarre and erudite mishearing of "Wishmaster" by Finnish metal band Nightwish, that turns it into a song about Odysseus, Star Trek, Immanuel Kant, communism, and the occult!
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Singers Who Act
Tina Turner appeared in: Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome
She played Max's nemesis Auntie Entity in that movie.
Submitted By: Vic George
Jonas Brothers appeared in: Camp Rock
Submitted By: Jessica
Celebrities Who Sing
Jerry Mathers performed: Wind Up Toy
A forgotten novelty song made when the former Beaver Cleaver was getting too old for the role that made him famous. Despite gaining recognition on the Hollywood Hi-Fi compilation of celebrities with bad records, it's not as bad as you might expect.
Submitted By: The Skuz
Drew Carey performed: Moon Over Parma
he also sang other songs on "The Drew Carey Show" and "Whose Line" before he became the host of "The Price is Right".
Submitted By: Paul Warren
Better Off Solo
J. P. Pennington from Exile
After leaving the band in the late 1980's, Pennington enjoyed moderate success as a solo artist, scoring a Top 30 Country hit in "Whatever It Takes". He has since re-formed Exile with guitarist Les Taylor.
Submitted By: Todd W. Zimmerman
Jeffrey Osbourne from LTD
I just thought he was better as a solo than he was in LTD. Of course, he was the drummer and singer, so he was kind of handicapped.
Submitted By: Soul
Former Occupations of Performers
Tim Finn and Eddie Rayner from Split Enz: At one stage they worked in a lolly factory and were always white when they left due to the icing su
Submitted By: dizrythmia
Neil Finn from Split Enz: Worked in a record store and a hospital before the phonecall.
Submitted By: dizrythmia
Performer's New Career Entries
Bert Convy from The Cheers: Game Show Host
In the 1950s, Bert Convy, who later hosted Tattletales and Super Password, was a member of a vocal group that had a couple of hit records. He also played Minor League Baseball and appeared on Broadway in the 1960s.
Submitted By: Jake
Mase from Mase: Preacher
Rapper to Preacher is one of the most unusual career changes one can have, but Mase left the often violent world of rap for a higher place according to his family and friends.
Submitted By: Below Average Dave
Songs That Are Banned
"soldier, sandy, pretty little girl," harvey andrews - Submitted By: Helen Margaret Rees
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Super Long Pop Songs
"The Woman Who Loves You," Split Enz Length:6:49 - Submitted By: dizrythmia
"Under the Wheel," Split Enz Length:7:48 - Submitted By: dizrythmia
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Super Short Pop Songs
"Twist," KoRn Length:0:58 - Submitted By: Kam
"My Little Lovely," The Moody Blues Length:1:45 - Submitted By: Cyhunt
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Song Lawsuits
""How Deep Is Your Love" ," Bee Gees
In 1983 , the Bee Gees were sued by a Chicago songwriter named Ronald Selle. In "Selle vs Gibb " Selle claimed that they stole the melodic material of his song " Let It End" , and used it on "How Deep Is Your Love ". The group lost the case , but the verdict was overturned a few months later . - Submitted By: Matt Nicholls
"Our Lawyer Made Us Change The Name Of This Song...," Fall Out Boy
In actual fact, although Fall Out Boy did have a song originally going by the title "I Liked You A Whole Lot Better Before You Became A F***ing MySpace Whore", this one had originally been titled "My Name Is David Ruffin And These Are My Temptations". A clever play on words of course, but courting legal disaster (no pun intended) with the classic Motown vocal group. - Submitted By: neptunevsmars
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Crime Records
Chad Kroeger: "DUI" - Submitted By: Celeste
Pete Seeger: "Contempt of Congress" - Submitted By: Raphael
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Performers with Handicaps
Daniel Johns: Bullemia - Submitted By: Celeste
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Lighter Side of Serious Bands
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"Piss On The Wall," J. Geils Band - Submitted By: Tim Hall
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Hidden Tracks
""Subway"," Sheryl Crow. On some copies of her 1998 album The Globe Sessions which do not feature her rendition of Guns N Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine", this song plays shortly after the end of "Crash And Burn" at the end of the album. It's listed only on the computer-accessible lyrics of the CD. - Submitted By: Vic George
"Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont's...)," The Killers. In the 10 minute-plus remix of "Mr. Brightside" on the album Tranquilize, there is a 30 second-ish snippet at the end. It is titled "Conversations with the Captain". - Submitted By: Bobbie Souffle
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Hidden Messages
"Kid A," Radiohead: "Be sure to pop open the Jewel case that your CD came in when you purchase this. Hidden inside the tray is an illustrated booklet that you can look at while you listen to the CD and ponder the meaning of it all." - Submitted By: Agrimorfee
"The Number of the Beast," Iron Maiden: "Another Derek Riggs addition on the cover. Look very closely at the people dancing in the flames--Not all are dancing. There are quite a few there in various sexual positions. " - Submitted By: Heather Loeffler
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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)
Mispelling - Slade
Slade has a history of mispelling their songs as well as their band which should be called 'Slayed'. - Submitted By: Paul Warren
Marrying Pamela Anderson - Tommy Lee
The drummer of Motley Crue and the well-endowed actress were married from 1995-1998. They recently became a couple again, but are not currently remarried. - Submitted By: Rocky
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Music With a Warning Label
"Freak Out!," The Mothers Of Invention
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.
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."
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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Album Cover Parodies
Ayah
"Problem Woman Mixtape"
Submitted by: John Book
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