Overruled Music Issue 1: Dead Man's Party
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One of the unfortunate side effects of time's progression is that of eventual surpression of good music. Some brilliant songs, such as Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Queen's "We Will Rock You" remain remembered, but too often some very good and enjoyable songs, even ones that enjoyed popularity when released, fade from public's memory. This column in my blog will be dedicated to these forgotten melodies that I enjoy.
This week, I'll start with "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo.
"Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo
Composed by Danny Elfman
I'm all dressed up with nowhere to go
Walkin' with a dead man over my shoulder
Waiting for an invitation to arrive
Goin' to a party where no one's still alive
"Dead Man's Party" was the title track from Oingo Boingo's fourth album and probably their best-known song. It is definitelty my favorite, which its catchy yet mildly creepy repeating melody and unsettling lyrics.
I was struck by lighting
Walkin' down the street
I was hit by something last night in my sleep
It's a dead man's party
Who could ask for more
Everybody's comin', leave your body at the door
Leave your body and soul at the door
Oingo Boingo was actually led by Danny Elfman, who is now known for his film scores--one of his most recent works was the score for the Spider-Man films.
All dressed up with nowhere to go
Walkin' with a dead man
Waitin' for an invitation to arrive
With a dead man...Dead Man
Got my best suit and my tie
Shiny silver dollar on either eye
I hear the chauffeur comin' to the door
Says there's room for maybe just one more
Don't run away it's only me
Don't be afraid of what you can't see
Don't run away it's only me . . .
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