I once picked up two hitchhikers driving from Fresno to Berkeley. It turns out these two guys were Germans and their English wasn't the best. They were trying to describe this famous American show that's re-broadcasted on German television. He kept describing them as "the yellow family". I didn't get it until the end of the trip - they were trying to describe The Simpsons.
The Simpsons is one of the longest-running television show, surviving 18 seasons. It is longest-running prime-time show, which is a feat! I believe, according to the show's creator, Matt Groening, that this is the final season (19th) because the movie is being released in July 2007.
They've managed to released four albums and a handful of singles. The four albums are: The Simpsons Sing the Blues (Dec 1990), Songs in the Key of Springfield (Sep 1997), The Yellow Album (Jan 1998), and Go Simpsonic with The Simpsons (Oct 1999). These are all original song recordings, except for "Key of Springfield" as those songs all appear in various episodes.
Most of the singing were recorded by the six main cast members: Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Julie Kavner (Marge), Nancy Cartwright (Bart), Yeardley Smith (Lisa), Hank Azaria (Apu), and Harry Shearer (Mr Burns).
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Here's some short introduction to each song: "School Days" is basically a cover, originally by Chuck Berry. The twist is Bart Simpsons is singing it with his own special lyrics. |
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This is a lovely medley of "A Fish Called Selma". Basically in this episode they decided to make Planet of the Apes into a musical. The most hilarious song is "Dr Zaius", which is basically a rip-off of Falco's Rock Me Amadeus. Absolutely brilliant... and it fits well with the monkeys theme :) On a sad note, the voice of Troy Mcclure, as you probably know is from the late Phil Hartman. |
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First of all, the concept is obviously from the Beatles. Their cover is from Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, but the title is a play off The White Album. "I Just Can't Help Myself" really stood out on this album. The best part is Homer's little rap - TOO FUNNY. |
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There's really no need to introduce this song. It's Homer singing the theme of the Flinstones, except with his own lyrics :) |
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