Uploaded by IchnosX3 on Feb 3, 2010
1985) For most of the 80's Oingo Boingo was to L.A. and Orange County what the Grateful Dead was to San Francisco. Oingo Boingo developed the kind of fan following that made every appearance an event. They were "our band", and we believed they knew and appreciated our enthusiasm.
If you must compare them to any other groups, I think Madness would come close; Not so much for musical styling as for their composition. Both groups were mini-orchestras, and to see them on stage was to behold brilliant chaos.
Musically, they were one of a kind. Sonically bright and cheerful, lyrically questioning and slightly morbid, they were at the forefront of what became known as New Wave.
To those who are not familiar with their songs, they can be intimidating and strange (think Sparks, if you're familiar with them).
Their most accessible songs are Dead Man's Party, Weird Science and I Love Little Girls: listen to these a couple of times and the rest of their catalog will come easier.
SoCal remembers our house band, and we miss them very, very much.
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I was blinded
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I'M SCIENCIER THAN YOU
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Well actually i was born in 1992 and i can remember those "floppy" discs (the ones the weren't actually floppy! lol). I'm pretty sure i still have some of those lying around...
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@andymboss hehehe yep! lol xp
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this is classic... but still a pedophile =]
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loved the movie. still do
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@gandy74 Don't forget Herbie Hancock! ;o)
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1:26 everyone under 30 asking "what is that square black thing"
1 week ago 3
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This video is the reason why Tim Burton wants to hang with Danny Elfman all the time.
1 week ago 4
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@TheLosersCompany Please go sit in the corner facing the wall with a DUNCE hat -_-
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This Guy is like lady gaga but back in that time!
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