RUSH'S 'HIT' LIST
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has been discussed here in past weeks.
If there are any corrections or additions that need to be done,
cooperation of EIB listeners (especially those who have listened for more
than a year) from across the fruited plain is appreciated. Reply to either
address posted below. If possible, please use an authoritative source to
confirm the performers/composers in your contributions.
Obscure update themes which are of historical interest, particularly those
which are about particular people (was there a Mike Tyson Update?), and
the circumstances of the time they aired, are especially appreciated.
Without further ado, from the "grooveyard of forgotten favorites," here's
RUSH LIMBAUGH: THE 'HIT' LIST
EIB Network Theme:
"My City Was Gone" performed by The Pretenders
from the album LEARNING TO CRAWL
UPDATE THEMES:
Peace Update:
"Una Paloma Blanca" sung by Slim Whitman
the very first update, tweaking the unilateral
disarmament/peace/nuclear freeze movement
Animal Rights Update:
"Born Free" performed by Andy Williams
w/ added sound effects, and occasional additional
lyrics in the chorus by Rush: "...EAT BEEF...
for beef is de-li-cious ...beef is nu-tri-tious...."
to tweak the veggies out there
Also, TV theme from "Flipper" if the story is about dolphins
Feminist Update:
Originally "?"
(containing lyrics "If you're born a woman, you're born to be
hurt...") performed by ? (female country vocalist)
Briefly "Maybe I Mean Yes" performed by Holly Dunn
during flap about her song allegedly encouraging "date rape"
Currently "Men" performed by The Forester Sisters? (Patty Loveless?)
with added soundbites sampled from a Washington D.C.
NOW/pro-choice rally: "We're FIERCE... we're
FEMINISTS... and we're IN YOUR FACE!"
Homeless Update:
"Ain't Got A Home" performed by
Clarence 'Frogman' Henry
Condom Update:
"Up, Up, And Away (In My Beautiful Balloon)"
performed by The 5th Dimension
Dr. Jack Kervorkian/Death Update:
"The End" by The Doors (edited)
from the album THE DOORS
Spotted Owl/Timber Update:
"Lumberjack"? by Jackyl?
Sexual Harassment Update:
"My Eyes Adored You" performed by Frankie Valli
(w/o the Four Seasons)
President Slick Willie Update:
"Pressure" by Billy Joel
from the album THE NYLON CURTAIN
(KB's suggested slow tempo alternate: "Behind Blue Eyes"
by The Who, off the album WHO'S NEXT)
"Mrs. Bill Clinton" Update:
"Hail To The Chief" accompanied by a
soundbite sample of Hillary cackling in response
to a question about what she thinks of Rush
Slick Willie Campaign Update:
"Charming Billy" by ?
Ross Perot Campaign Update:
"When Johnny Comes Marching Home" by ?
two tempos, depending on Ross' success as a candidate,
the slow tempo version is alleged to be from the
DOCTOR STRANGELOVE soundtrack
Also, the James Bond 007 theme was used at times, because
Rush thought Perot would be a classic James Bond villain,
and, I suppose, because of (V.P. candidate) Admiral
Stockdale's first two names, James... Bond...
Democratic Primary Update (1992):
"The Impossible Dream" sung by Ethel Merman
from the musical MAN OF LA MANCHA
back when President Bush's approval was at a record high
(Sen.) Ted Kennedy Update:
"The Philanderer" performed by a Teddy K soundalike
to the tune of Dion's 1962 hit "The Wanderer"
also, "Kenne-day-o" performed by a Harry Belafonte soundalike
to the tune of 1956 hit "The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)" during the
Palm Beach rape trial of Teddy's nephew William K. Smith
Gulf War Update:
Wicked Witch's Guards' March
from THE WIZARD OF OZ soundtrack
aired during the "Wo" (as pronounced by Sen. Sam Nunn)
'General' David Dinkins (N.Y.C. Mayor) Update:
"General David Dinkins ...Where Are You?"
a takeoff on TV show theme for
"Car 54, Where Are You?"
Gorbasm/Gorbachev Update:
"Imperial March" composed by John Williams
from THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK soundtrack
symbolic of the evil empire of the U.S.S.R. as described
by President Ronald Reagan
Anita Hill Update:
"She's Come Undone" by The Guess Who
during/after the confirmation mudwrestling for
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas
Pee-Wee Herman Update:
"Beat It" performed by Michael Jackson
from the album THRILLER
w/ added sound bites sampled from "Pee-Wee's Playhouse"
aired during Paul Reubens' indecent exposure trial
(U.S. Rep.) Barney Frank Update:
"My Boy Lollipop" by Millie Small
after Frank admitted having been "suckered" by
live-in lover/gay prostitute Steven Gobie
AIDS Update:
"I'll Never Love This Way Again" by Dionne Warwick
A VERY short-lived bit, intended to protest ACT-UP's tactics.
Rush "pushed the envelope" a little too far with this one,
kind of like with the "Caller Abortion".
[additional note: ? <question mark> means that the information
listed is uncertain/unreliable/unknown]
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keba...@memstvx1.memst.edu wrote, to much acclaim:
Bob Chang 76427,21...@compuserve.com confirms that "Men"
is sung by The Forester Sisters. Any other ideas?
> Homeless Update:
> "Ain't Got No Home" performed by
> Clarence 'Frogman' Henry
Correction to the above title courtesy Alex Krislov [SL13]
76703,2...@compuserve.com
> Condom Update:
> "Up, Up, And Away (In My Beautiful Balloon)"
> performed by The 5th Dimension
>
> Dr. Jack Kervorkian/Death Update:
> "The End" by The Doors (edited)
> from the album THE DOORS
>
> Spotted Owl/Timber Update:
> "Lumberjack"? by Jackyl?
>
> Sexual Harassment Update:
> "My Eyes Adored You" performed by Frankie Valli
> (w/o the Four Seasons)
>
> President Slick Willie Update:
> "Pressure" by Billy Joel
> from the album THE NYLON CURTAIN
> (KB's suggested slow tempo alternate: "Behind Blue Eyes"
> by The Who, off the album WHO'S NEXT)
>
> "Mrs. Bill Clinton" Update:
> "Hail To The Chief" accompanied by a
> soundbite sample of Hillary cackling in response
> to a question about what she thinks of Rush
>
> Slick Willie Campaign Update:
> "Charming Billy" by Johnny Preston?
Thanks to John Switzer 74076,12...@compuserve.com
Internet: j...@netcom.com for naming the artist above.
Any confirmations out there?
> Ross Perot Campaign Update:
> "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" by ?
> two tempos, depending on Ross' success as a candidate,
> the slow tempo version is alleged to be from the
> DOCTOR STRANGELOVE soundtrack
> Also, the James Bond 007 theme was used at times, because
> Rush thought Perot would be a classic James Bond villain,
> and, I suppose, because of (V.P. candidate) Admiral
> Stockdale's first two names, James... Bond...
John Switzer (see above), reports that the James Bond
theme was introduced by the TV theme from "Secret
Agent" in the alternate "Perotnoia Update."
Anyone else remember?
More corrections/confirmations/additions wanted...
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"If nobody said anything unless he knew what he was talking about,
a ghastly hush would descend upon the earth."--Sir Alan Herbert
keba...@memstvx1.memst.edu
> NOW/pro-choice rally: "We're FIERCE... we're
> FEMINISTS... and we're IN YOUR FACE!"
>
Bob Chang 76427,21...@compuserve.com confirms that "Men"
is sung by The Forester Sisters. Any other ideas?
>
> Homeless Update:
> "Ain't Got No Home" performed by
> Clarence 'Frogman' Henry
>
Correction to the above title courtesy Alex Krislov [SL13]
76703,2...@compuserve.com
is featured in a scene in the 1987 teen vampire film
"The Lost Boys." Does anybody else remember/confirm this?
"The Bitch Is Back" performed by Elton John
off the album CARIBOU
(Fo'ma D.C. Mayor) Marion Barry Update:
(as pronounced by Mike Tyson)
contained the lyrics "No, No, No... I Don't Smoke It No More"
What song/artist is this?
Muammar Khadhafi? Sadaam Hussein? Update:
"You're No Good"? by ?
Help me out here.
David Neal Messina
punk Corey Haim does a pre-pubescent rendition while taking a bubble
bath.
Glad to be the one providing info on a matter substantive as a lame
vamp flick.
Regards,
David
dn...@columbia.edu
keba...@memstvx1.memst.edu
Posted here is the most recent version of the themes/updates list which
has been discussed here in past weeks.
If there are any corrections or additions that need to be done,
cooperation of EIB listeners (especially those who have listened for more
than a year) from across the fruited plain is appreciated. Reply to either
address posted below. If possible, please use an authoritative source to
confirm the performers/composers in your contributions.
Obscure update themes which are of historical interest, particularly those
which are about particular people (was there a Mike Tyson Update?), and
the circumstances of the time they aired, are especially appreciated.
Without further ado, from the "grooveyard of forgotten favorites," here's
an updated repost of:
RUSH LIMBAUGH: THE 'HIT' LIST
EIB Network Theme:
"My City Was Gone" performed by The Pretenders
from the album LEARNING TO CRAWL
UPDATE THEMES:
Peace Update:
"Una Paloma Blanca" sung by Slim Whitman
the very first update, tweaking the unilateral
disarmament/peace/nuclear freeze movement
Animal Rights Update:
"Born Free" performed by Andy Williams
w/ added sound effects, and occasional additional
lyrics in the chorus by Rush: "...EAT BEEF...
for beef is de-li-cious ...beef is nu-tri-tious...."
to tweak the veggies out there
Also, TV theme from "Flipper" if the story is about dolphins
Feminist Update:
Originally "?"
Really, what WAS the title of this song? Nobody seems to remember.
I believe it was a 50's-60's era country hit.
(containing lyrics "If you're born a woman, you're born to be
hurt...") performed by ? (female country vocalist)
Rush often said following the chorus: "That's hurt... not_heard_..."
Briefly "Maybe I Mean Yes" performed by Holly Dunn
during flap about her song allegedly encouraging "date rape"
Currently "Men" performed by The Forester Sisters
with added soundbites sampled from a Washington D.C.
NOW/pro-choice rally: "We're FIERCE... we're
FEMINISTS... and we're IN YOUR FACE!"
Bob Chang 76427,21...@compuserve.com confirmed that "Men"
is sung by The Forester Sisters. I'm taking his word for it.
Homeless Update:
"Ain't Got No Home" performed by
Clarence 'Frogman' Henry
Correction to the above title courtesy Alex Krislov [SL13]
76703,2...@compuserve.com. I must have had something against
double negatives.
John Switzer (see below), reports that "Ain't Got No Home"
is featured in a scene in the 1987 teen vampire film
"The Lost Boys." Does anybody else remember/confirm this,
or am I going to have to rent the damn thing? Since Rush
gives the start of EIB as August 1, 1988 I'm wondering if
the listener who sent Rush the 45 of the song had seen the
movie.
Condom Update:
"Up, Up, And Away (In My Beautiful Balloon)"
performed by The 5th Dimension
Dr. Jack Kervorkian/Death Update:
"The End" by The Doors (edited)
from the album THE DOORS
Spotted Owl/Timber Update:
"The Lumberjack" by Jackyl
Dittos to David Lovely (dlo...@meaddata.com) for confirming
the above information, and to Ron Dippold
(rdip...@cancun.qualcom.com) for correcting the title.
I was amazed it was a real song, and not just something the
EIB production staff made up!
Sexual Harassment Update:
"My Eyes Adored You" performed by Frankie Valli
(w/o the Four Seasons)
For the sake of completeness, anyone know the album?
I'd be ashamed to admit it, myself, but... you_can_email it.
President Slick Willie Update:
"Pressure" by Billy Joel
from the album THE NYLON CURTAIN
(KB's suggested slow tempo alternate: "Behind Blue Eyes"
by The Who, off the album WHO'S NEXT. Vicious-- but it fits.)
"Mrs. Bill Clinton" Update:
"Hail To The Chief" accompanied by a
soundbite sample of Hillary cackling in response
to a question about what she thinks of Rush
Slick Willie Campaign Update:
"Charming Billy" by Johnny Preston
Thanks to John Switzer 74076,12...@compuserve.com
Internet: j...@netcom.com for naming the artist above.
I'll take his word for it.
Ross Perot Campaign Update:
"When Johnny Comes Marching Home" by ? (composer)
two tempos, depending on Ross' success as a candidate,
the slow tempo version is alleged to be from the
DOCTOR STRANGELOVE soundtrack. Does anyone remember this?
Also, the James Bond 007 theme was used at times, because
Rush thought Perot would be a classic James Bond villain,
and, I suppose, because of (V.P. candidate) Admiral
Stockdale's first two names, James... Bond...
John Switzer (see above), reports that the James Bond
theme was introduced by the TV theme from "Secret
Agent" in the alternate "Perotnoia Update."
Anyone else remember?
Democratic Primary Update (1992):
"The Impossible Dream" sung by Ethel Merman
from the musical MAN OF LA MANCHA
back when President Bush's approval was at a record high
What album? (You_can_email it...)
(Sen.) Ted Kennedy Update:
"The Philanderer" performed by a Teddy K. soundalike
to the tune of Dion's 1962 hit "The Wanderer"
also, "Kenne-day-o" performed by a Harry Belafonte soundalike
to the tune of 1956 hit "The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)" during the
Palm Beach rape trial of Teddy's nephew William K. Smith
(U.S. Rep.) Patsy Schroeder Update:
"The Bitch Is Back" performed by Elton John
off the album CARIBOU
(Fo'ma D.C. Mayor) Marion Barry Update:
(as pronounced by Mike Tyson)
contained the lyrics "No, No, No... I Don't Smoke It No More"
What song/artist is this? PLEASE SEND HELP.
Muammar Quadhaffi? Sadaam Hussein? Update:
"You're No Good" performed by Linda Ronstadt
off the album HEART LIKE A WHEEL
Help me out here. Which of the two nogoodniks above was this
update for?
Gulf War Update:
Wicked Witch's Guards' March
from THE WIZARD OF OZ soundtrack
aired during the "Wo" (as pronounced by Sen. Sam Nunn)
mocking CNN's ponderous kettledrums on "WAR IN THE GULF"
'General' David Dinkins (N.Y.C. Mayor) Update:
"General David Dinkins ...Where Are You?"
a takeoff on TV show theme for "Car 54, Where Are You?"
Tweaking Dinkins for frequent foreign trips, I think?
N.Y.C. residents (or NY/NJ Yankees) please reply.
Gorbasm/Gorbachev Update:
"Imperial March" composed by John Williams
from THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK soundtrack
symbolic of the evil empire of the U.S.S.R. as described
by President Ronald Reagan
Anita Hill Update:
"She's Come Undone" by The Guess Who
during/after the confirmation mudwrestling for
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas
Pee-Wee Herman Update:
"Beat It" performed by Michael Jackson
from the album THRILLER
w/ added sound bites sampled from "Pee-Wee's Playhouse"
"Oh... it's Mr. Baloney!"
aired during Paul Reubens' indecent exposure trial
(U.S. Rep.) Barney Frank Update:
"My Boy Lollipop" by Millie Small
after Frank admitted having been "suckered" by
live-in lover/gay prostitute Steven Gobie
AIDS Update:
"I'll Never Love This Way Again" by Dionne Warwick
A VERY short-lived bit, intended to protest ACT-UP's tactics.
Rush "pushed the envelope" a little too far with this one,
kind of like with the "Caller Abortion".
[additional note: ? <question mark> means that the information
listed is uncertain/unreliable/unknown]
More corrections/confirmations/additions wanted...
Sources:
THE WAY THINGS OUGHT TO BE, by Rush Limbaugh, Simon and Schuster 1992
"Bull Rush" by Peter J. Boyer, in Vanity Fair, May 1992
"Rush Limbaugh: Talking Back" by Terry Eastland, in The American
Spectator, September 1992
THE PENGUIN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POPULAR MUSIC, Donald Clarke (ed.)
Viking/Penguin New York 1989
and
This, and other computer networks, and READERS LIKE YOU.
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no use being a damn fool about it."--W.C. Dukenfield (W.C. Fields)
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> Originally "Born A Woman"
> (containing lyrics "If you're born a woman, you're born to be
> hurt...") performed by Sandy Posey
Mega-dittos to Joeseph Dougherty (jdo...@unf6.cis.unf.edu)
from the Memory Division of the EIBIFACS (that's EIB Institute
For Advanced Conservative Studies, for those of you in Rio Linda)
for remembering this bit of musical trivia.
> Rush often said following the chorus: "That's hurt... not_heard_..."
> Briefly "Maybe I Mean Yes" performed by Holly Dunn
> during flap about her song allegedly encouraging "date rape"
> Currently "Men" performed by The Forester Sisters
> with added soundbites sampled from a Washington D.C.
> NOW/pro-choice rally: "We're FIERCE... we're
> FEMINISTS... and we're IN YOUR FACE!"
>
> Bob Chang 76427,21...@compuserve.com confirmed that "Men"
> is sung by The Forester Sisters. I'm taking his word for it.
>
> Homeless Update:
> "Ain't Got No Home" performed by
> Clarence 'Frogman' Henry
>
> Correction to the above title courtesy Alex Krislov [SL13]
> 76703,2...@compuserve.com. I must have had something against
> double negatives.
> John Switzer (see below), reports that "Ain't Got No Home"
> is featured in a scene in the 1987 teen vampire film
> "The Lost Boys." One of the Coreys is singing it in the
> bathtub. Which one?
Dittos to Steve Tilson (sd...@curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU)
for confirming the above story.
> "The No No No Song"? (edited)
> by Ringo Starr?
> containing the chorus "No, No, No... I Don't Smoke It No More"
> aired during Barry's indictment/conviction for 'crack' possession
The above artist/title information supplied by Joseph Dogherty
(see above) of the Memory Division. Any confirmations?