The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
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I can't listen to this song without hearing the Bruce Willis cover version in my mind. No song should have to endure what can only be called rape by a smug movie star completely unaware of how much they is embarrassing theirself. Needless to say, any hope of objectivity (a strong staple of this process, of course) is gone. What is pretty cool is that the night before this song was due to be recorded, Rudy Lewis, the lead singer, died of a heroin overdose. Not being one to waste good studio time, the band manager hastily recruited the previous lead singer, who'd recently been fired, to record the song. I'm suprised he didn't force him to wear Lewis's face as a mask. Bad. Ass. You can't imagine that happening with N*Sync, can you?
That's all I can say about this song because Bruce's smug visage is leering at me. Damn you Bruce Willis.
Verdict: Probably good, but ruined by Bruce Willis.
Tomorrow: The Smiths - How Soon Is Now
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