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| From | "Durben, Steven" <Steven.Durben@cignabehavioral.com> |
| Subject | Hit Record spin offs |
| Date | Thu, 2 Dec 2004 11:25:12 -0600 |
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OK, this is kind of silly thread request but hey I'm asking anyway.
Somehow I got the song "Judy's Turn to Cry" in my head today (which is not
advisable). As you know, this was Leslie Gore's sung turn of events (or
rather new improved, gloating, turn of events in the protagonist's life)
from her big hit "It's My Party". The song always struck me as curious and
well, slightly amusing per it being a lyrical continuation as a follow up to
her big hit. It just "seems" like such an obvious attempt to milk the cash
cow again.
I know others have had similar themes (such as, surfing ala The Beach Boys)
and many have tried for a similar musical sound as the "hit" had. But how
about follow up songs written with specific references to the song that was
originally a hit for the artist. That is, the song serving as a sequel to
the original hit.
I'm also curious if there are examples from recent times or was this more a
function of a simpler time..
Best, Steve D.
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