Attack of the Z-Monster
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Attack of the Z-Monster is a novelty
recording by Dickie Goodman
in 1983.
Goodman recorded this specifically for radio station 'Z-100 FM
' in New York City
. This was done to promote their station's image and on-air talent. Goodman names several local and national celebrities like Mayor Ed Koch
, Scott Shannon
, Regis Philben, Cyndy Garvey
, Don Imus
, Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton, Jack Tally ("Jack Da Wack"), and President Ronald Reagan
.
Z-100 FM
later released Goodman's recording on Z-100 FM Records. Only a small amount of copies were made, and is a hard-to-find item among collectors. The B-side "Mystery" is the same recording found on The Banana Boat Story
and several other Goodman records.
Novelty song
A novelty song is a comical or nonsensical song, performed principally for its comical effect. Humorous songs, or those containing humorous elements, are not necessarily novelty songs. The term arose in Tin Pan Alley to describe one of the major divisions of popular music. The other two divisions...
recording by Dickie Goodman
Dickie Goodman
Richard Dorian "Dickie" Goodman was an American music producer.-Career:In June 1956 Goodman created his first record, "The Flying Saucer", which he co-wrote with his partner Bill Buchanan, and featured a four-minute rewriting of Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds radio show...
in 1983.
Goodman recorded this specifically for radio station 'Z-100 FM
WHTZ
WHTZ — branded Z100 — is a commercial pop/contemporary hit radio radio station licensed to Newark, New Jersey serving the New York metropolitan area. The station is currently owned by Clear Channel Communications...
' in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. This was done to promote their station's image and on-air talent. Goodman names several local and national celebrities like Mayor Ed Koch
Ed Koch
Edward Irving "Ed" Koch is an American lawyer, politician, and political commentator. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 and three terms as mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989...
, Scott Shannon
Scott Shannon
Michael Scott Shannon is a radio disc jockey, current co-host of the "Scott and Todd in the Morning" show on WPLJ, host of The True Oldies Channel, and the official voice of The Sean Hannity Show.-Early Radio Career:...
, Regis Philben, Cyndy Garvey
Cyndy Garvey
Cyndy Garvey is an American television personality and former wife of baseball player Steve Garvey.-Career:...
, Don Imus
Don Imus
John Donald "Don" Imus, Jr. is an American radio host, humorist, philanthropist and writer. His nationally-syndicated talk show, Imus in the Morning, is broadcast throughout the United States by Citadel Media and relayed on television by the Fox Business Network.-Personal life:Imus was born in...
, Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton, Jack Tally ("Jack Da Wack"), and President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
.
Z-100 FM
WHTZ
WHTZ — branded Z100 — is a commercial pop/contemporary hit radio radio station licensed to Newark, New Jersey serving the New York metropolitan area. The station is currently owned by Clear Channel Communications...
later released Goodman's recording on Z-100 FM Records. Only a small amount of copies were made, and is a hard-to-find item among collectors. The B-side "Mystery" is the same recording found on The Banana Boat Story
The Banana Boat Story
"The Banana Boat Story" is the third single by Bill Buchanan and Dickie Goodman, under the name Buchanan & Goodman, released on Luniverse Records in 1957. This was the first break-in single to sample commercial jingles, rather than rock 'n' roll songs...
and several other Goodman records.
Songs
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by Stevie NicksStevie NicksStephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums... - Puttin' on the RitzPuttin' on the Ritz"Puttin' on the Ritz" is a popular song written and published in 1929 by Irving Berlin and introduced by Harry Richman in the musical film Puttin' on the Ritz . The title derives from the slang expression "putting on the Ritz," meaning to dress very fashionably. The expression was inspired by the...
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- Tell Her About ItTell Her About It"Tell Her About It" is a hit 1983 song performed by Billy Joel, from the hit album An Innocent Man. An apparent homage to the Motown Sound, the song was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for one week on September 24, 1983, replacing the Phil Ramone-produced song, "Maniac" by Michael Sembello. The...
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- Human TouchHuman Touch (Rick Springfield song)"Human Touch" is a 1983 single by singer Rick Springfield from his album Living in Oz. The song reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S....
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