Uncanny Alliance
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Uncanny Alliance was an American
house music
duo
. They consisted of the producer
, Brinsley Evans, and the female vocalist E.V. Mystique, who were both from New York
.
"I Got My Education
", which was released to the nightclub
s in 1992. The track was a response song to Crystal Waters
' effort, "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)
". After the song became popular in the clubs, several record label
s got into a bidding war to sign them. They ultimately signed a recording contract
with A&M Records
, and in 1994, their album
, The Groove Won't Bite was released. "I Got My Education" also reached #39 in the UK Singles Chart
in December 1992. Aside from "I Got My Education", the album did spawn one additional hit
, "I'm Beautiful Dammitt!
". It was later covered
to greater success by Bette Midler
on her Bathhouse Betty
album, reaching #1 on the U.S.
dance
chart
and #60 on the Billboard Hot 100
.
During the period when they were choosing a record label
, "I Got My Education" was heavily bootlegged
, causing a new single with "Bootlegger Response" remix
es to be released. The chorus
was changed from "I Got My Education" to "Illegal Duplication."
The band has subsequently dropped out of sight, with no additional recordings
.
Their song "Happy Day" can be heard in the movie, Happy Gilmore
starring Adam Sandler
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
house music
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
duo
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
. They consisted of the producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, Brinsley Evans, and the female vocalist E.V. Mystique, who were both from New York
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...
.
Career
They first gained attention when their songSong
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
"I Got My Education
I Got My Education
"I Got My Education" was the first single released from the Uncanny Alliance LP, The Groove Won't Bite, released as a CD single and 12". The song went to number two for two weeks on the US dance chart ....
", which was released to the nightclub
Nightclub
A nightclub is an entertainment venue which usually operates late into the night...
s in 1992. The track was a response song to Crystal Waters
Crystal Waters
Crystal Waters is an American dance music singer and songwriter.-Childhood and young adult life:Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Waters is the daughter of Betty and Junior Waters, a famed jazz musician; her great aunt, Ethel Waters, was one of the first African-American vocalists to appear in...
' effort, "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)
Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)
"Gypsy Woman " is a house music song by American singer Crystal Waters. It was written by Neal Conway and Waters and is the first single from her 1991 debut album, Surprise...
". After the song became popular in the clubs, several record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
s got into a bidding war to sign them. They ultimately signed a recording contract
Recording contract
A recording contract is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist , where the artist makes a record for the label to sell and promote...
with A&M Records
A&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
, and in 1994, their album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, The Groove Won't Bite was released. "I Got My Education" also reached #39 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in December 1992. Aside from "I Got My Education", the album did spawn one additional hit
Hit record
A hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay, club play, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings...
, "I'm Beautiful Dammitt!
I'm Beautiful Dammitt!
"I'm Beautiful Dammitt!" was the second single released from the Uncanny Alliance LP, The Groove Won't Bite, released as a CD single and 12"....
". It was later covered
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
to greater success by Bette Midler
Bette Midler
Bette Midler is an American singer, actress, and comedian, also known by her informal stage name, The Divine Miss M. She became famous as a cabaret and concert headliner, and went on to star in successful and acclaimed films such as The Rose, Ruthless People, Beaches, and For The Boys...
on her Bathhouse Betty
Bathhouse Betty
Bathhouse Betty is the ninth studio album by the American singer Bette Midler, released in 1998. Bathhouse Betty was Midler's debut album for Warner Bros...
album, reaching #1 on the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
dance
Hot Dance Club Play
The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs...
chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
and #60 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
.
During the period when they were choosing a record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
, "I Got My Education" was heavily bootlegged
Bootleg recording
A bootleg recording is an audio or video recording of a performance that was not officially released by the artist or under other legal authority. The process of making and distributing such recordings is known as bootlegging...
, causing a new single with "Bootlegger Response" remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
es to be released. The chorus
Refrain
A refrain is the line or lines that are repeated in music or in verse; the "chorus" of a song...
was changed from "I Got My Education" to "Illegal Duplication."
The band has subsequently dropped out of sight, with no additional recordings
Sound recording and reproduction
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
.
Their song "Happy Day" can be heard in the movie, Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore is a 1996 sports comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and produced by Robert Simonds for Universal Studios. It stars Adam Sandler as the title character, an unsuccessful ice hockey player who discovers a talent for golf. The screenplay was written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy...
starring Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler
Adam Richard Sandler is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, musician, and film producer.After becoming a Saturday Night Live cast member, Sandler went on to star in several Hollywood feature films that grossed over $100 million at the box office...
.
Singles
- "I Got My EducationI Got My Education"I Got My Education" was the first single released from the Uncanny Alliance LP, The Groove Won't Bite, released as a CD single and 12". The song went to number two for two weeks on the US dance chart ....
" (1992) - "I'm Beautiful Dammitt!I'm Beautiful Dammitt!"I'm Beautiful Dammitt!" was the second single released from the Uncanny Alliance LP, The Groove Won't Bite, released as a CD single and 12"....
" (1993) - "Everybody Up" (1994)
- "Happy Day" (1994)