Beverly Hills 90210/Song question

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Expert: - 9/16/2008


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QUESTION: I'm looking for the names of two songs heard in Season 2 Episode 30 "Wild Fire".  The first one is the one that Scott plays while David has gone to the restroom.  I think it is a country western tune.  The second is the song that David dedicates to Emily Valentine as the last song of the day.

I could not locate original episode on line so I do not know if these two songs are from the original series or just on the DVD.

Thanks.

ANSWER: Hi Tiffany,

I don't know any of the replacement songs found on the DVDs, but the songs used for those scenes during the original broadcast are "Teenage Mutant Kung Fu Chicken" by Ray Stevens, and "Leader Of The Pack" by The Shangri-Las.  

Thanks for the question!

All the best,

Mel

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QUESTION: Thanks for the info.  From what I have read in other song question posts, the original series and the DVD sometimes differ in the music.  Something to do with the cost to use the songs so some of the original songs have been replaced on the DVD.  I think this is the case here.  I looked up both the songs you have from the original episode, and they are definitely not the songs on the DVD (I even have a foggy memory of hearing "Leader of the Pack" when I saw the original episode myself).  On the DVD, the song that Scott plays is a slow country song by a girl.  I have tried a partial lyric lookup for both songs with no luck.  I'll keep searching.

On another note, I found another song that I can't find a name.  Season 2, Episode "Chuckie's Back", the song that plays at the end of the episode as Steve is leaving on the bus.  The song is on the DVD and the original episode as shown on CBS.com.

Answer
Hi, again.  Yes, you're right.  It's not even that the songs are sometimes different on the DVDs.  They are always different.  There are only a few rare exceptions, such as The Rave-Ups playing at the Spring Dance.

The song that originally plays at the end of "Chuckie's Back" is "10,000 Miles" by The Pretenders.  The episodes streamed on the CBS site are actually the versions found on DVD, with music replaced.

All the best,

Mel  

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Can Dylan solve quadratic equations? What makes up a "mega-burger"? If an answer exists, I probably know it. Whether your question is general, begging the context of all 10 seasons, or completely inane, feel free to drop me a line either way. I will provide episode reference numbers for each response and plan to have some fun with this. Trivia quizzes often need correction, and publications will get their plotlines/characters/relationships mixed up too. I accept dialogue/scene requests, but please limit your inquiry to 1-2 per question. I only know music from the original broadcasts/reruns, not the DVDs. Been a fan since 1990 and didn't miss a beat.

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Well, I began watching "Beverly Hills, 90210" at the tender age of 9 and a half, during its original run. By 11, I was a huge fan; 13, obsessed; 14, growing bitter. I don't like S6 - S10 as much as Seasons 1 - 5. But, technically, I still watch all of them in some way. Do this for 20 years and you'll remember the darndest things.
Well, I began watching "Beverly Hills, 90210" at the tender age of 9 and a half, during its original run. By 11, I was a huge fan; 13, obsessed; 14, growing bitter. I don't like S6 - S10 as much as Seasons 1 - 5. But, technically, I still watch all of them in some way. Do this for 20 years and you'll remember the darndest things.

Education/Credentials
I'd like to say I've earned a "degree" on the life and times of the original eight, with specific concentration on Seasons 1 thru 5, any Jack McKay drama, Dylan/Kelly together or apart, and the guest stars of 1992-1994. Season 4, I think, was the best and strikingly different from any other. My only weakness might be later-season 'stand-in' characters like Matt and Noah, and the ever-changing ownerships of The AfterDark.

Education/Credentials
I'd like to say I've earned a "degree" on the life and times of the original eight, with specific concentration on Seasons 1 thru 5, any Jack McKay drama, Dylan/Kelly together or apart, and the guest stars of 1992-1994. Season 4, I think, was the best and strikingly different from any other. My only weakness might be later-season 'stand-in' characters like Matt and Noah, and the ever-changing ownerships of The AfterDark.

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