Wonderboy
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| "Wonderboy" | ||
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| Single by Tenacious D | ||
| Released | 2002 | |
| Format | CD | |
| Genre | Comedy Rock | |
| Length | 04:06 | |
| Label | Sony Music International | |
| Producer(s) | Dust Brothers | |
| Chart positions | ||
| Tenacious D singles chronology | ||
| "Tribute" (2002) |
"Wonderboy" (2002) |
"Fuck Her Gently" (2004) |
"Wonderboy" is the first single from Tenacious D's self titled debut album. It was released December 24, 2003. The song peaked at #36 in the UK and #44 in Australia; the video, directed by Spike Jonze, was also well-received. The song's intent is to parody and pay tribute to both the fantasy genre and power/epic metal.
The lyrics of the song (particularly the line "That's levitation, Homes.") are frequently referenced on ESPN's Sportscenter, most often by Stuart Scott, when a basketball player gets big air on a dunk.
[edit] Music Video
The lyrics of the song tell the tale of an unlikely hero, portrayed by Black in the video, as he forms an alliance with his mandolin-wielding archrival Young Nasty Man (KG) and attempts to destroy a fire-breathing hydra (Mucky-Muck Man), which is not seen in the video, but is mentioned in the song. Ultimately, Wonderboy perishes, having been run through by his own sword. The fates of Young Nasty Man and the hydra remain unknown.
The video was directed by Spike Jonze under the alias of Marcus Von Buelerer. The producer was Vincent Landay and K.K. Barrett was the stunt director. The production company was Satellite Films. The music video was first aired during the week beginning October 29, 2001.[1]
In 2002, Spike Jonze won an award from the MVPA (Music Video Production Association) for the "Best Direction of a Music Video" for his work on Wonderboy.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Tenacious D - "Wonderboy". Retrieved on January 23, 2007.
- ^ mvpa - music video award winners 2002. Retrieved on January 24, 2007.
[edit] External links
- Wonderboy Music Video - via YouTube.
- Making Of Wonderboy - via YouTube.
| Tenacious D |
| Jack Black • Kyle Gass Lee |
| Other musicians: Warren Fitzgerald • David Grohl • John Konesky • Liam Lynch • Page McConnell • Steve McDonald • John Spiker • Meat Loaf • Ronnie James Dio |
| Management and producers: John King • Michael Simpson • Dust Brothers |
| Discography |
| Albums/EP: Tenacious D (2001) • D Fun Pak EP (2002) The Pick of Destiny (2006) |
| Singles: "Tribute" • "Wonderboy" • "POD" |
| Music videos: "Tribute" • "Wonderboy" • "Fuck Her Gently" • "POD" • "Classico" |
| TV/DVD/Film |
| Tenacious D (1997 – 2000) • Tenacious D - The Complete Masterworks DVD (2003) • Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny (2006) |
| Related articles |
| Trainwreck • Tenacious D 2006-2007 Tour • Sax-a-boom |
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