Weird Science (song)
| "Weird Science" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Oingo Boingo | |
| from the album Dead Man's Party | |
| Released | 1985 |
| Recorded | August 1985 |
| Genre | New wave |
| Length |
3:45 (single) 6:10 (album) |
| Label | MCA |
| Writer(s) | Danny Elfman |
| Producer(s) | Danny Elfman and Steve Bartek |
"Weird Science" is a song by Oingo Boingo. Written by frontman Danny Elfman, it is the theme song to the Weird Science film and television series. It was released on the film's soundtrack, as well as Oingo Boingo's 1985 album, Dead Man's Party in a different version.
The version on the soundtrack, the recording released as a single, runs 3:45 long. The version on Dead Man's Party is a very different arrangement, running 6:10. The song was also released in a dance mix on a 12-inch single.
Track listing
7" Single
- "Weird Science" (3:45)
- "Weird Mama" (2:50) by Ira and the Geeks
12" Single
- "Weird Science [Extended Dance Version]" (6:38)
- "Weird Science" (3:45)
12" Promo Single
- "Weird Science [Weird Dub Bonus Beats]" (6:00)
- "Weird Science [Boingo Dance Version]" (5:38)
- "Weird Science [Extended Dance Version]" (6:38)
Legacy
The song was used in the episode "Koopenstein" on the The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!.
The popular Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation, which is known for naming each episode after an '80s hit song, named an episode after this song.
The song was used in the American Dad! episode "Stan's Best Friend".
The song can be heard at the end of a 2010 Swiffer Sweeper commercial.
The song is used as the closing credits song for the kid's show Annedroids (2014)
The song was used in advertisements for Electronic Arts' The Sims 4.
The song was covered by Orange County power pop band Hellogoodbye for the 2005 tribute album, Dead Bands Party: A Tribute to Oingo Boingo.
See also
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