Well, it was inevitable: after getting the early 1960s Joanie Sommers tune “Johnny Get Angry” stuck in my head, I had to cover it myself. The version that really got me into this song is from the 1990 film Nightbreed, specifically the Clive Barker-approved director’s cut. Other versions of the film apparently were missing the song—performed by actress Anne Bobby in the role of heroine/love interest Lori Winston—which is a travesty, as it’s really key to highlighting the struggle inherent in Lori and Boone’s relationship in the flick.
Here’s that version:
The Anne Bobby/Nightbreed version is the one I used as the basis for my own performance. Instead of the iconic kazoo solo from the Sommers original, I replaced it with a classic late 1950s/early 1960s voiceover part after the key change.
I also decided to have fun with the song, dedicating it to my friend John. John and I have been buddies for ten years, and have been jamming and playing together for about as long. We also attend church together, so we know each other pretty well.
I thought framing it as me singing the song to John—complaining about his lack of machismo in our “relationship”—would make for a humorous send-up:
You can’t see John in the video, but he was beet red and fairly amused.
I promise, I’m an allegedly heterosexual man.
Rock on!
—TPP
Other Editions of Open Mic Adventures:
The Portly Politico 
The video isn’t up on my feed. Any way of fixing that?
Cheers. 🙂
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It’s not on mine, either.
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Maybe it’s a ruse. Maybe Tyler doesn’t really want us to see his feminine side! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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If he’s wearing puffy bunny slippers and has curlers in his hair, I don’t want to know.
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With a pink robe and one foot kicked up in the air while talking on the phone.
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Now you’re making me uncomfortable.
(wink)
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Something I do well. ; D
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😘
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Oops! I will double-check it ASAP and try to fix it.
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I have it working (I think!—at least it is on my end). Enjoy!
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Uh oh! I will see what I can do. I might need to reupload it.
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I’m re-uploading the video now, so hopefully that will fix the issue. I’ll let you know when I have it back up!
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Okay! It looks like it is working now. Woooot!
Thanks for letting me know, Ponty!
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Brilliant, Audre! 🙂 🙂 🙂
I don’t want to see that either!
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Laughing out loud. Fingers crossed!
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Great stuff, mate.
Next time, though, sing something a bit more manly, heterosexual and grrr! I nearly suggested Saturday Night’s All Right For Fighting but crikey, look who sang that! 🙂 🙂
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Don’t worry, dude—it’ll be back to the meat and potatoes rock ‘n’ roll soon enough.
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Hooray! 🙂
Tina reckons you could pull off Duality by Slipknot on the piano. I think she’s got a point.
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Haha, I will give it a shot for Tina.
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You belong on stage, that is clear!
I can totally see you in these all inclusive hotels (not sure if that is popular in the US actually) as the entertainment act in the evening singing and playing oldies goldies!
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Haha, yes—I would love that! Thank you, Andrea. I would love to play one of those resorts or hotels. I think I’d make a good lounge singer.
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Gasp! Did I inspire this post, or was it just a coincidence? https://edoodless.wordpress.com/2022/08/02/break-a-leg-they-said/
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