"Mony Mony" was a 1968 single released by Tommy James & The Shondells that again became a huge hit for Billy Idol in 1987. The hook in the song is said to have been inspired by James' view of a Mutual of New York's MONY sign on the New York City skyline from his Manhattan apartment.
Although it has no outwardly obscene lyrics, "Mony Mony" is often banned from teen-age dances due to the chant that became notorious alongside Billy Idol's version. Crowds would chant, "Hey mother fucker, get laid, get fucked" between the songs'verses.
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Oh, the outfits! Good song, even though Billy Idol's was better. Did I mention the outfits?
I agree with the other post. Idol's was better, but it's still very good. I think I once saw these guys at the Ohio State Fair back in '68 when I was 4. They rocked!
"The Who" fans, doesn't Tommy James resemble Roger Daltrey a bit ?
You know what, I never noticed that. He even has some of the mannerism's...interesting...
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