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plinkoplus

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« on: September 13, 2008, 01:22:41 AM »
Hello folks,

Two Wheel Questions.

Would anybody know who was the artist of the "I Feel Lucky" (if that is the correct title) song used when Vanna White was introduced around 1988.

Also would anybody know who was the artist that sang "New York, New York, On The Town" as heard in the openings on the Radio City New York tour also back in 1988, also I am looking for the exact version which was actually used on the show (if anybody knows which version it is).

Any info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Chris

Kevin Prather

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« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2008, 02:11:35 PM »
[quote name=\'plinkoplus\' post=\'197096\' date=\'Sep 12 2008, 10:22 PM\']
Who was the artist of the "I Feel Lucky" (if that is the correct title) song used when Vanna White was introduced around 1988.
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That was actually "I'm a Wheel Watcher," their promotional song in the late 80s.

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« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2008, 06:11:17 PM »
[quote name=\'Kevin Prather\' post=\'197115\' date=\'Sep 13 2008, 02:11 PM\']
[quote name=\'plinkoplus\' post=\'197096\' date=\'Sep 12 2008, 10:22 PM\']
Who was the artist of the "I Feel Lucky" (if that is the correct title) song used when Vanna White was introduced around 1988.
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That was actually "I'm a Wheel Watcher," their promotional song in the late 80s.
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As far as the artist, that would be Kool & The Gang, as "I'm a Wheel Watcher" was a take-off on "I'm a Girl Watcher". Pat Sajak reportedly hated this song.

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« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2008, 07:00:36 PM »
[quote name=\'golden-road\' post=\'197133\' date=\'Sep 13 2008, 06:11 PM\']
[quote name=\'Kevin Prather\' post=\'197115\' date=\'Sep 13 2008, 02:11 PM\']
[quote name=\'plinkoplus\' post=\'197096\' date=\'Sep 12 2008, 10:22 PM\']
Who was the artist of the "I Feel Lucky" (if that is the correct title) song used when Vanna White was introduced around 1988.
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That was actually "I'm a Wheel Watcher," their promotional song in the late 80s.
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As far as the artist, that would be Kool & The Gang, as "I'm a Wheel Watcher" was a take-off on "I'm a Girl Watcher". Pat Sajak reportedly hated this song.
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The original group for "I'm a Girl Watcher" was the O'Kaysions, a North Carolina group (beach music style)who had their only hit with that song in 1968. I just wanted to clear up any potential misunderstanding.

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« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2008, 08:15:03 PM »
[quote name=\'davemackey\' post=\'197140\' date=\'Sep 13 2008, 06:00 PM\'] The original group for "I'm a Girl Watcher" was the O'Kaysions, a North Carolina group (beach music style)who had their only hit with that song in 1968. I just wanted to clear up any potential misunderstanding. [/quote]
Why is it that popular music related to game shows are always one-hit wonders?

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« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2008, 09:01:50 PM »
[quote name=\'WhammyPower\' post=\'197147\' date=\'Sep 13 2008, 05:15 PM\']
Why is it that popular music related to game shows are always one-hit wonders?[/quote]
Would like a word with you.
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« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2008, 10:11:27 AM »
[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'197150\' date=\'Sep 13 2008, 09:01 PM\']
[quote name=\'WhammyPower\' post=\'197147\' date=\'Sep 13 2008, 05:15 PM\']
Why is it that popular music related to game shows are always one-hit wonders?[/quote]
Would like a word with you.
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Also, Jimmy Buffett had a song about Let's Make a Deal.  His career's managed to do OK.
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« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2008, 09:11:21 PM »
[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'197165\' date=\'Sep 14 2008, 10:11 AM\']
[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'197150\' date=\'Sep 13 2008, 09:01 PM\']
[quote name=\'WhammyPower\' post=\'197147\' date=\'Sep 13 2008, 05:15 PM\']
Why is it that popular music related to game shows are always one-hit wonders?[/quote]
Would like a word with you.
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Also, Jimmy Buffett had a song about Let's Make a Deal.  His career's managed to do OK.
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There are the parodies of course too.  Weird Al "Lost on Jeopardy!" and got "Locked in the Closet With Vanna White".  And another classic Wheel parody, "Please, Vanna, Pick Me A Letter" that often appears on Dr. Demento.

Oh, I almost forgot another one -- "My Name Is Not Merv Griffin".