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David Byrne, B-52's for Simpsons compilation

13.Jul.07 8:01pm

Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and the B-52's have contributed songs to a forthcoming compilation of original songs from the past nine seasons of 'The Simpsons' television programme.

Jackson Brown, Shawn Colvin and 'Weird' Al Yankovic also appear on 'The Simpsons: Testify', which is due out in the US on September 18.

In addition, comedian Ricky Gervais features on two of the more than three-dozen songs on the album, reports Billboard.

The album release is set to coincide with the premiere of the 19th season of 'The Simpsons' in the US.

Meanwhile, here's the Simpsons movie soundtrack album coming on July 24th ...

Here's the soundtrack CD, coming on July 24th ...

Standard Edition:



Hitting theaters July 27th, this movie is certainly one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2007. It will feature all the voices of the original cast that has made the Simpson's TV show the longest running animated series in television history. The show has aired more than 375 episodes and will celebrate its 400th this season, scheduled to coincide with the film's opening. This CD contains the familiar themes from the show as well as the original movie score by award-winning composer/producer Hans Zimmer. A must for all Simpson's fans and donut lovers alike.

1. Simpsons Theme [Orchesral Version]
2. Trapped Like Carrots
3. Doomsday Is Family Time
4. Clap for Alaska
5. What's an Epiphany?
6. Thank You Boob Lady
7. You Doomed Us All... Again
8. ...Lead, Not to Read
9. Why Does Everything I Whip Leave Me?
10. Bart's Doodle
11. Worlds Fattest Fertilizer Salesman
12. His Big Fat Butt Could Shield Us All
13. Spider Pig
14. Recklessly Impulsive

CD Album:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RGSOPU/?tag=imwan-20

MP3 Album:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UBOU78/?tag=imwan-20

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Limited Edition in doughnut packaging:



http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RW5X8A/?tag=imwan-20

Mmmmm...musical donuts...

Renny swears that he's never seen a single complete episode of The Simpsons, but he may have to buy the latest TV compilation for the one Jackson Browne contribution. (Browne rewrote "Rosie" as a tribute to Marge.)

Will either of these albums include participation from the Simpsons themselves, either in the songs or via soundbites from the TV show and movie?

That's some pretty cool packaging!

Well, the first CD mentioned has a bunch of songs from the TV show, most featuring vocals by the Simpsons or other characters from the series.There are two earlier CDs in the same vein.

And other one is coming on September 18th ...

The Simpsons: Testify [Television Soundtrack Album]



On the heels of the two wildly successful Simpsons television soundtrack CDs comes The Simpsons Testify, which contains the best songs from Seasons 10 through 18 of The Simpsons. Featuring the talents of award-winning composer Alf Clausen, the unmistakable voices of America's most beloved TV family: Homer (Dan Castellaneta), Marge (Julie Kavner), Bart (Nancy Cartwright), Lisa (Yeardley Smith), and Springfield's various townsfolk (Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer)--and such special guest stars as Ricky Gervais, Jackson Browne, The B-52's and David Byrne, The Simpsons Testify is a must for any Simpsons Fan!

1. "The Simpsons" Main Title Theme
2. Testify - Ricky Gervais
3. Very Reason That I Live
4. He's the Man - Shawn Colvin
5. Stretch Dude and Clobber Girl
6. "The Simpsons" End Credits Theme - Los Lobos
7. Ode to Branson
8. Sold Separately
9. Island of Sirens
10. They'll Never Stop the Simpsons
11. You're a Bunch of Stuff
12. What Do I Think of the Pie?
13. Baby Stink Breath
14. Tastes Like Liberty
15. Jellyfish
16. Homer & Marge - Weird Al Yankovic
17. Everybody Hates Ned Flanders (Medley) - David Byrne
18. I Love to Walk - Kelsey Grammer
19. Marjorie - Jackson Browne
20. President Wore Pearls Medley
21. Glove Slap - The B-52's
22. Pruny Night
23. America (I Love This Country)
24. America Rules
25. Welcome to Moe's
26. We Are the Jockeys
27. Song of Shelbyville
28. Star Is Torn Medley
29. Who Wants a Haircut? - Baha Men
30. My Fair Laddy Medley
31. Springfield Blows
32. King of Cats: Itchy & Scratchy Medley
33. Lady - Ricky Gervais
34. You Make Me Laugh
35. Lady Riff - Ricky Gervais
36. Poppa, Can You Hear Me?
37. Yokel Chords Medley
38. Hullaba Lula [*] - Kelsey Grammer
39. Song of the Wild Beasts [*]
40. Dancing Workers' Song [*]
41. Oldies and Nudies [*]

Audio samples of all the tracks are available at Amazon's listing page:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TXZVGG/?tag=imwan-20

I got my copy of Testify at 'Rama. There's a lot of spoken dialog on here too, unfortunately it's not indexed separately, but tacked on to the songs.

Also, Amazon's info had the guest appearances wrongly attributed. I did a little cutting and pasting to Linda's post above.

Thank you.

There was one episode with a great cover of Can't Buy Me Love, done by NRBQ, but it's not on any of the compilations.

Jimbo,

Does the "Everybody Hates Ned Flanders" medley include the bit with Moe singing "Moe Moe Moe" to the tune of the Andrea True Connection's "More More More"?