Johnny and Missy dance, but Johnny begins to decay and dies. Previous. My Boyfriend's Back is the second studio album released by the American pop girl group The Angels. This is the first film role for Matthew Fox and Matthew McConaughey. Carrie convinces Kevin to pretend to be Carrie's fiance to make Alex jealous; The twins have a party which doesn't go quite as planned. Later in 1963, Bobby Comstock and the Counts issued an answer record titled "Your Boyfriend's Back" which peaked at No. She tells Johnny that he needs to eat the flesh of the living to stop decaying. The song was parodied by Bob Ricci on his first album Get a Life as "My Girlfriend's Back". The song was played at the "Fallout 76" announcement when Bethesda producer Todd Howard was introduced to the crowd, the song was a cover of the original 1963. All Episodes (129) Next. It is briefly referred to in the Dire Straits song "Romeo and Juliet". My Boyfriend's Back ( 1989) My Boyfriend's Back. "[4] Stephen Holden of The New York Times wrote, "If My Boyfriend's Back is an irredeemably silly movie, it has an engaging lightness of tone and uniformly impeccable performances by a cast that maintains just the right attitude of deadpan parody. Bette Bright and the Illuminations released a cover in 1978 as their debut single. [others cheer and applaud], Side-A label of the U.S. 7-inch vinyl single, "The Official Gary Chester Website – Discography", "100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time: Critics' Picks", "Billboard Hot 100 Chart History for Your Boyfriend's Back by Bobby Comstock & The Counts", "OfficeQuotes.net – The Comprehensive Source for The Office Quotes! Go Bananas! Tootie's boyfriend, Jeff, comes to visit her after several months and she learns that things between them have changed. He’s captured by Dr.Bronson, who attempts to dissect Johnny and create a youth formula from his zombie cells. My Boyfriend's Back Andrew Lowery (Actor), Traci Lind (Actor), Bob Balaban (Director) Season 2 | Episode 5. Becker fumes over his former research partner's patent for anti-wrinkle cream. It features the Angels' biggest hit, "My Boyfriend's Back", which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Johnny and Missy go to the prom as a couple. You said things that weren't very nice. All Episodes (201) Next. Philip Seymour Hoffman, Matthew McConaughey, and Matthew Fox appear in small roles in the film. Missy’s father, the town sheriff, tells Johnny to leave town for his own safety. My Boyfriend's Back may refer to: My Boyfriend's Back, a 1993 American film "My Boyfriend's Back" (song), a hit song in 1963 for The Angels; My Boyfriend's Back, a 1963 album by The Angels This page was last edited on 14 May 2015, at 17:50 (UTC). "[8] Ty Burr of Entertainment Weekly rated it "D" and compared it negatively to Heathers. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. You May Also Like. Watch the video for My Boyfriend's Back from The Raveonettes's Pretty in Black for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. It was written by the songwriting team of Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein and Richard Gottehrer (a.k.a. ", Flavour of New Zealand, 19 September 1963, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – My Boyfriend's Back The Angels Chart History, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=My_Boyfriend%27s_Back_(song)&oldid=1018839375, Songs written by Jerry Goldstein (producer), Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 20 April 2021, at 05:02. He flees to the cemetery, where Murray, his parents, Eddie, and Missy defend him, earning him the town and the sheriff’s acceptance. Johnny goes to the town doctor, Dr. Bronson, who refers him to a woman named Maggie, the widow of a zombie. About My Boyfriend's Back "My Boyfriend's Back" was a hit song in 1963 for The Angels, an American girl group. Season 6 | Episode 4. Andy & Erin: Hey la, hey la... And when I wouldn't go out with you. During the "robbery" a real robber holds Johnny and Missy at gunpoint. [3] The single spent three weeks at No. The single spent three weeks at No. Renée Zellweger's only scene was cut from the film. Cindy Busby and Tyler Hynes dish June Weddings trivia. After two decades apart, college sweethearts Olivia and Mick are reunited when Mick is booked as the singer at Olivia's wedding to another man. Previous. Rival girl groups the Chiffons and Martha and the Vandellas recorded covers shortly after the Angels' original release. Johnny eats Chuck's body, invoking the wrath of Chuck’s father, Big Chuck. Listen free to The Angels – My Boyfriend's Back (My Boyfriend's Back, I Adore Him and more). It was also featured on the U.S. television show American Dreams, where it was sung by Christian Pop singer Stacie Orrico, backed by series stars Brittany Snow and Vanessa Lengies. My Boyfriend's Back. This song also features a young Ronnie Dio on the horns. After the funeral, Johnny rises from the grave. Other musicians on the record include Herbie Lovelle on drums, Billy Butler, Bobby Comstock, and Al Gorgoni on guitar, and Bob Bushnell overdubbing on an electric and an upright bass. A female singing group from the '60s reunites for a TV special. 24 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time.[6]. Directed by Mike Rohl. The Wedding March. A cover by Australian band the Chantoozies featured in the film "The Crossing" (1990), with another Australian band Spazzys covering it on their 2004 album Aloha! The song is featured in the 2006 Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys. Watch the video for My Boyfriend's Back from The Chiffons's Sweet Talkin' Girls: The Best Of The Chiffons for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. [10], A parody of the song lyrics was sung by characters of The Office (American TV series) in Season 8 – Episode 21 "Angry Andy":[11], Andy: [singing] My girlfriend's back and there's gonna be trouble-. [10], Academic Peter Dendle identifies the themes of the film as being standard teen film tropes. Humorist Dave Barry is fond of this song, and often references it in his books and columns. It was written by the songwriting team of Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein and Richard Gottehrer (a.k.a. Missy is hesitant to be around Johnny, but changes her mind when her boyfriend Buck and his dim-witted friend Chuck discriminate against him for being a Zombie. The events replay but Johnny survives this time due to the bullet hitting Missy’s locket. The movie utterly fails to set a foundation for its dark fantasy, effectively turning every character into a moron. The track, employing the services of drummer Gary Chester, was originally intended as a demo for the Shirelles, but ended up being released as recorded. [7] The song was also covered by former American Idol contestant Paris Bennett on her 2007 album Princess P. Another lesser known take was recorded by Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies on their 2001 album Blow in the Wind. Erin: [simultaneously] ...his girlfriend's back! They go on a date, which goes well until Missy accidentally rips Johnny’s ear off. He is greeted by Murray the gravedigger, who warns him that he can’t leave the cemetery. Thinking it is Eddie, Johnny dies taking a bullet meant for Missy. Summary: Carrie's old boyfriend, Alex Reardon, is back in town and Carrie feels she must make herself look as successful as he is. [1] The track, employing the services of drummer Gary Chester,[2] was originally intended as a demo for the Shirelles, but ended up being released as recorded. And when I wouldn't go out with you, you said things that weren't very nice". In Heaven, he’s told by the gatekeeper that he was not meant to die in the robbery, and he is sent back the moment before the robber entered. Johnny doesn’t listen and returns to Missy at night, but leaves when he bites her arm. FGG Productions who later formed the group the Strangeloves). It's a fairly predictable storyline but it is a very likeable movie with great music and characters, with … Andy: ...my girlfriend's back! [9] Dendle called it the best of the zombie romantic comedy films of the late 1980s and early 1990s but criticized its use of family-friendly themes as "cheesy" and "saccharine". In his senior year of high school, he decides to fake a robbery at Missy’s job with his best friend, Eddie. Go Bananas. 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