Who copied the Munsters theme song?
Fall Out Boy
“Uma Thurman” is a song by American rock band Fall Out Boy, released digitally on January 12, 2015. The song prominently features sampled theme music from the television series The Munsters (1964–66) and lyrics celebrating the actress Uma Thurman, famous for films such as Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill.
Why is the song called Uma Thurman?
As Fall Out Boy describes above, the chorus is about this woman, explaining that “[s]he wants to dance like Uma Thurman,” which is a reference to a memorable dance scene in Pulp Fiction where Uma Thurman’s character asks John Travolta’s character to dance and aggressively leads the dance.
What does Uma Thurman think of the song?
Thurman approved of the use of her name in the song. However, Wentz said he didn’t know whether she liked the song. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Thurman opened up about the track. “I’m so flattered, it’s so nice,” Thurman said.
Who is the girl in the Uma Thurman video?
The clip’s concept is pretty silly by design. It follows a contest winner, Sarah, as she acts as the band’s assistant for 24 hours. Her tasks include walking a zebra, singing karaoke with vocalist Patrick Stump, playing paintball and more.
Who played lead guitar on The Munsters theme song?
Jack Marshall (composer)
Jack Marshall | |
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Birth name | Jack Wilton Marshall |
Born | November 23, 1921 El Dorado, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | September 20, 1973 (aged 51) Newport Beach, California |
Genres | Jazz |
What song sampled the Munsters theme song?
Fall Out Boy’s ‘Uma Thurman’ sample of Jack Marshall’s ‘Theme From “The Munsters”‘ | WhoSampled.
Why is Uma Thurman famous?
Thurman rose to international prominence with her role as Mia Wallace in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction (1994), for which she was nominated for the Academy Award, the BAFTA Award, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Did the Wrecking Crew play the Munsters theme song?
A little something for Halloween… The “Theme From The Munsters”. It is played by members of The Wrecking Crew with Howard Roberts on guitar.
Who played drums on The Munsters theme song?
Jack Marshall (composer)
Jack Marshall | |
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Born | November 23, 1921 El Dorado, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | September 20, 1973 (aged 51) Newport Beach, California |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, record producer |
Why do they bleep the brides name?
Obviously, this is not what happens here, but Tarantino deliberately bleeps out the bride’s name to constantly remind his audience that what they are watching is not real. Multiple times in the film, Tarantino sets the camera in what would be the ceiling and we follow characters as they walk in between rooms.