Weird Science (song)

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Weird Science is a song that was written and performed by Oingo Boingo. It is the theme song to the Weird Science film and television series. It was released on the film's soundtrack, as well as Oingo Boingo's 1985 album, Dead Man's Party in a different version.

The version on the soundtrack, the recording released as a single, runs 3:45 long. The version on Dead Man's Party is a much different arrangement, running 6:00. The song was also released in a dance mix on a 12-inch single.


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[edit] Track listing

[edit] 7" Single

  1. "Weird Science" (3:45)
  2. "Weird Mama" (2:50) by Ira and the Geeks

[edit] 12" Single

  1. "Weird Science [Extended Dance Version]" (6:38)
  2. "Weird Science" (3:45)

[edit] 12" Promo Single

  1. "Weird Science [Weird Dub Bonus Beats]" (6:00)
  2. "Weird Science [Boingo Dance Version]" (5:38)
  3. "Weird Science [Extended Dance Version]" (6:38)

[edit] Legacy

The popular Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation, which is known for naming each episode after an 80s hit song, named an episode after this song.

[edit] See also

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