Fun Music Information -> Prefab Sprout

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Band Name Origins:

Name originated from band frontman Paddy McAloon's mishearing of a line found in "Jackson", a Nancy Sinatra record. Submitted by: Heathcliff the Cat
Name originated from band frontman Paddy McAloon's mishearing of a line found in "Jackson", a Nancy Sinatra record. Submitted by: Heathcliff the Cat

Stupid Band Names:

Number one rule of band names: Never give your band a stupid name. Number two rule of band names: Never give your band a name which could be ridiculed in any way at all. Submitted by: Bobo

New Song Names:

Original Song Name	New Song Name	Submitter Name
"(That's The) History of Love"	"(That's The) Mystery of Love"	Richard Wetfuss

Literally Impossible Song Titles:

Song/Performer	Comment	Submitter Name
"Moon Dog,"	No dogs live on the Moon.	Lynne O'Leahy-Cassid

Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:

Song & Band Name	Song & Band Name
"Is She Really Going Out With Him?," Joe Jackson	"(That's the) Mystery of Love," Prefab Sprout

Change a Letter:

"(That's The) Mystery Of Lode" originally "(That's The) Mystery Of Love"

Preacher that likes Nicole

"(That's The) Mystery Of Lore" originally "(That's The) Mystery Of Love"

Preacher that likes Nicole

"(That's The) Mastery Of Love" originally "(That's The) Mystery Of Love"

Marjorie Danvers

Song Parody Lyrics:

Original Song Name	Parody Song Name	Parody Author
"The King Of Rock n Roll"	"The King Of Parodies"	Fitu Petaia

Misheard Lyrics:

"The King of Rock 'n' Roll" Misheard Lyrics: Hot kickin' dandy OR Hot kick and Andy Original Lyrics: High kickin' dandy	"The King of Rock and Roll" Misheard Lyrics: Hot dog, jumping frog. I want cookie Original Lyrics: Hot dog, jumping frog. Albuquerque.
"The King of Rock 'n' Roll" Misheard Lyrics: Hot dog, jumping fart Original Lyrics: Hot dog, jumping frog	"King Of Rock 'N' Roll" Misheard Lyrics: Hot dog, jump in fire, I want cupcake Original Lyrics: Hot dog, jumping frog, Albuquerque
There are additional misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Stories:

"The King of Rock and Roll"

Misheard Lyrics:

Hot dog, jumping frog. I want cookie

Original Lyrics:

Hot dog, jumping frog. Albuquerque.

Story about this misheard lyric by: Gareth Farmer

Ever since I first heard the song these are what I thought the lyrics are. I’m almost 50 and only found out today 15:10:21 that I’ve been wrong all this time. I thought my girlfriend was joking when she told me the correct lyrics.

There are additional misheard stories available.

Dated Song Lyrics:

"Diana"

The Dated Lyrics:

Her eyes china blue stars - she's born that way
She tastes like apple strudel
- you can tell she does
With arms that hold swet William to her breast
I hope they're crying in their sleep
For promises they cannot keep
That's why the boys and girls love Diana

Why They're Dated:

Recorded in 1985 for the 'Protest Songs' album (which was then put in storage until '89 because it didn't seem a punchy enough follow-up to their breakthrough 'Steve McQueen' aka 'Two Wheels Good') this is one of the first pop songs about Diana. princess of Wales. Paddy seems to be after the media hype around Lady Di here. The final verse quoted almost presages the break-up of the marriage.

Submitted by: Mel