This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2019.

This is a rebroadcast of an episode originally aired in 2019.

A record breaking American Olympic athlete makes history, but much of America isn't fond of the way he acts...so he takes his "talents" to Japan. This is the story of Carl Lewis & Electric Storm's Idaten, from 1985.

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10 year old Lena Zavaroni broke a record by winning British competition show Opportunity Knocks five weeks in a row. Soon after, she would become the youngest person to ever have an album in the top 10. This is the story of Lena Zavaroni’s Ma! He's Making Eyes At Me, from 1974. Special thanks to listener Rob Guernsey for suggesting this album! Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

Guy Lafleur was a 5 time Stanley Cup winner during his time in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens…and a disco artist? This is the story of Lafleur! from 1979.

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Actress Goldie Hawn became an “It Girl” in the 1960’s as a cast member of Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In. Then she quickly won an Oscar off of her first major film role. With her career rolling, Reprise Records signed her to make an an album. This is the story of Goldie Hawn’s Goldie, from 1972.

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Beloved character actor Harry Dean Stanton always loved singing. He played guitar and sang throughout his life. After his passing in 2017, some old bandmates resurrected some recordings. This is the story of Harry Dean Stanton With The Cheap Dates’ October 1993, from 2021.

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With their popularity waning in the United States, the World Wrestling Federation looked to the UK for bigger success. This is the story of World Wrestling Federation Superstars’ Wrestlemania - The Album, from 1993. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

Child model and actor Milla Jovovich decided to take an acting hiatus when she was in her late teens. The result was making an album of songs she’d been working on since she was 12 years old. This is the story of Milla’s The Divine Comedy, from 1994.

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Inspired by the Village People, a group is assembled of musicians who dress as athletes. This is the story of All Sports Band’s self titled album, from 1981.

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After joining the cast of Charlie’s Angels for season 2, Cheryl Ladd was reunited with her first love, singing. This is the story of Cheryl Ladd’s self titled debut album, from 1978.

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WHOA! A teen heartthrob records an album. This is the story of Joey Lawrence's self titled debut album, from 1993.

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An infamous American Idol audition leads to a record deal. This is the story of William Hung's Inspiration, from 2004.

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In honor of the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl win, this is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted over at patreon.com/bizarrealbums. It's the LA Rams...or The L.A. Rammers, performing "Let's Ram It!", from 1986.

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Part two of General Electric Presents Go Fly A Kite, from 1966.

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One year before their Tony Award winning show Cabaret hit Broadway, Kander and Ebb wrote a musical to take place at General Electric’s Utility Executives Conference. This is the story of General Electric Presents Go Fly A Kite, from 1966.

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The multi-Emmy award winning actor from All In The Family releases a love letter to the 1930’s. This is the story of Carroll O’Connor’s Remembering You, from 1972.

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Before becoming the Guiness World Record holder for “Most Hours on Camera”, Regis Philbin first saw the national spotlight as the co-host on The Joey Bishop Show. In the middle of that run, he released an album. This is the story of Regis Philbin’s It’s Time For Regis! from 1968.

Special appearance by Jimmy Pardo!

Listen to Jimmy Pardo’s podcast, Never Not Funny.

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Unlocked! This is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on patreon.com/bizarrealbums. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

Due to unforeseen circumstances, a new episode could not be recorded this week. Please enjoy this episode of Bizarre Singles originally posted on Patreon.com/bizarrealbums in 2021.

Sometimes, after releasing episodes of Bizarre Albums, new information comes my way about some of these albums and I want to pass that on to you as well. But as usual, I’m not here to make fun of them, I’m here to celebrate them and tell their story. This is Bizarre Albums, REMASTERED.

This is the story of Mae West's Way Out West, from 1966...now with additional material.

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Sometimes, after releasing episodes of Bizarre Albums, new information comes my way about some of these albums and I want to pass that on to you as well. But as usual, I’m not here to make fun of them, I’m here to celebrate them and tell their story. This is Bizarre Albums: REMASTERED. This is the story of The Munsters, from 1964...now with additional material. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton

A synthesizer pioneer hoped to be able to compose the music for Star Wars. When he didn't get the job, he reimagined the classic soundtrack. This is the story of Patrick Gleeson's Star Wars, from 1977.

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Unlocked! A free Christmas bonus episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted over at patreon.com/bizarrealbums 

NBC gathers some of their top stars to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. This is the story of NBC Celebrity Christmas, from 2000. 

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After their live action movies started having diminishing returns, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles looked to a couple of straight to video releases...that shared a soundtrack. This is the story of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' We Wish You A Turtle Christmas / Turtle Tunes, from 1994.

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A Marvel Comics licensing executive approaches a new record label about doing a series of Marvel character albums. This is the story of Spider-Man: Rock Reflections Of A Superhero, from 1976.

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Model. Actress. Singer. All before Moonlighting. This is the story of Cybill Shepherd's Cybill Does It...To Cole Porter, from 1974.

Special appearance by Brandie Posey. 

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The Happy Days star records a follow up to his slightly successful first album. This is the story of Scott Baio’s The Boys Are Out Tonight, from 1983. 

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Though only a moderate hit on tv at the time, the kids from The Brady Bunch released an album. This is the story of Meet The Brady Bunch, from 1972.

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Happy Halloween! Here is a free bonus episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted in 2019 at patreon.com/bizarrealbums !

It's Halloween time! The Munsters debuted on CBS in 1964. The show was such a success that that same year, TWO different Munsters albums were released. One that featured the cast, and one that did not. This is the story of At Home With The Munsters, from 1964.

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Right before their huge scandal broke,Tammy Faye Bakker, wife of the controversial televangelist Jim Bakker, released an album. This is the story of Tammy Faye’s Enough is Enough, from 1986.

Thanks to Sara Benincasa! Check out her podcast, Well, This Isn't Normal.

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Focusing on disc 3 of Sinatra’s triple album…he sings about the future and space travel. This is the story of Frank Sinatra’s Trilogy: Past Present & Future, from 1980.

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Country music artists + NFL players. That’s about all you need to know. This is the story of NFL Country, from 1996.

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This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2021.

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“The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart has had quite a life. He spent decades as a manager in professional wrestling, but in the years leading prior, he was a member of the rock band The Gentrys. Once he switched careers, he was able to use his music background in the world of wrestling. Today is the story of Jimmy Hart’s Outrageous Conduct, from 1985.

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How did singing and dancing clay raisins from commercials end up with a platinum album? Today is the story of The California Raisins (aka The California Raisins Sing The Hit Songs), from 1987.

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It’s Alias August on Bizarre Albums! All month long, episodes will focus on albums that artists released under another name.

Snoop Dogg has had quite the life. His debut album goes to #1 and becomes the fastest selling hip hop album of all time. He dabbles in acting, porn, and youth football. Then in 2013 he went to Jamaica, started going by Snoop Lion and made a reggae album. This is the story of Snoop Lion’s Reincarnated, from 2013.

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It’s Alias August on Bizarre Albums! All month long, episodes will focus on albums that artists released under another name.

After taking their career to new heights with their American Idiot album in 2004, Green Day made a garage rock album under the name Foxboro Hot Tubs. This is the story of Foxboro Hot Tubs' Stop Drop and Roll!!! from 2008.

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This is an encore presentation of the Lancelot Link and the Evolution episode with a special announcement regarding a brand new colored vinyl reissue from Enjoy The Toons Records!

A band made up entirely of animatronic animals that performed exclusively at a pizza restaurant. And they made an album. This is the story of Gee, Our 1st Album! by The Rock-afire Explosion, from 1982.

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Kids Incorporated started out as a syndicated television series about a band made up entirely of kids..and it became the launching pad for several soon to be stars. This is the story of Kids Incorporated, from 1984.

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This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2022. The show will be back with new episodes on January 23!

Scott Baio became a teen idol after going the cast of Happy Days in 1977. The storylines eventually pushed a romance with one of his co-stars as well as singing. A few years later, he was a co-star of a new spin-off and recorded an album. This is the story of Scott Baio's self titled album, from 1982.

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In 2021, Gary Busey has become a staple in comedies and reality tv, but back in 1978, he was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the Buddy Holly Story. He and his co-stars sang the songs and played the instruments themselves. This is the story of soundtrack for The Buddy Holly Story, from 1978.

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Laverne and Shirley (Penny Marshal and Cindy Williams) first appeared on an episode of Happy Days in late 1975. Just a few months later, they had their own spinoff. And it was immediately a huge hit. By the end of it’s first year on the air, they even released an album in-character. This is the story of Laverne & Shirley Sing, from 1976.

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In the 90's, Garth Brooks was the biggest star in all of music. He had four different albums that sold more than 10 million copies. He was not only the biggest star in country music, but he crossed over into the pop world as well. Then, Brooks did something very different. He created Chris Gaines, a rockstar alter ego. This is the story of Chris Gaines' Greatest Hits, also known as Garth Brooks in…the Life of Chris Gaines, from 1999.

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