Tuesday, January 7, 2014

135: It's Like It Was Sung By Angels

135. "Take Off" by Bob and Doug McKenzie {#16; 1/82} [iTunes? Yes]

("This is where the DJ talks. Don't say anything.")

Why did we think Bob and Doug were funny? Was it the funny accents? Was it the silly hats? Was it the goofy faces? Did they ever actually say anything that was funny?

Yes! The answer to all of those questions is yes! Not only were they funny, they were also very musically gifted. It's like they sung like angels. And the drum solo? Amazing!

In fact, I would say Bob and Doug are definitely on the list of best musical brother duos of all time. Sounds like time for a Top Five:

5. The Righteous Brothers
Two handsome men! (Sponsored by Brylcreem.)


4. The Everly Brothers
It's good to see that even guys with freakishly large craniums can make it in the music industry.

3. The Brothers Johnson
Yello!
("Strawberry Letter 23" is an underrated classic.)
(And HondoJoe Top 200 Honorable Mention.)

2. The Doobie Brothers
Ma and Pa Doobie must be soooo proud!

1. Bob and Doug McKenzie
Beauty, eh?

It's a beauty way to go.

COMING UP NEXT: An Italian group with an Irish frontman, none of whom are from Maryland.




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