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Did Mud sing "Oh Boy"?

Yes, the British glam rock group Mud covered "Oh Boy!", originally by Buddy Holly, and reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in May 1975. It was featured on their album Mud Rock Volume 2 and was their third and final UK number-one hit. Wikipedia +1
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Who originally sang "Oh Boy"?

The song was originally recorded as a demo by Sonny West as "All My Love (Oh Boy!)" at Norman Petty Recording Studios in Clovis, New Mexico in early 1957. Petty presented West's demo to Buddy Holly with the intention of Holly recording the song.
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What hits did Mud have?

Their earlier success came in a pop and then glam rock style, while later hits were influenced by 1950s rock and roll and rockabilly, and they are best remembered for their hit singles "Dyna-mite", "Tiger Feet", which was the UK's best-selling single of 1974, and "Lonely This Christmas" which reached Christmas number 1 ...
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Where is it illegal to say oh boy?

“Oh boy” in Jonesboro

While saying something like “Oh boy” may seem harmless, it was actually offensive to the folks living in Jonesboro, Georgia. You could literally get in trouble with the law with one slip of the tongue. It's unclear if anyone was ever prosecuted for violating this law.
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What was Freddie Mercury's last song he sang before he died?

Freddie Mercury's final song recorded was "Mother Love," co-written with Brian May in May 1991, where he sang most of it but was too ill to finish, leaving the last verse to May, and it appeared on the posthumous album Made in Heaven. Another significant final recording was A Winter's Tale, the last song he wrote and recorded entirely by himself in his final months, released in late 1995. His last public appearance was in the music video for "These Are the Days of Our Lives," filmed shortly before he died in November 1991.
 
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What was Mud's biggest hit song?

Mud's biggest hit was "Tiger Feet," released in 1974; it became the UK's best-selling single of that year, reaching number one and defining the band's glam rock success alongside other hits like "Dyna-Mite" and their Christmas number one "Lonely This Christmas". 
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Are any members of Mud still alive?

Yes, two original members of the glam rock band Mud, guitarist Rob Davis and bassist Ray Stiles, are still alive and performing, while original lead singer Les Gray (died 2004) and drummer Dave Mount (died 2006) have passed away. Davis and Stiles continue to tour with other musicians under the Mud name, recreating their classic hits.
 
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What is Mud a slang for?

In slang, "mud" can refer to bad coffee (especially strong/bitter), opium (from its appearance), or more commonly, it's used in phrases like "his name is mud" (meaning he's untrustworthy or disliked) or "as clear as mud" (meaning not clear at all, confusing). It can also imply slander/malicious talk (slinging mud) or even a stupid person. 
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What happened to the lead singer of Mud?

Les Gray, the lead singer of the 1970s glam rock band Mud, died at age 57 on February 21, 2004, from a heart attack while battling throat cancer in Portugal. Gray, known for hits like "Tiger Feet," had been undergoing treatment for cancer but chose chemotherapy over surgery, and his death was unexpected despite his illness.
 
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Did Matthew McConaughey win an award for Mud?

He played the role of a hit man in the black comedy crime film Killer Joe (2011) for which he was awarded the Saturn Award for Best Actor. In the same year, McConaughey starred in Mud (2012), which earned him the Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award.
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What does the slang oh boy mean?

"Oh boy" is a versatile slang exclamation showing excitement, surprise, dismay, or dread, depending heavily on the speaker's tone; it's similar to "oh man" or "wow," expressing strong feeling about a situation, whether positive (getting ice cream) or negative (facing a problem). 
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What was The Crickets' biggest hit song?

The Crickets had several hit songs, including "That'll Be the Day" (1957), "Oh, Boy!" (1957), "Maybe Baby" (1958), and "It's So Easy" (1958). Buddy also had several solo hits, including "Peggy Sue" (1957), "Rave On" (1958), and "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" (1959).
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What was the most famous song in 1959?

The top song of 1959, according to Billboard's year-end chart, was "The Battle of New Orleans" by Johnny Horton, followed closely by Bobby Darin's "Mack the Knife" and Lloyd Price's "Personality"**. Both "The Battle of New Orleans" and "Mack the Knife" had long runs at number one during the year, but Horton's song ended up #1 for the year. 
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How much money did Clare Torry get from Pink Floyd?

Clare Torry was initially paid a £30 session fee for her iconic vocals on Pink Floyd's "The Great Gig in the Sky" in 1973, but after suing for royalties in 2004, she won an out-of-court settlement in 2005, leading to her being credited as a co-composer (with Richard Wright), ensuring ongoing royalties, though the specific financial terms of the settlement were never disclosed.
 
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What was Syd Barrett's cause of death?

Syd Barrett, the enigmatic founder of Pink Floyd, died from pancreatic cancer in 2006 at the age of 60, after living as a recluse for decades, focusing on painting and gardening after leaving the music industry due to mental health struggles.
 
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Why did Marti Pellow quit Wet Wet Wet?

In 2004, the band reformed and enjoyed 13 years back together before Marti announced he was quitting Wet Wet Wet for good to focus on a solo career. At the time, he said: "I have had a great time and loved my career with Wet Wet Wet and to me they will always be the best band in the world.
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What is the #1 hit song of all time?

There's no single #1 song of all time, as it depends on the metric (sales, streams, chart performance); however, The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" is Billboard's top song on the all-time Hot 100 chart, while Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" is often cited as the best-selling single ever by physical copies. Other contenders include Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997" for sales and Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" for highest certified single. 
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What does Mud stand for?

Municipal Utility District (MUD) Basics. A Municipal Utility District (MUD) is one of several types of special districts that function as independent, limited governments. The purpose of a MUD is to provide a developer an alternate way to finance infrastructure, such as water, sewer, drainage, and road facilities.
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How many number one hits did Mud have?

They went on to score 3 UK number 1s, 11 UK top 10s and 15 UK top 40s as well as hits in Europe and many other parts of the world. Today, the band still has two surviving original members, ROB DAVIS and RAY STILES… (other originals Les Gray and David Mount having passed away).
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What is Queen's saddest song?

Queen's saddest songs often stem from themes of loss, mortality, and heartbreak, with popular choices including the poignant farewell in "The Show Must Go On," the reflective nostalgia of "These Are the Days of Our Lives," the enduring grief of "Mother Love," the aching despair in "Love of My Life," and the acceptance of fate in "Who Wants to Live Forever," with many of these evoking intense emotion due to their connection to Freddie Mercury's illness and passing. 
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Did Elton John attend Freddie Mercury's funeral?

Yes, Elton John did attend Freddie Mercury's private funeral service in November 1991, alongside Queen bandmates and other close friends, sending a floral tribute with the message, "Thank you for being my friend. I will love you always". The intimate ceremony, attended by only about 35 people, was a deeply moving event for John, who later shared memories of the funeral and his close friendship with Mercury.
 
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What song did Michael Jackson tell Queen to release?

Michael Jackson told Queen to release "Another One Bites the Dust" as a single after seeing them perform in Los Angeles, predicting it would be a massive hit, which it became, becoming Queen's biggest-selling single and topping the U.S. charts. The band, particularly John Deacon and Freddie Mercury, were initially hesitant about releasing the funk-infused track but ultimately heeded Jackson's advice, leading to its huge success. 
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