Ten Freaky Songs About Star Wars

Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy” isn’t actually about Star Wars, but you’d never have guessed from this spectacularly staged live performance:

Blink-182 went all-out with the lyrical tribute on “A New Hope”:

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Yes, of course, there’s Star Wars-themed ska-core, why do you ask? This is “Vader” by the Taj Motel Trio. Not many doughy shirtless guys can pull off a lightsaber and Vader helmet.

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Extra points to Anchorhead’s “Shredisode IV” for not only creating a speed-metal Star Wars song, but making the singer’s growl sound like Darth Vader’s breathing.

Finally, perhaps the ultimate Star Wars song, from Meco Monardo’s 1980 album Christmas in the Stars: “What Do You Get a Wookiee for Christmas When He Already Owns a Comb?”

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  • http://theopiumdragon.wordpress.com theopiumdragon

    Uh, what about Galactic Empire State of Mind? Come on guy.

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