I actually had no idea who this was untill the skit in THE KING OF QUEENS, when -- after winning lots of money -- Doug and Deacon hire him for a private concert...that never ends:
Money's "Two Tickets To Paradise" has been used in nearly two dozen film and television productions, the first being when he was the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" in a 1978 episode.
I'm not sure what's more surprising: that Eddie Money is unknown outside of the US or that "The King of Queens" plays in Norway.
It's been in syndication here for years and years, on one of our commercial channels -- one of the most popular US sit-coms in Norway. One of my favourites too; even though I've seen every episode multiple times, it's conveniently on when I'm having my dinner in the afternoons.
Also a great way to learn about American odds and ends that you would never have heard about otherwise, like Eddie Money.
I actually had no idea who this was untill the skit in THE KING OF QUEENS, when -- after winning lots of money -- Doug and Deacon hire him for a private concert...that never ends:
Sorry to hear that he's passed.
Haha! A classic. One thing we have in common Thor is our love for KOQ's. I've probably watched every episode 50 times. I remember Eddie Money by name but don't really remember much of his music. Though I was into 80's pop music for some reason.
My favorite version of "You've Really Got A Hold On Me" is his. And getting Ronnie Spector to sing on "Take Me Home Tonight" was a stroke of genius. He struck me as a singer for The Common Man, and you can't not love that.
Also a great way to learn about American odds and ends that you would never have heard about otherwise, like Eddie Money.
While I've never seen an episode of King of Queens, I get what you mean, as I get the same "learning experience" as it applies to the UK when I watch Still Game and Give My Head Peace.
