![]() ![]() ![]() Even by '70s standards, some of the words in "Greased Lightning" and pretty inappropriate (and quite misogynistic.) I mean, look at them: One thing that probably won't make the cut in Grease: Live are the racier lyrics. We'll see what story line they go with, as Grease: Live is a fusion of both the 1971 musical and 1978 film. In the stage version, the T-Birds rag on Kenickie's hooptie in the song, "Greased Lightning." In the film version, the T-Birds help Kenickie repair the car after getting damaged by a rival gang. According to Urban Dictionary, greased lightning is slang for something fast, which is the last word anyone would use to describe Kenickie’s ride. Greased Lightning is the nickname for Kenickie's beat-up car, and ironic one at that. In both the Broadway musical and film versions of Grease, the character Kenickie is a member of the T-Birds, the greaser gang led by Danny Zuko. Fans are keen to revisit some of thefavorite songs from the musical, including "Summer Nights," "Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee," and "We Go Together." But there's one song that definitely stands out: "Greased Lightning." But what is Greased Lightning, anyway? Well, it’s a car, a slang term, and an American musical legend all in one.įirst, let's set up the scene. And though the musical-turned-movie is getting some updates, the plot and, more importantly, the songs will remain the same. 31, the on-air musical features a stellar cast, including Aaron Tveit and Dancing With The Stars’ Julianne Hough portraying iconic movie couple Danny Zuko and Sandra Dee. SELL IT!! Five!! Six, seven, eight.With Fox's live production of Grease a week away, it's fair to say that "Grease is the word." Airing Jan. Questions? No? Let - let - let’s put it all together and. So… let’s just… avoid the… controvisty… and, instead of singing “Greased Lightnin'”, we’ll say… “Gene Rayburn.” He was the host of the “Match Game”, and if… if anything else looks dubious, just fill in… with… “Hubba-hubba!” Okay. You know what that means? Come here!ĭrama Teacher: Yeah… it’s bad. And, now… I-I’m worried about “Greased Lightnin’.” In certain circles, it’s filthy. Then, you can talk about your rocks, whatever kind of wagon you want… but, this is… high school… and, if I let you sing that, the School Board… will put me in a box and push me down a hill, okay? So… what’re we gonna sing?ĭrama Teacher: Right. Tommy: A dragon? Isn’t this supposed to be a song about a car?ĭrama Teacher: Tommy… when you’re on Broadway… and you will be, all of you… but, when you’re on Broadway… you’re performing in front of an adult audience. So… instead of singing “It’s a real…” - you know what - “wagon”… we’ll do… hmm… “Have you ever seen a dragon? …Greased Lightnin’.” Miss Hash, you ready?ĭrama Teacher: No, they - they - it’s too little…ĭrama Teacher: Come on! Even Miss Hash knows what it means!ĭrama Teacher: Yes! Finally. News to me, but… let’s sing through it and see what he’s talking about. Right, Miss Hash?ĭrama Teacher: Look - Principal Henderson… watched… rehearsal yesterday, and… he said that he was unaware that we were doing the original Broadway version of “Grease”, and he’s worried that… some of the lyrics might be… inappropriate. I am a Drama teacher… I am not David Blaine. 07i: Christopher Walken / Panic at the Discoĭrama Teacher: Guys, come on… the Norh Side High Senior Musical is in three weeks - yes? - and we need to rehearse. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |