In 1981 the rap group The Sugarhill Gang covered the Incredible Bongo Band version of Apache on their second album 8th Wonder. In 1982, this version peaked at No.53 on the Billboard Hot 100, No.51 on the US Dance chart, and No.13 on the US R&B chart. In 1995, this version gained additional popularity after being featured in Viva Lost Wages, a sixth-season episode of the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, as well as a subsequent clip show from the series. Using the distinctive beat and bongo drums, the Sugarhill Gang added rap lyrics with references, including: The Lone Ranger (a.k.a. kemosabe) is mentioned extensively as well as his sidekick (Tonto, jump on it! Jump on it! Jump on it!) and his horse (Hi-ho, Silver! is what I say). The lyric What you hear is not a test recalls the Sugarhills Gangs earlier hit Rappers Delight. The song Popcorn by Hot Butter (who had released a version of Apache as a follow-up to Popcorn) is referenced via the lyric (Whats that?) Hot buttered popcorn!. The popcorn and its butter are referenced in lyrics right beforehand, recalling a 1976 Mazola margarine commercial We Call It Maize featuring an American Indian woman. The Monster Mash is mentioned in this song as well as the Jerk.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:46:41 +0000
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