Oingo Boingo Farewell - Dead Man's Party

[@grannysgonerabid7425]

I met Danny once, back in 2002, I think it was, at the Majestic Bar at around 1am during the Cannes Film Festival. The place was packed and he politely asked if he could join us by taking the seat next to me on a couch. Introduced himself as Danny and we just launched into a conversation about movies which lead to soundtracks. I had no fucking clue who he was. NONE. He said he was a composer and was at the festival supporting a friend who had a film in competition. At the end of the night he insisted on paying the bar bill even though he didn't drink and that was it. About a year later, I think it was, I saw him being interviewed on TV about the Simpsons. It hit me like a ton of bricks. That's DANNY! The guy I met at Cannes! Had no fucking clue. One of the nicest guys I ever met. So genuine and polite and friendly. Great guy.

[@andawow]

sheesh, that's one great story

[@zemog311]

Such a great story! I would love to have met him, still would! He is reclusive from the public eye as i can tell over the years.It was never about fame with him, all about the artistry. Tell me more about that meeting, sounds super cool.

[@amfthehedgehog1993]

Ur so lucky! I wanna meet him

[@robertdoyle9946]

Alistair Cookie just an awesome story about a nice casual evening I am sure he was looking for!! Love this song, such great memories attached to it from my college days at SACRAMENTO State University!

[@kipponi]

Nice story true or not. He looks like good lad.

[@Maideneer]

Halloween isn't the same without Oingo Boingo.

[@tyharper8526]

Amen.

[@deadmanspartyoingoboingotr6461]

It certainly is not. That's why we started doing what we do 18 years ago. Of course we're not them, but we do our best to keep the music alive!

[@julesmcgrules3860]

DeadMansParty CA thank you! I wish you'd make your way to Texas. Peace, health and happiness to you all. ✌🤘

[@dalethelander3781]

DeadMansParty CA Johnny Vato, too.

[@andrerone8208]

It may not be the same anymore but we keep the music alive and keep the party alive ourselves that's what keeps their legacy alive I like to think so

[@diegoalba931]

I'm so glad the boys finally got the recognition they deserve when a couple days ago LA officially declared Oingo Boingo Day.

[@JeffAF797]

What is the date?

[@wuffalo]

@@JeffAF797 4/20

[@ajaxmaxbitch]

@@wuffalo I thought you were joking, then I looked it up

[@dalesanders2075]

I was at this show...the very last one, Halloween 1995. 3 1/2 hours of just Boingo. It was completely nuts.

[@williamo6569]

Dale Sanders dam i was only a year old. where was this? and so is there no hope of hearing elfman

[@williamo6569]

Dale Sanders hearing elfman play this I mean ever in concerrt

[@cdinternetmall6370]

Me too! :)

[@chrismccabe6934]

Huh!? Whatever ...

[@tammyburton8268]

JELS!!

[@kramekniets]

Danny Eflmann is a musical genius. Hence his second career. I grew up to the 80's music. OIngo Boingo was out there.

[@AustinKloud]

I was at the Vegas show before this one on the final tour- STILL to this day 2022, this was the best live show I have ever seen.

[@matthewkester3677]

What's ironic is that not only are Oingo Boingo no longer together, but this venue (Gibson Amphitheater) is also gone, they tore it down to make room for some Harry Potter nonsense

[@MelindaBelcher-xy9yz]

So was 5th row at Los Angeles Amphitheater gone did you hear his wife Fonda in back ground when she checked his mustache?

[@MelindaBelcher-xy9yz]

Incredible concert

[@richardwalton3521]

Was that at the Aladdin Theater?

[@MistahBryan]

I would LOVE to have this song played at my Funeral!

[@tang0yank3e94]

Mistah Bryan HELL YEAH!

[@edsongoncalves2041]

At my funeral I would like songs like this, girls, lot of food, beer, whisky, wine....ALL things of course paid be me...The dead man...

[@michaelboydston313]

I'll wait for an invitation to arrive

[@bestiadecimononica]

Yes ¡vivan los muertos!

[@stevenangel8235]

Chuck reference?

[@TennisTennisTennisTennis]

I’m 16 and I got into Oingo Boingo cause of my dad and he found them because he went to college in L.A. in the 80’s and heard a song playing in a record store. If I could time travel to any date in time this would be it.

[@andersondasilva9888]

Here i am. 2022 listening to Oingo Boingo.

[@Anits1989]

Seeing him perform this at the Hollywood Bowl 20 years to the day of the last time he played it was amazing!

[@Highland804]

It was unbelievable! I was there both nights, and I think the entire audience went temporarily (or not) insane! I felt sorry for the people who'd already left to beat traffic. BOY, did they miss out! Truly a special special night (or two).

[@Shane-Singleton]

Usually when groups get older they don't sound as good.. This is one of the few awesome exceptions. Danny still sounds as good as he ever did.

[@smash72cutlass30]

It’s all about the horns it’s why old funk bands still tour today. Earth Wind and Fire, Kool and the Gang, Ohio Players, etc. Horns set the beat everyone else just keeps up. Love all those bands Bar Kays being my fav. Saw AWB in a small bar in New Hope PA with a 12 piece band with five horns. Pick up the Pieces literally blew my hair back.

[@ecu8r]

I saw them live for the first time in 82 at UCI in Irvine but have been listening to them since 79. A truly unique group for us nerds from the 80s.

[@dalethelander3781]

Ivan Parra The Mystic Knights of The Oingo Boingo.

[@michaelboydston313]

Not from the 80s but I love em

[@Highland804]

Not to mention, Danny has hearing damage that apparently can't be helped, and he's not about to risk whatever hearing he has left to play in Oingo Boingo, no matter how much he enjoyed it, and he did. Enjoy it, I mean. (And you're right, the money for composing is probably pretty damned good.)

[@victorblock3421]

What a great time it must be to be there live. Great band.

[@SHAKACONIFY]

By far one of the best bands of all time. They need to do another world tour.

[@yojimboeastwood5602]

Such a singer. On top of everything else.

[@rokky6931]

I miss this band every Halloween.

[@damienperez4128]

I think it's pretty cool that i got drum lessons from Johnny Vatos :)

[@killthekraken]

Come back Mr. Elfman. Put Mr. Burton and Depp on the sidelines for a while and come play with us. It's almost Halloween!! Better hurry. It's OK if you skip LA, just come to Anaheim.

[@hostelowner]

well supposedly he suffers from irreversible hearing damage, and he believes performing live would make it worse.

[@arleen373]

He performed this last night at the Hollywood Bowl!

[@savannahgallagher8463]

+victor terrero he played this at the Hollywood Bowl

[@chrisklecker]

I believe he said he would do it, but he has hearing loss damage and believes a live show will make it worse. He would know.

[@roybrown6543]

This is one of the best songs I own. Can't listen to it and be in a bad place. I am so glad I found this video.

[@DanielAraujoNazar]

Insane synth bass player... crazy bassline and the guy still sings.

[@mattlufcy1254]

John Avila has more energy and talent than any mortal man should be able to contain.

[@DanielAraujoNazar]

@@mattlufcy1254 thanks for bringing me back to this video!

[@JCJR0411]

@@DanielAraujoNazar I'm calling you back today! LOL

[@flippy101mph9]

@@mattlufcy1254 we wouldn't see his talent without elfmans guidance hell for this particular song Bartek's axe is insane

[@MrFX313]

I used to work at a furniture store back in 1999...this very video was on one of the tv demo tapes and I used to play it every morning before we opened...LOVE THIS SONG!

[@BlutoUSN]

Danny Elfman is a Musical Genius...

[@junkyardhunteroc]

The only band I EVER paid to see was OINGO BOINGO. God, how I miss going to their concerts, especially the holloween shows.

[@EraseAllMemory]

To this day, probably my favorite concert going experience ever! 4 Hours of mayhem & insanity...for the last time... =o( I miss Boingo soooooo much!

[@ohiocaps52]

First and only time I saw them was at 1983 US Festival. Bought all albums after the show I was so impressed and continued to follow them.

[@morgynadams1167]

I loved the tonality in the alto saxophone, tanner sax, and the trumpet in the beginning with perfect pitch, and and how they came in in sync.

[@eabsurfs808]

Always liked this song

[@ddsgabo]

Love Boingo; their music was so cool

[@gfx4u1716]

I was at this show! Was simply fkn Amazing! Miss the group and all they brought to LA and fun times at Halloween.

[@ayutthayatrojan]

A really great band!

[@murraythefurry]

Oingo was always amazing. Danced, danced, danced all night long.....saw them many a Halloween, at Universal Amphitheatre, Irvine Meadows....Couldn't beleive they broke up.....what the hell was there to do on Halloween without an Oingo show? It was madeness and insanity of the best sort!

[@OwnersofaBrokenHeart]

Very cool. Many ppl(( language barriers,etc…..) get lyrics completely wrong… and it’s delightful!!!!!! Thanks for the funny.

[@avigod1]

i can remember being at the farewell concert at the universal amphitheater, had such a blast!!!!

[@JAYEGRL]

This takes me to my happy place... love me some Oingo Biongo!

[@Alegalizeit]

Too bad i was just 2 years old, i would give everything to see them live just one time in my life.

[@protomenfan200x]

Big mood, haha. I was born three weeks before this show :L

[@harlgg]

I wasn't even born yet

[@schmunguss]

same. i'm almost 16 and i too would KILL to see these guys live.

[@Sithikus]

Historically one of the greatest bands ever

[@tbone5764]

I saw OB at the Agora Ballroom (basically a large bar) in Htfd CT back in '86. I've been to a lot of concerts and it was still one of the best concerts I've ever seen to this day. I was completely blown away at the musicianship. Was right in front and got to high-5 Danny too!

[@smithereens11]

TBone, Incredible. I and a friend, high schoolers at the time, faked our way into DJing a punk spot at WESU for a couple summers. When tix for that show went on sale, I said to my pal, ‘we’re going to get Danny to do a station ID.’ I called the Agora and spoke to a few people and eventually, someone called back and said we were to meet him backstage and show us upstairs, where I first ran into Sam and we started chatting. I see this red headed guy coming up the stairs but he had glasses so I kept talking with Sam. My friend starts tugging at my shirt and says hey man, it’s Danny. I wheeled around and he smiled and shook our hands. We didn’t have anything to record on so i had my teac tape deck and a cheap mic borrowed from music class. Danny looked at it for a second and just went ahead with it. He then invited us for sound check and we stayed pressed against the stage for the rest of the night. Agree, it was the best show I’ve seen to date. I remember Danny saying at some point, ‘Hey, you guys aren’t supposed to know us that well out here!’ Amazing show.

[@dancamp5832]

The original version and this live version are equally great.

[@jaxsonbrown9737]

And don't forget the Ritz live version

[@xa7467]

Sad 😔 we’re all getting old.

[@filipelima4989]

Simplesmente perfeito🎉

[@paulvincentbernard1730]

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL. Oingo BOingo with Danny Elfman at the helm. "Insanity". This is a glimpse into the abyss. If you have truly looked into the dark corners of your mind....terrifying. It is no trick nor is it a treat!

[@alcoserchloe9386]

Seriously I really love this song ! Somtimes i have it in my head and 2minutes later I listen it on my phone ^^

[@reneandrade623]

Amo essa banda todos os músicos são excepcionais e é um som muito alegre muito vivo faz bem pra alma

[@ericmaldonado7717]

I SAW THEM AT KNOTT'S SCARY FARM IN 1995

[@michaelboydston313]

Their last year

[@LadyVoodooDoll]

And there goes Danny's shirt! Ahhh shirtless encores are the best xD

[@Del-Lebo]

I saw this concert in DC. Danny Elfman is a genius. AND! The rest of his crew Bartek, Gibbs, Avile, all of them! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@josephtejeda8840]

Danny Elfman....Genius

[@suzirugg8328]

yes he is!

[@evaneicosta9596]

Elogiar? Muito foda!

[@suzirugg8328]

I love how he's a California guy :) Always loved him and this band. Grew up listening but never got to see them :(((

[@gabrielamontesdeoca8359]

FYI My Ms funeral is tomorrow she had a stroke my nephew's grandma danyy elfman I said I know My sister is thirty years old and says who is oingo bongo I almost kicked her but she knew who Danny elfman was

[@hermanmelville8403]

Great live. Great dead. Always great no matter what ones present condtion was or is at that time. Love Love!!

[@lisaparker4688]

Ball of fire & energy, that copper-top boy. Danny the Dynamo!

[@matthewallenlufcy7199]

Even with his voice wrecked, Danny trudges on.... GOD DAMN I love this song.

[@iRenz0]

Matthew Allen Lufcy really? Because I loved his voice here to be honest. It's the energy that makes up for it big time that I don't even notice the years of wear and tear.

[@mattlufcy1254]

@@iRenz0 This was late in a 3.5 hour set. His voice is wrecked for the night... he is struggling for those high notes, and he still sounds great!

[@steveravely6708]

After writing a few movie scores he said he was embarrassed writing dead man's party. Now after his last few movie scores were not that good he is back playing with oingo boingo

[@tracylloyd1124]

God I miss them!

[@BRadgambler]

Some people dress like rock stars, some dress up - and Danny, looks like he just got dressed...

[@Spike1885]

such such beautiful footage thank you so much for this!

[@moniqueabreu4330]

Que saudades do Oingo Boingo ❤ vamos voltar no tempo ?! Kkkk

[@MegaLoghome]

Danny did what all, but few true classical musicians do--he said what he meant, and added a beat. Another genius artist...go figure...he will outlast his time.

[@SoapinTrucker]

Well I think he said that he tapped out a tune to his curious daughter when he came up with dead man's party. She was asking about some drum related product and he went to show her and accidentally tapped out a tune that inspired deadmans party.

[@andrebissey6309]

My first college concert. I would have paid anything to be at their last concert. Boingo 4 ever.

[@MontaguStudios]

7:03 - This is perhaps the only time we hear Dale Turner speaks...ever!

[@SaturmornCarvilli]

I was on the East Coast when this concert happened. However, I picked up the 2 CD album, and I must have listened to it more than a hundred times. Such a great way to finish a band.

[@ImASocalWoman]

I play this album in my car all the time!! Excellent driving music!!🎉

[@MelindaBelcher-xy9yz]

Have the Vinal record. Afraid to listen to it , don't want to mess it up. So lovely for you to share Oingo Bongo moment s thank you.

[@calvinweekley9372]

A top 5 song for any Halloween party and Halloween is the start of the fall season

[@brucemccauley6099]

I love this awesome love song, reminds of the break up song from the Greg Kihn Band. I heard this on 91X one time then on nightmare on elm steet.

[@IsoscelesKramer]

Derek, get up, willya? You look like the poster boy for birth control!

[@feellucky271]

This show ran near to 4 hours. Danny wore his ass out What a singer and entertainer Danny Elfman is. The whole band and show was great.

[@foxcrane9486]

I came for Halloween 2020!

[@anaduarte9443]

Cinco monitores de retorno no vocalista. É o que homi ? Brincô!

[@TheGigantomachia]

if not for phish, oingo boingo would be my favorite show ever as well. that said, at this point i would go to boingo before phish if they were on the same day. though that says more about time than content.

[@edg3048]

OUTSTANDING!!!!!

[@sallyblack13]

This guy has pretty much entertained me most of my life from soundtracks to Boingo. Plus I Fucking love gingers!

[@kenannise3137]

I love the clips from the original MTV video. Even though it looks ancient now, it's still very cool.

[@Meme_Lor]

Happy halloween my fellow Boingoloids!

[@richardashcraft7200]

What the actual Fu*k is his vocal range.... unlimited ??

[@thegame890]

Why won't they reproduce this DVD? People would still buy it.

[@k.g.alatore355]

+thegame890 I don't know. Danny Elfman doesn't seem to be the type to go back and spend time on things like remasters and reissues and such. Even some old Boingo albums are out of print or going out of print at the moment. I hope that in light of his recent one-off Boingo performance at the Nightmare Before Christmas show in L.A, he'll reconsider and allow this DVD to be reissued along with some old Boingo stuff. Even if they never reunite, the fact that there's still an interest in the band should be enough to justify reissuing their catalog.

[@thegame890]

Yes I've also understood Danny doesn't like to go back on his early work. But at least he could hire some people to do it. Many CDs of Oingo Boingo of are also out of print to my knowledge. Some guy asked him whether he would like to remaster the Oingo Boingo discography or not, he said the mastering was fine and nobody had ever asked him to do it. Perhaps the guy wanted to say the reissuing and reprinting the CDs would be more important for fans, than "remastering process".

[@evaristoragazini7178]

Aí Brasil! Quem está ouvindo esse hino em 2019?

[@marcondesrodriguesbido5472]

muito boa

[@fernandomm9540]

conheci nos anos 80 e ainda ouço e muito. Considero uma das melhores bandas que conheço..

[@hernanilopeslourenco2270]

Novembro 2022✌

[@medusyn]

GO DANNY U ROCK!!!! Glad u found a groovy woman Bridget 0x0 OINGO BOINGO is GOOD !!!

[@tylerkuite]

Dr. Elfman

[@tammyburton8268]

These guys are my youth. Heheh. All of our's in the 80s I reckon!

[@Digikid313]

Good to see another fan of both Rush and Oingo Boingo (at least I assume with your username)

[@mykeg73]

I miss Boingo on Halloween and those dancing Skeletons

[@danielg1999060]

This almost makes it difficult to think that most of the Oingo Boingo played on A7X's "A Little Piece of Heaven" many years later. I love both bands, but unfortunantly I wasn't born in the 70's, so I only discovered Boingo through A7X.

[@ImASocalWoman]

Better late than never!!

[@MarkkuKoljonenwTinja]

If you dont see entire show, this likes a drop on empty ;D Great one anyway! :D

[@cheevous1]

Oingo Boingo kicks ass! dead mans party classic!

[@HarryVombrack]

We were at the Vegas show...

[@denovelhunter3575]

yes I'm going to a dead man's party on the 27th of this month he was a good man

[@MarkkuKoljonenwTinja]

💕 by Anna :D

[@bradcurrie6706]

So underrated Great

[@EryxInteernkmz1]

Me hubiera encantado estar ahí

[@marcohernandez9674]

Is that Ginobli on horns at 00:20?? 😳😳

[@johngetman1816]

No body will be refused entry!!

[@saltrock2002]

Nice to see Dale Turner up there (trumpet).

[@johnbatchler8551]

Great now as it was then the musicians maintain their voice like they were starting out

[@thingsturnout]

Dude these remixed instrumentals kill me, I really want to like this but...

[@suzirugg8328]

that was bad ass!! thank you!

[@peterrimel8170]

This band was really all of that.

[@rodrigoyamahar186]

I love this song perfect

[@siggvarela878]

One of the best bands of their genre of time they're just badass want to go

[@Ashton-hunt]

Happy almost Halloween

[@Digikid313]

Happy Halloween

[@NekoChanSenpai]

Whoever cought Danny's shirt is one lucky fan!

[@lisaparker4688]

Yeah, my thoughts exactly!