No joke. In January 1995 Hulk Hogan and the Wrestling Boot Band released their forgettable album, Hulk Rules. In this record, Hulk conquers Techno, Rap, and (thankfully) power ballads. The album contained such classics as "Hulkster's Back," "Beach Patrol,""Hulk Rules," and my personal favorite "Hulkster in Heaven."
Cadenced and vibrant with feeling, "Hulkster in Heaven" tells the story of a terminally ill British boy who couldn't make it to the arena to see the Hulkster. The song captures the listener with lines like "I used to tear my shirt, but now you've torn my heart," and "I'll see you again when the Hulkster comes to Heaven, we'll tag up again." The song also utilizes the under-appreciated Synthesized Saxophone better (or worse) than anything I've ever heard. Listen to this song, it is incredibly moving.
Another unforgettable line comes from the hit, "Wrestling Boot Traveling Band." Hulk sings, "Always go swimming with a buddy, work real hard and always study." If only I would have heard that in 1995! My life would be exponentially better.
How did I never know about this? The album is currently available for $4.33 from Amazon, maybe someone should buy it. It has got to be a masterpiece. Let's see if we can generate enough internet buzz to convince the Wrestling Boot Band to do a reunion tour. I'll see you at the show.
-Scott
2 comments:
"The world just lost, another Hulk-a-maniac..."
What a find. What a brilliant find.
The CD has been purchased and is on it's way to my house. I'm not going to lie, it might become my most prized posession...that or the ashtray depicting Elvis and Nixon singing a duet. Tough call.
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