Oh Yeah

Yello

About Oh Yeah

"Oh Yeah" is a single released in 1985 by the Swiss band Yello and featured on their album Stella. The song features a mix of electronic music and manipulated vocals. The song gained popularity after being featured in the films Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The Secret of My Success, among other films. It is a popular staple in pop culture. Its 1987 rereleased version features the extra lyrics: "such a good time / a really good time".


Year:
1995
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The moon, beautiful
The sun, even more beautiful
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Oh yeah
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Beautiful
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Good time

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Yello

Yello is a Swiss electronic band consisting of Dieter Meier and Boris Blank. They are probably best known for their singles "The Race" and "Oh Yeah", which feature a mix of electronic music and manipulated vocals, as does most of their music. more »

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Written by: Boris Blank, Dieter Meier

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Oh Yeah" was released in July 1985. It's a popular song by Yello, a Swiss electronic band.
Pop Culture Reference
The song became a pop-culture staple after being featured in the movie "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" in 1986.
Composition
The track is largely instrumental, except for the part where the lead singer Dieter Meier says "Oh Yeah" in a deeply resonating voice.
Commercial Uses
"Oh Yeah" has been used in many commercials, notably Twix candy bars, Domino's Pizza, and numerous others.
TV Shows
It's also been used in TV shows like "South Park", "The Simpsons", and "The Cleveland Show".
Band Members
Yello was formed by Boris Blank (keyboards, sampling, percussion, backing vocals) and Dieter Meier (vocals, lyrics), a millionaire industrialist and gambler.
Album
"Oh Yeah" appeared on Yello's album "Stella", which was the band's first album to be released in the U.S.
Chart Performance
The song reached No. 51 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It became even more popular in the U.S. after its use in different commercials and movies.
Distinctiveness
With its low, chilled-out "Oh Yeah", it easily becomes recognizable and contributes to a comedic or playful scene, often used in moments of victory or triumph.
Song Length
The song is relatively short, with a length of approximately three minutes.
Popularity
Despite having limited lyrics, it's perhaps one of the most famous songs by the duo because of its distinct sound.
Accolades
Specifically for its '80s vibe, it's often considered one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered several times by various artists including Judas Priest, Snoop Dogg, and Chickenfoot, showcasing its prolonged impact on the music industry.
Music Video
The video for "Oh Yeah" is a stark, quirky narrative featuring a levitating red car against a blue background, which matches the song's enigmatic style.
Legacy
Decades after its release, "Oh Yeah" still reappears in a variety of media, maintaining its place in popular culture.

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