TV Dinners
ZZ Top
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TV dinners there's nothin' else to eat TV dinners they really can't be beat I like 'em frozen but you understand I throw 'em in and wave 'em and I'm a brand new man oh yeah! TV dinners they're goin' to my head TV dinners my skin is turnin' red Twenty year old turkey in a thirty year old tin I can't wait until tomorrow.... and thaw one out again oh yeah! TV dinners I'm feelin' kinda rough TV dinners this one's kinda tough I like the enchiladas and the teriaki too I even like the chicken if.... the sauce is not too blue. And they're mine, all mine, oh yeah And they sure are fine. Gotta have 'em Gimme somethin' now.
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Written by: Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"TV Dinners", a song recorded by the American rock band ZZ Top, was released as the second single from their 1983 album 'Eliminator'.
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Video InfluenceThe music video for "TV Dinners" was inspired by the 1950s and 60s scifi B films.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was co-written by all three members of the band – Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard, and Dusty Hill.
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Unique IngredientsThe lyrics of the song humorously namedrop several types of microwaveable dinners, making it one of the only mainstream rock songs with this kind of lyrical content.
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Album SuccessThe album 'Eliminator' where "TV Dinners" was featured is one of the band's most successful albums. It sold over 10 million copies in the U.S. alone.
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Tech ForwardThe song's video was one of the first to feature Claymation, a specific type of stop-motion animation.
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Varied ReceptionWhile not charting in the U.S., "TV Dinners" did reach #38 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Pop Culture UsageThe song has since been featured in a variety of media, including the video game "Grand Theft Auto V", as part of the game's classic rock radio station.
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Not a Typical Love SongUnlike many popular songs, "TV Dinners" doesn't revolve around themes of love, heartbreak or rebellion. Instead, it tells a simple story about the joy of a convenient meal.
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Creative Musical StyleThe style of "TV Dinners" is typical of ZZ Top, blending elements of blues, rock, and new wave music.
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