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| − | In his youth, [[Homer]] performed as a one-man band under the name Archie Bell and the Drells. One day, he stood outside a pizza restaurant with a guitar, ready to showcase his new song, "{{W2|Tighten Up|Archie Bell & the Drells song}}." When he began playing, his performance caused everyone to leave the area. Nearby, {{ap|Giuseppe|Bart Gets Famous}}, an organ grinder, scolded Homer for scaring off his customers and ordered his monkey, Pepe, to "go for the face." The monkey complied, leaping at Homer, who fell over in a panic and screamed as Pepe attacked him. | + | In his youth, [[Homer]] performed as a one-man band under the name Archie Bell and also the Drells. One day, he stood outside a pizza restaurant with a guitar, ready to showcase his new song, "{{W2|Tighten Up|Archie Bell & the Drells song}}." When he began playing, his performance caused everyone to leave the area. Nearby, {{ap|Giuseppe|Bart Gets Famous}}, an organ grinder, scolded Homer for scaring off his customers and ordered his monkey, Pepe, to "go for the face." The monkey complied, leaping at Homer, who fell over in a panic and screamed as Pepe attacked him. |
== Behind the Laughter == | == Behind the Laughter == | ||
Revision as of 12:23, May 11, 2026
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Band Information
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Archie Bell & the Drells was an American R&B vocal group.
History
In his youth, Homer performed as a one-man band under the name Archie Bell and also the Drells. One day, he stood outside a pizza restaurant with a guitar, ready to showcase his new song, "Tighten Up." When he began playing, his performance caused everyone to leave the area. Nearby, Giuseppe, an organ grinder, scolded Homer for scaring off his customers and ordered his monkey, Pepe, to "go for the face." The monkey complied, leaping at Homer, who fell over in a panic and screamed as Pepe attacked him.
Behind the Laughter
"Tighten Up" is a real song by Archie Bell & the Drells. Ironically, Archie Bell's career was ultimately undermined by other groups copying his name.
Appearances
Episode – "Bart Gets Famous" (flashback, mentioned)
External links
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