| "I Wanna Be a NY Ranger" | ||||
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| Single by the Misfits | ||||
| Released | August 1998 | |||
| Recorded | May 1998 | |||
| Genre | Horror punk | |||
| Length | 1:38 | |||
| Label | Non-Homogenized Productions Ltd. | |||
| Songwriter(s) | John Cafiero | |||
| Producer(s) | John Cafiero | |||
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The marketing department of the New York Rangers objected to the use of the word "danger" in the song's lyrics. | ||||
"I Wanna Be a NY Ranger" is the eighth single by American horror punk band Misfits. It was written by John Cafiero and originally intended to be performed by the Ramones for a promotional campaign for the New York Rangers and Madison Square Garden.[1] However, the Ramones retired in 1996 and Cafiero instead presented the song to the Misfits, who recorded it with Cafiero singing lead vocals.[1][2] A condensed 30-second version with then-Misfits singer Michale Graves on vocals appeared later that year on the Short Music for Short People compilation.
- ^ a b "Misfits discography". Misfits.com. Retrieved November 27, 2008.
- ^ Cuts from the Crypt (CD liner notes). the Misfits. Roadrunner Records. 2001. 161 618 467-2.
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