Episode 28: Private Life

Let’s rattle the bones of the skeletons in our closets!

Join us as we peek through the window shades into Oingo Boingo’s 1982 song, Private Life. We discuss Boingo’s recurring theme of alienation, uncover a mystery about the Nothing To Fear recording sessions, and explore Richard Elfman’s music video for the song.

Plus, Brendan McCreary is back to share his thoughts on Private Life.

Come and get us out of here!
 
 Song Clips:

• “I Feel Fine” - The Beatles, Beatles ‘65 (1964)
• “Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Nothing To Fear (1982)
• “Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Private Life 7” Single (1982)
• “Insects” - Oingo Boingo, Nothing To Fear (1982)
• “Cry of the Vatos” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)
• “Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)

Fan-Supplied Content:

• “Goodbye-Goodbye” - The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
• “I’ve Got To Be Entertained” - Oingo Boingo, bootleg demo
• “Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA, 3-28-1982
• “Private Life” - Oingo Boingo, Irvine Meadows, Irvine, CA, 10-31-1986

The Oingo Boingo Secret Appreciation Society Podcast is produced/hosted by Robynne Winchester & produced/edited by Matt Ellsworth. Patreon is operated by Adam Burr.

Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.

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