The Wednesday Addams dance scene has become an institution. An article in The New York Times describes it as an open embrace of goths and an invitation to stand out from the crowd.
Jenna Ortega created a routine using popular 80s hits. This includes an unsettling shoulder shimmy and upturned hands reminiscent of monster eyes looking upward.
‘Goo Goo Muck’ by The Cramps
Netflix’s Wednesday producers had several songs in mind when searching for an appropriate track to accompany a high school dance sequence in episode four, but ‘Goo Goo Muck’, an offbeat classic by punk band Naked City was chosen after Jenna Ortega as Wednesday performed to it in episode four.
The Cramps were an influential garage rock band who burst onto CBGB’s early punk scene as pioneering camp artists with campy lyrics that included sexual innuendoes and references to B-movies. The group continued performing until lead singer Lux Interior passed away in 2009. They are known for covering classic records such as Ronnie Cook & Gaylads novelty tracks like ‘Goo Goo Muck’ by covering these and others like it with such as this cover by The Cramps themselves in cover versions.
After the scene in which Wednesday dances with Tyler to “Goo Goo Muck” was broadcasted on TikTok and other social media platforms, fans began recreating it online. Soon enough, streaming numbers increased 50-fold across US streaming services; thus establishing that “Goo Goo Muck” has come from relative obscurity to become a global hit song.
Goo Goo Muck has enjoyed renewed fame since the debut of this hit series, but that wasn’t the only song to experience an increase in interest since Wednesday’s premiere. Lady Gaga’s 2011 deep cut ‘Bloody Mary’ went viral after fans inspired by its quirky dance scene posted videos to TikTok and other social media platforms to perform it themselves.
Though it’s difficult to imagine either song returning to mainstream popularity without the other, this episode shows just how easily music trends can form and how influential videos can be in creating them. While ‘Goo Goo Muck’ likely won’t outlive Gaga’s deep cut track, it is encouraging that both quirky tracks are still being actively performed today!
‘Bloody Mary’ by Lady Gaga
Bloody Mary, Lady Gaga’s creepy and haunting song that showcases her creativity and talent, features elements of synth-pop, trance, gothic rock as well as religious references, exploring topics such as death fame and identity in its lyrics. Critics and fans alike have raved about its creation! It has received positive reviews.
TikTok users have made it a cultural icon by posting their own dances to this song by The Cramps from their 1968 version that became a huge hit.
Interesting enough, this song has also had a tremendous effect on social issues and movements. As one of the most beloved tracks from Lady Gaga’s album Joanne addressing topics such as sexuality, feminism and love; self-acceptance and empowerment for the LGBTQ community; historical/cultural references in its lyrics as well as personal experiences/beliefs of Lady Gaga including her connection to Mary Magdalene are explored within its confines.
Lady Gaga has performed her song live several times over time. She first did so during her Born This Way Ball tour between 2012-2013; later it has also been showcased at other concerts and events. Since then, interpretations of it have varied with other musicians performing it themselves.
This song’s presence has had an enormous impact on pop culture. It has been used extensively in movies and television shows, shaping people’s ideas about witches and magic; additionally it has also become associated with vampires and ghosts.
Addams Family reboot on Netflix has given this song new life. Known for its macabre humor and strange charm, Jenna Ortega (Wednesday) is known for her deadpan attitude and unique dance moves; no surprise then that this has given this classic tune new meaning!
‘Rave’N’ by The Addams Family
Wednesday Addams is famous for her dark sense of justice, comedic deadpan humor and dark fascinations; but she is also well known for her dance moves. In episode four of Netflix series Woe What A Night, Wednesday Addams performs an unforgettable routine at Rave’N school ball choreographed by series creator Jenna Ortega to the song Goo Goo Muck by The Cramps.
TikTok users have used it to recreate an iconic dance routine from the scene’s debut. But some viewers remain confused as to which song exactly is used – leading them to mistake it for Lady Gaga’s Bloody Mary song instead!
Goo Goo Muck by The Cramps provides an ideal accompaniment for Wednesday’s dark aesthetic and morbid style in this series. Ortega even credits videos of Siouxsie and the Banshees and archive footage of goth kids dancing in clubs in the 1980s as sources of inspiration when creating Wednesday’s dance sequence.
Wednesday is featured wearing an ensemble reminiscent of what Morticia would consider an animal from nature, which might allude to Morticia classifying her as one in the series. Her attire could even resemble that of a raven!
Wednesday is instrumental in saving her family from Margaux and her gang of thugs, whom they expose for selling houses to Assimilation citizens, before Wednesday reveals she’s psychic with darker visions – eventually returning them all together at their Addams home.
‘Paint It Black’ by The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones have long been one of the most influential rock bands ever. Their music and image inspired numerous musicians while shaping popular culture around the globe. Their songs pushed boundaries of what society deemed acceptable at that time; they battled social injustice while advocating freedom of expression for all individuals. Today their legacy lives on through new generations of fans that still enjoy their music today.
Paint It Black’ is an exquisite and mesmerizing rock classic, featuring the sitar and performed by Mick Jagger. This song explores grief caused by loss; everyone should listen to this haunting yet touching track.
London Records and Decca Records released “Layla” for public release in May 1966 to tremendous success, reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and spending ten weeks at number one in the UK. Furthermore, it became an instant classic worldwide in Canada and The Netherlands as well. Many consider it one of the Rolling Stones most influential songs ever.
“Paint It Black” has been featured in several movies and video games. Notable usage includes Full Metal Jacket (1987) and Black Adam (2022), as well as several Guitar Hero games. This cult classic song has won over millions of fans.
Jenna Ortega’s choreography for ‘Rave’N’ is strikingly evocative of the 1980s dance scene. Morticia, Gomez and Uncle Fester from The Addams Family all excel as dancers; here their rendition of their “Paint It Black” routine pays a haunted homage to synth music of that decade. From start to finish it’s pure fun!
The Addams Family embraces their weird and slightly creepy nature without apology; that is exactly the goal of their show! From dancing to The Cramps’ Goo Goo Muck or ‘Paint It Black,’ their dance numbers never fail to amaze and delight audiences; songs by this family perfectly embodying their dark and mysterious characters make this show an excellent way to spend a Friday evening!