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The story of The Cramps' "Goo Goo Muck" is a fascinating journey from a forgotten 1960s novelty track to a modern viral sensation. Originally recorded by in 1962, the song was transformed by The Cramps into a sinister, rockabilly-punk anthem on their 1981 album Psychedelic Jungle . The Weird History and Viral Resurgence The Cramps Live Goo Goo Muck
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