Eddie Murphy ruled the comedy scene in the 1980s, but decided in '85 to release a single called "Party All the Time" that, ironically, turned out to be one of his funniest endeavors ever. Check out these genius lyrics:
After all the things I've done for you/
I buy you champagne and roses and diamonds on your finger/Diamonds on your finger/Still you hang out all night/what am I to do?/ My girl wants to party all the time/Party all the time/
party all the time
William Shatner began his music career in 1968 when he released an album that was essentially all spoken word called "The Transformed Man." The actor mixed Shakespeare lyrics with song lyrics in a widely mocked, painful attempt. Still, Shatner insists that it was no mistake and despite the backlash, has gone on to release several more.
Lindsay may not be much of an actor anymore, but a few years ago following the release of her hit film "Mean Girls," the party-girl released not one, but two albums. One single, "Bossy," even seems to foreshadow the restraining order her on/off again girlfriend Sam Ronson's sister ordered against her: "Trust me/ You want me happy
Punishment can be severe/Please me/And I will gladly/Brighten up your atmosphere." Yikes.
"Miami Vice" star Don Johnson established quite the television career in the 1980s, but attempted a foray into pop music with 1986's "Heartbeat." The song cracked the top five, but his future work didn't have as much success, when his album "Let it Roll" crashed and burned, ending his status as an "actor/singer."
We all know Steven Seagal as the butt-kicking action hero of the late 80s and 90s, but who knew he was such a deep lyricist as well. He released an album in 2005 entitled "Songs From the Crystal Cave" and with lyrics like "So let the mountains all cry/ Let the sky fall down/We can't live in the past and the future won't last/
But if I live for today it won't go away" Seagal will go down in the hall of fame of worst actor-turned-singer flops.
John Travolta's talents go far beyond his dancing and acting skills. Indeed, the triple-threat released one of the most downright cheesy songs in the history of music with 1976's "Let Her In."
"I'm different today hey-hey/Somethin' she said has stuck in my head/And I can't get away/Gonna let her in/Gonna let her in, um-hmm."
Ok, so she's not really an actress. In fact, we aren't quite sure what to call Paris Hilton, but we do know this -- the girl's music is bad. So bad it hurts. Case in point? The brilliant lyrics for her song "Jailhouse Baby" : "Oh, I feel so sleepy/ Oh, Jailhouse baby/
Oh, No window of the world/ I'm a little, I'm a little jail bird." Classic.
Joaquin Phoenix was one of Hollywood's hottest stars, boasting a resume packed with hit films and an Oscar nomination. But last year, the actor announced he would retire from acting to become a rapper. So far, it's been nothing but disaster, but with whispers of the whole scheme being an elaborate prank, the joke may just be on us.
Jennifer Love Hewitt has been moonlighting as a singer for years, but let's hope her turn to country music is more successful than her attempt at pop music back in 2002.
If you are a fan of Scarlett Johansson, don't listen to this clip of her covering Tom Waits.We tried to warn you
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