OMC stands for Otara Millionares Club. Otara is a low demographic suburb in South Auckland, New Zealand with a high polynesian and Maori population. The vocalist Pauly Fuemana did become a millionare because of this song, but tragically passed away way too young. His Accent...its Kiwi, that is from New Zealand where Im from. Love you guys Brad and Lex
Everything ended acrimoniously too - Pauly just didn't know how to handle fame and fortune, and there was a lot of bad blood between his family and those who had tried to help him during his career. There's a first-hand account of it, Simon Grigg's book "How Bizarre", but it makes for very sad reading. (PS - greetings from down south in Dunedin!)
This song is such a guilty pleasure for a rock guy...it is so good and the story behind it crazy...those background singers send my ears into orgasms..so sultry and sexy
I hated this song when it was on the radio. But then after 20 years something flipped in my mind and I started to embrace it as I recalled the great memories that I had while it was playing. Ah nostalgia does things to you.
RIP Pauly Fuemana. NZ's greatest one hit wonder! Pauly died (about three streets away from me actually) of complications of a very rare medical condition similar to multiple sclerosis at the age of 40.
I don't think he was a one hit wonder. That album has insanely good songs. He was a real real talent. It's so sad to think about what could he chcieved if he doesn't passed away such a young age. I miss him every day.
The mix of south Pacific vibes and hip-hop is an example of the style known as Urban Pasifika, although this isn't really a good indication of how it normally sounds. It's popular among the Pacific Island population of New Zealand, where Pauly was from, with top artists such as Che Fu, King Kapisi, Scribe, and Nesian Mystik. "How Bizarre", with its slightly novelty feel and spoken vocals, became a huge hit both here in NZ and overseas. That "unknowun" pronunciation is a give-away that he's a New Zealander - it's quite common down here to pronounce words like "growun", "showun" etc.
This is song more of a vibe than being about something. It's a summertime chill song when you're cruising around or at the beach. Just interacting randomly with the circus that is life. Interesting side note: This is a New Zealand band singing a Spanish inflected tune with rap-influenced vocals. In 1996. So a mashup. Which might account for the strange-sounding vocals. In the early days of of rap, it was a hoot to hear foreign singers try to mimic a "rap accent." This guy is trying to do that while also fronting as a Latin lover type too. A quintessential one hit wonder. First single from their only album, written, sung, and produced by the lead singer. But a global hit nonetheless.
Not sure about the "Spanish" bit, as such, more of a calypso-mexican vibe for me, and same for the 'rap' - "Ten Guitars" being almost a cultural staple here. It's not a "mimic", it's how some of the maori and Pacifica sing, depending on what part of the country your in. "Latin Lover"? Nope, a lot of folks would dress like that back in the day, especially if going into town for the evening - again, depends what part of the country you were in. Yup, global 'one hit wonder', he did have some other songs but nothing like as successful, even locally.
Love this from OMC! I lived in western Pacific islands when this came out. These guys are Kiwi (New Zealanders), so that's their accent. Everybody in the islands rocked to this.
He's Describing Different Bizarre Things That Happened..Like A Cop Pulls Them Over & Then Just Wants To Ask,, "Is That A Chevy '69"? (Which It Is)..Realizing That The Officer Only Pulled Him Over To Admire His Classic Car.
How Bizarre / OMC Brother Pele's in the back, sweet Zina's in the front Cruisin' down the freeway in the hot, hot sun Suddenly red-blue lights flash us from behind Loud voice booming, "Please step out onto the line" Pele preaches words of comfort, Zina just hides her eyes Policeman taps his shades, "Is that a Chevy '69?" How bizarre How bizarre, how bizarre Destination unknown, as we pull in for some gas A freshly pasted poster reveals a smile from the past Elephants and acrobats, lions, snakes, monkey Pele speaks "righteous, " Sister Zina says "funky" How bizarre How bizarre, how bizarre Ooh, baby (ooh, baby) It's making me crazy (It's making me crazy) Everytime I look around (look around) Everytime I look around (everytime I look around) Everytime I look around It's in my face Ring master steps out and says "the elephants left town" People jump and jive, but the clowns have stuck around TV news and camera, there's choppers in the sky Marines, police, reporters ask where, for and why Pele yells: "We're outta here", Zina says: "Right on" Making moves and starting grooves before they knew we were gone Jumped into the Chevy and headed for big lights Wanna know the rest? Hey, buy the rights How bizarre How bizarre, how bizarre Ooh, baby (ooh, baby) It's making me crazy (It's making me crazy) Everytime I look around (look around) Everytime I look around (everytime I look around) Everytime I look around It's in my face It's in my face Ooh, baby (ooh, baby) It's making me crazy (It's making me crazy) Everytime I look around (look around) Everytime I look around (everytime I look around) Everytime I look around It's in my face Ooh, baby (ooh, baby) It's making me crazy (It's making me crazy) Everytime I look around (look around) Everytime I look around (look around) Everytime I look around It's in my face Songwriters: Pauly Fuemana / Alan Jansson
This was a fun band and song during the '90s. It does have a Biggie Smalls rap cadence delivery to it lol. Their accent is Kiwi/Australian. They are from New Zealand and of Pacific Islander ancestry.
It’s a Kiwi accent, a little different to the Ozzie accent. They don’t like to be lumped together…I know this because I was married to a New Zealander and lived in Melbourne for a bit.
I love seeing reactions to one-hit wonders haha. This song was weird even when it came out, but that doesn't stop it from getting stuck in your head. I still randomly think of it even to this day. Especially when I see something bizarre.
Such a great blend of unusual instruments together. Never get tired of hearing it. Forget about his voice, take in the totality of it all 💖 His voice better than any rapper.
It’s just a fun driving song, kinda like “Love Shack.” When I was running my bakery this would come on and we all broke into song! It’s hard to listen to this and not smile. I think that this was used in a car commercial a couple years ago.
My mother used to think it was "how was I?" Lol Wasn't until about 5 years ago I played the song over the speakers in our house. She sings along and starts saying How was I? Didn't know what she was talking about and had to tell her it was How Bizarre lol
@@brianburton1843 I can see how you heard that. I listened to the song with "How was I" on my mind and if you think that's what is being said it sure sounds like it.
I think the chorus was used recently in a commercial. Also, it was all over Tik Tok in 2021. It was big enough that it merited mention on the songs Wikipedia page.
Haven't watched this video yet, but just want to say i loove this song, I was a teenager mid nineties in the UK and this was played on MTV alot and on the request show around afternoon/the time
An internet search says that this song from the 3 minute mark uses a sample from *Tag Team* - _Whoomp! There It Is (instrumental)_ from their 44 second mark. Namely the drum/bass track.
When this song first came out I hated it and they played it continuously Non-Stop on the radio. But hearing it tonight I kind of liked it it was uplifting
Man, i remember this would get the whole vibe going way back when in Nightowls club in Ranelagh, they used to show it on laser disc...was supposed to be the next big thing lol (a bit like the band). Cant believe its 26 years old.....thats mean im ancient lol
OMC stands for Otara Millionares Club. Otara is a low demographic suburb in South Auckland, New Zealand with a high polynesian and Maori population. The vocalist Pauly Fuemana did become a millionare because of this song, but tragically passed away way too young. His Accent...its Kiwi, that is from New Zealand where Im from. Love you guys Brad and Lex
His brother also passed away too
My Aunt lived in Otara
This was one of my fave 90s jams..thanks for the insight on the group.
Everything ended acrimoniously too - Pauly just didn't know how to handle fame and fortune, and there was a lot of bad blood between his family and those who had tried to help him during his career. There's a first-hand account of it, Simon Grigg's book "How Bizarre", but it makes for very sad reading. (PS - greetings from down south in Dunedin!)
Loved this tune back in the 90’s! Thanks for sharing some background! I had no idea!
I've loved this song since it first dropped back in the day. It's just such a unique vibe.
This song is such a guilty pleasure for a rock guy...it is so good and the story behind it crazy...those background singers send my ears into orgasms..so sultry and sexy
I hated this song when it was on the radio. But then after 20 years something flipped in my mind and I started to embrace it as I recalled the great memories that I had while it was playing. Ah nostalgia does things to you.
@@billkeithchannelI used to sing this along really loud as a kid 😂😂😂
RIP Pauly Fuemana. NZ's greatest one hit wonder! Pauly died (about three streets away from me actually) of complications of a very rare medical condition similar to multiple sclerosis at the age of 40.
He looks about 40 in this clip! He's a pup here.
RIP PAULY! 🫂
I don't think he was a one hit wonder. That album has insanely good songs. He was a real real talent. It's so sad to think about what could he chcieved if he doesn't passed away such a young age. I miss him every day.
@@xyrius I meant he was a 1 hit wonder internationally. Not in NZ. It was a tragedy for sure.
@@kilgh Totlly agree!
A couple of brothers who died at 41 and 40. Luckily for us, one of them created this unique song before he left us
For years this song had randomly popped in my head and I'll sing it for hours. Normally when anyone says Bizarre.
same here (when i hear 'Bizarre' - i come back HOW Bizarre?)!
If I had a dime for every time this song was played on the radio back in the 90's I would be a VERY wealthy man.
You'd also have gotten more than the band did lol
It's cute how Lex was reacting when she was listening to the song, love it.
Summer, 1997...good times!
this song was huge when I was travelling in New Zealand in 1996! It’s def a vibe.😂
While I am a Kiwi, I was in the UK when this song came out, and it was everywhere over there as well. Couldn't turn a radio on without hearing it.
😂😂❤
The mix of south Pacific vibes and hip-hop is an example of the style known as Urban Pasifika, although this isn't really a good indication of how it normally sounds. It's popular among the Pacific Island population of New Zealand, where Pauly was from, with top artists such as Che Fu, King Kapisi, Scribe, and Nesian Mystik. "How Bizarre", with its slightly novelty feel and spoken vocals, became a huge hit both here in NZ and overseas. That "unknowun" pronunciation is a give-away that he's a New Zealander - it's quite common down here to pronounce words like "growun", "showun" etc.
The guitar and horns are straight outta Tiajauna. Comprende amigo? LOL!
@@billkeithchannel They're also very Pacific Island - mariachi is popular in several parts of the Pacific.
This is the sound of driving around during the summer in Tempe, Arizona in the late '90s.
He’s indigenous Māori from New Zealand. Yes he has an accent.
No, he's a Samoan New Zealander
This is song more of a vibe than being about something. It's a summertime chill song when you're cruising around or at the beach. Just interacting randomly with the circus that is life.
Interesting side note: This is a New Zealand band singing a Spanish inflected tune with rap-influenced vocals. In 1996. So a mashup. Which might account for the strange-sounding vocals. In the early days of of rap, it was a hoot to hear foreign singers try to mimic a "rap accent." This guy is trying to do that while also fronting as a Latin lover type too.
A quintessential one hit wonder. First single from their only album, written, sung, and produced by the lead singer. But a global hit nonetheless.
Not sure about the "Spanish" bit, as such, more of a calypso-mexican vibe for me, and same for the 'rap' - "Ten Guitars" being almost a cultural staple here.
It's not a "mimic", it's how some of the maori and Pacifica sing, depending on what part of the country your in.
"Latin Lover"? Nope, a lot of folks would dress like that back in the day, especially if going into town for the evening - again, depends what part of the country you were in.
Yup, global 'one hit wonder', he did have some other songs but nothing like as successful, even locally.
it's a NZ Maori accent, bra.
I hear You Brad I hear a little "Biggie Smalls" in his delivery good ear guy👍
One of THE catchiest tunes ever made. The whole album that this in on is great.
A shout out to another kiwi band. Stellar*
This song will be in your head now, forever
Dang, forgot about this one, lol. How bizarre!
Love this from OMC! I lived in western Pacific islands when this came out. These guys are Kiwi (New Zealanders), so that's their accent. Everybody in the islands rocked to this.
"Every time I turn around it's in my face" ooh baby😀
He's Describing Different Bizarre Things That Happened..Like A Cop Pulls Them Over & Then Just Wants To Ask,, "Is That A Chevy '69"? (Which It Is)..Realizing That The Officer Only Pulled Him Over To Admire His Classic Car.
Cause of polices pulling over of Polynesian and Maori people(bit like blacks in UK or USA)
@@petesmart1983 Agreed & That As Well.
Love this tune!! Just a ton of fun song!!
Road-tripping to Rock Fest ‘97 at Texas Motor Speedway. Aaaah this takes me back…
dope old school
I've always loved this song. So fun.
It reminds me of Sugar Ray.
Yo! When its over and Someday are some of my fav throwbacks!
These guys must have been Cake's favorite band.
How Bizarre / OMC
Brother Pele's in the back, sweet Zina's in the front
Cruisin' down the freeway in the hot, hot sun
Suddenly red-blue lights flash us from behind
Loud voice booming, "Please step out onto the line"
Pele preaches words of comfort, Zina just hides her eyes
Policeman taps his shades, "Is that a Chevy '69?"
How bizarre
How bizarre, how bizarre
Destination unknown, as we pull in for some gas
A freshly pasted poster reveals a smile from the past
Elephants and acrobats, lions, snakes, monkey
Pele speaks "righteous, " Sister Zina says "funky"
How bizarre
How bizarre, how bizarre
Ooh, baby (ooh, baby)
It's making me crazy (It's making me crazy)
Everytime I look around (look around)
Everytime I look around (everytime I look around)
Everytime I look around
It's in my face
Ring master steps out and says "the elephants left town"
People jump and jive, but the clowns have stuck around
TV news and camera, there's choppers in the sky
Marines, police, reporters ask where, for and why
Pele yells: "We're outta here", Zina says: "Right on"
Making moves and starting grooves before they knew we were gone
Jumped into the Chevy and headed for big lights
Wanna know the rest? Hey, buy the rights
How bizarre
How bizarre, how bizarre
Ooh, baby (ooh, baby)
It's making me crazy (It's making me crazy)
Everytime I look around (look around)
Everytime I look around (everytime I look around)
Everytime I look around
It's in my face
It's in my face
Ooh, baby (ooh, baby)
It's making me crazy (It's making me crazy)
Everytime I look around (look around)
Everytime I look around (everytime I look around)
Everytime I look around
It's in my face
Ooh, baby (ooh, baby)
It's making me crazy (It's making me crazy)
Everytime I look around (look around)
Everytime I look around (look around)
Everytime I look around
It's in my face
Songwriters: Pauly Fuemana / Alan Jansson
This was a fun band and song during the '90s. It does have a Biggie Smalls rap cadence delivery to it lol.
Their accent is Kiwi/Australian. They are from New Zealand and of Pacific Islander ancestry.
It’s a Kiwi accent, a little different to the Ozzie accent. They don’t like to be lumped together…I know this because I was married to a New Zealander and lived in Melbourne for a bit.
Ah! 90s what a time it was.I used to sing this at the top of my voice 😂😂😂 especially the “ooh baby” part.
I love seeing reactions to one-hit wonders haha. This song was weird even when it came out, but that doesn't stop it from getting stuck in your head. I still randomly think of it even to this day. Especially when I see something bizarre.
This song was all over the radio in the 90s.
RIP Pauly. Lost so very young. Love this song :)
Big worldwide hit number one in 5 countries.
Such a great blend of unusual instruments together. Never get tired of hearing it. Forget about his voice, take in the totality of it all 💖
His voice better than any rapper.
I agree with the Biggie-comparison. Very similar.
OMFG i loved this song back in the day. Could you please check out Fastball - The Way?
You should check out “April Sun in Cuba” by Dragon. They are another great band out of New Zealand
And their best song out of a long list of hits.
Great tune
Thanks random Facebook reel, for this song. 1:15- My favorite part "Pele speaks righteous. Sister Zina says funky. How Bizarre!!"
It’s just a fun driving song, kinda like “Love Shack.” When I was running my bakery this would come on and we all broke into song! It’s hard to listen to this and not smile. I think that this was used in a car commercial a couple years ago.
Perfect summer song.
My mother used to think it was "how was I?" Lol
Wasn't until about 5 years ago I played the song over the speakers in our house. She sings along and starts saying How was I? Didn't know what she was talking about and had to tell her it was How Bizarre lol
When I first heard the song a few times without knowing the title. I thought he said. "How am I How am I " .
@@brianburton1843 I can see how you heard that. I listened to the song with "How was I" on my mind and if you think that's what is being said it sure sounds like it.
🤣🤣
The San Francisco Bay Area Misses you Brother Pauly.....
Such and interesting and unique song. I've always liked this one.
I think the chorus was used recently in a commercial. Also, it was all over Tik Tok in 2021. It was big enough that it merited mention on the songs Wikipedia page.
A totally bizarre song choice!! :)
This is a BIG New Zealand flashback memory for many of us from the mid 90s
Lol it's not that bizarre, it was a hit in the US.
Haven't watched this video yet, but just want to say i loove this song, I was a teenager mid nineties in the UK and this was played on MTV alot and on the request show around afternoon/the time
Memories of high school and young adulthood.
I believe he played all the instruments and did the mix as well.
An internet search says that this song from the 3 minute mark uses a sample from *Tag Team* - _Whoomp! There It Is (instrumental)_ from their 44 second mark. Namely the drum/bass track.
If the hook sounds familiar, it might be because the song was all over Tik Tok a year or two ago.
Never heard a song like this before or after. Classic '90s jam. Great mix of hip hop, pop and all types of genres.
I LOVE THAT SONG. It may be that it came out when i was very young and it was catchy, but i always loved it. Sad he died so young.
In one of my playlist ❤
Wife here..Memories!!!
such a catchy odd ball 90s song! ♥
Pauly Fuemana is lead vocal. He's from New Zealand. Song is definitely a little Bizarre but I, being Hispanic, love the music with its Spanish flare.
This is a great album. Another cool Kiwi band. Love from across the ditch.
Catchy one-hit wonder!
They had a quite a few hits in NZ were there from just not in usa
They had few other hits overseas like "On The Run", "Right On", and "Land of Plenty. Check out those videos.
This song was everywhere
this played endlessly along with sublime, third eye blind, and smash mouth. good time
I can remember sitting on the couch listening to this when MTV was still about music
There is something that always me make smile when I listen to this song. Great song.
I bungee jumped to this song 😂😂😂 worst thing I ever done but the song takes me back 🎉🎉🎉
If you want to know more, buy the rights, like he said in the song. LOL. Never had a clue what this song was about but it gets stuck in your head.
This takes me back to 6th grade 😁
Love This album this song is fantastic
Kia ora from New Zealand, shot for this kiwi classic 😁👍
Cruising down the freeway in the hot hot sun ..
Our band in the 90s played this after it came out Always went over and fun little tune
I used to think the band Cake did this song lol. Definitely sound alike.
Such a great vibe with this one
Nice car...
This song gets stuck in my head all day 5hanks 😮
I love that song. A one-hit classic.
Maori have a very distict accent which comes through when singing. Might be hard for non south pacific people to understand.
This was big, in San Antonio, TX, probably, due to the many Trumpet playing Mariachi, and Cruising Latin Lover vibe.
I am 67 years old, and I Loved this from the first time I heard it,,and Still do! yea I am a bit diff.
You probably have heard this song before. It's one of those tunes that's on in the background in random places.
YOU MUST REMEMBER MOST SONGS MEAN NOTHING OR JUST FOR FUN AND SOME JUST LOVE SONGS, OR WORDS ARE POETIC LICENSE TO MAKE WORDS FIT THE MUSIC
Excellent song!!
Reminds me of car rides to and from middle school. Simpler times.
shaggy- wasn't me
U gotta LUV 🎸🎸🎸🎶
When this song first came out I hated it and they played it continuously Non-Stop on the radio. But hearing it tonight I kind of liked it it was uplifting
You should check out brimful of asha by cornershop (Norman "fatboy slim" Cook Remix)
Ahh yes. "Everybody needs a bosom." Great remix.
Man, i remember this would get the whole vibe going way back when in Nightowls club in Ranelagh, they used to show it on laser disc...was supposed to be the next big thing lol (a bit like the band). Cant believe its 26 years old.....thats mean im ancient lol
This Track Comes With A Surprise Ending,,
Oran "Juice" Jones "The Rain" (Official Music Video ONLY!!))
that song reminded me of "Someday" - Sugar Ray
Totally a staple in high school and early college (l999 - 2001) 😂 Great reaction 💖🦋
Yall should check out "Once were Warriors" opened my eyes in the early 90's.
Haha Brad taking the piss of the kiwi accent without even realizing it. Brad your impression was actually spot on bud! 😂
I get a Latin flavour from this one.
A period piece I like
New Zealand aka Kiwi accent
check out sugar ray - fly
This song will be playing while the world us crumbling....A MASTERPIECE SONG
Absolutely classic Kiwi summer jam.
How bizarre.
The Biggie Smalls comparison made NO sense whatsoeveruntil Brad did the impression... And then it made complete sense!!
Alice Ivy does a cool live cover of this song for Like A Version here on RUclips...