Eddie Murphy celebrated his 48^th birthday this week (April 3, 2009). Since I already published my Top 10 Movies list for Eddie Murphy last year, I decided to instead mark the occasion by making mention of his brief pop music success from 1985. That year, Murphy released an album titled How Could It Be which included the single "Party All the Time."

The song was written and produced by Rick James who also sang some background vocals on the track. The song went all the way to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Murphy's only major hit in his music career. Though it ranks on several "worst songs" lists, I think it is kind of catchy and I have always liked it. So in celebration of his birthday this week's Flashback Video is "Party All the Time" by Eddie Murphy...

Certainly not one of the best songs of all time, but definitely a worthy effort. I consider Eddie Murphy to be one of the most talented individuals in show business. This was the case back in the 80s and I still feel the same way today. At some point, I will publish an issue on actors who also made an attempt in the music industry (whether successful or not). Murphy will obviously be included on that list.

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