Now that the door has closed for the High School Musical stars, they’ve got to go out into the real world and make a living. I’ve already spied cool-haired Corbin Bleu in a pop video. I’ll have to dig that one out for you.

But let’s focus on little Miss Hudgens for a moment. Without a doubt the cutest member of the HSM gang, I’ve always hoped that she’d do well when her role in the movies ended. The temptation to release a by-the-book tune must have been really strong, but Sneakernight is something else.

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Well, specifically Troy Bolton: he of gleaming teeth, with that curious blend of athleticism and sensitivity. Yeah, he’s a jock, but he’s also a singer. He hides his sensitive side from his friends, but shares it with his love interest, Gabriella.

Why am I wittering on about High School Musical?

Simple: every time I see Troy Bolton, I’m reminded of that old Frank Zappa song, Bobby Brown Goes Down, a genius piece of music that takes the piss right out of that squeaky-clean all-American image.

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