Now that The X-Files' first-run season extends only from November to May, that leaves a lot of time for X-Philes to fill. Sure, there are the repeats, both on FOX and FX, but that's not quite enough. Last year, we had The X-Files Movie to stimulate discussion through most of the off-season, but not so this year.

This summer was off to a slow start following the sixth season finale. There was almost no buzz about anything X-Files-related. In the last few weeks, though, singer Bree Sharp's song about The X-Files' main lead, titled "David Duchovny" is becoming more and more of a cause celebre among fans.

  According to RayGun, Bree is an X-Files fan who wrote and recorded the song, which includes the now infamous tag line "David Duchovny, Why Won't You Love Me?" last year. She then sent a demo tape via an intermediary to David, who passed it on to the show's production staff. After listening to it, Will Shivers and Charles Forsch, production assistants for Chris Carter's 1013 Productions, shot an in-house video which included clips from The X-Files, lip-synching by various cast and crew members, and (this was true greatness at work) a large number of cameos.

  The video, which was completed in advance of and shown at last year's holiday parties, includes appearances by the following celebrities: George Clooney, Jenna Elfman, Erik Estrada, Melissa Etheridge, Calista Flockhart, Dennis Franz, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Janeane Garofalo, Whoopi Goldberg, KISS, Rosie O'Donnell, Brad Pitt, Charles Nelson Reilly, Garry Shandling, David Spade, Jerry Springer, Alex Trebek, and many more.

  Though not meant for public consumption, the video became a sensation in Southern California. The ensuing publicity helped Sharp obtain a recording contract with Trauma Records. The very catchy tune, now getting airplay around the country (call up your favorite pop station to request it!) will be included on Sharp's debut album, A Cheap and Evil Girl, scheduled for release in late July.

  An official video is planned for release in July, but it will not be the same one that is causing so much buzz. And this is a source of great disappointment to the legions of David fans and X-Philes who haven't had the opportunity to see the underground version. In that way, the video is similar to the X-Files blooper tapes, which are in high demand, but not available to the public.