After orchestra rehearsals whatever we've been practising always go round my head for at least a couple of days. Beethoven’s fourth Symphony currently.
Due to an incident on the chemo ward some 8 years ago now when the loop-tape tripped and played Joe Cocker's 'cover of With a little help from my friends' twice - and I wrote a poem about it which I've now revisited and revised, that 'wail of human need' is running around and around my head.
His vulpine yowl, ably backed by Page on guitar, Wilson on organ and a Gospel choir, is tragic and life-affirming at one and the same time.
My wife preferred The Beatles original but believe you me, when Cocker burst through the muzak on the loop-tape, everyone stopped what they were doing and listened.
(I once helped an Irishman, who was much the better for drink, sing this song a capella late one night in Turnpike Lane Underground station. The acoustics were superb...)
(I once helped an Irishman, who was much the better for drink, sing this song a capella late one night in Turnpike Lane Underground station. The acoustics were superb...)
Definitely Luke Kelly. I love his rendering of "Maids when you're young", with his roguish grin throughout!
My current favourite has to be an old classic. "I'll be seeing you". I have gradually learnt myself the lyrics. I think it's an ideal funeral song and I hope my family use it.
Oddly, War Pigs by Black Sabbath. That is because in my research on apocalyptic literature in preparation for this week's sermon, I came across an article on how heavy metal picked up on the thoughts of the end time. In particular, there is the line
Day of judgement, God is calling
On their knees, the war pigs crawling
Begging mercy for their sins
Satan laughing, spreads his wings
Oh lord, yeah!
I made the mistake of reading Bernard Cornwell's Starbuck series.
As a result, my head is full of the Bonnie Blue Flag and sundry other songs I picked up during a temporary obsession with the ACW that I had some years ago.
I pretty much always have an ear worm, sometimes two or more in rotation. I think some recent Duolingo German lessons prompted my currently most persistent ear worm, „Pack die Badehose ein.“ 🤪
I pretty much always have an ear worm, sometimes two or more in rotation. I think some recent Duolingo German lessons prompted my currently most persistent ear worm, „Pack die Badehose ein.“ 🤪
(“Pack Your Swim Trunks”)
Well, then here's a different Germanic song to become an earworm--by Klaus Nomi!
I pretty much always have an ear worm, sometimes two or more in rotation. I think some recent Duolingo German lessons prompted my currently most persistent ear worm, „Pack die Badehose ein.“ 🤪
(“Pack Your Swim Trunks”)
Well, then here's a different Germanic song to become an earworm--by Klaus Nomi!
I put it in Hidden Text because of the song's history:
Mickey Dolenz wrote the song about a party the band attended in London. The song is all over the place, being part love song, part protest song and part observational and social commentary. In other words, Very Much 1960s. He gave the song a title based on a phrase he heard from a British TV show while he was in London. He didn't really understand the phrase, but it stuck in his head. It, of course, had no relation to the lyrics at all. Because it was the 60s and why should the title have anything to do with the lyrics?
When the song came out, he was told by the British distributor that he had to give it an alternate title because the one he used was somewhat rude to the British audience. Which stunned Dolenz since, as noted, he had actually heard the phrase on a British TV program! Anyway, the distributor demanded an alternate title, so it was release in Great Britain as "Alternate Title" and hit #2 on the UK charts.
Two or three days ago someone mentioned Scarlet Ribbons on one of the Christmas/music threads. It has been going round in my head ever since.
Thanks a lot!
The ghastly (to me) "I Believe in Father Christmas" by Lake has now become one, argh.
I just Googled Greg Lake, and discovered that the reason IBIFC didn't make it to Number One (in the UK) was Bohemian Rhapsody, which in my book is Perfectly All Right.
At least he wasn't kept off the top spot by some load of schlock!
I put it in Hidden Text because of the song's history:
Mickey Dolenz wrote the song about a party the band attended in London. The song is all over the place, being part love song, part protest song and part observational and social commentary. In other words, Very Much 1960s. He gave the song a title based on a phrase he heard from a British TV show while he was in London. He didn't really understand the phrase, but it stuck in his head. It, of course, had no relation to the lyrics at all. Because it was the 60s and why should the title have anything to do with the lyrics?
When the song came out, he was told by the British distributor that he had to give it an alternate title because the one he used was somewhat rude to the British audience. Which stunned Dolenz since, as noted, he had actually heard the phrase on a British TV program! Anyway, the distributor demanded an alternate title, so it was release in Great Britain as "Alternate Title" and hit #2 on the UK charts.
The programme was Till Death Us Do Part. The main character was Alf Garnett who was racist and homophobic but his outbursts were embraced by the public, unfortunately.
I put it in Hidden Text because of the song's history:
Mickey Dolenz wrote the song about a party the band attended in London. The song is all over the place, being part love song, part protest song and part observational and social commentary. In other words, Very Much 1960s. He gave the song a title based on a phrase he heard from a British TV show while he was in London. He didn't really understand the phrase, but it stuck in his head. It, of course, had no relation to the lyrics at all. Because it was the 60s and why should the title have anything to do with the lyrics?
When the song came out, he was told by the British distributor that he had to give it an alternate title because the one he used was somewhat rude to the British audience. Which stunned Dolenz since, as noted, he had actually heard the phrase on a British TV program! Anyway, the distributor demanded an alternate title, so it was release in Great Britain as "Alternate Title" and hit #2 on the UK charts.
The programme was Till Death Us Do Part. The main character was Alf Garnett who was racist and homophobic but his outbursts were embraced by the public, unfortunately.
Upon which All in the Family and Archie Bunker in the US were based.
The programme was Till Death Us Do Part. The main character was Alf Garnett who was racist and homophobic but his outbursts were embraced by the public, unfortunately.
The Scouse Git in question was Alf's left-wing son-in-law (I presume he had an actual name, but I have no idea what it was)
The actor who played him was Tony Booth, his son-in-law was Tony Blair
I put it in Hidden Text because of the song's history:
Mickey Dolenz wrote the song about a party the band attended in London. The song is all over the place, being part love song, part protest song and part observational and social commentary. In other words, Very Much 1960s. He gave the song a title based on a phrase he heard from a British TV show while he was in London. He didn't really understand the phrase, but it stuck in his head. It, of course, had no relation to the lyrics at all. Because it was the 60s and why should the title have anything to do with the lyrics?
When the song came out, he was told by the British distributor that he had to give it an alternate title because the one he used was somewhat rude to the British audience. Which stunned Dolenz since, as noted, he had actually heard the phrase on a British TV program! Anyway, the distributor demanded an alternate title, so it was release in Great Britain as "Alternate Title" and hit #2 on the UK charts.
The programme was Till Death Us Do Part. The main character was Alf Garnett who was racist and homophobic but his outbursts were embraced by the public, unfortunately.
That proportion of the British public too thick to realise they were having the piss ripped out of them something chronic.
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So is mine. Now.
(But with the words of While shepherds watched their flocks by night, for which the tune was originally written).
That's why it's my earworm - Mr Boogs is practicing it for the carol service.
(But I can't get the words to "On Ilkley Moor Baht 'at" out of my head! 😂)
Then we shall all 'ave etten Thee...!!
All This Useless Beauty is a fantastic, if depressing, song.
...and glory shone around
...without tha trousers on
California Dreamin' (by The Mamas and the Papas) has been in my brain's ear for years.
His vulpine yowl, ably backed by Page on guitar, Wilson on organ and a Gospel choir, is tragic and life-affirming at one and the same time.
My wife preferred The Beatles original but believe you me, when Cocker burst through the muzak on the loop-tape, everyone stopped what they were doing and listened.
"Good King Whats'isname looked out
On his feets uneven!"
Good ol' Walt Kelly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef4lPUtoNwE
(I once helped an Irishman, who was much the better for drink, sing this song a capella late one night in Turnpike Lane Underground station. The acoustics were superb...)
Definitely Luke Kelly. I love his rendering of "Maids when you're young", with his roguish grin throughout!
Good choice, but make sure your family knows what you want...
https://youtu.be/YK3ZP6frAMc?si=UUOlhURG9yrsN2qq
As a result, my head is full of the Bonnie Blue Flag and sundry other songs I picked up during a temporary obsession with the ACW that I had some years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiLQcM75cJ4&pp=ygUkam9obiBydXR0ZXIgaSB3aWxsIGxpZnQgdXAgbWluZSBleWVz
I was so disappointed it was closed when we were at Disneyland. Unapologetically love that ride, earworm and all.
Aw I wish it had been open…
Another song running through my head recently is “Last Plane Out” by Toy Matinee.
(“Pack Your Swim Trunks”)
Well, then here's a different Germanic song to become an earworm--by Klaus Nomi!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmLk2vSXXtk
(Heartfelt thanks!)
I'll purge it out with some Parry Gripp!
It's raining tacos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npjF032TDDQ
However, I just clicked a link to Greg Lake, so IBIFC may well take over.
Luckily, unlike Chast Mastr, I rather like it.
I put it in Hidden Text because of the song's history:
Mickey Dolenz wrote the song about a party the band attended in London. The song is all over the place, being part love song, part protest song and part observational and social commentary. In other words, Very Much 1960s. He gave the song a title based on a phrase he heard from a British TV show while he was in London. He didn't really understand the phrase, but it stuck in his head. It, of course, had no relation to the lyrics at all. Because it was the 60s and why should the title have anything to do with the lyrics?
When the song came out, he was told by the British distributor that he had to give it an alternate title because the one he used was somewhat rude to the British audience. Which stunned Dolenz since, as noted, he had actually heard the phrase on a British TV program! Anyway, the distributor demanded an alternate title, so it was release in Great Britain as "Alternate Title" and hit #2 on the UK charts.
Try this! It’s another Parry Gripp…
https://youtu.be/Dp2JZJ7M59Q?si=o-7BWeoRl5cZvL5U
Thanks a lot!
I just Googled Greg Lake, and discovered that the reason IBIFC didn't make it to Number One (in the UK) was Bohemian Rhapsody, which in my book is Perfectly All Right.
At least he wasn't kept off the top spot by some load of schlock!
The programme was Till Death Us Do Part. The main character was Alf Garnett who was racist and homophobic but his outbursts were embraced by the public, unfortunately.
The actor who played him was Tony Booth, his son-in-law was Tony Blair
That proportion of the British public too thick to realise they were having the piss ripped out of them something chronic.
I have no idea how that got stuck in my head, but it sure did!