Re: Won't Eat Prunes Again
Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:40 am
That's a direct cover of Harry Nilsson's song.Eyeball Chair wrote:"I'd Rather Be Dead Than Wet My Bed" is one of the most immature things I've heard from Al.
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That's a direct cover of Harry Nilsson's song.Eyeball Chair wrote:"I'd Rather Be Dead Than Wet My Bed" is one of the most immature things I've heard from Al.
Suddenly, I'm reminded of Jace's earliest songs he gave me years back. I guess silly, and immature lyrics come with the territory of starting out as a parodist.Eyeball Chair wrote:"I'd Rather Be Dead Than Wet My Bed" is one of the most immature things I've heard from Al.
Maybe so, but in this case the song is not a parody but a direct cover. See the original here.Mad Genius wrote:I guess silly, and immature lyrics come with the territory of starting out as a parodist.
Well said.Mad Genius wrote:Suddenly, I'm reminded of Jace's earliest songs he gave me years back. I guess silly, and immature lyrics come with the territory of starting out as a parodist.Eyeball Chair wrote:"I'd Rather Be Dead Than Wet My Bed" is one of the most immature things I've heard from Al.
These early recordings also show just how far Al has evolved as a satirical artist, from the days of the wacky and random, to the now of intricately, intelligent humor. Al has, indeed perfected his sound and style.
That list sounds about right.TMBJon wrote:Here's what I've worked out:
If I Could Make Love To A Bottle, Tomorrow (Annie), Symphony #5 (Beethoven), Yo Ho A Pirate's Life For Me (Disney), I'd Rather Be Dead (Harry Nillsen), Tired of Mowing the Lawn (parody of "Tired of Towing the Line" by Rocky Burnette), Funkytown (direct cover, then turns into "Taco Bell" parody), Emotional Rescue (style parody of the Rolling Stones song/album), Brass In Pocket (Pretenders lyrical adaptation), crescendo ending