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Barenaked Ladies — Brian Wilson (live)
Album: Disc One
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Released: 2001
Length: 4:43
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Drove downtown in the rain, 9:30 on a Tuesday night
Just to check out the late-night record shop
Call it impulsive, call it compulsive, call it insane
But when I'm surrounded I just can't stop

It's a matter of instinct, it's a matter of conditioning, a matter of fact
You can call me Pavlov's dog
Ring a bell and I'll salivate, now how'd you like that?
Dr. Landy, tell me you're not just a pedagogue

'Cause right now I'm lying in bed just like Brian Wilson did
Well, I-I'm lying in bed just like Brian Wilson did, whoa

So I'm a-lying here just staring at the ceiling tiles
And I'm thinking about, oh, what to think about
Just listening and relistening to [[The_Beach_Boys:Smiley_Smile_(1967)|Smiley Smile]]
And I'm wondering if this is some kind of creative drought

Because I'm lying in bed just like Brian Wilson did
Well, I-I'm lying in bed just like Brian Wilson did, whoa

And if you want to find me, I'll be out in the sandbox
Just wondering where the hell all the love is gone
A-playing my guitar and building castles in the sun, whoa, whoa, whoa
And singing "[[The_Beach_Boys:Fun,_Fun,_Fun|Fun, Fun, Fun]]"

I'm lying in bed just like Brian Wilson did
Well, I-I'm lying in bed just like Brian Wilson did, whoa

I had a dream
That I was 300 pounds
And though I was very heavy
I floated till I couldn't see the ground
I floated till I couldn't see the ground, oh
Somebody help me, I couldn't see the ground
Somebody help me, I couldn't see the ground
Somebody help me
Because I'm

Lying in bed just like Brian Wilson did
Well, I-I'm lying in bed just like Brian Wilson did, ooh, yeah

Drove downtown in the rain, 9:30 on a Tuesday night
Just to check out the late-night record shop (late-night record shop)
Call it impulsive, you can call it compulsive, you can call it insane, oh
But when I'm surrounded I just can't stop
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 maboleth wrote:

Oh my, that drumming!



Indeed, excellent drumming! And how about that solo on the double bass? 
Posted 2 years ago by sunward    [ Reply ]
Oh my, that drumming!
Posted 2 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
Had the chance to totally snaffle the recording cassette out of the sound board in our student pub at Guelph (the Brass Taps or the Keg as those in the know called it then) when they were still doing gigs they had committed to, even though If I Had..had broken through already.  Man, stupid responsible college freshman being all honest and crap...what was I thinking? 
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Except for that one time, when Belushi and Aykroyd showed up and dragged him to the beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RW8PFJTJJY
Posted 3 years ago by wossName    [ Reply ]
You seem to be on a Canadian roll today -- thanks!! 

(from a Canadian stuck inside by both COVID protocols and -19 temp. outside...)
Posted 3 years ago by tgalvinize    [ Reply ]
These guys are the John Candy of Canadian music.
Posted 3 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Paul Heaton from Housemartins !!
Posted 4 years ago by Pioneer_Sing    [ Reply ]
I always thought this was 'Brian Wilson Dead'.  Because you know, bed doesn't rhyme with did. 
Posted 4 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
 ckcotton wrote:
I should assume Hootie and the Blowhards are next?

This band is a joke

 

They sure are - A very bad joke indeed. 

Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
 tockpeas wrote:
I think this was the first song I ever heard from Barenaked Ladies ... <snip>
 
You sure the first BNL song you heard wasn't the theme to TV's Big Bang Theory?
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
You would think with a name like "Barenaked Ladies" that this band's music would be more exciting.  Sadly, their music is about as titillating as a barenaked Lena Dunham. 
 
Their lyrics are witty, learned, and contain many references to popular culture.  Goes a long way to help me accept their less-than-stellar melodies.

[edit 4 years later]  While Ms Dunham may likely never be a porn star, she would be quite titillating appearing bare naked in my bedroom.
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 AhhtheMusic wrote:
This is one that I truly wish there were an 11 on the rating scale.  It really helps me "get" and appreciate what Brian Wilson struggled with and hs need to bring such amazing music to this world.
 
While I'm not at the 'this should be an 11' stage for this one, I did give it a +1 (7 instead of 6) based on the subject....and I might even get to an 8 on this one day....though I'm not a big fan of live tracks, so there's that too....Long Live RP and Mental Health Awareness!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
This is one that I truly wish there was  an 11 on the rating scale.  It really helps me "get" and appreciate what Brian Wilson struggled with and his need to bring such amazing music to this world.
Posted 5 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
You would think with a name like "Barenaked Ladies" that this band's music would be more exciting.  Sadly, their music is about as titillating as a barenaked Lena Dunham. 
Posted 8 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
I think this was the first song I ever heard from Barenaked Ladies - and hated it for some reason ... just something about it that grates on me.  I like a lot of their other stuff but gotta PSD this one.
 
Posted 8 years ago by tockpeas    [ Reply ]
 pbrownyyc wrote:
I think Brian Wilson has covered this.

 
I have an mp3 of him doing a snippet at a concert. Don't know if he ever covered the whole thing.
Posted 8 years ago by haresfur    [ Reply ]
Wow, that's what I love about this radio station - for bringing me some of the things I must have missed over the years through misfortune or whatever. I can't say this is going to be an all-time fave of mine, but it's certainly something (else) I consider worth investigating further, quite a refreshing sound, if that's not a silly thing to say about a song that's already 15 years old, something to get slightly excited about, only spoiled by the groan-inducing following up of a song titled Brian Wilson by a Beach Boys classic - even something like I Get the Sweetest Feeling would have been at least a little thought-provoking (but I jest...!)

The good work keep up! (Well it's almost 4th May) 
Posted 8 years ago by 2020sk    [ Reply ]
I think Brian Wilson has covered this.
Posted 8 years ago by pbrownyyc    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananajam}{#Bananapiano}{#Bananajumprope}{#Bananasplit}
Posted 8 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
 jocelynsart wrote:
I love love love this group! Talented, funny, sarcastic, and a great entertaining live performance. Thank you for including them on RP!!!

 
Totally agree. Saw them at Winnipeg folk festival and in Phoenix. Second best live performance group I've seen, second to Oingo Boingo. Love their sound.
Posted 8 years ago by lavaracer    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 

 
Sorry to hear you need to go to church.
Posted 8 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 Gustov wrote:

So true. 

 
Or maybe guys DO like this band and don't give a rats ass about your theory. (Whosaid guys don't like this band anyway? They're a novelty band, this stuff is their style. WGAF?
Posted 8 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 WayUpNorth wrote:
I have a theory that many men do not like BNL because they remind them of the type of guys at school that you worried would steal your girlfriend because she was REALLY good friends with them, and your ego would be crushed if she actually dumped you for one of them.  Just a theory ... {#Roflol} 

 
So true. 
Posted 9 years ago by Gustov    [ Reply ]
This is one of my all time favorite songs and even more favorite versions!  Had to have been amazing to have been at that concert!
Posted 9 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
I love love love this group! Talented, funny, sarcastic, and a great entertaining live performance. Thank you for including them on RP!!!
Posted 9 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
 ckcotton wrote:
I should assume Hootie and the Blowhards are next?

This band is a joke

 

 
No Hootie, it was Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys....   imagine that
Posted 9 years ago by GawgaBoy    [ Reply ]
I should assume Hootie and the Blowhards are next?

This band is a joke

 
Posted 9 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
Love them, one of my top 5 favourite bands. As good live as in the studio as well.
Posted 10 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
 peregrin wrote:
Excuse me, but do you know where the Bryant St Theatre is?

 
It's right up this ladder - have a fruit roll up
Posted 10 years ago by rd    [ Reply ]
Excuse me, but do you know where the Bryant St Theatre is?
Posted 10 years ago by peregrin    [ Reply ]
Check out "Brian Wilson's Room" by Harrod and Funck
Posted 10 years ago by jnhashmi    [ Reply ]
It was very boring.  The 90's music made it DULL.

 
jt1 wrote:


One band? Must have been a VERY dull decade for you.

 


Posted 10 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Meh.
Posted 11 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
 The_Enemy wrote:
BNL get stereo-typed as a novelty band and while there is that aspect to them, they are a really tight band live and can pull off solid "serious" music such as this.

Another great song is their cover of Bruce Cockburn's "Lovers In A Dangerous Time"

 
Agreed. A friend gave me this cd, and it is quite good.
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
BNL get stereo-typed as a novelty band and while there is that aspect to them, they are a really tight band live and can pull off solid "serious" music such as this.

Another great song is their cover of Bruce Cockburn's "Lovers In A Dangerous Time"
Posted 11 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
This song has an enduring quality. I always love to hear it. I think that may be because it works on several levels and captures a state of mind that many—not only Brian Wilson and Steven Page of BNL—can relate to. Been there too. You? 
Posted 11 years ago by sunward    [ Reply ]
 Um.... No

msymmes wrote:
The only good music out of the 90's.

 
 


Posted 11 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
 msymmes wrote:
The only good music out of the 90's.

 
 

One band? Must have been a VERY dull decade for you.
Posted 11 years ago by jt1    [ Reply ]
The only good music out of the 90's.

 
Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
 WayUpNorth wrote:
I have a theory that many men do not like BNL because they remind them of the type of guys at school that you worried would steal your girlfriend because she was REALLY good friends with them, and your ego would be crushed if she actually dumped you for one of them.  Just a theory ... {#Roflol} 
 



No. That would be her loss (and would appear to be a huge mistake, especially to those of us who don't like BNL).
Posted 12 years ago by impediguy    [ Reply ]
A  seven.  At least it's better than the theme from the Big Bang Theory.
Posted 12 years ago by Andy_B    [ Reply ]
I have a theory that many men do not like BNL because they remind them of the type of guys at school that you worried would steal your girlfriend because she was REALLY good friends with them, and your ego would be crushed if she actually dumped you for one of them.  Just a theory ... {#Roflol} 
Posted 12 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite BNL songs and the fact that you're starting my Friday morning with it is yet another reason why Radio Paradise rules! 
Posted 12 years ago by Kleenhead    [ Reply ]
BNL best enjoyed live or at least recorded in concert {#Bananapiano}
Posted 12 years ago by haresfur    [ Reply ]
Such a fun band.  Love them!
Posted 12 years ago by Tuesday1    [ Reply ]
Usually not a fan of BNL, but this is bearable.
Posted 12 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
Ah... The 90's in Canada!
Posted 12 years ago by beinder    [ Reply ]
Saw them live in an intimate setting last year.  These guys put on a show!
Posted 12 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
Fooled me Bill —— Supergrass?
Posted 13 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
I was thinking...

what this station needs more of is...

barenaked ladies... {#Surprised}

Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
The world's an imperfect place; strings break all the time...{#Yes}

calypsus_1 wrote:

Ed's Broken String by ~TraCooCoo
Tracy ©2005-2010 ~TraCooCoo

Steve, Tyler, Jim & Ed (of Barenaked Ladies) at the November 24th, 2005 show at Toronto's Massey Hall right after Ed's guitar string broke. Picture taken from 3rd row.





Posted 13 years ago by to_the_eleven    [ Reply ]
Let's see.  I wonder what artist - or his long time band - will follow this one. Hmmmmmm.....
Posted 13 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 daveesh wrote:
oh great... barenaked ladies AND a sing-along.
 

tzzzz...!!!!
Some people are simply toooooo much (with their comments)!
Sing-along - unbelievable!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
10!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Was not expecting to hear this on RP - what a way to finish the work day!

...you can call my Pavlov's dog....
Posted 13 years ago by DG4-chick    [ Reply ]
 casey1024 wrote:
I'm feeling like having some pre-wrapped bacon...

 
I don't blame you!

Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 AMH wrote:
"just like Brian Wilson's beard"

 scraig wrote:

 
 
     FEAR the BEARD!!!!!

Posted 13 years ago by Sleepytyme    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

Hilarious!  

 

(BTW, Crash Test Dummies isn't that bad.)


 
I heard he drinks a lot

Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
I stepped away from my desk for two minutes and missed this perfect piece of pop peppiness.

Are there still late-night record shops if you were to drive downtown in the rain to check them out on a weeknight? Probably not. Boy I miss Brian Wilson.
Posted 13 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
 TJOpootertoot wrote:
Allow me to offer a hearty ditto. I think every single word (after the "A") in birdland's quote betrays musical ignorance.
One could start with the idea that BNL was dreamed up by an A&R guy (as opposed to guys who started busking and EARNED their success), go on to scoff at his description of them as a "novelty act" which shows a startling lack of knowledge about their catalogue, and round off the evening with the easy and abundant proof that, contrary to birdland's judgements, they are lacking in musical skill. Utterly absurd. They may not be to everyone's taste - few on RP can be - but they're still a group of very talented guys. Period.
  {#Cowboy}


Posted 14 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
Steven Page on lead vocals. He is no longer a member of the BNLs. He has just released a solo album called Page One.
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
"just like Brian Wilson's beard"

 scraig wrote:

 


Posted 14 years ago by AMH    [ Reply ]
Old Barenaked Ladies is excellent stuff.  The live album, "Rock Spectacle", is superb (it also has this version of 'Brian Wilson').  Haven't cared for anything after "Born on a Pirate Ship", though, and that was all the way back in '96.
Posted 14 years ago by Chuckaluphagus    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
I thought it was Paul Weller when the song first started. Nice to hear a decent song from a band I don't usually like.
Posted 14 years ago by mindless    [ Reply ]

Ed's Broken String by ~TraCooCoo
Tracy   ©2005-2010 ~TraCooCoo

Steve, Tyler, Jim & Ed (of Barenaked Ladies) at the November 24th, 2005 show at Toronto's Massey Hall right after Ed's guitar string broke. Picture taken from 3rd row.


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Yay!  My very favorite-est BNL song!
If you are not a fan, you have to see them LIVE.  It's the best time ever!
Posted 14 years ago by katearhar    [ Reply ]
I'm feeling like having some pre-wrapped bacon...

Posted 14 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
 snowboarder440 wrote:
I used to loathe these guys too. I didn't care for the goofy lyrics or carefree songs.  They used to bug the crap out of me. This song is decent though - I found myself listening to it and thinking
a. this is a halfway decent song.
b. perhaps there is a side of BNL that I haven't heard before. 

Willing to give them another shot and see what else is there. 
 
Same here.. then I worked a show with them once.. and they're REALLY nice guys!  I don't mind them anymore.  {#Wave}
Posted 14 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
 davin wrote:


I never really noticed before, but Stephen Page sounds a lot like Natalie Merchant. Except mannier.

 
{#Lol}

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
oh great... barenaked ladies AND a sing-along.
Posted 14 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
I used to loathe these guys too. I didn't care for the goofy lyrics or carefree songs.  They used to bug the crap out of me. This song is decent though - I found myself listening to it and thinking
a. this is a halfway decent song.
b. perhaps there is a side of BNL that I haven't heard before. 

Willing to give them another shot and see what else is there. 
Posted 14 years ago by snowboarder440    [ Reply ]
 lovemydog wrote:


LOL. Have a fruit roll-up! Aren't you gonna eat it? Aw, fer Christ's sake!
 
LOL. Too funny. 
Posted 14 years ago by treehugger    [ Reply ]
 Photo-John wrote:
You need new Canadian friends.
 

Hilarious!  

 

(BTW, Crash Test Dummies isn't that bad.)


Posted 14 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

I'll second that. I usually prefer live to studio recordings because of the spontaneity and emotion, but in this case the fans really spoil the recording. More importantly, where are the bare naked ladies we're being promised? I feel well and truly gypped :o)


Will cocaine and groupies do?

Posted 14 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
BNL fail to deliver the excitement promised in their name. 
 
Their name did get them banned from playing once in their home town. The publicity helped them a lot.

But I'm waiting for their next incarnation: "Free Beer"

Posted 14 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:


Do I really have to spell it out for you?
 
I think JPEGs would be more appropriate.

Cheers

Posted 14 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
Yeah, buttloads of talent, I'm sure. But can his voice be any more annoying?
 

I never really noticed before, but Stephen Page sounds a lot like Natalie Merchant. Except mannier.

Posted 14 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:


And exactly what excitement would that be?
 

Do I really have to spell it out for you?
Posted 14 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
BNL fail to deliver the excitement promised in their name. 
 

And exactly what excitement would that be?
Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
one of the worst voices of all time.
Posted 15 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
BNL fail to deliver the excitement promised in their name. 
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Nice lazy afternoon music.
Posted 15 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
Back when they were fun...
Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Weird, for a minute I thought it was John Hiatt.
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 robco1 wrote:
Notice the average rating. Vast majority around 7. Now notice the predominance of extremely negative comments.

Haters, all I can say is "oh, for Christ's sake! Well?!"
 

LOL. Have a fruit roll-up! Aren't you gonna eat it? Aw, fer Christ's sake!
Posted 15 years ago by lovemydog    [ Reply ]
 Betelgeuse wrote:
Great song, but I've got a question. Why is that the fans of certain (often geek-friendly) artists find the need to sing every single word of the song at a concert? I mean, a few words I can understand, but I don't want to hear someone who can't really sing perform this song when the person who wrote the song is performing it at the exact same time. I'm looking in your direction, fans of BNL and Jonathan Coulton.
 
I'll second that. I usually prefer live to studio recordings because of the spontaneity and emotion, but in this case the fans really spoil the recording. More importantly, where are the bare naked ladies we're being promised? I feel well and truly gypped :o)

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I actually did not like the Ladies for quite a while then I bought this CD and realized they are talented songwriters and pretty good musicians. Catch the build at the end of the is song. Not too many pop artist try to place themselves inside the skin of Brian Wilson during his "dropped out stage". Nevermind turn it into a hit. But then I am a Canadian, eh.
Posted 15 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
 robco1 wrote:
Notice the average rating. Vast majority around 7. Now notice the predominance of extremely negative comments. Haters, all I can say is "oh, for Christ's sake! Well?!"
 
Most of us have better things to do than post comments like "Gosh, this music sure is average."

You're always going to get the extremes here because those are the only people with any motivation to post. It's the same with on-line product reviews of any sort.

But I do want to say that I found your comment remarkably average.
 

Posted 15 years ago by rcurrier    [ Reply ]
 Almo80 wrote:
I know this is probably not the most popular band in RP, but i like this song. It reminds me of when I first started listening to this CD at the end of high school. It takes me back when I hear it, now that the CD is long lost.
 
I love this song/band, too. I saw them right before they hit the big time, in Central California about 16 years ago. Nice!

I admire you for living in Kansas. I couldn't. I tried living in TX, on the Gulf Coast. It sucked. And the weather! No more "Red States" for me. {#Wave}

But Kansas doesn't even have the ocean to recommend it, and it's "flatter than a flitter". It's also surrounded by other idiotic, "fly-over", "evolution-denying" places like Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Missouri. (No offense, y'all, and thanks for all the corn and wheat, but God d*mn!)

I'd move if I were you. The return of Dorothy's tornado may be imminent! {#Cheers}

Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
This song reminds of the time before they hit it big in the US. They were so much better before that time. Their shows more spontaneous, fun. I can't go see them anymore.
Posted 15 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
robco1 wrote:
Notice the average rating. Vast majority around 7. Now notice the predominance of extremely negative comments. Haters, all I can say is "oh, for Christ's sake! Well?!"
Nice reference Robco--only BNL fans need understand it.
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
Great song, but I've got a question. Why is that the fans of certain (often geek-friendly) artists find the need to sing every single word of the song at a concert? I mean, a few words I can understand, but I don't want to hear someone who can't really sing perform this song when the person who wrote the song is performing it at the exact same time. I'm looking in your direction, fans of BNL and Jonathan Coulton.
Posted 16 years ago by Betelgeuse    [ Reply ]
Photo-John wrote:
You need new Canadian friends.
HA! For a certain generation of Canadians this is one of those "time and place" songs. It's bringing back good memories right now. Otherwise, if all you have is the arrangement, the lyrics, the voice, well.....you don't have much.
Posted 16 years ago by rtb    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:
Funny sounding voice. It sounds like he's choking on something.
We can only wish.
Posted 16 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
I heard a little "Secret Agent Man " riff in there.
Posted 16 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Funny sounding voice. It sounds like he's choking on something.
Posted 16 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
Hinkamp wrote:
I loved when my Canadian friends first turned me on to BNL and Crash Test Dummies... just fun pop with some interesting lyrics... a sliightly twisted world view compared to the usual English/US stuff
You need new Canadian friends.
Posted 16 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
Notice the average rating. Vast majority around 7. Now notice the predominance of extremely negative comments. Haters, all I can say is "oh, for Christ's sake! Well?!"
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
I loved when my Canadian friends first turned me on to BNL and Crash Test Dummies... just fun pop with some interesting lyrics... a sliightly twisted world view compared to the usual English/US stuff
Posted 16 years ago by Hinkamp    [ Reply ]
God, I hate this band. And it's not because of their commercial success. It's because I hate their weak, pasty, chubby, frat-boy music. This song is actually tolerable. But I really wish they would go away.
Posted 16 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
I never hearda that 'Wilson' guy, but I kinda dig this. That was a joke. The Wilson part. I DO like this, but couldn't tell you why. c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
I've seen BNL several times in concert in venues from bars to halls- always a great time, great performances, great memories. I think that this is another band that is tainted, in perception, by their commercial success.
Posted 16 years ago by morgsy67    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
Yeah, buttloads of talent, I'm sure. But can his voice be any more annoying?
Well, it could be: he could be Michael Stipe, Dave Matthews, or Eddie Veder....but still, his voice is pretty f*in' annoying. Anyway, it kind of reminds me of the German singer Herbert Grönemeyer (on whom I am not particularly keen either).
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
This recording is a case of the live performance exceeding the original recording. I kind of liked the song on the original album, but it gains energy here.
Posted 16 years ago by BjornPhrei    [ Reply ]
I really could have not said it better myself. One of the most annoying bands ever and the most irritating vocalist next to Darius Rucker from Hootie and the (they really) Blowfish electronicshaman wrote:
I can't put my finger on it but I really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really hate this band them and morrisey hate 'em
Posted 16 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
I can't put my finger on it but I really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really hate this band them and morrisey hate 'em
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
Yeah, buttloads of talent, I'm sure. But can his voice be any more annoying?
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
BNL aren't my cup of tea, either, but they are definitely talented.
Posted 17 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
TJOpootertoot wrote:
Allow me to offer a hearty ditto. I think every single word (after the "A") in birdland's quote betrays musical ignorance. One could start with the idea that BNL was dreamed up by an A&R guy (as opposed to guys who started busking and EARNED their success), go on to scoff at his description of them as a "novelty act" which shows a startling lack of knowledge about their catalogue, and round off the evening with the easy and abundant proof that, contrary to birdland's judgements, they are lacking in musical skill. Utterly absurd. They may not be to everyone's taste - few on RP can be - but they're still a group of very talented guys. Period.
A Major Ditto and Kudos too. Jeers to birdland for the completely uninformed commentary. There really is some serious talent in this band.
Posted 17 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
birdland wrote:
A complete washup of a band. Some misguided A&R guy decided a "novelty act" was just the thing for the Canadian Public. They fit the bill. Horrible caricature of a musical group.
buddy0407 wrote:
I've noticed on many occassions now that the Song Comments section is where the truly musically clueless reveal themselves.
Allow me to offer a hearty ditto. I think every single word (after the "A") in birdland's quote betrays musical ignorance. One could start with the idea that BNL was dreamed up by an A&R guy (as opposed to guys who started busking and EARNED their success), go on to scoff at his description of them as a "novelty act" which shows a startling lack of knowledge about their catalogue, and round off the evening with the easy and abundant proof that, contrary to birdland's judgements, they are lacking in musical skill. Utterly absurd. They may not be to everyone's taste - few on RP can be - but they're still a group of very talented guys. Period.
Posted 17 years ago by TJOpootertoot    [ Reply ]
I know this is probably not the most popular band in RP, but i like this song. It reminds me of when I first started listening to this CD at the end of high school. It takes me back when I hear it, now that the CD is long lost.
Posted 17 years ago by Almo80    [ Reply ]
My feelings about songs often have very little to do with a songwriter's talent .. I am sure this writer/band has some .. but their songs just grate on my nerves.
Posted 17 years ago by sine-quinn-non    [ Reply ]
birdland wrote:
A complete washup of a band. Some misguided A&R guy decided a "novelty act" was just the thing for the Canadian Public. They fit the bill. Horrible caricature of a musical group.
I've noticed on many occassions now that the Song Comments section is where the truly musically clueless reveal themselves.
Posted 17 years ago by buddy0407    [ Reply ]
Not bad early on. I saw them in concert a while back. But then, and lately, they seem to have become too enamored with themselves and their own cleverness. They've become kind of obnoxious.
Posted 17 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:
Ahem. It's not. American.
{wiseguy mode on} Yes it is...North American. {wiseguy mode off}
Posted 17 years ago by JCEntMan    [ Reply ]
Brian Wilson plays this tune as part of his regular live set these days. He actually walked in to the studio where the ladies were recoding once and sat down at the piano and played it for them, unannounced.
Posted 17 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
A complete washup of a band. Some misguided A&R guy decided a "novelty act" was just the thing for the Canadian Public. They fit the bill. Horrible caricature of a musical group.
Viv515 wrote:
You are joking, right?
I certanly hope so. These guy write some of the smartest songs in pop music.
Posted 17 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]