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The Real Tuesday Weld — I Believe
Album: The London Book of the Dead
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Total ratings: 1677









Released: 2007
Length: 3:44
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Well, I believe in monogamy
And I believe in lust
I believe in promiscuity
And I believe in trust
I believe, I believe, I believe in love

And I believe in poetry
And I believe in lights lines
And I believe in technique
And I believe in size signs
I believe, I believe, I believe in love

Yeah, and I believe in people who
I believe, believe in love

I believe in the Father
The Son and Holy Ghost
And I believe in lager
Cigarettes and dope
Yeah, I believe, I believe, I believe in love

And you believe in your prophet
And you believe in your pope
And you believe in your guru
And I believe and hope that you believe
That I believe, that you believe in love
'Cause I'll believe in anything if
I believe than you believe in love
I believe

Well, I believe in stoners
And I believe in saints
And I believe in sarcomas
And I believe in opiates
Yeah, I believe, I believe, I believe in love

And I believe in surgery
And I believe prayer
And I believe in mercy killing
When I'm beyond repair
Yeah, I believe, I believe, I believe in love

Yeah, and I'll believe in anything if
I believe that you believe in love
Yeah, I'm an naive hippie
I believe that you believe in love
I believe
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It should have been a poem instead.
Posted 1 month ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
This is some brilliant drumming.  
Posted 2 months ago by mgtom    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Paul Simon.  I like it.
Posted 3 months ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I've never heard this before - I was working on a spreadsheet on the computer while listening to RP, and suddenly, I found myself tapping my foot and forgetting what I was doing, staring out my bedroom window at the two ring-necked doves on the telephone line, and feeling like I really didn't have anything important to accomplish.  Any song that can do THAT to me is worth at least an 8. {#Sunny}


same here but without the doves. And it was a text document. But yes, tapping and dreaming. 
Posted 4 months ago by Monsterhond    [ Reply ]
Tuesday Weld?

Va va va voom!
Posted 8 months ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
We need to discuss what a "Tuesday weld" is.
Posted 9 months ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
I believe I will pause the stream for a few minutes. 
Posted 9 months ago by acbauer    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by Lunkerman    [ Reply ]
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:

And the word for today to describe the lyrics is... Doggerel.

If meant in the context of googles definition... "comic verse composed in irregular rhythm", yes, I agree! Very cool song though! As noted in a couple posts, "set to tapping feet" so, I like it. Total 9 for me. 

Posted 1 year ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
I always come here for the funny critical comments on this one... they're definitely a pick-me-up.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Not my usual listening at all - but it worked this morning. I found myself tapping my foot and enjoying this very much.
Posted 1 year ago by peterblair    [ Reply ]
Has a Dan Hicks & his Hot Licks vibe
Posted 1 year ago by trmurf    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I've never heard this before - I was working on a spreadsheet on the computer while listening to RP, and suddenly, I found myself tapping my foot and forgetting what I was doing, staring out my bedroom window at the two ring-necked doves on the telephone line, and feeling like I really didn't have anything important to accomplish.  Any song that can do THAT to me is worth at least an 8. {#Sunny}



Same here! I agree!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I've had this album for years and I never reach for it but if it comes up on shuffle I never skip it.
Posted 2 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
It's unfortunate that when searching 'Stephen Coates' on Google, the first result is this
Posted 2 years ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
Well, I believe in monogamy
And I believe in lust
I believe in promiscuity
And I believe in trust
I believe, I believe, I believe in love

Posted 4 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
Cool.  And a little like a Max Fleischer animated cartoon. 
Posted 4 years ago by Cueburned    [ Reply ]
Near the end, I faintly hear a female voice say " Oh yeah" twice. 
Posted 4 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
I believe I like this one
Posted 4 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
 ckcotton wrote:
I believe this is lame 
 
I believe your lame too
Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
I believe this is lame 
Posted 5 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
a biliiv love can be creative
Posted 5 years ago by taklalaratar    [ Reply ]
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:
And the word for today to describe the lyrics is... Doggerel.

Profundity  is overrated.
Posted 5 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
 bindi wrote:
The muted horns reminds me of that song Bill plays from Mocean Worker - I like both a lot.
 
Ditto. 
The accordion adds a nice touch to it as well.
Posted 5 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Can a graphic or visual artist please explain to us that freaking cover art? Between the name of the band, the title of the album, and the design, it seems less than likely that it/they will strike many chords. 

 
Looks to me like a bug. Just like the song itself.
Posted 6 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
beaucoup de paroles pour un instrumental  !
Posted 6 years ago by yan    [ Reply ]
This is the kind of song that reminds me of "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing." because it so obviously does 'swing', if nothing else.
Posted 6 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
And the word for today to describe the lyrics is... Doggerel.
Posted 6 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
Interesting once. 
Posted 6 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
 Typesbad wrote:
I think it is safe to say that this doesn't just rehash the original.  I give it a 7 just for the concept.

 
Isn't this the original?
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I believe this song is junk. :D
Posted 6 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
I think it is safe to say that this doesn't just rehash the original.  I give it a 7 just for the concept.
Posted 7 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
 Rebecca wrote:
 
 
Cool - a rare post from the co-conspirator :o)

The song deserves several dancing bananas. {#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananasplit}{#Bananapiano} 
Posted 7 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
Lyrics say "instrumental", which I suspect may be in error.

If they know anything about Tuesday Weld, then they certainly believe in lust.
Posted 7 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
{#Zip-lip}
Posted 7 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:
Fun song. Really great lyrics.

 
Can't agree with that—the "I believe in sarcomas" line doesn't sit well since my sister-in-law died from metastatic sarcoma tumors. 

The music is peppy, though.  
Posted 7 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I believe I'll have a beer. NOT lager.
Says me, who actually does have a beer named after himself.  Oooh, Claim to Fame. 
Nope, Googling won't work, it's a really small scale brewery........which produces some excellent brews, including "mine". 
Posted 7 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Fun song,, I agree some Ian dury would be spot on!
Posted 8 years ago by Rusty_Cables    [ Reply ]
 bravenewmalden wrote:
Ian Dury had a song with the same name and the same sentiments, but MUCH better lyrics. As you'd exect.

 
He was an excellent lyricist; too bad there are no Ian Dury tunes on RP.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I believe this sucks.
Posted 8 years ago by jbunniii    [ Reply ]
 yofitofu wrote:
Lighten up everyone. It's just a cute little song. Over in 3 minutes.
 

 
Exactly ... its a great fun record, I like the 20's style and muted horn, sure gave me pleasure.
Posted 8 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
Fun song. Really great lyrics.
Posted 9 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
I believe in snaggle teeth, I believe in one eye looking at Marocco the other at Madagascar.
Posted 9 years ago by Krakus    [ Reply ]
Well, I believe in monogamy
And I believe in lust
I believe in promiscuity
And I believe in trust
I believe, I believe, I believe in love

And I believe in poetry
And I believe in lights lines
And I believe in technique
And I believe in size signs
I believe, I believe, I believe in love

Yeah, and I believe in people who
I believe, believe in love

I believe in the Father
The Son and Holy Ghost
And I believe in lager
Cigarettes and dope
Yeah, I believe, I believe, I believe in love

And you believe in your prophet
And you believe in your pope
And you believe in your guru
And I believe and hope that you believe
That I believe, that you believe in love

'Cause I'll believe in anything if
I believe than you believe in love
I believe

Well, I believe in stoners
And I believe in saints
And I believe in sarcomas
And I believe in opiates
Yeah, I believe, I believe, I believe in love

And I believe in surgery
And I believe prayer
And I believe in mercy killing
When I'm beyond repair
Yeah, I believe, I believe, I believe in love

Yeah, and I'll believe in anything if
I believe that you believe in love
Yeah, I'm an naive hippie
I believe that you believe in love
I believe


Posted 9 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Can a graphic or visual artist please explain to us that freaking cover art? Between the name of the band, the title of the album, and the design, it seems less than likely that it/they will strike many chords. 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny} love the zydico /regge backing.
Posted 10 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
...... not sure on this one
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
...... not sure on this one yet
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
Will The Real Tuesday Weld please stand up?
Posted 11 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
hahaha I was just saw the link to this video when this song came on:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VtMmTSHhlE 
Posted 11 years ago by goodgroove    [ Reply ]
This song makes me want to poke my eyeballs out.
Posted 11 years ago by SlinkyJ    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

Lyrics good - music terrible!

For me, at least!

 
That's funny.  I was thinking just the opposite.
Posted 11 years ago by ktcl    [ Reply ]
NICE!
Posted 12 years ago by RP4Prez    [ Reply ]

Lyrics good - music terrible!

For me, at least!


Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 yofitofu wrote:
Lighten up everyone. It's just a cute little song. Over in 3 minutes.
 
 
Exactly yofitofu is a great happy nonsense number sure picked me up {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 12 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
This is really fun for about 90 seconds. Then less so.
Posted 12 years ago by q4Fry    [ Reply ]
Thought this was Paul Simon
Oh well....... 
Posted 12 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
Ian Dury had a song with the same name and the same sentiments, but MUCH better lyrics. As you'd exect.
Posted 12 years ago by bravenewmalden    [ Reply ]
Well that was a fun little jam.  Not sure why so many dislike it as much as they do.
Posted 12 years ago by adambomb78    [ Reply ]
I'll politely bow out on this one - No Thank You.
Posted 12 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 Baketown wrote:

Is it just me or does this sound like U2 Lyrics?


 
Nope, it's not just you. This guy right here, too. {#Wave}
Posted 12 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]

Is it just me or does this sound like U2 Lyrics?


Posted 12 years ago by Baketown    [ Reply ]
 aelfheld wrote:

This from someone who rates Nights in White Satin a 10.

And The Road To Ensenada a 1.

 
It's out of order to slag off posters on their ratings, not least because the tables can so easily be turned - people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Plus if folk come to think that they're going to be judged by their ratings then they'll be less free in their ratings, and that'll have an effect on RP because Bill & Becky use ratings as one guide to what music to play. Taste is subjective, and no person's subjective musical tastes are any better or worse than another's. A bleedin' obvious statement, I know, but one that plainly needs restating, it seems.

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I believe I'll hit the mute button..
Posted 13 years ago by LucidDreamer    [ Reply ]
Grammarcop wrote:
Did he really just sing, "I believe in sarcomas"?
and in mercy killings, when he's beyond repair. I like this funky little take on grim reality.

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

This is the music to chase me to hell!
A place I prefer over the radio, when such TERRIBLE sounds occur!

 
This from someone who rates Nights in White Satin a 10.

And The Road To Ensenada a 1.

Posted 13 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
Lighten up everyone. It's just a cute little song. Over in 3 minutes.
 
Posted 13 years ago by yofitofu    [ Reply ]
I had the same reaction - it's the muted, repetative trumpet that gets on my nerves.
 ziakut wrote:
Kinda like the recurring melody...but it's also a bit annoying. How's that for conflict?
 


Posted 14 years ago by LastChance    [ Reply ]
For the longest time I thought this was a cover of U2's God part II

I do like it a lot.
Posted 14 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
Don't get the low rating {#Eh} Fun and mostly just plain clever! 8
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Again...., pffffffffff....!!!!!

Do not BELIEVE....
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
To Stingray, WE finally disagree...........hahahah
Posted 14 years ago by Centabor    [ Reply ]

...and I aaaaaaaaaaabsolutely do not believe in you!

This is the music to chase me to hell!
A place I prefer over the radio, when such TERRIBLE sounds occur!

NIGHTMARE!


Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Its a funky little wander.
Always amazed at how accountants and clerks will hate on music that does not follow the prescribed path and patterns {#Whipit}
Posted 14 years ago by TigtheRed    [ Reply ]
bip boop a dop boppa bip bip bop bop..{#Moon}
Posted 14 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
Kinda like the recurring melody...but it's also a bit annoying. How's that for conflict?
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I've never heard this before - I was working on a spreadsheet on the computer while listening to RP, and suddenly, I found myself tapping my foot and forgetting what I was doing, staring out my bedroom window at the two ring-necked doves on the telephone line, and feeling like I really didn't have anything important to accomplish.  Any song that can do THAT to me is worth at least an 8. {#Sunny}
 
Amen to that - the beauty of music!  Moments like that are sweet...

Posted 14 years ago by BrokenArrow    [ Reply ]
I've never heard this before - I was working on a spreadsheet on the computer while listening to RP, and suddenly, I found myself tapping my foot and forgetting what I was doing, staring out my bedroom window at the two ring-necked doves on the telephone line, and feeling like I really didn't have anything important to accomplish.  Any song that can do THAT to me is worth at least an 8. {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I would like this song quite a lot, played once or twice a year.   Absence would make my heart grow fonder—let's try absence for a while.
Posted 14 years ago by tpa29970    [ Reply ]
Cool
Posted 14 years ago by Dillinquent    [ Reply ]
 Nuance wrote:
I believe this is crap
 


I agree
Posted 14 years ago by adrianblack    [ Reply ]
diggin' it!
Posted 14 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
 MJMJ wrote:
"When people stop believing in God, they don't believe in nothing — they believe in anything." 
GK Chesterton
GK Chesterton

 
Everybody needs something to believe in, and I believe I'll have another drink. {#Drunk}
Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
I believe this is crap
Posted 14 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
Musically annoying. Interesting lyrics rescue it from being a 1.
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
This is a bad one, sorry.

Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
I love this song...no F needed!
Posted 14 years ago by dakine1972    [ Reply ]
i hate this f——ing song..
Posted 14 years ago by floydoftherocks    [ Reply ]
Kinda sounds like Ben Lee (with some great backing production) to me.
Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Did he really just sing, "I believe in sarcomas"?


Posted 14 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
I like this song. It makes me feel good.
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:
Huh. After reading their wikipedia entry I think it's safe to say these guys are a lot more trippy than this song lets on.
 
I think this is pretty representative of the sound, tho. The two albums I have, anyway; I like to put them on in the yard when we're just sittin' around.

Posted 14 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
 Steinbeck wrote:
Does this song remind anyone "I Believe in You" by Todd Snider?  
 
reminds me of U2 God Part II 
Posted 14 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
"When people stop believing in God, they don't believe in nothing — they believe in anything." 
GK Chesterton
GK Chesterton

Posted 14 years ago by MJMJ    [ Reply ]
3 {#Arrowd} 1

Just got worse and worse.

Posted 14 years ago by dedawson    [ Reply ]
If he really did believe in mercy killings, this song would have been put out to pasture.

Posted 14 years ago by SoundsGoodToMe    [ Reply ]
how did this EVER get a 6...bad bad baaaad.
Posted 15 years ago by Rusty420    [ Reply ]
Huh. After reading their wikipedia entry I think it's safe to say these guys are a lot more trippy than this song lets on.
Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
Muuuuted it.
Posted 15 years ago by hixmyrick    [ Reply ]
 Steinbeck wrote:
Does this song remind anyone "I Believe in You" by Todd Snider?   Some of the lyrics:

I believe in Karma
I believe in Soul
I believe in Heaven
I believe in Rock n' Roll

I believe in wrestling
I believe in sleep
I know I ought to quit now
But I believe I'm in too deep

I believe in gangster rap
Gays and geeks and ghosts
I believe that we die
Of all the things that we hate the most

I believe that we all learn
To love before we get through
I believe in letting people
Do what people do

I believe in everything
(I Believe You)
Yes I do
I believe in everything
I believe in everything, everyone, everybody hey, hey, hey
(I Believe You)

I believe that all my friends
Really are my friends
I believe that Jesus Christ
Died for all of my sins

. . .

 
Sampled lyrics, so. Would make sense.


Posted 15 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
 Steinbeck wrote:
Does this song remind anyone "I Believe in You" by Todd Snider?  
Yes.
Both good tunes, though.

Posted 15 years ago by ptooey    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:

Dude looking back today we couldn't disagree any more
 

I may have to change that into "I believe I truly hate the painfully-lacking-talent use of samples (not only the trompet) and the extremely flat (as opposed to phat) drum machine used in this track" Better? {#Mrgreen}
Posted 15 years ago by mirland    [ Reply ]
 mirland wrote:
I believe I truly hate the trompet sample used in this track.
 
Dude looking back today we couldn't disagree any more
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
I believe I truly hate the trompet sample used in this track.
Posted 15 years ago by mirland    [ Reply ]
As long as you leave gaps for that funky horn you can go on beleiving in whatever the hell you like.
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Too much jesus and repetition  I believe I don't like this song.

Posted 15 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
Does this song remind anyone "I Believe in You" by Todd Snider?   Some of the lyrics:

I believe in Karma
I believe in Soul
I believe in Heaven
I believe in Rock n' Roll

I believe in wrestling
I believe in sleep
I know I ought to quit now
But I believe I'm in too deep

I believe in gangster rap
Gays and geeks and ghosts
I believe that we die
Of all the things that we hate the most

I believe that we all learn
To love before we get through
I believe in letting people
Do what people do

I believe in everything
(I Believe You)
Yes I do
I believe in everything
I believe in everything, everyone, everybody hey, hey, hey
(I Believe You)

I believe that all my friends
Really are my friends
I believe that Jesus Christ
Died for all of my sins

. . .

Posted 15 years ago by Steinbeck    [ Reply ]
I believe all those health problems might clear up if he didn't believe in taking so many drugs. 
Posted 15 years ago by Manbird    [ Reply ]
Search "Bathtime at Clerkenwell." Absolutely wonderful bit of animation.
Posted 15 years ago by FrankMc    [ Reply ]
Everyone needs something to believe in.
I believe I'll have another drink.
Posted 15 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
 holborne wrote:
Best band name ever.
 
There are some incredible cartoons set to their music on utube. Sorry, I have no time to attach link... but definitately worth looking up.

Posted 15 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
I believe in the Father,
The Son and Holy Ghost
And I believe in lager,
Cigarettes and dope
Yeah, I believe
I believe I believe in love

Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Best band name ever.
Posted 15 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
{#Boohoo}
Posted 15 years ago by shawshank    [ Reply ]
The muted horns reminds me of that song Bill plays from Mocean Worker - I like both a lot.
Posted 15 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:
In fact, a local boy here in Ottawa, capital of Canada, does know the real Tuesday Weld: he was married to her. His name is Pinchas Zuckerman, a violinist and Conductor of the National Arts Centre Orchestra. When he and Toodie were hitched and living in the United Snakes, she once said to her husband as he was leaving to conduct a famous work one evening, ''I've already heard that Beethoven symphony: why would I want to listen to it again.'' Deep—real deep, Toodie. But the bigger question is: Why would Pinkie marry someone like that? Blinded—temporarily—by lust, I suppose: She was a drop-dead stunner in her day.
 
Good one, The Poose!
Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 superfido wrote:
I believe he's trying to sound like manu chao
 
I believe I'll hit "mute"
Posted 15 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:

Well put.
 
Actually, I would like to rescind that barb in favor of this one:

This is what happens when that singer from Cake gets wicked, wicked drunk on Bourbon Street. 
Posted 15 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
This funky little song is growing on me nicely.  It's fun and quirky.
Posted 15 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Good song, terrible lyrics. He believes in too much shit, he should be more skeptical.
Posted 15 years ago by mybaldbird    [ Reply ]