“Gordon” by The Bare Naked Ladies
Some groups take themselves way too seriously. That is an accusation that could never be leveled against the Barenaked Ladies. Rob shares that Ed Robertson and Steven Page began the group after getting bored at a Bob Dylan concert. They made up a list of imaginary bands for music critics...and a few years later entered a local music festival under the name of one of them: “The Bare Naked Ladies.” Their album “Gordon” is the debut studio effort on a major label, but they had already achieved a cult following in Canada off a previous independent release, a self-titled cassette the year before.
Join us as we explore this alt-rock, acoustically driven group with witty, comedy-laden lyrics from the end of 1992.
Blame it on Me
The Barenaked Ladies first performance was at a gig that Ed Robertson had "forgotten about" and asked Steven Page to help him out. Page was astonished that Robertson turned in the name of the group as "Barenaked Ladies," because they had brainstormed this name on a lark sometime previously.
If I Had $100000
The comedy comes through in this folksy hit. "If I had a million dollars, I'd buy you a fur coat - but not a real fur coat (that's cruel)"
Be My Yoko Ono
This song picks up the pace, goofing on John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Steven Page has a distinctive, whimsical sound which plays well against Robertson's vocals.
Grade 9
The Barenaked Ladies take on “coming of age” in high school riffs off rock groups like Duran Duran, Rush ...and Charlie Brown? See how many you can count.
Muppet Christmas Carol
This movie was released in December of 1992.
Lemonheads - Mrs. Robinson
Bruce shares this cover of Simon and Garfunkle was cut for the 25th anniversary, and home video release of the movie "The Graduate." The cover was not originally on their album "It's a Shame About Ray," but was added as a bonus track.
Jackyl - Lumberjack
It isn't every day that you have a chainsaw solo in a rock song, but Kennesaw, GA natives Jackyl make it happen. Leave it to Wayne to pick this awesomely rocking group.
U2 - Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses
Brian loves this hit off their album "Achtung Baby" recorded in their original demo tracks for the album.
REM - Drive
This is the first track and hit single from "Automatic for the People," and encourages young people to take responsibility for their own lives.
The album is named for a soul-food restaurant Rob has visited in Athens, GA, “Weaver-D's Automatic.”
REM - Winged Mammal Theme
This is the instrumental B-side from the single release of "Drive." It was originally intended for the "Batman Returns" soundtrack.
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