bailey!

he takes some steps
and bopped his head

he spins
turns around
takes some steps

yeah!

the method
of stop, tap, spin

no talkin'
bailey's walk

the method
of stop, tap, spin

of no talkin'
bailey's walk

bailey!
bailey!

on parking lots and big highways
daily!

it's crazy
yeah!

the method
of stop, tap, spin

of no talkin'
bailey's walk

the method
of stop, tap, spin



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  • +1
    General Comment:Nice observation, muchthanmore. The vocal style definitely sounds like what Kurt would be singing a couple years later. It's certainly one of Black Francis's more powerful performances, and I think it might be my favorite "Doolittle" B-side, at least up there with "Into the White" and the "UK Surf Mix" of "Wave of Mutilation." Man, those singles had some great B-sides on them. Only Bob Dylan could throw away songs this good without hurting his albums. I've always wondered what "Doolittle" would've been like if if included these outtakes. It was a pretty short album, so there was certainly enough room for them. I wonder what compelled the band to toss them aside. In any case, it's the greatest album ever recorded (IMO, of course) with or without them.
    Flag HyperBullyon March 12, 2011   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:charles aka frank black aka black francis studied abroad in puerto rico. according to him bailey is literally just some guy who he kept seeing around in san juan. apparently bailey really did "stop, tap, spin" when he walked...fruity...classic pixies
    Flag mr.von March 18, 2005   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Who is bailey ??
    Flag Mirzaon March 18, 2005   Link
  • +2
    General Comment:I always wondered where Kurt Cobain got his quirky little way of singing....
    Flag muchthanmoreon November 02, 2004   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Crazy guy, his unique manner of walking.
    Flag feinsteinon June 30, 2003   Link

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