Ut! The song is great because a band took its name from it?
This is how great the Bonzos were: Even the merest title of one of their songs is like a mighty oak in which a modern musical group can build a nest.
Seriously, though: if you've never heard the Bonzos, take a bit of time to listen to them. You can't go wrong with the Rhino collection. The Bonzos weren't exactly a super group of their time, but they were definitely more than a footnote. They were an integral part of the vibrant network of new artists of the period; warming up for Cream, forging the odd association with the Fab Four, connections with what became the Monty Python, and on and on.
And, most importantly (and a propos this song), the Bonzo deserve our respect for being a rare thing: a novelty band that did almost zero parody. When people say that Weird Al is a god, I roll my eyes and think of the Bonzos. They set a high standard for novelty tunes that few can match. Death Cab is a case in point. Very period, very clever, very unique, very inspired. Also: Featured in the Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour!"
Ut! The song is great because a band took its name from it?
This is how great the Bonzos were: Even the merest title of one of their songs is like a mighty oak in which a modern musical group can build a nest.
Seriously, though: if you've never heard the Bonzos, take a bit of time to listen to them. You can't go wrong with the Rhino collection. The Bonzos weren't exactly a super group of their time, but they were definitely more than a footnote. They were an integral part of the vibrant network of new artists of the period; warming up for Cream, forging the odd association with the Fab Four, connections with what became the Monty Python, and on and on.
And, most importantly (and a propos this song), the Bonzo deserve our respect for being a rare thing: a novelty band that did almost zero parody. When people say that Weird Al is a god, I roll my eyes and think of the Bonzos. They set a high standard for novelty tunes that few can match. Death Cab is a case in point. Very period, very clever, very unique, very inspired. Also: Featured in the Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour!"