With the laughter and jokes, there always going to be the a part that is non comedy - and there is nothing more scary yet beautfuly written showing the realities of WWI. I tried to find this track and couldn't find it...till now.
WW1 had to be the dirtiest,cruel,meat-grinder war ever.I'll never forget the time ol' Jimmy O'Brien went to take a sip of cold tea and George SmithJones lower jaw landed in his cup!Right scared he was.
innes is one of the key bonzos who seemingly was one of the main musicians who bought structured melody even to their most chaotic songs they would have been very different without him
Innes is great song writer for being a humorist first, but it must be noted he's a social satirist not a parody writer, yes some of his music is written stylistically the same as some more popular bands, notably The Beatles, but they are original tunes.
He is the greatest parody song writer I have ever heard. In this song he proves to be a great writer. Bottom line. Lennon and Bowie are lucky he didn't take himself seriously more often, although this song does have a tounge and cheek quality that makes it classic Innes. Cheers mate.
there's a bit of "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" in this one. anyone spot it? :))
"but she turns her head on the boy..." - that part
Rawego 1 year ago
With the laughter and jokes, there always going to be the a part that is non comedy - and there is nothing more scary yet beautfuly written showing the realities of WWI. I tried to find this track and couldn't find it...till now.
MrTrevor181 1 year ago
WW1 had to be the dirtiest,cruel,meat-grinder war ever.I'll never forget the time ol' Jimmy O'Brien went to take a sip of cold tea and George SmithJones lower jaw landed in his cup!Right scared he was.
RasMajnouni 2 years ago
Interesting to hear a snatch of 'Turkeys' at 1:07.
LeboviciAB84 2 years ago
innes is one of the key bonzos who seemingly was one of the main musicians who bought structured melody even to their most chaotic songs they would have been very different without him
robotechian23rd 2 years ago
Innes is great song writer for being a humorist first, but it must be noted he's a social satirist not a parody writer, yes some of his music is written stylistically the same as some more popular bands, notably The Beatles, but they are original tunes.
goody1701d 2 years ago
beautiful song. I knew the song before seeing the video. I was very surprised it was about world war 1.
ZackCells 3 years ago
He is the greatest parody song writer I have ever heard. In this song he proves to be a great writer. Bottom line. Lennon and Bowie are lucky he didn't take himself seriously more often, although this song does have a tounge and cheek quality that makes it classic Innes. Cheers mate.
WillisProvidence 3 years ago 6
This is beautiful. I've got to catch the lyrics. You're the only one who has this one.
Fabulous!
sunfreckledmoonchild 4 years ago
I had this on Video but lost it somehow' Ive wanted to see it again for Years............thanks for Uploading.............
jcw001 4 years ago