Unfortunate that this one novelty song is what many folks will think of when considering The Ophelias. Too bad there aren't any other videos from "The Big O," "Oriental Head," or "The Night of Halloween." They were a GREAT GREAT BAND that never wholly received the appreciation that they deserved.
I picked up "Oriental Head" because they covered John's Children's "Midsummernight's Scene", and nothing beats their song "Apron Strings". I never got into their subsequent albums for some reason.
What a great band they were. It's too bad they never got wider recognition. "The Big O" is pretty much note perfect. If only their records weren't out of print.
I can remember cranking the shit out of The Big O while on acid at my friends parents condo in Mammoth. Lawerance and Vivian became our imaginary guests who both had long back stories. Vivian from oblivian rode with sunglasses while seat belted to the lazy boy chair. Lawerence somehow ended up owning an industrial cole mine where he cashed in on diamonds. Youth what a thing.
i used to work in a record store with the singer Leslie Medford, i went to a lot of their gigs, Leslie asked me to come down and be in the video, great fun we dressed as pirates and drank beer all day, i rember a few trips down to the liquor store all decked out in our pirate gear people gawkin at us, a great laugh
I was starting to think I made up the Ophelias in my mind!!! Been trying to find cd's/vinyl anything for a couple years now! Love seeing the 120 Minutes logo in the corner..viva Dave Kendal!
if anyone can make me an mp3 of "the night of halloween" by the ophelias, i would be eternally grateful. i bought the EP the same year it was released back when i lived in northern california, but lost it in a move. i've been trying to replace it ever since. thanks!
Track for track, I'd say "The Big O" is one of the most consistently awesome records EVER. Good to see I'm not the only one aware of this... the band doesn't even have a Wikipedia page !
This probably won't happen, but if someone could whip a video up for another song from that album ? Perhaps "She", "Holy Glow" or "Leah Hirsig", or anything... (just not the *other* cover on the album, I Dig Your Mind!).
"I Dig Your Mind" was a cover as well?!?! I will have to look for the original. I have the album that IDYM was on but don't remember Lawrence of Euphoria being on it at all. I'll have to dig it out and have a listen.
I suspected I was the only one who'd even HEARD of them. Too bad their biggest hit was a cover version...but heck, it made me go buy an album full of songs that were even better, so no real complaint. I never fail to get a kick out of "our FLOCK of SHEEP!"
They were a fantastic band, but this was one of the suckiest things they ever did. I wish they'd done alot more vids of their better songs. Oh well, at least Liam looks cool.
Unfortunate that this one novelty song is what many folks will think of when considering The Ophelias. Too bad there aren't any other videos from "The Big O," "Oriental Head," or "The Night of Halloween." They were a GREAT GREAT BAND that never wholly received the appreciation that they deserved.
TheSnowballEarth 7 months ago 2
That's my uncle!!
BLANKSTA100 1 year ago
I picked up "Oriental Head" because they covered John's Children's "Midsummernight's Scene", and nothing beats their song "Apron Strings". I never got into their subsequent albums for some reason.
xianrex1 1 year ago
Weird Al played this on one of his early AL TV specials. Been stuck in my head since.
catthedd 1 year ago
I have now officially "seen it all" !!!!!!!!
flipwiggins 1 year ago
I have now officially "seen it all" !!!!!!!!
flipwiggins 1 year ago
What a great band they were. It's too bad they never got wider recognition. "The Big O" is pretty much note perfect. If only their records weren't out of print.
RegorAtalante 2 years ago
I can remember cranking the shit out of The Big O while on acid at my friends parents condo in Mammoth. Lawerance and Vivian became our imaginary guests who both had long back stories. Vivian from oblivian rode with sunglasses while seat belted to the lazy boy chair. Lawerence somehow ended up owning an industrial cole mine where he cashed in on diamonds. Youth what a thing.
lcacwelder 2 years ago
i used to work in a record store with the singer Leslie Medford, i went to a lot of their gigs, Leslie asked me to come down and be in the video, great fun we dressed as pirates and drank beer all day, i rember a few trips down to the liquor store all decked out in our pirate gear people gawkin at us, a great laugh
escadrielle 3 years ago
I never heard of them, but this is a great cover/video.
Is there anywhere to download The Big O?
MatthewMalone 3 years ago
I was starting to think I made up the Ophelias in my mind!!! Been trying to find cd's/vinyl anything for a couple years now! Love seeing the 120 Minutes logo in the corner..viva Dave Kendal!
avmulford 3 years ago
if anyone can make me an mp3 of "the night of halloween" by the ophelias, i would be eternally grateful. i bought the EP the same year it was released back when i lived in northern california, but lost it in a move. i've been trying to replace it ever since. thanks!
TomTerranova 3 years ago
Track for track, I'd say "The Big O" is one of the most consistently awesome records EVER. Good to see I'm not the only one aware of this... the band doesn't even have a Wikipedia page !
This probably won't happen, but if someone could whip a video up for another song from that album ? Perhaps "She", "Holy Glow" or "Leah Hirsig", or anything... (just not the *other* cover on the album, I Dig Your Mind!).
bookhouse88 3 years ago
"I Dig Your Mind" was a cover as well?!?! I will have to look for the original. I have the album that IDYM was on but don't remember Lawrence of Euphoria being on it at all. I'll have to dig it out and have a listen.
ehrichweiss 3 years ago
Truly insane, stupid, cheap, and yet great. My favorite video, ever!!
alexbanales 3 years ago
recall this from mtv, back when they actually played music videos. what a concept.
m46opie 3 years ago
This is the best video anyone ever made for $5. And probably the best thing on youtube, too.
AlienRendel 3 years ago
Awesome! I thought I was the only person who liked The Ophelias.
awerling 3 years ago
I suspected I was the only one who'd even HEARD of them. Too bad their biggest hit was a cover version...but heck, it made me go buy an album full of songs that were even better, so no real complaint. I never fail to get a kick out of "our FLOCK of SHEEP!"
steveasat2 3 years ago
BEST. VIDEO. EVER.
I thought Oar was perfect, but this, I'm tempted to call better than the original! I wanna go get drunk and dress like a pirate now.
Durandal1717 4 years ago
lol
AhmedSaricicek 4 years ago
This is decadent fun and looks like fun and sooo fukin' grovay!!!
rrickkjon 4 years ago
Decadent FUN!!! and this is just a classic....that dude is tooo cool!!
rrickkjon 4 years ago
Anybody know where I can get this Ophelias record? I've been looking for it for years! YEARS MAN! I love the "more oar" rekkid man!
jbearden 4 years ago
amoeba records on Haight St , stoppin ground for the band has a few
ricv64 4 years ago
ricv64, you're my hero. thank you.
jbearden 4 years ago
Twin sisters? I'd be Laurence of Euphoria as well!
DastardlyMatt 4 years ago
Hey Terry I see you !
ricv64 4 years ago
Long live Skippy Spence!!
chrisedelic77 5 years ago
They were a fantastic band, but this was one of the suckiest things they ever did. I wish they'd done alot more vids of their better songs. Oh well, at least Liam looks cool.
ironbuttermilk 5 years ago
that you Lee thanx for the compliment, made me laugh to see your comment
escadrielle 3 years ago
Yep! Tis I indeed!
ironbuttermilk 3 years ago
I find it very strange that this is a cover song. What a weird song to cover. I would like to hear the original.
UncaSatan 5 years ago
Yes you would. It's brilliant. Buy Skip Spence's album "Oar".
friendlier 4 years ago
Same here. I'd been searching for this since I first started YouTubing!!
SirStewart 5 years ago
i love this song and video- pretty much thought i was the only one who remembered it though
UncaSatan 5 years ago