Eggplant That Ate Chicago - Dr West's Medicine Show & ...

[catman5169]

Needless to say, WLS, the Chicago rock and roll giant at the time voted this as the worst record in the world...(jokingly)....but they kept playing it.

[Chucklotto6969]

KOOL!



[nosleep62]

at last, at last; i've heard this record at last! thanks for making it possible! definitely worth the wait!!

[merlachner]

this song is so bad it is actually good

[MrThankYou0325]

WOW, If I had any part in this recording, I would SWEAR TO GOD, I knew nothing about it, it is one of the most digusting lame recordings I have ever listened too

[Viccotrip]

@MrThankYou0325 LOL Guess you had to be there. This eggplant is a metaphor for the wave of psychedelia sweeping the nation. Many other songs on the LP were banned from public play because of strong drug references, IE "How Lucin Ate". "Lucin was a Chinese man who half the time was straight. But on day for a special price he bought a bag of powdered rice. After just an hours wait, that's how Lucin ate." The LP was an underground party record. It was more about message than music.

[simonjeste]

You'd better watch out for the eggplant that ate Chicago,

For he may eat your city soon.

You'd better watch out for the eggplant that ate Chicago,

If he's still hungry, the whole country's doomed.

He came from outer space, lookin' for somethin' to eat.

He landed in Chicago. He thought Chicago was a treat.

(It was sweet, it was just like suger)

You'd better watch out for the eggplant that ate Chicago,

For he may eat your city soon (wacka-do, wacka-do, wacka-do)

[tvnetdude]

Norman Greenbaum from Malden Mass. Performed at the Ebbtide on Revere Beach

[valnandy]

Haha.. classic. My mom used to play this 45 when I was a kid. Easy lyrics to remember too. Fun stuff.

[SaltyLasagna]

i want to like this video 1000 times.

[vandywilliam]

Not only was Norman Greenbaum in the group, he formed and organized the group in 1965.

[WallyVanRiper1]

Little known fact: Norman Greenbaum ("Spirit In The Sky") was in Dr. West's Medicine Show & Junk Band.

[SuzettePleshette]

I remember this band! I now have the CD. I liked the offbeat bands back then. I love "How Lew Sin Ate" from the same album. And "The Old Fruit Peddlar" love it!

[nemodapimpfish]

this is norman greenbaum?????????

[forgottenoldies]

@nemodapimpfish He is in the group, yes.

[Fast3ddy]

Yup. Spirit in the Sky...

[Terrilliser]

wah wah wah da da!! very catchy!

[tommytempra]

not heard this since 67. Our pirate station, Radio 270 used to play it.

[spanishrudolf]

LSD has a lot to answer for.....

[AristedesDuVal]

Fun Times in the 60's

[IdaGno]

I remember this from May '66, or at least I think I do

[DHPeakes]

He reply's to e-mails and sells all sorts of stuff including Dr. West  cd's on his spiritinthesky website

[perrisvintage]

Just bought a copy of this 45 by accident..I bought a few soul LP's at a yard sale last weekend and this fell out of the cover of one of the LP's. I'd never heard of it and came across this posting...Record info GoGo Record # 100A ..the B-side is called 'You Can't Fight City Hall Blues".

[charlton008]

One of my all time favourite albums.

[MikeBlitzMag]

One of the most utterly stupendous singles in all recorded history. The original single on the Go Go label actually first charted in November 1966. The flip side should have also been a hit. It's Called "You Can't Fight City Hall Blues" and likewise was a superb example of original material inspired by the jug band pioneers of the 1920s and 1930s.

[DiggityDave83]

I bought this at a flea market when I was a kid, and robbers broke into my house and stole all my records.. thanks for posting it on here!~ Righteous!~

[PlungerA10]

Brilliant! Not heard this in nearly 4 decades, thought it was lost forever! : )

[theotherwaldo]

I bought a copy direct from Norman Greenbaum himself.

I do value that disk!

[gringo78586]

i have over 3000 records, tapes and cds. i've looked for this record probably 40 years. i even called wls radio station in chicago (it used to be their theme). thanks for sharing. and yes norman greenbaum was with the group. rock on!

[gringo78586]

do you know how i can get in touch with norman greenbaum to get me a copy? just a thought.

[forgottenoldies]

I don't know for sure but try searching on MySpace.

[skoozeroni]

I remember this silly song! *laugh* And people wonder why I don't care to eat eggplant...sheesh!

[mojoscary]

sounds similar to the lovin spoonful!

[rockyswealthformula]

what a treat to hear this again. I have scratchy old 45 of it around here somewhere...

[sancca2001]

it debuted on Cashbox in Dec 1966, very odd song

[MoonPie0513]

I heard this one niht when I was in Junior High and it scared me to death! Good grief!

[slownoman]

this was indeed a minor hit in the summer of '67, a few magic months that will not come again.

[granniemir]

@slownoman a time when we welcomed tiny tim into the fold. we were so eclectic and open minded! sweet!

[smitcha2]

@slownoman

Actually, it was minor hit (reached the 'teens, I think) around September-October 1966 in Hartford, where I heard it. I wish someone would put up the flip side, "The You Can't Fight City Hall Blues", which is very nearly as much fun!

[captainsoul1953]

i bought the album of the same name...great fun record

[steve82649]

I've got the 45, but I can't play it. LOL

Thanks for the post.

[pyoobez]

My friends and I did a video/live stage sketch combo of this for our high school's "Senior Show" sketch comedy deal. If I had the means to upload it and knew I wouldn't get in trouble, I'd put it online.

[Featureman]

I used to play this when it was a hit at KBMI in Henderson, NV. About 1967.

[AlbertMondback]

Awesome.

[thinkspiritually]

I finally found this! For forever, it seemed that it was an illusion - nobody I happened to ask recalled it. I'd listen to my little transitor radio at night in the early to 60's,(when I was supposed to be asleep) in the suburban Boston area. I'd memorize the top twenty artists and songs every Saturday while I was doing my chores, whether weeding, raking leaves, dusting etc.

Thanks for the reality confirmation!

[forgottenoldies]

Thanks for your comments! There are a lot of youtubers that post great old music! I love it!

[rgf32]

@thinkspiritually hey, i was in the same place, everytime i sung this song for someone they had no idea it was a song. I was doing it for a co-worker last week telling him i would find it so he would know it is a real song. I am 66 going on 67 yrs. old, when did you learn of this song?

[rgf32]

@thinkspiritually just remembered, what about the song 'hey mr. spaceman', got that one?

[rubyirving1]

I'm 30 and my mother used to break out the ol' 45's and we would jam to his stuff when I was young. I loved it and hope to pass it on to my own! Thanks for helping to relive the

memories.

[SweetBlueberry06]

Im in the same shoes with you buddy. Im 31 and I looooooove the Oldies. My parents, especially my Dad always had the Oldies playing. Im so glad I grew up with it. Peace :-)

[gkgrimes]

I tell people about this song and they think I'm crazy.Thanks for restoring my sanity.

[snowbeard54]

written by Norman Greenbaum

[vandywilliam]

Actually, this group was formed by Greenbaum after he moved to the West Coast in 1965.

[AquaTeen180]

haha the only man to have 2 one hit wonders. Good song...

[richardcurrier]

It's the best! Thank you.

[darkeyedrakin]

Wootels! ever since my tape player died..I thought I'd never hear this song, or any of my other Dr.demetos! thanks!

[Corvette70LS7]

Thought I'd never hear this one again.