David Johansen on September Songs

buster poindexter?

same person :)!

Mr. Johansen is such a weirdo, but I wouldn't have him any other way. but man.... He's just about the weirdest person I've ever met!

bizzaro, to be sure. while this version is enjoyable, the version off of the Doors' debut album is the one that knocks me out. this song and that band's wierd and wonderful sonics are the best match. check out ellen shipley's underrated album,
"breaking through the ice age", released in 1980. thanks for the treat!

I remember when September Songs was on PBS back in the 1990's. It was strange yes, but I loved so much of it.

This and Stan Ridgeway's Cannon Song were probably my favorites, followed by both the Stratas songs, Nick Cave, Costello, and PJ Harvey.

I enjoy the strange, nightmarish quality of this piece. It's like watching a journey of the damned.

I used Shipley's interpretation of this song when I auditioned for a production of Rocky Horror a few years back. I was cast. :)

yeah i remember too. i thunk it was 95. but back then i thought "what a treat", and a bit strange as well. back then i was always going the record store and asking about the soundtrack, and no one knew what i was talking about. i'm glad theres you tube.

too short, too trite, too furious for no reason

(my review of your comment)

is this part of a play or something? wow

I saw a performance of Mahagonny at the Kennedy Center in the 70's. I also saw the NY Dolls in the 70's and never put the two together. 30 years later, I do! C'est incredible!

I think this video captures the spirit of the song almost perfectly-- after all the subject matter is not about restraint. And it led me to look up Bob Dorough on Wikipedia. The man has an amazing resume!