“Things Ain’t Workin’ Out Down at the Farm” Thin Lizzy (1971). Released as a bonus track on expanded version of their first album ‘Thin Lizzy’.
I wonder if these bizarre song titles are pretty much an Anglo centric phenomenon (apart from the few German examples I quoted early on)?
Another German mad contribution - Raspberry Icecream for Breakfast
Although, it’s not such a bad idea!
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In an attempt to get into the Guinness Book of World Records, Fairport Convention gave us Sir B. McKenzie’s Daughter’s Lament For the 77th Mounted Lancers Retreat From The Straits of Loch Knombe, In The Year of Our Lord 1727, On The Occasion of the Announcement of Her Marriage to the Laird of Kinleakie.
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I always had a soft spot for this . ‘Did I Shave My Legs for This?’ by Deana Carter
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Bellingham, Washington band Death Cab for Cutie took their name from a Bonzos song.
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I wonder if 3AM Somewhere Out Of Beaumont on the KLF’s Chill Out is a nod to this?
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“53 Miles West of Venus” - B-52’s Wild Planet
Far out, huh?
It was a short track if I remember correctly…
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Those of a weak stomach should probably avoid early Carcass song titles.
Genital Grinder or Regurgitation of Giblets anyone?
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Under 2 and a half minutes, it was based on 3 traditional tunes.
I’m sure we can all agree with Ms Apple…
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