Song Of the Day: February 11, 2005
The Cymbaline-Matrimonial Fears
Philips Records (UK) 45, 1967
Available on: Rubble Four:The 49 Minute Technicolour Dream LP , Past and Present Records
Rubble 1-10 CD box set, Past and Present Records
This is a fine example of the slightly psychedelic, yet very commercial pop (sometimes referred to as "pop-sike") that many beat groups had moved on to after they heard Sgt. Pepper, and for that alone it would pass the grueling Mix Tape Test™. What moves it into the upper stratosphere for me is the perverse pleasure that comes with hearing glorious multi-part harmonies on the words "I'm using you, using you."
1 Comments:
Holy snap, I played this song on my radio show last weekend. Later a friend told me that she'd heard my show and "really liked the song about not wanting to get married." So yeah, great pick as usual.
Post a Comment
<< Home