[78-L] Hoopii New Year

[Cary Ginell]

Nordine - correct. Didn't mean to dethrone him.

CG

> Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2011 13:03:08 -0500
> From: dlennick at sympatico.ca
> To: 78-l at klickitat.78online.com
> Subject: Re: [78-L] Hoopii New Year
> 
> The other voice with 4 balls, Ken Nordine, will be surprised to hear that he's 
> lost his title. Incidentally, Norman Rose can be seen in "The Front". And heard 
> on many of those subversive YPR 78s, corrupting young minds.
> 
> The female voice AND the keyboards on "Deteriorata" were supplied by Melissa 
> Manchester and the thing was done in one take..she told me of having to make a 
> really fast leap to get to the piano after singing the intro.
> 
> dl
> 
> On 1/1/2011 12:58 PM, Cary Ginell wrote:
> >
> > Of course, this is "Deterioriata," National Lampoon's parody of Les Crane's "Desiderata." The Lampoon version is on the Blue Thumb LP "Radio Dinner," magnificently narrated by Mr. Word Jazz himself, Norman Rose.
> >
> > Cary Ginell
> >
> >> Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2011 12:49:23 -0500
> >> From: dlennick at sympatico.ca
> >> To: 78-l at klickitat.78online.com
> >> Subject: Re: [78-L] Hoopii New Year
> >>
> >> (Words found on an ancient circular piece of vinyl, carbon dated 1972)
> >>
> >> Go placidly
> >> Amid the noise and waste.
> >> And remember what comfort there may be
> >> In owning a piece thereof.
> >>
> >> Avoid quiet and passive persons
> >> Unless you are in need of sleep.
> >>
> >> Rotate your tires.
> >>
> >> Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself
> >> And heed well their advice,
> >> Even though they be turkeys.
> >>
> >> Know what to kiss.....and when!
> >>
> >> Consider that two wrongs never make a right
> >> But that THREE.........do.
> >>
> >> Wherever possible, put people on hold.
> >>
> >> Be comforted that in the face of all aridity and disillusionment
> >> And despite the changing fortunes of time,
> >> There is always a big future in computer maintenance.
> >>
> >> Chorus
> >>
> >> You are a fluke
> >> Of the universe.
> >> You have no right to be here.
> >> And whether you can hear it or not
> >> The universe is laughing behind your back.
> >>
> >> Remember the Pueblo.
> >>
> >> Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle and mutilate.
> >>
> >> Know yourself.
> >> If you need help, call the FBI.
> >>
> >> Exercise caution in your daily affairs,
> >> Especially with those persons closest to you.
> >> That lemon on your left, for instance.
> >>
> >> Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls
> >> Would scarcely get your feet wet.
> >>
> >> Fall not in love therefore;
> >> It will stick to your face.
> >>
> >> Gracefully surrender the things of youth:
> >> The birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan
> >> And let not the sands of time
> >> Get in your lunch.
> >>
> >> Hire people with hooks.
> >>
> >> For a good time call 606-4311;
> >> Ask for "Ken."
> >>
> >> Take heart amid the deepening gloom
> >> That your dog is finally getting enough cheese.
> >>
> >> And reflect that whatever misfortune may be your lot
> >> It could only be worse in Milwaukee.
> >>
> >> Chorus
> >>
> >> You are a fluke
> >> Of the universe.
> >> You have no right to be here.
> >> And whether you can hear it or not
> >> The universe is laughing behind your back.
> >>
> >> Therefore, make peace with your god
> >> Whatever you conceive him to be---
> >> Hairy thunderer, or cosmic muffin.
> >>
> >> With all its hopes, dreams, promises and urban renewal
> >> The world continues to deteriorate.
> >>
> >> GIVE UP!
> >>
> >>
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