We're not exactly sure who Big Joan is, but we do know that when she sets up you're in for a joyous musical voyage as navigated by Phil Cope.
This edition included the first ever radio play of a track from our 'Mirror Writing' EP. The track in question was Namklim which Phil chose as much for its pronouncability as its listenability [those are made up words but if you take the time to listen to 'When Big Joan Sets Up' you'll realise that it's a show that truly merits having made up words in any blog post about it.]
Anyroad up, if you're bored stiff with the mainstream and want some musical stimulation plus a few tracks that might remind you of the hey day of 'Opportunity Knocks' when you could watch a strong man doing some sort of pecs noodling dance in time with a catchy tune, then this is the show for you.
There's some spectacular aural outsider artistry on this show. We can't recommend it highly enough.
If you haven't got a baldy clue what we're on about, that's as it should be and you should go and listen NOW! We were most flattered to be included. You can listen 'again' if you click here. Thanks Phil!
And do visit the show's blog for full track listing. Thank you.
Hoy hoy
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Her arms are too small
Her head like uh ball
She tied off her horse
‘n galloped off into the moonbeams
She pulled up her blouse
‘n compared her navel to the moon
I dig my life for uh while
When Big Joan sets up
Her hands are too small
She’s too fat t’ go out in the daylight
So she rolls around all night
I’m just sorta thread
With uh drooped body
I’ll set up with yuh Big Joan
I’m too fat t’ go out
In the daylight
I’ll stay up all night
I won’t droop if you
Won’t talk about your
Hands bein’ too small
You know something’s happenin’
Or you wouldn’t of come out like yuh did
She ain’t built for goin’ naked
So she can’t wear any new clothes
Or go t’ the beach
They laugh at her body
Cause her hands are too small
When Big Joan sets up her hands are too smal
l She’s outta reach
Uh turquoise scarf ‘n uh sleeve
Rolled up over uh Merc Montclair
I’ll sit up with yuh Big Joan
I’m too fat to go out in the daytime
I’ll stay up all night
If yuh promise not t’ talk
About yer hands bein’ too small
Hoy hoy is she uh boy?
[Captain Beefheart]
Jx
Should have guessed you'd know Jon. xx
ReplyDeleteWith my uh drooped body... Jx
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