@dougiej’s thread about the Fabs made me think of the late Mr Blast, who couldn’t stand the “Be-Atles” but loved Neil Innes’ most joyous creation. As much as I think the HJHs were indeed a majestic musical force, the Rutles are surprisingly not far behind. This version from the film (with added Sir Michael) is much more energetic than the studio version: (It’s Looking Good)
Most joyous Rutles tracks
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So difficult to choose but from their earlier years it has to be this.
Seeing them next month, need one of these.
I saw the Rutles at Glastonbury in 2004, doing all the hits. The event was spoilt after the leaving the stage as some wassock named something like Paul McCaffety was on the main stage ripping off their act. Most memorable was his steal of “Hold My Hand” which he called “All My Loving”.
Who was he?
McCaffety’s whole career is based on ripping them off. It’s sad really.
Compare Penny Lane with Doubleback Alley.
Have you heard Get Back? The bloody nerve!
Even worse, the real McCavity died 50 years ago and has been played by a ring-in ever since…a trick he pinched from Shane Fentone.
This is fab….
@noisecandy
Thanks for posting this. It’s the only Rutles track I know but it is so unbelievably spot on its not true.
Dunno about “joyous”, but I will go to my grave swearing “Let’s Be Natural” is better than “Dear Prudence”…
Almost nothing is better than Dear Prudence.
Go Team Barry!
Living In Hope
A whole lot more joyous than the sombre ballad When You Find The Girl Of Your Dreams In The Arms Of Some Scotsmen From Hull
Jings! Ah denay aiverythang!
…and not far behind the IMBIL hit makers, are this lot…
We were talking about the pre-feb four at work, just yesterday. In particular we were talking about this lovely song that was used in Chastity’s ‘1,000 Feet of Film.”
Didn’t realise that it was Bernard Bresslaw that sang it. My work colleague looks just like him.
Later.