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| song oracle |
Posted - 02/16/2004 : 05:19:17
Today's random song of the day is Ole Mulholland.
What do you think of it?
lyrics
Hey, sleepy monster in the sand
Time to get up and have a drink
Pacific Rim has a tank that thinks
That she is really something grand
Let me tell you about
When I was hanging out
Just in my dothi
Running in the dawn
Right across my lawn
I saw a coyote
Ole'', ole'', ole'' for Mulholland
See the water fall
And hooray, hooray the sky is falling
Down on Bradbury''s mall
Ole'', ole'', ole'' for Mulholland
All waxed in pride
I''ve got a comfortable ride
And man, she could take us
Out across the salts
Right out of these faults
And on into Vegas
So slept a monster in the dune
Woke him up and then he drank
Pacific Rim has a think tank
But does she have IQ for the moon?
(the concrete of the aquaduct
will last as long as the pyramid of Egypt
or the Parthenon of Athens
long after Joe Harriman is elected major of Los Angeles)
Ole'', ole'', ole'' for Mulholland
See the water fall
And hooray, hooray the ants are crawling
Down in Bradbury''s mall
Ole'', ole'', ole'' for Mulholland
Yeah, it''s quite a sprawl
And hooray, hooray the sky is falling
Down on Bradbury''s mall
Ole'', ole'', ole'' for Mulholland
Ole''
tabs
http://www.frankblack.net/tabs/song.asp?song=toty-olemulholland
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| franktaper |
Posted - 01/31/2020 : 18:19:09
When Mulholland turned over the dam to the mayor of Los Angeles, Mulholland is quoted as saying "There it is, Mayor___. Take it."
quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m
At the begining, when Frank says "there it is, take it", this a qoute attributed to Mr. Willaim Mullholland, if I'm not mistaken. I beleive this was discussed in another thread somewhere. apl? Little help?
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| Bedbug |
Posted - 08/23/2019 : 04:13:35
I feel like it's another example of a FBF song being more than one song at once.
It opens as some interstellar space drive kind of thing. Great tune to have on if you're in the car while going through tunnel.
Then it turns into some kind of proto-catholic slob rock thing, which I also love, but would have wanted to hold off for longer.
It's definitely a FBF tune that I would want to hear the extended 7 minute B side version. |
| The Maharal |
Posted - 08/22/2019 : 08:21:10
I see what you mean. On some listens I'm not so keen on the chorus, other times I love it. |
| Bedbug |
Posted - 08/18/2019 : 04:14:05
Never heard that Korn song before. I guess I hear it.
OM is a great song, but I always wish the opening would be the whole song. I’ve thought that since I first played it in my car’s tape deck in 94 |
| The Maharal |
Posted - 08/13/2019 : 09:39:50
And jeepers whoever said that Korn ripped off this song for their Got the Life track wasn't kidding. Just listened to it. That's pretty blatant right? |
| The Maharal |
Posted - 08/13/2019 : 09:28:52
The other day when I was on my way back home from visiting Crumlin jail in Belfast I happened upon William Mulholland's birthplace. It's cool bumping into things or landmarks or references from Frank's catalogue.
Some day when I have lots of free time and learn how to make a website I'll create a big globe of the world that is dotted with Frank's references. |
| Aurora-borealis |
Posted - 12/06/2004 : 15:44:42
I don't really get this one... |
| Triakel |
Posted - 11/23/2004 : 09:24:58
Nah. Read first page of posts. Good research there. This must be purely about Los Angeles. |
| Triakel |
Posted - 11/23/2004 : 08:03:15
I loved the references in this song. Am still unsure how to interpret "Pacific rim has a tank that thinks/But does it have IQ for the moon?" California is on the Pacific rim, so that makes sense ... like early-to-mid-1900s America was thinking "We can build a grand water system, so what else can we accomplish?" with the moon shot as a soon-to-be considered uncertainty. Big universities and research parks in CA being the "tank that thinks," etc.
But it could also be a bit of a slam on Asia. My first read on it was, "You're doing great guys, but you can't touch what we've done or will if you push us." Hint-o-jing-o-ism? |
| floop |
Posted - 11/11/2004 : 10:36:59
quote:
Originally posted by Monsieur
quote:
Originally posted by Aurora-borealis
My least favorite FB-song of all time... I really fucking hate this one...
You must have a heart of steel...
I will show you fear in a handful of dust
maybe he's "Ironman"
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
| rocknrolldan |
Posted - 11/11/2004 : 03:50:14
Mulholland and Freedom Rock are my favourites from TOTY
"I like Lou Reed" she said... |
| VoVat |
Posted - 11/10/2004 : 17:02:42
quote:
There are precious few songs about the architect of the LA water system.
Well, he's also mentioned in "The St. Francis Dam Disaster."
"Signature quotes are so lame." --Nathan |
| Monsieur |
Posted - 11/10/2004 : 16:11:43
quote:
Originally posted by Aurora-borealis
My least favorite FB-song of all time... I really fucking hate this one...
You must have a heart of steel...
I will show you fear in a handful of dust |
| ElevatorLady |
Posted - 11/10/2004 : 15:07:39
Love this song! So diverse and so catchy. Frank Black sure knows how to write a catchy song. But this one also has so much more!
I've always wondered about the Bradbury thing as well. It always made me remember Ray B. I doubt that's what he ment though.
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When in doubt, sqare. |
| Adam |
Posted - 11/10/2004 : 06:06:58
I had forgotten about this song. Thanks for posting an obsure one.
Free the Heel! |
| Ziggy |
Posted - 11/10/2004 : 03:16:45
Fantastic, how I'd like to hear this played live again.
There are precious few songs about the architect of the LA water system. |
| vilainde |
Posted - 11/10/2004 : 01:52:15
Like cindy said.
Denis
"If you do 7-Up, you can't ever do Coke or Pepsi. You've got to hold out for the best deal possible. It's about me being a smart businesswoman as well as a musician." - Jessica Simpson |
| hWolsky |
Posted - 11/09/2004 : 20:40:34
This is the kind of songs you can hardly expect from Frank these days... I don't blame him... I love what he does and did with the Catholics, and I think he never gave up with his conception of 'modern songs' he started with Trompe le Monde, the proof is Frank Black Francis...
HW |
| cindy lou |
Posted - 11/09/2004 : 17:20:05
i feel for you Aurora-borealis |
| ELoRPS |
Posted - 02/25/2004 : 14:14:34
GREAT tune, of course TOTY is pretty much one of the few albums put out in the 90's where EVERY tune is stand up.
Top shelf I say,..top shelf!
"Some people like cupcakes better,..I for one care less for them!" |
| benji |
Posted - 02/25/2004 : 05:17:31
quote:
Originally posted by Don Eduardo
This track finished 22nd (out of 157) in the latest countdown - this was my favourite of TOTY for a long time
3rd Annual Australian Frank Black Countdown August 2003 - all involved parties rank EVERY released FB song from FB self/titled to the present - average ranks are calculated - beer (or suitable substitute) is added (mostly in drinking-game form - ie. rate a song well below its average and you drink a punishing amount), then sit back and enjoy a day of frank black....the only problem is quite often memory of the top songs is somewhat limited the next day
i'd be interested in seeing your full list...
have you posted it anywhere?
 "I joined the Cult of Frank / I think that man deserves a DB!" |
| echo park |
Posted - 02/25/2004 : 05:15:48
I play this one on guitar just about every week. I'm hoping once the Pixies thing is done, the next obvious step for Chucky would be to return to performing the first coupla FB records. Then I'll be sort of ready to play in the band, cause when he calls out "Ole!" , I could do it pretty well. Wont you join me?
This song is what the Stones could have become - great rocking stuff, but somehow much more interesting. |
| Don Eduardo |
Posted - 02/22/2004 : 20:00:14
This track finished 22nd (out of 157) in the latest countdown - this was my favourite of TOTY for a long time
3rd Annual Australian Frank Black Countdown August 2003 - all involved parties rank EVERY released FB song from FB self/titled to the present - average ranks are calculated - beer (or suitable substitute) is added (mostly in drinking-game form - ie. rate a song well below its average and you drink a punishing amount), then sit back and enjoy a day of frank black....the only problem is quite often memory of the top songs is somewhat limited the next day |
| speedy_m |
Posted - 02/18/2004 : 21:10:34
I didn't hear nuthin'...
I kid darwin! I kid because I love. I was typing up my incoherant rambling response while you posted your much more lucid one. I didn't mean to talk over you, honest, you scare me.
And yes, apl, you lazy tart, you must help me out of every pickle. The only thing that sucks worse than rhyming is a fresh one from me when you complain to much, so mind your pints and quarters, and get back to work.
I am: Seeking: For: To Make: |
| Picapiedra |
Posted - 02/18/2004 : 20:46:27
Did somebody hear something? Or was that just google.
-roger.
"Drug run'n on this Panamanian schooner." |
| darwin |
Posted - 02/18/2004 : 20:43:03
quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m
We made need apl yet again for this one, but as far as I can tell (and by "I", of course I mean "Google"), a dothi is an India scarf-like garment. It comes in cotton or silk, and is very reasonably priced http://www.indiagiftcorner.com/dothi.html
I seem to be invisible. |
| apl4eris |
Posted - 02/18/2004 : 19:03:37
Oh blimey speedy, do I have to help you out of every pickle, fer cryin out loud?....
The Point = rhyming sucks.
666 Dunkin' Donuts, a 20-inch veggie pizza from Gumby's, extra jalapenos on the side. And a case of Asahi Dry - |
| holidaysong |
Posted - 02/18/2004 : 18:22:20
love this song think it's great :) - i think TOTY is my one of my top fav albums of all time... |
| speedy_m |
Posted - 02/18/2004 : 15:40:42
We made need apl yet again for this one, but as far as I can tell (and by "I", of course I mean "Google"), a dothi is an India scarf-like garment. It comes in cotton or silk, and is very reasonably priced http://www.indiagiftcorner.com/dothi.html
As far as "knowness" goes, a Google or dictionary.com search will do you no good, that one is pure MV (moi), and only I hold the key to its elusive true meaning. It's quite a mystery, as "goddess" and "knowness" don't even really rhyme all that well. So what is the point, you ask? I don't know. Again, I may need apl's help....
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| darwin |
Posted - 02/18/2004 : 15:37:25
It's actually dhoti and it's some kind of Indian (Asia) robe. |
| VoVat |
Posted - 02/18/2004 : 15:27:58
So what's a dothi? And, while we're on the subject, what's "knowness"? <g>
(The former question was serious, by the way.)
-Nathan
And how does lemur's skin reflect the sea?
http://vovat.blogspot.com/ |
| speedy_m |
Posted - 02/18/2004 : 15:11:18
This is why apl is the goddess of knowness. Very interesting reading there, thank you apl! Who else but Frank could make songs educational as well amazing? Now THAT'S edutainment!
Frank says the Mullholand qoute at the begining of the song (0:13). I do remember reading about it on the forum, as I never knew what was said there.
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| apl4eris |
Posted - 02/18/2004 : 11:55:42
quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m
At the begining, when Frank says "there it is, take it", this a qoute attributed to Mr. Willaim Mullholland, if I'm not mistaken. I beleive this was discussed in another thread somewhere. apl? Little help?
Speedy, this is cool - I didn't know about that quote - don't remember it in the song, but it looks like it was good ol' William Mullholland that said it: (very cool article!!)
http://www.designbuildmag.com/MasterBuilders/1000MB.asp
Also, remember the great great Polanski movie about the great water grab - "Chinatown"?
from http://www.emagazine.com/september-october_1998/0998feat1.html
""There it is. Take it," city water superintendent William Mulholland told thousands of Los Angelenos who stood by in 1913 with tin cups in hand, waiting to taste the first water sluicing through the 223-mile aqueduct from the Owens Valley. In a water grab made famous by Roman Polanski's movie Chinatown, a powerful group of L.A. businessmen stole water from the fruit growers and cattle ranchers of the Owens Valley and made a fortune building subdivisions and the most productive croplands in the world on the newly irrigated land."
Bradbury's Mall - It seems to me like more reflecting upon the giant mall near where Frank and Bradbury lived, an anthropological/archaelogical perspective, like the musings in "Hostest with the Mostest". The main thrust of the song for me is kinda seeing the history of this particular human society as it would be imagined in a Sci-Fi novel, looking at the ruins and strange behaviors and engineering hubris. The stanza about the coyote feels like one of his signature character switches -the suburbanite marveling at the strange wild critters they've never seen before, the paths of wildlife and suburban sprawl crossing and the foreshadowing there...among other things.
There is duscussion of the mall in an interview with Frank in the "Earwig Chat" archived thread (fun online interviews from 96 and 98):
http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=3635&SearchTerms=earwig
666 Dunkin' Donuts, a 20-inch veggie pizza from Gumby's, extra jalapenos on the side. And a case of Asahi Dry - |
| ELoRPS |
Posted - 02/18/2004 : 07:50:50
Probably the BEST album of the 90's IMHO. Teenager of The Year. Hard tobeat that one,..
Hello I'm ELoRPS,.you'll be seeing a lot of me. Long time fan/listener,..first time poster,..
"Some people like cupcakes better,..I for one care less for them!" |
| Frog in the Sand |
Posted - 02/18/2004 : 05:55:48
Interesting, Darwin. IMHO it's a song about seismic threats and more precisely about the mythical 'Big One' which is supposed to destroy L.A. some day or other.
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