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The porpoise Song - brilliant?

posted 5 years ago by Betamax66 (588)
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I don't use that word lightly, especially as these were a cobbled-together boy band.

But this song - although a rip-off of the Beatles's I am the Walrus, is pure brilliance.

[–] Sidha108 (2671) 5 years ago

Totally agree! Every time I listen to it feels like I’m off on a psychedelic trip. I also like Micky Dolenz’ solo version of the song on his album Micky Dolenz Puts You to Sleep; it has a storybook fairytale feel.

[–] Owlwise (1535) 4 years ago

I won't go so far as to call it a rip-off, more like "highly influenced" by the Beatles, as were so many songs back then. :)

But I definitely agree with "brilliant" all the way!

[–] melissah1982 (883) 4 years ago

Agree. Never heard it as a Rip off of Walrus. completely different sound. But I do love this song. I love that little drum solo at the end leading into the blast of music.