This one's from a box of random ass 45s i had to buy all of to get at a couple interesting looking titles. I spent 8 bucks for about 50 records and one of those cool vintage carrying cases. Here's a long-winded story, and THE RECORD that made the purchase worthwhile.
The sound quality on this one is less than stellar, in fact it's pretty bad, but it doesn't matter, it's just a silly song that's worth hearing once but not something you'll want to download anyway. The record is in decent shape considering where it came from, its just that its on that crappy el-cheapo vinyl that they used in the 70s. The records that turn white on the surface with age. I'm not sure what the deal is with these exactly. Is it some kind of vinyl-plastic composite or something that labels used in this era to save money? If any readers know what i'm talking about, feel free to comment. I wouldn't have bought this one otherwise, and for just that reason, but it was in the box so i gave it a whirl... You get what you pay for.
It's pretty stupid, but I thought this was actually kind of a funny song.
enjoy!
It's piss-poor sound quality, and i'm sure you could find a much cleaner version elsewhere out on the innerwebs if you needed to hear it again, but if you really must have this particular transfer, well then Here you go.
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Weird. Never even heard of this, but I used to call one of my girlfriends Bill, during a period of my life where it seemed that nearly everyone I knew was called Bill.
Ha! I remember that, although i don't think i ever actually met her.
You probably mean styrene. The stuff is notorious for wearing out quickly. The white surface is groove wear.
Styrene wasn't only used in the 70s, it's been around since the 50s. 45s on King, Columbia, Brunswick, are mostly, if not all, styrene. Same is true of a lot of little labels as well.
I knew somebody would know what i was talking about. I've seen lots of records like this in my travels and was wondering what the deal was...
Thanks Ana B.
Played a lot on the radio here in the UK in the summer of '74 and a chart hit as well. His follow up to Spiders and Snakes.
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