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Echo & the Bunnymen — Bedbugs and Ballyhoo
Album: Ballyhoo
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Released: 1997
Length: 3:24
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Buffalo and bison
Bison and buffalo
Cannonball and rifle
Rifle and cannonball
That's the way the thunder rumbles
That's the way the thunder rumbles
Rumbles
Down on your knees again
Saying please again yeah yeah yeah
Kangaroo and chipmunk
Chipmunk and kangaroo
Ballyhoo and bedbugs
Bedbugs and ballyhoo
That's the way the bee bumbles
That's the way the bee bumbles
That's the way the bee bumbles
That's the way the bee bumbles
Bumbles
Down on your knees again
Saying please again no no no
No
Down on your knees again
Saying please again
Down on you knees again
Saying please again no no no
Buffalo and bison
Bison and buffalo
Cannonball and rifle
Rifle and cannonball
That's the way the thunder rumbles
That's the way the thunder rumbles
That's the way the thunder rumbles
That's the way the thunder rumbles
Rumbles rumbles rumbles
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 timmus wrote:

Really weary of Killing Moon and Bring On The Dancing Horses, so this is great to hear.  I always welcome the lesser known tracks.



Also check out "In the Margins" on their Siberia album, a real gem
Posted 8 months ago by drews    [ Reply ]
Maybe it's the organ, but this sounds like it belongs on the Doors eponymous album. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Morrison would've killed it...
Posted 10 months ago by palefire    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:

Really weary of Killing Moon and Bring On The Dancing Horses, so this is great to hear.  I always welcome the lesser known tracks.



Indeed, now if we could just go a bit deeper into the catalogue William? Heaven Up Here, Porcupine, Crocodiles - MANY great tracks!
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:

Really weary of Killing Moon and Bring On The Dancing Horses, so this is great to hear.  I always welcome the lesser known tracks.


I do wish William and alllana would play lesser known stuff from groups like echo and the bunnymen 
Posted 1 year ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Really weary of Killing Moon and Bring On The Dancing Horses, so this is great to hear.  I always welcome the lesser known tracks.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 cbazinet wrote:

Just a fun song to tap your toe to.  Nice change.




I Agree!  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Will this segue into Loose Fit by the Mondays?
Posted 2 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 sfoster66 wrote:

Word salad lyrics...

ballyhoo - great word to build a tune around!

Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Word salad lyrics...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 horstman wrote:


Ray Manzerak of the Doors toured with them on this Album. He was amazing.

So there is no coincidence here. Just the real thing.

Hmmm....I had no idea.  Thanks for expanding my musical trivia knowledge...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Love that piano!
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Ok_Sobriquet wrote:
Some of the most inscrutable lyrics I've ever heard!
 
I had to Google inscrutable to understand your comment. Irony?
Posted 3 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
Some of the most inscrutable lyrics I've ever heard!
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
I got a new laptop yesterday - first time I can really use the new web-site.  Looks GREAT
Posted 4 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
The Doors without the onerous poetry.
Posted 4 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
I ve heard a rumour from The Doors, and echoes from the bunnymen of the eighties...
Posted 5 years ago by natius    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:

Incorrigable..........
 
In a similar vein, sex is what she gets her coal delivered in... (bison is more cockney or 'strine' than RP - that's Received Pronunciation or Posh Talk rather than this music station...)
Posted 5 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
"Bison"? I thought that's what the Queen washes ones hands in :o)

I'll get me throne...

 
Incorrigable..........
Posted 7 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 

No wonder the song sucks - anything that remotely reminds me of the Doors gets a 1 in my book

 
I guess you had to be there :^ /
Posted 7 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
 horstman wrote:


Ray Manzerak of the Doors toured with them on this Album. He was amazing.

So there is no coincidence here. Just the real thing.

 
No wonder the song sucks - anything that remotely reminds me of the Doors gets a 1 in my book
Posted 8 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
Fun song with fun lyrics! Love the 80s!
Posted 8 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]

I pinged some universal resource location.
                T'was a top TLD.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 Al_Koholic wrote:
Ray Manzarek/The Doors sat in on keyboards for this song
 
S*it!!  i've been a huge fan of the Bunnymen for a looong time and i didn't know that!
No wonder it sounded a bit Doors-like  ;-)
 
Posted 8 years ago by topcat99    [ Reply ]
Yeah, I hear Sean and Paul and there's Bez on maracas... and the rest of the Mondays....oh, wait, no, this isn't them.
Posted 8 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Is this the same version that's on this CD?
https://www.amazon.com/Echo-The-Bunnymen/dp/B0000E2PY5
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
Incredible edible wordplay ... yayum!
Posted 10 years ago by Amyjacksoncc    [ Reply ]
"that's the way the bee bumbles." 

Seriously? 
Posted 10 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
Just a fun song to tap your toe to.  Nice change.
Posted 10 years ago by cbazinet    [ Reply ]
there are few EATBM songs I would not rave about...this is one...
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
So great that they were able to keep it going, thanks to the sublime organ of Ray! They kind of fell off a cliff after, but Siberia was good!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
My first time to hear this on RP!  Excited!
Posted 11 years ago by smokingpikachu    [ Reply ]
 pianocomposer wrote:


I know all these songs and NO, I don't think any other song uses ballyhoo or caliope. A caliope is a carnival ride, not unlike a merry-go-round.
 
No, a calliope is the musical instrument (steam or compressed air blowing whistles) that is often associated with a merry-go-round.
 
Anyway: RIP Ray Manzarek, who played keyboards on this track. 
Posted 11 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
 horstman wrote:


Ray Manzerak of the Doors toured with them on this Album. He was amazing.

So there is no coincidence here. Just the real thing.

 
Wow, I was thinking the same thing and had no idea. How fun is that. 
Posted 11 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Their earlier material was unique and not repetitive like this.  Plus this tune has a plodding hook. I haven't heard this in years, and by the end I knew I won't miss it. 
Posted 12 years ago by bluejay08003    [ Reply ]
Great beat and drum backgroud
Posted 12 years ago by Wstellin    [ Reply ]
G R E A T 
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
A Classic!
Posted 12 years ago by edgiltokyo    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
"Bison"? I thought that's what the Queen washes ones hands in :o)

I'll get me throne...
 
{#Lol}  What's your hurry?  Here's your crown.

Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Kristi wrote:
I just love this song! My fave E&tB!
Thanks, RP!!
{#Dancingbanana}
 
Me too!!  {#Dance}
Posted 13 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
"Bison"? I thought that's what the Queen washes ones hands in :o)

I'll get me throne...
Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 ra990 wrote:
That organ makes this sound so much like the Doors.
 

Ray Manzerak of the Doors toured with them on this Album. He was amazing.

So there is no coincidence here. Just the real thing.
Posted 14 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
That organ makes this sound so much like the Doors.
Posted 14 years ago by ra990    [ Reply ]
 Antigone wrote:
How I love E & TB! Such a cool, cool sound.
 
Agree; just picked up Siberia, oh man!{#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by guiguy    [ Reply ]
 pianocomposer wrote:
I know all these songs and NO, I don't think any other song uses ballyhoo or caliope. A caliope is a carnival ride, not unlike a merry-go-round.
 
Actually, a calliope is a musical instrument, but IS usually associated with carnivals, for some reason.

Posted 14 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
 horstman wrote:
That's an easy one. Get on the NYS Thruway at the Major Deegan Expressway and get off at exit 27 Amsterdam. Head north on route 30 a couple of miles. There are several diners that serve coffee and may let you play with your laptop. Go around back, yell "I need hashish", and watch the magic begin!
 
horstman, you never fail to deliver 
Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
There's a little bit that keeps popping up that makes me think of The Kids in the Hall.

Posted 15 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
I just love this song! My fave E&tB!
Thanks, RP!!
{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 16 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
a_genuine_find wrote:
This comment has nothing to do with this song, but I was just looking at the MEMBERS section and seeing where my fellow listeners are, and if you scroll your mouse around to the west of Turkey, Bangledesh shows up! Way to RTP, redefining borders! Hey, while you are at it, can you relocate NY to Amsterdam, I need a coffeeshop!
That's an easy one. Get on the NYS Thruway at the Major Deegan Expressway and get off at exit 27 Amsterdam. Head north on route 30 a couple of miles. There are several diners that serve coffee and may let you play with your laptop. Go around back, yell "I need hashish", and watch the magic begin!
Posted 16 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
How I love E & TB! Such a cool, cool sound.
Posted 16 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
This comment has nothing to do with this song, but I was just looking at the MEMBERS section and seeing where my fellow listeners are, and if you scroll your mouse around to the west of Turkey, Bangledesh shows up! Way to RTP, redefining borders! Hey, while you are at it, can you relocate NY to Amsterdam, I need a coffeeshop!
Posted 17 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
LongGoneDaddy wrote:
whoah...grab the hair gel!
Do you use that on your guitar? Does it help?
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
If you DO like Echo & the Bunnymen and you're looking for a single-disc best-of, this one (Ballyhoo) is worth tracking down. It's got 18 tracks versus the measly 11 tracks on the more widely available "Songs to Learn and Sing".
Posted 17 years ago by Uncle_Fenester    [ Reply ]
rubbish. Who'd of thought The Bunnymen could be so flacidly unimaginative and dull. A wet rag of 4th rate funk with 'crazy' lyrics that fail to amuse... Must try harder.
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_B    [ Reply ]
ballyhoo is a great word.
Posted 18 years ago by jubilantme    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
King Crimson said "ballyhoo" in Elephant Talk. Do any other rock songs use that word?
RockinBlueVoodoo wrote:
LOL! I always think the same thing about 'Blinded By The Light' has any other song ever used the word 'calliope'? I bet most people don't even know what that is :-)
I know all these songs and NO, I don't think any other song uses ballyhoo or caliope. A caliope is a carnival ride, not unlike a merry-go-round.
Posted 18 years ago by pianocomposer    [ Reply ]
byrd wrote:
I'm not a big fan of Echo & the Bunnymen, but I do like this tune. Is it just me, or does anyone else here The Doors in there. ...must be the organ...
You should check out their version of People are Strange... it has an extended instrumental break which the original lacks, ironically making it more "Doorsy" than The Doors version.
Posted 18 years ago by Cruithne3753    [ Reply ]
This bass line is just finger lickin' good.
Posted 18 years ago by formersnowbug    [ Reply ]
LongGoneDaddy wrote:
whoah...grab the hair gel!
Sorry, but I immediately thought about "There's Something About Mary". Still laughing....
Posted 18 years ago by voodoodaddy    [ Reply ]
byrd wrote:
I'm not a big fan of Echo & the Bunnymen, but I do like this tune. Is it just me, or does anyone else here The Doors in there. ...must be the organ...
Ray Manzarek/The Doors sat in on keyboards for this song
Posted 18 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
whoah...grab the hair gel!
Posted 18 years ago by LongGoneDaddy    [ Reply ]
Very good drum and bass beat!!!
Posted 18 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
byrd wrote:
I'm not a big fan of Echo & the Bunnymen, but I do like this tune. Is it just me, or does anyone else here The Doors in there. ...must be the organ...
I agree - twice!
Posted 18 years ago by dpjag    [ Reply ]
I'm not a big fan of Echo & the Bunnymen, but I do like this tune. Is it just me, or does anyone else here The Doors in there. ...must be the organ...
Posted 18 years ago by byrd    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
King Crimson said "ballyhoo" in Elephant Talk. Do any other rock songs use that word?
LOL! I always think the same thing about 'Blinded By The Light' has any other song ever used the word 'calliope'? I bet most people don't even know what that is :-)
Posted 18 years ago by RockinBlueVoodoo    [ Reply ]
Ooo I likey! Even the band name ... the song titles ... I just like . Makes me smile
Posted 18 years ago by LadyLovelyLocks    [ Reply ]
The new album is outstanding. If you like this, it's well worth picking up. Glad to see/hear the Bunnymen still carrying on after 25 years, they've got a new album coming soon.
Posted 18 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
Great choice for rotation. Thanks!
Posted 19 years ago by beezoo    [ Reply ]
King Crimson said "ballyhoo" in Elephant Talk. Do any other rock songs use that word?
Posted 19 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
never been a fan of jangly piano.
Posted 19 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
pete5609 wrote:
I like the original version is better. Ray Manzarek tarted that album version up with his keyboards, the original was a b-side and was acoustic guitars and put Ian's vocal much more at the front (where he prefers it...)...
Word!
Posted 19 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
I like the original version is better. Ray Manzarek tarted that album version up with his keyboards, the original was a b-side and was acoustic guitars and put Ian's vocal much more at the front (where he prefers it...) Glad to see/hear the Bunnymen still carrying on after 25 years, they've got a new album coming soon.
Posted 19 years ago by pete5609    [ Reply ]
sweeeet. stands the test of time quite nicely methinks.
Posted 19 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
First time I have heard this. I like it.
Posted 19 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
I forgot about this one. It's great to hear it! I love the "Peace Frog" feel it has.
Posted 19 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
No listener comments on this song yet. Why not be the first?
Okay, I will. I like this.
Posted 19 years ago by AlonzoTheArmless    [ Reply ]