Bongwater (band)
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Bongwater | |
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| Origin | Randolph A. Hudson III aka Randy Hudson. |
Bongwater was an American
Shimmy Disc record label), who had worked together previously in Pulsallama.[2] The group also featured drummer David Licht and guitarists Dave Rick and later Randolph A. Hudson III. Guests included Fred Frith, Peter Stampfel and Fred Schneider
.
Overview
Earlier recordings consisted of psychedelic-era cover songs,
dream journal
excerpts) might cut into the music.
They distinguished themselves as interpreters of songs by other artists and in particular of 1960s
college radio
hit "Folk Song".
The group created a number of arty low budget home movie-style music videos, three directed by Magnuson's then-boyfriend, Brad Dunning. However a more slick and polished example, "The Power of Pussy", strangely, aired on the
Playboy Channel
, which also financed its production.
Bongwater had two major college radio hits, "The Power of Pussy" and the nine-minute "Folk Song", and some college radio chart success. Personality clashes and money issues caused the duo to split up with much acrimony.
Select discography
all on Shimmy Disc unless stated
Singles
- "You Don't Love Me Yet" b/w "The Porpoise Song" (7" Vinyl) (1988)
EPs
- Breaking No New Ground! (1987)
- The Peel Session (1992; Dutch East India Trading Records)
Albums
- Double Bummer (1988)
- Too Much Sleep(1989)
- The Power of Pussy (1990)
- The Big Sell-Out (1992)[1]
- Compilations
- Double Bummer/Breaking No New Ground
- Box of Bongwater (contains their entire discography) (1998)
References
- ^ ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
- ^ ISBN 1-84195-335-0, p. 240
External links
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