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He's genuinely funny, very competent musically, respects the artists he parodies and has always worked hard. But his real genius that shines above all is his ly
by camperman 10y ago
He's genuinely funny, very competent musically, respects the artists he parodies and has always worked hard. But his real genius that shines above all is his lyrics. He's an outstanding lyricist, perhaps the finest of the last fifty years along with Sir Tim Rice. Al's lyrics are so good that more often than not, they supplant the original material in people's memories.
- skookumchuck 10y agoI agree. It's sad how many popular tunes have incredibly lazy lyrics - one phrase that is repeated endlessly. Al has interesting lyrics running through the whole song.
- Endy 10y agoA point he made in "Six Words Long".
- snovv_crash 10y agoAgreed, I'd even go so far to say he is on par with Flanders and Swann, although obviously targeting a different market.
- camperman 10y agoLove Flanders and Swann. I just checked when they were active and they retired in 1967 so my fifty years estimate was right on.
- david-given 10y agoI think my favourite of his is _The Hardware Store_ --- which I think is completely original? --- which demonstrates lyrics, musical ability, and the fact that he's also a damn good singer... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYzo6NJBKco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYzo6NJBKco I mean, the chorus alone is a thing of beauty... and then you get to the breakdown in the middle!
- UncleSlacky 10y agoListen out for the automatic circumcisers!
- johnloeber 10y agoOh wow. This is an incredibly well-crafted piece of music. That vocal arrangement is insane!
- camperman 10y agoHow did I not know this song?? Thanks :)
- Baeocystin 10y agoNot just listeners, but the artists themselves! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Saga_Begins#History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Saga_Begins#History