written by the Handsome Family, wonderfully covered by Sally Timms (of the Mekons) in a version that features the Handsomes on backing instruments and whistling.
There once was a poodle who thought he was a cowboy, but he lived in a cage the size of his thumb. And, though his white horse was a box of toothpicks, he galloped around until hit by a car. Sometimes I flap my arms like a hummingbird just to remind myself I'll never fly. Sometimes I burn my arms with cigarettes just to pretend I won't scream when I die.
Sometimes I can't wait to come down with cancer. At least then I'll get to watch tv all day. And on my deathbed I'll get all the answers even if all my questions are taken away.
If my life was as long as the moon's, I'd still be jealous of the sun. If my life lasted only one day, I'd still be drunk by noon.
No viddy for Sally, regrettably, but here's Brett and Rennie Sparks:
People will say non-hostile things about you if you keep posting Handsome Family clips.
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ReplyDeleteAlso, Smut-man, search out the Sally Timms version. It's on the Cowboy Sally EP, it's on emusic I believe. I luvs me some Handsome Family, but Sally's version is sublime.
ReplyDeleteDeceived! I do not see or hear Handsome Dick Manitoba anywhere, just a bunch of folkies.
ReplyDeleteAway w/ their electric guitars; they want to be strumming lutes & whining about fair maidens.
Agreed; Handsome Dick Stomped on the Terra.
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