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Fraternity Of Man is the band that forms the link between Frank Zappa & The Mothers, Lowell George & The Factory, Little Feat, and Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band. In his short period of existence between these ancestors, relatives and descendants, the band managed to record two albums, "Fraternity Of Man" in 1968, and "Get It On" in 1969, before fragmenting.
Elliot Ingber had joined the fifth line-up of the Mothers in time to participate in the recording of their first album "Freak Out!" in August 1966, the landmark double album produced by Tom Wilson. According to Zappa, he had to fire Ingber at the end of 1966, and in the course of 1967 the guitarist linked up with Warren Klein, Martin Kibbee and Richard Hayward, who had been three quarters of The Factory.
Along with fourth member Lowell George, The Factory had been recording (with Zappa producing) in the latter half of 1966 and early 1967 (see the Edsel Records CD by Lowell George & The Factory "Lightning Rod Man" - edcd 377). With the inclusion of Lawrence "Stash" Wagner (rather than George) on lead vocals, Fraternity Of Man set about their first album with Tom Wilson in the producer's chair.
"Fraternity Of Man" was released on Abc Records in 1968 and featured a cover of "Oh No I Don't Believe Tt" by Zappa (which he had yet to release himself), and "Don't Bogart Me" which was subsequently featured in the film "Easy Rider" and its huge-selling soundtrack album, issued in 1969.
The second album, again with Tom Wilson producing, was released on Dot records in 1969, and featured credited session help from Lowell George and pianist Bill Payne. By the end of 1969, however, Fraternity Of Man were no more.
Richard Hayward found himself in a studio with Lowell George again, and with Bill Payne and bassist Roy Estrada (another ex-Mother), the first Little Feat line-up was complete. Elliot Ingber joined Captain Beefheart And His Magic Band, appearing first on "The Spotlight Kid" album in 1972, now with the monicker of "Winged Eel Fingerling".
discography
fraternity of man: fraternity of man (1)
1969, lp, usa, abc records abc s 647)
fraternity of man: get it on! (2)
1969, lp, usa, dot records)
fraternity of man: x (3)
(199?, cd5", usa, san francisco sounds sfs 09930 da) - feat.elliot ingber, ira ingber; incl. 'everybody's rockin'' (ray collins)
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http://www.united-mutations.com/f/fraternity_of_man.htm
Don't Bogart Me
Fraternity of Man Lyrics
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Pass it over to me
Don't bogart that joint, my friend
Pass it over to me
Roll another one
Just like the other one
You've been hanging on to it
Don't bogart that joint, my friend
Pass it over to me
Don't bogart that joint, my friend
Pass it over to me
Roll another one
Just like the other one
That one's just about burnt to the end
So come on and be a real friend
Don't bogart that joint, my friend
Pass it over to me
Don't bogart that joint, my friend
Pass it over to me
Don't bogart that joint, my friend
Pass it over to me
Don't bogart that joint, my friend
Pass it over to me
The lyrics to Fraternity of Man's song Don't Bogart Me are about sharing a joint, or a marijuana cigarette, with friends. The term "bogart" means to hold onto something for too long or to be selfish with it, often in reference to holding onto a joint and not passing it on. The lyrics tell the friend to not "bogart that joint" and to pass it over so they can have a hit.
The song also includes the line "Roll another one, just like the other one," which suggests that they want the friend to roll another joint just like the one they have been holding onto. The friend has been holding onto the joint for too long and it's almost burnt out, so the singer is asking the friend to pass it over and be a "real friend."
Overall, the lyrics are about the communal nature of smoking marijuana with friends and the importance of sharing in that experience. The sentiment of the song is one of friendship and collaboration, emphasizing the idea that everyone can partake in the experience together.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't bogart that joint, my friend
Please don't be selfish and hog the joint, my friend
Pass it over to me
Share it with me so we can both enjoy
Roll another one
Make another joint
Just like the other one
Make it similar to the first joint
You've been hanging on to it
You've had control of it for too long
And I sure would like a hit
I really want to take a puff
That one's just about burnt to the end
That joint is almost finished
So come on and be a real friend
Be a good friend and share the joint
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELLIOT INGBER, LARRY WAGNER
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Don't Bogart Me Songtext Übersetzung
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Kleb' nicht länger am Joint, mein Freund
Gib ihn rüber zu mir.
Kleb' nicht länger am Joint, mein Freund
Gib ihn rüber zu mir.
Roll' noch einen
So wie den anderen
Der hier ist abgebrannt
Komm schon, und sei ein Freund
Kleb' nicht länger am Joint, mein Freund
Gib ihn rüber zu mir.
Kleb' nicht länger am Joint, mein Freund
Gib ihn rüber zu mir.
Ro-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-oll' noch einen
So wie den anderen.
An dem hier hängst Du fest
Und ich will einen Zug, das steht fest.
Kleb' nicht länger am Joint, mein Freund
Gib ihn rüber zu mir.
Kleb' nicht länger am Joint, mein Freund
Gib ihn rüber zu mir.
@johnhicks9929
a little more time , i will turn 70 , this song is so cool . listening as i one finger type right now . ROCK ON FOLKS
@jedtattum9996
i'm 70 mate, it's not so bad.
@G8GT364CI
@jed tattum I'll be 70 in March 2023 and saw this movie when it first came out but was so stoned I hardly remember it. On the way home my buddy and I hitched and got picked up by a Charger and the guy was going about 100 mph, scared the shit out of us. The good old days. 🤣
@sirtarquin928
@jed tattum
I'm 72 and still have 5 high powered motorcycles that I still ride.
All of them can beat a Harley
@Dan-ck8ek
Cheers for your long life brother
@zealot999
You should try the NEW weed with thc in it. Not old hemp you use to smoke old men.✌️
@rdfranciswriter
Mike Nesmith passing got me down a steel guitar song wormhole. Been a long time since I've listened to this. Thanks for putting it up.
@chipmiller4752
My dad told me one time that if you remember all of the 60s, then you wasn't doing it right! Lol
@rad7965
breaks my heart thinking about the good old days.
@jayk9777
Rooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooollllllllllllllllllllllllllllll another one