The band's only appearance on the UK Singles Charts was "I'm the Urban Spaceman", which reached #5 in October 1968. The single was produced by Paul McCartney under the pseudonym "Apollo C. Vermouth". The band disbanded in 1970. The band reunited briefly in 1972 and again in 1988, before reuniting permanently in 2002.
After the initial split, Innes provided songs for "Monty Python's Flying Circus" and the Monty Python troupe's subsequent films, and is often considered to be an "unofficial member" of the troupe. Stanshall died in a house fire in 1995.
The band's six albums are: "Gorilla" (1967), "The Doughnut in Granny's Greenhouse" (1968, released as "Urban Spaceman" in the US), "Tadpoles" (1969), "Keynsham" (1969), "Let's Make Up and Be Friendly" (1972) and "Pour l'Amour des Chiens" (2007).
Kama Sutra
The Bonzo Dog Band Lyrics
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Kama, Kama, Kama Sutra with me! Yeah, yay!
We tried position thirty-one
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
It was terrific fun
Uh-huh
In position seventy-two
Uh!
Kama, Kama, Kama Sutra with me! Yeah, yay!
Kama, Kama, Kama Sutra with me! Yeah, yay!
Kama, Kama, Kama Sutra with me! Yeah, yay!
Kama, Kama, Kama Sutra with me! Yeah, yay!
Kama, Kama, Kama....
The lyrics of The Bonzo Dog Band's song "Kama Sutra" are a reference to the ancient Indian text on human sexuality and sexual behavior, the Kama Sutra. The song is a playful and humorous take on the different sexual positions outlined in the Kama Sutra. The repetition of the phrase "Kama, Kama, Kama Sutra with me!" is a call to engage in sexual exploration.
The song makes references to specific positions such as position thirty-one and position seventy-two, highlighting the band's knowledge and familiarity with the Kama Sutra. The lyrics suggest that trying out these positions is not only enjoyable but also creates a sense of closeness and intimacy between partners.
Despite the overtly sexual nature of the song, the playful and light-hearted tone highlights the band's ability to find humor and joy in sexuality. "Kama Sutra" is a fun and energetic song that celebrates sexual exploration in a humorous and light-hearted way.
Line by Line Meaning
Kama, Kama, Kama Sutra with me! Yeah, yay!
Let's explore the Kama Sutra together and enjoy ourselves!
We tried position thirty-one
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
We experiment with different positions and position 31 was exciting.
It was terrific fun
Uh-huh
We had a great time together.
In position seventy-two
You were me, and I was you
Uh!
We took position 72 where we swapped roles and it was really exhilarating.
Kama, Kama, Kama Sutra with me! Yeah, yay!
Let's keep exploring the Kama Sutra and having a great time together!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NEIL INNES, VIVIAN STANSHALL
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