The Fraterity of Man evolved from a folk rock group called The Factory which Lowell George started in '65 with his friend and drummer Richard Hayward (future CSNer Dallas Taylor was in it first, but got sick). They cut a few sides for Frank Zappa who George had met at a talent show years before. The Factory released at least two 45s for Uni in 1966 and '67, including one where they’re jamming with microtonal magician Emil Richards. (You can find these four sides plus 11 other demos and never-released recordings on a CD called Lightning-Rod Man).
At times they echo Kaleidoscope in their vaguely spacey, good-natured folkish rock; just as often, they take cues from Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa in their skewed blues-rock and obtuse songwriting (in fact one song, “Lightning Rod Man,” has even turned up on bootlegs as a lost Beefheart gem).”
Soon thereafter The Factory fell apart, or in reality sort of metamorphosed into The Fraternity of Man, a very odd band who were best known for their jokey "Don't Bogart Me" on the Easy Rider soundtrack. The group featured Elliott Ingber (later “Winged Eel Fingerling” of Captain Beefheart-fame). The Fraternity of Man cut two albums, although George’s involvement was sporadic.
Don't Bogart Me
The 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 Fraternity Of Man's song 'Don't Bogart Me' is a classic ode to the joys of sharing a joint or marijuana cigarette. The lyrics encourage the listener not to be selfish and to 'pass it over' or share the joint, rolling another one if necessary.
The song's title and opening line, 'Don't bogart that joint, my friend,' is a reference to actor Humphrey Bogart's penchant for holding cigarettes in the corner of his mouth in films. The phrase 'to bogart' became a slang term for selfishly hogging something and not sharing it with others.
The song's lyrics are a part of the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 70s, which embraced the use of marijuana as part of a lifestyle of peace, love, and freedom. The lyrics also reference the idea of being a 'real friend' by sharing, which could be seen as an expression of the communal spirit of that era.
Overall, 'Don't Bogart Me' is a whimsical yet meaningful song that celebrates the joy of camaraderie and the pleasures of relaxation in a peaceful, hippie-like way.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't bogart that joint, my friend
Don't keep that joint all to yourself, my friend.
Pass it over to me
Share it with me, pass it my way.
Roll another one
Roll another joint, another one like the one you just had.
Just like the other one
Roll it the same way you did the last.
You've been hanging on to it
You've been holding onto that joint for a while now.
And I sure would like a hit
And I really want to take a drag from it.
That one's just about burnt to the end
That joint is almost finished.
So come on and be a real friend
Be a true friend and pass it over to me to enjoy.
Lyrics © 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