For each Swirling Eddies release, band members adopted pseudonyms for the liner notes; "Camarillo Eddy" (Terry Scott Taylor), "Berger Roy Al" (Tim Chandler), "Gene Pool" (Greg Flesch), "Arthur Fhardy" (Rob Watson), "Spot" (Jerry Chamberlain), "Hort Elvison" (David Raven) and, on later albums, "Prickly Disco" (Gene Eugene). These pseudonyms were dropped for their third album, Zoom Daddy.
The band released its debut album on Alarma Records in 1988 entitled Let's Spin!. 1989's Outdoor Elvis featured the band's first two radio hits, "Driving in England" and "Hide the Beer the Pastor's Here!". The title track included classic lines such as: "It's said he croons when the moon's above, singing tenderly 'Hunk of Burning Love.'" The band's documentary video, Spittle and Phlegm was released the following year.
The band's stage shows are rare and unusual, to say the least. Since the band was formed in the late 1980s, they have only performed about six or seven live concerts. In 1990, the band performed at The Cornerstone Festival in drag, belting out covers like "I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar", The Animals' "We've Got To Get Out Of This Place", The Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand", and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World".
In 2004, the band began to work on their first album of original, new material in ten years entitled The midget, the speck and the molecule. The first new song to surface, a rough mix of "Giants in the Land," was made available in March of 2007 exclusively to people that preordered the album before it was finished. The recording sessions ended in May of 2007 and the album was released on July 23, 2007
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Arthur Fhardy's Yodeling Party
The Swirling Eddies Lyrics
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Come sit down
My name is Arthur Fhardy
Welcome to my yodel party
If you want to yodel along
Come join our happy throng
You take a turn
My name is Camarillo
I come from Camarillo
And I don't need no radio
I got yodeling on my noodle, oh
Okay, Spot
Now it's your turn
Okay, my name is Spot
I think I'm really hot
And I like to yodel a lot
So let me tell you what I've got
Okay...
Now the rest of the Swirling Eddies are in their little beddies
They bit the big, bad knockwurst, and now their little tummies hurt
Oh no! little ladeeoo
Now this has been Arthur Fhardy
It's been my yodel party
So come and sing "yodel-ay-lee-who" with your little lady too
The Swirling Eddies's song Arthur Fhardy's Yodeling Party is a playful and whimsical tune that invites listeners to join in on a yodeling party. Arthur Fhardy introduces himself as the host of the party and welcomes everyone to join in on the fun. He encourages listeners to yodel along and join in the happy throng. The song then features Camarillo and Spot, who are also enthusiastic about yodeling and show off their skills. The other members of the band are mentioned as being asleep after eating too much knockwurst, adding a humorous touch to the song.
The lyrics are overall lighthearted and humorous, expressing a love for yodeling and the joy of sharing music with others. The song also celebrates the idea of embracing one's quirks and unique qualities, as all of the characters in the song proudly proclaim their love for yodeling, despite it being an unusual hobby.
Overall, Arthur Fhardy's Yodeling Party is a fun and silly song that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves through music. It's a great example of the kind of lighthearted and playful spirit that makes The Swirling Eddies such a beloved and unique band.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, you
I welcome you to my yodel party with warmth and friendliness.
Come sit down
Please take a seat and make yourself comfortable.
My name is Arthur Fhardy
I am the host of this event and my name is Arthur Fhardy.
Welcome to my yodel party
You are invited and encouraged to participate in a yodeling celebration.
If you want to yodel along
If you would like to join in the yodeling, you are more than welcome to do so.
Come join our happy throng
Please come and be a part of our cheerful, lively group.
Okay, Camarillo
Next up is Camarillo, who will now have a turn to yodel.
You take a turn
It is now your opportunity to showcase your yodeling skills.
My name is Camarillo
I am Camarillo, and it is now my turn to yodel.
I come from Camarillo
I am from Camarillo, a place where yodeling is a common activity.
And I don't need no radio
I do not require a radio to provide my entertainment, as yodeling is something I enjoy doing on my own.
I got yodeling on my noodle, oh
I have yodeling on my mind and am eager to share my talent with all of you.
Okay, Spot
Now it's Spot's turn to yodel.
Now it's your turn
It is now your opportunity to showcase your yodeling skills.
Okay, my name is Spot
My name is Spot, and I am passionate about yodeling.
I think I'm really hot
I am confident in my yodeling ability and feel I am very skilled at this art form.
And I like to yodel a lot
Yodeling is a passion of mine, and I love participating in yodel parties like this one.
So let me tell you what I've got
Allow me to showcase my yodeling skills and demonstrate what I am capable of.
Now the rest of the Swirling Eddies are in their little beddies
The other members of the Swirling Eddies are now soundly asleep.
They bit the big, bad knockwurst, and now their little tummies hurt
The other members of the Swirling Eddies ate too much and are now experiencing stomach pain.
Oh no! little ladeeoo
This is an exclamation to express concern or frustration about the situation.
Now this has been Arthur Fhardy
I, Arthur Fhardy, have had the pleasure of hosting this yodel party.
It's been my yodel party
This is a party that I have planned and organized to celebrate yodeling.
So come and sing "yodel-ay-lee-who" with your little lady too
Please join me in singing "yodel-ay-lee-who" and feel free to bring along a guest, like your little lady.
Contributed by Stella E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.