10,000 MANIACS — MY MOTHER THE WAR
Boy: “Father? Why does Natalie Merchant make music that sounds like plain yogurt tastes?”
Old Man: “My son, it wasn’t always that way. Many years ago, she and some friends from western New York had a band - a good band, beloved by many including Michael Stipe - and they made 2-3 really good records (followed by some that were very average). Then Natalie decided she didn’t need her friends any more…she wanted to make music for people who would be at home in Ellen’s studio audience. And then…well…here we are.”
Boy: “Father? You are wise.”
Old Man: “No shit, dingus. Let’s listen…”
(Source: youtube.com)
