Posted as a tribute to George Martin, who died today aged 90. As well as his universally-known work with The Beatles, he also produced this back in 1958.
This subversive classic was a big part of my childhood, the B-side of a single which also contained “Balham, Gateway to the South“. I wonder whether anyone would dare make a record like this nowadays.
Since my parents were from the pre rock’n'roll generation (Yes, I really am that old!), this was probably their equivalent to The Sex Pistols’ “Never Mind The Bollocks”.
“Up on the chair behind the door……”
One of the best bits is the “Music for today” right at the beginning, with an appearance by Louis Balfour’s dad.
I had that on 10″ vinyl (or record as we called them on those days) that also contained this wonderful song which is as relevant today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TtnlbubKXM