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Leo Kottke — The Other Day (near Santa Cruz)
Album: Great Big Boy
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Released: 1991
Length: 2:50
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I met a guy the other day, he said he had it all figured out
He claimed he was ecstatic, he proved it with a shout
"I like hippie chicks", he said, "They're not so damn dumb
They don't sing like Ethel Merman, they don't imitate nuns"

"They comb their hair with porcupines and loofah their feet
And they become indignant when you threaten them with meat
Their windows grin like pumpkins filled with candles and beads
Their beds are all futonic and there's babies on their knees"

"But my mother wears a hat", he said, "Extruded from a tank
And my sister reads good housekeeping and worships at the bank
My grandma loves Pat Robertson, says he's it, that's that
And my wife says I'm a lunatic but hippie chicks are where it's at"

He told me this while revving up his brand new pick up truck
He wore a leather hat and shades above a twelve pack gut
"I know where they got hippie chicks, they're all in Santa Cruz"
Then he jammed a tape in his Blaupunkt and drove off born to lose

'Cause although he got the message he was deaf to the news
There are no chicks in Santa Cruz
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There are no chicks in Santa Cruz. Oh?
Posted 5 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
I'd like to hear Zappa's version. If were possible, that is.
I can hear his intonations in my head. It's brilliant.
Not that this version isn't good.
 
I think the previous poster was referring to a stylistic similarity. The song is a Kottke original & as far as I know Zappa never covered it (it came out just a couple of years before his death). 
Posted 5 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
Would be improved if it had a melody.
Posted 6 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
 Relayer wrote:

I came here to post the same exact comment.  Kottke does Zappa, and that is a good thing.

 
Which begs the question: why so little Zappa on RP?  Licensing issues with Zappa Family Trust?

Posted 6 years ago by tockpeas    [ Reply ]
 dc_zee wrote:
What's a "Blaupunkt"?
 
Blaupunkt was a German-based manufacturer of electronics and audio products.  I assume these lyrics are referring to a tape deck in a car.
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 dc_zee wrote:
What's a "Blaupunkt"?
 
You've never seen Bull Durham?
Posted 6 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
What's a "Blaupunkt"?
Posted 6 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
First time listen. Very interesting ...... 8        :o)         Connecticut 
Posted 6 years ago by pfwashburn    [ Reply ]
Something different. Ricky likes.
Posted 6 years ago by rgarvin    [ Reply ]
unbelievable. two for two. 
Posted 6 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
Hippy chick not currently in Santa Cruz, but I do miss it...
Posted 6 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Hippy Chicks.  Another reason to love your farmers market. 
Posted 7 years ago by Cueburned    [ Reply ]
 Lindo525 wrote:
Sounds more like something that Zappa would have done. Very entertaining. I really enjoy a "serious" artist having some fun!
 
I came here to post the same exact comment.  Kottke does Zappa, and that is a good thing.
Posted 8 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
I'd like to hear Zappa's version. If were possible, that is.
I can hear his intonations in my head. It's brilliant.
Not that this version isn't good.
Posted 8 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Lindo525 wrote:
Sounds more like something that Zappa would have done. Very entertaining. I really enjoy a "serious" artist having some fun!

2 out of 3—music, lyrics, voice—is a pass.

His voice undeniably has a... certain... rough edge to it, but it's a voice that reminds me of William Burroughs'—and that, delivering deadpan humour, redeems the song immensely.


Posted 8 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
Sounds more like something that Zappa would have done. Very entertaining. I really enjoy a "serious" artist having some fun!
Posted 9 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
reminds me of MC 900foot jesus
Posted 9 years ago by exurbia    [ Reply ]
Top tune. Fine album.
Posted 9 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
How have I never heard this Kottke song? It's one I would not wish to listen to all that often, but this is great.
Posted 9 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Lyrics:  

"He wore a leather hat and shades above a twelve pack gut"

Twelve pack gut! I'm so stealing that!

 
Posted 9 years ago by Nerubo    [ Reply ]
Listen to the lyrics! This is fun.
Posted 12 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
barf
Posted 17 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
Slick wrote:
Love Leo's guitar, but leave the singing home
Yup!
Posted 18 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
Love Leo's guitar, but leave the singing home
Posted 18 years ago by Slick    [ Reply ]
Yay Hippiechicks!!! (and yes, I comb my hair with porcupines!)
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
"They comb their hair with porcupines and luffas for their feet." LOL
Posted 18 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
Crikey, is it just me (and the mid-afternoon here), or is this one long streak of misery we're wading through, in this sequence, Bill? Blimey!
Posted 18 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
Funny lyrics
Posted 18 years ago by pixidrizzl    [ Reply ]
Hippie Chicks Rock (and roll!)!
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
NewHorizons wrote:
I like his guitar playing but the voice!... Huh!
You're not alone in this. In the liner notes he wrote for his "6 and 12 String Guitar" album he did acknowledge that his voice sounds like "geese farts on a muggy day."
Posted 18 years ago by Prodigal_SOB    [ Reply ]
NewHorizons wrote:
I like his guitar playing but the voice!... Huh! Anybody know if he has an all instrumental album I could get my hands on?
Try his first album "6 & 12-String Guitar", or the mellow "A Shout Toward Noon", or the more modern (and my favorite) "One Guitar, No Vocals".
Posted 18 years ago by ableape    [ Reply ]
I like his guitar playing but the voice!... Huh! Anybody know if he has an all instrumental album I could get my hands on?
Posted 18 years ago by NewHorizons    [ Reply ]
I saw a chick in Santa Cruz just the other day.... or at least I thought I did..
Posted 18 years ago by shmiverson    [ Reply ]
nice groove. fun lyrics.
Posted 18 years ago by TheLuggage    [ Reply ]
It was Lou Reed that came to my mind when I heard it.
Posted 18 years ago by alfer    [ Reply ]
Am I the only person who thought this iggy pop?
Posted 18 years ago by spacemoose    [ Reply ]
¡HIPPY CHICKS!
Posted 18 years ago by bobrk    [ Reply ]
panda wrote:
Sounds like Shawn Mullins with talent
You beat me to it.
Posted 18 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
crankypage wrote:
This tune sounds like Shawn Mullins with a sense of humor. :) "...everything's gonna be allright.... rockabye..." I'll be looking for Leo Kottke music down at Amoeba or Rasputin's...
Sounds like Shawn Mullins with talent
Posted 18 years ago by panda    [ Reply ]
He was deaf to the noose or was that news - Leo Kottke
Posted 19 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
I'd heard Leo Kottke's music for years, but this was the first album I bought. Great stuff!
Posted 19 years ago by steveinmaine    [ Reply ]
Zappa is what first came to my mind as well........ Love it!
Posted 19 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
Sounds like he's aspiring to be Bruce Cockburn
Posted 19 years ago by belen    [ Reply ]
Well there you have it. "Hippy Chicks are where it's at." Let's see. Now where can I find me one... :-k
Posted 19 years ago by Mot    [ Reply ]
Catchy. Love the style.
Posted 19 years ago by radiozep    [ Reply ]
maryte wrote:
This whole album is great, as well as My Father's Face, as well as every other damned album he's done!
Amen! I don't even worship at the bank.
Posted 19 years ago by frednic    [ Reply ]
his voice sounds like duck farts. loved that line off the back of 6 & 12. This CD is excellent and the Album of 6 & 12 was excellent also.
Posted 19 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
This whole album is great, as well as My Father's Face, as well as every other damned album he's done!
Posted 19 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
zurcronium wrote:
come on boys and girls, this is so zappaesque.
...yet very much original. I like it.
Posted 19 years ago by MisterVErb    [ Reply ]
crankypage wrote:
This tune sounds like Shawn Mullins with a sense of humor. :) "...everything's gonna be allright.... rockabye..." I'll be looking for Leo Kottke music down at Amoeba or Rasputin's...
That's what I thought of when this first came on!
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
come on boys and girls, this is so zappaesque. Just to raise me up a crop of Dental Floss Raisin' it up Waxen it down In a little white box I can sell uptown By myself I wouldn't Have no boss, But I'd be raisin' my lonely Dental Floss Raisin' my lonely Dental Floss Well I just might grow me some bees But I'd leave the sweet stuff For somebody else... but then, on the other hand I'd Keep the wax N' melt it down Pluck some Floss N' swish it aroun' I'd have me a crop An' it'd be on top
Posted 19 years ago by zurcronium    [ Reply ]
I love this track. That's all I have to say.
Posted 19 years ago by lordcruloze    [ Reply ]
RichardPrins wrote:
8) Spunky, funky & funny!
Yup. :nodhead: Great tune in every way.
Posted 19 years ago by phineas    [ Reply ]
This tune sounds like Shawn Mullins with a sense of humor. :) "...everything's gonna be allright.... rockabye..." I'll be looking for Leo Kottke music down at Amoeba or Rasputin's...
Posted 19 years ago by crankypage    [ Reply ]
ain't he great? always amazed at the sustain he gets from his guitar, and the clarity of the low ...
Posted 19 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
aharamanx wrote:
YES !! (pimp) (pimp)
Listen to this song while watching above! Wow, it's better than Dark Side of the Moon and Wizard of Oz! :) Digging it!
Posted 19 years ago by thekid    [ Reply ]
Spunky, funky & funny!
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
leo kotke is the man!
Posted 20 years ago by mikedill    [ Reply ]
Spliff wrote:
I have listened to Leo forever. I think he is getting even better. I like him exposing his sense of humor. He always seemed way too serious in the old days.
Come on Sliff, though it's always been dry, Leo's always displayed a sense of humor.
Posted 20 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]
"They don't sing like Ethel Merman" : D
Posted 20 years ago by phineas    [ Reply ]
Great song . . . reminds me a lot of Chuck Prophet.
Posted 20 years ago by sswick    [ Reply ]
Nice fit after Stuart Davis\' witty lyrics.
Posted 21 years ago by UUMike    [ Reply ]
I have listened to Leo forever. I think he is getting even better. I like him exposing his sense of humor. He always seemed way too serious in the old days.
Posted 21 years ago by Spliff    [ Reply ]