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This article is about the song. For the fictional character, see Madan Senki Ryukendo.
"Doctor Worm" Single by They Might Be Giants from the album John Henry (Deluxe Edition) Released 1998 Format CD Recorded 1998 Genre Alternative rock Length 3:01 Label Elektra Writer(s) They Might Be Giants Producer Pat Dillett, Tom Durack, They Might Be Giants They Might Be Giants singles chronology "S-E-X-X-Y"
(1996)"Doctor Worm"
(1998)"Boss of Me"
(2000)"Doctor Worm" is a song by They Might Be Giants. It first appeared on the primarily live album Severe Tire Damage, being one of only three studio-recorded songs on the album. It was also released as a single and featured in a music video directed by band member John Flansburgh.
The lyrics describe a new drummer learning to play his instrument better. He invents a stage name for himself ("Doctor Worm"), and the song's narrator also describes his friend, a bassist known as "Rabbi Vole".
The song has been covered by The Deli Dude's Band on their album Cats Hey!, and by New York Anti-folk Musician Jason Trachtenburg. Additionally an a cappella rendition was recorded by the Boston University Dear Abbeys on their album Sincerely, Lost in Boston. Relient K has recorded the song for their 2011 cover album "is for Karaoke."
This song was also featured as a music video in an episode of KaBlam!. In it, a cartoon version of Doctor Worm (an actual worm in medical attire) earns the respect of a musical group in search of a percussionist.[1]
The song placed as #13 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 1998 and appears on the compilation CD.[2]
External links
References
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkVHdUkMJdk&NR=1
- ^ http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/history/1998.htm Triple J Hottest 100, 1998
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- 1990s rock song stubs
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