In the 90s, my musician friends would always say, “We should do a punk rock version of….”, and I’d always think that this was the first and best punk version of a folk/pop song
Love this version, a GREAT cover. I wouldn't call anything Lemonheads did "punk" ... and even if it was it's nowhere near the first punk version of a folk/pop song, but it sure has that punk spirit and it's awesome! Love all their work! Here's a couple 1979 punk versions of folk/pop tunes by The Dickies: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QaYCaaWtrTc.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GLuCA2ZWJh8.html
is a track about appreciating someone who has been significant in your life. It refers to the iconic character of Mrs. Robinson, played by Anne Bancroft in the 1967 film 'The Graduate'. The song pays homage to her character, and acknowledges the impact she has had on modern culture. The lyrics highlight the admiration Mrs Robinson has received and suggest that she is respected and cherished long after her time in the movie. The song also makes reference to Joe DiMaggio, a famous American baseball player, who is considered a cultural icon in the United States. The song is ultimately about reflecting on the contributions of someone who has made a lasting impact and showing appreciation for that person.
It was quite prescient of Simon and Garfunkel to acknowledge the cultural impact of a movie that hadn't come out yet when they wrote the song for it. (I'm just teasing, it's a thoughtful and well-stated interpretation)
@@e9nk I THINK this song is about getting a confession regarding a crime from the titular Mrs. Robinson, and they're saying all these different compliments and good things to her to sway her into ratting out everything she knows.
And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson Jesus loves you more than you will know Whoa, whoa, whoa God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson Heaven holds a place for those who pray Hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey We'd like to know a little bit about you for our files We'd like to help you learn to help yourself Look around you, all you see are sympathetic eyes Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson Jesus loves you more than you will know Whoa, whoa, whoa God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson Heaven holds a place for those who pray Hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey Hide it in a hiding place where no one ever goes Put it in your pantry with your cupcakes It's a little secret, just the Robinson's affair Most of all, you've got to hide it from the kids Coo, coo, ca-choo, Mrs. Robinson Jesus loves you more than you will know Whoa, whoa, whoa God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson Heaven holds a place for those who pray Hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon Going to the candidates debate Laugh about it, shout about it When you've got to choose Every way you look at this, you lose Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you Woo, woo, woo What's that you say, Mrs. Robinson? Joltin' Joe has left and gone away Hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey
