Alex played the Rat in Boston in '77 and, of the new originals, it was the highlight of the set. I asked him afterwards what it was about, and he replied with comically exaggerated contempt, "Girls!" (as if that should have been a universal opinion). Since he was by all reports as hetero as possible, I'm guessing he was in the midst of misogynist stretch (perhaps post-breakup) that he was later not proud of.
One of the best things I’ve ever heard
Loved this song for many a year... somebody once said Alex denied writing this, but this version and the demo are fantastic...
77 midtown Memphis
I'd love to get a copy of the Elektra demos too, its a big hole in my collection.
I read that the Electra version of "A Little Fishy" was lost. I hope it doesn't stay lost, though.
dusted in memphis is a great bootleg with the demos
Alex played the Rat in Boston in '77 and, of the new originals, it was the highlight of the set. I asked him afterwards what it was about, and he replied with comically exaggerated contempt, "Girls!" (as if that should have been a universal opinion). Since he was by all reports as hetero as possible, I'm guessing he was in the midst of misogynist stretch (perhaps post-breakup) that he was later not proud of.
where'd you find a demo version? i've only ever heard this. i'd kill hear it!