SONGS UNDER TWO MINUTES (1): FAVOURS IN THE BEETROOT FIELDS

A new series. 

If, like me on occasion, you find yourself just too busy or distracted to listen in full to a song, this may be a partial solution.  It’ll feature some of the shortest-length tunes I have here in Villain Towers on vinyl or CD. I’m not sure how long I’ll keep it going, as I might get too busy or distracted every now and again.  First up is one which the CD states lasts 1 minute and 17 seconds, but the last note is probably a couple of seconds prior.

Who’s a little Caesar taking all the world?
Who’s a little Caesar breaking all the records?
Who’s a little Caesar?
Who’s a little Caesar?
Who’s a little Caesar taking all the world?
The universe is a record of everything you say and do
Who’s a little Caesar?
Who’s a little Caesar?
The universe is a record of everything you say and do
The north island isle is a mighty good isle
The north island isle is a mighty good isle
The north island isle
North island isle
North island isle

mp3: British Sea Power – Favours In The Beetroot Fields

A band that has undergone a fairly recent name change to Sea Power.  This is track 3 on their 2003 debut album, The Decline of British Sea Power.

The meaning of the song title?  Seemingly, it’s a euphemism for visiting prostitutes in brothels, with the phrase being used by the World War II leader, Field Marshall Montgomery, to encourage his troops to take care of their sexual desires while on leave from the battle front.

Typing out that explanation took longer than listening to this energetic number. 

Oh, just a quick reminder that Part 2 of the review of At The Edge of The Sea 2024 will appear later on today.

JC