Rupert Holmes on the Banned 70s Hit Timothy – A Song Too Controversial for Radio
Professor of Rock · Gamut Podcast Network
February 4, 202220m 47s
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Show Notes
It was called the Worst song of All time. When the 70s band the Buoys were forced to promote their new single without their record label’s support or any marketing money they decided to grab everyone’s attention by writing a song so controversial that he wouldn't need any help. Rupert Holmes of Escape (the Pina Colada song) fame tells the interesting story of writing Timothy, a song about a mining accident and cannabilism It’s a fascinating story from the 70s about a song that was banned as well as other funny stories form Tony award winner Rupert Holmes.
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