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Neil Innes: Songs
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Even while working with the Pythons, Neil continued his solo career, releasing numerous albums on his own as well as with the groups The Grimms and The World. It was during this period that Neil produced one of his most memorable compositions, the haunting (and perpetually relevant) “How Sweet To Be An Idiot.” His BBC program, INNES BOOK OF RECORDS, ran for 3 series and featured 90 original tunes. From torch song and ballad to rock and parody, the show featured an exceedingly wide range of styles.
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The show basically consisted of Neil performing song after song, with amusing anecdotes and intros in between. Highlights were his rendition of Brave Sir Robin, and his Hitchhaiku song, which was a song with lyrics in the form of haiku. Plus, he wore a plastic duck on his head for part of it, and you can't go wrong with a plastic duck on your head.
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Neil continues to write and perform, and is in the process of recording his next solo album. His trademark wit intact, he’ll be embarking on an American tour in the Fall of 2004 (described as “An evening of short stories and tall songs”), shortly after wrapping up his Modesty Management sessions.
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