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The Ben Folds Five Digest
Issue #1179 - August 20, 1998
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TOPICS IN THIS DIGEST:
AZ and BFF
STFD release date in oz
BFF Posters!
bff memorabilia
ym
Bad Idea/The Truth About Cats and Dogs
Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #1177
i sleep with ben folds five
PIANO BOOK
Sublime and the Beatles.
SFTD in Australia
Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #1177
the look, the fanclub, the chat.
BF5 in Colorado
COOL WHIP
"bad idea" lyrics, anyone?
Philly Radio, MTV News
Truth about Cats and dogs, posters and such
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 18:13:54 -0700
From: Stacy Lynn <stacyf@u.arizona.edu>
Subject: AZ and BFF
> I just got back from visiting relatives/vacation out in Arizona and
>found a few things interesting items... The Australian Brick Single,
>and an Austrian Kate single (I also found the Weezer el Scorcho
>single). To make things short, it would appear that (for the little
>amount of searching I did) the East Valley of Arizona has a notable
>quantity of BFF Stuff (compared to the amount of stuff I've been able
Hey yo... I live in AZ. Tucson, actually. I don't know about Phoenix, but
Tucson loves the boys. The station here KFMA http://www.kfma.com loves BFF
and plays their stuff a lot. Brick even got as far as being overplayed!
But I heard Underground on the radio oh those many years ago and thus fell
in love with BFF. BFF also has played a number of shows here in Tucson,
and even filmed the video for Underground here in Tucson! No joke! They
played Phoenix at least 3 times within a few months of each other last
year... they do tend to pass through a lot. As far as buying stuff... it
is sooo easy for me to find stuff to buy here. imports, singles, all the
cds, etc. I can't find shirts or posters very easily. Actually, my
favorite music store is a local chain (phoenix and tucson area) called Zia,
and the manager actually has lots of demos of Mojosha (Ben's band before
BFF), and anyway, lots of big BFF fans here, even before Brick hit the
airwaves. AZ is an awesome place if you love BFF.
>to find out here in Chicago). Also, my Aunt was telling me something
>about them playing there this fall...does anyone know if this is a
>fest or if there back out on tour again or whatever? Well, that's
>alls I gots ta say...
I dont' know their tour dates, but if they do tour, they haven't left out
AZ yet, and I don't think they will.
I will go back to my lurking now... but 1st, I'll say hi to all the cool
people I met at the Conan O Brian show. You all know who you are! *wave*
Stacy
Cuz everyones my friend in New York City
And evertything looks beautiful when you're young and pretty
The streets diamonds and there's just so much to see
But the best thing about New York City is you and me.
--They Might Be Giants "New York City"
http://www.u.arizona.edu/~stacyf
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 01:42:47 GMT
From: "tavia -" <taves@hotmail.com>
Subject: STFD release date in oz
for any of you aussies who are waiting for SFTD to be released...
I checked with the guy in the know at Record Market in Brisbane, and he
checked the national lsiting for release dates and STFD wasn't listed
yet (dang!), he reckoned it was because Brick is still doing well, so
they're delaying the release, but that was only his opinion, btw.
Anyway, he said he can tell me on Monday (when the next group of release
listing comes out) whether SFTD will be released next week.
This waiting sucks. I'm sure I'm in withdrawl here.
ah well
tavia
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do' (or something to that effect) ~ The Whitlams
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 18:50:39 PDT
From: "Samantha Keppler" <secret_goldfish@hotmail.com>
Subject: BFF Posters!
Here's where you'll find some BFF posters.
http://www.pushposters.demon.co.uk
Love ya! -Amber
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 21:07:48 CDT
From: "Lauren Talbot" <muffyhead98@hotmail.com>
Subject: bff memorabilia
I thought I was the only one who couldn't find Ben Folds Five stuff.
(posters, singles, etc.) I live in a small town in Arkansas and it is
impossible to find that stuff.. I guess BFF is still not that big in the
US. Sometimes I get so mad at people who are like, "If it ain't Puff
Daddy or Metallica it ain't music." That is bullshit. Well I could
talk about this all night but I won't.
I wish it was last September,
Lauren
P.S. Why is Emaline such a good song? It's like magic.
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 21:11:07 CDT
From: "Lauren Talbot" <muffyhead98@hotmail.com>
Subject: ym
YM? Really? Oh dear lord...I thought that magazine was a corny teeny
magazine...now I worship it. Ben Folds Five in YM...now that is
something you don't see every day.
girls needed attention,
Lauren
P.S. Emaline still kicks ass.....it is like magic I am telling you.
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 22:28:25 EDT
From: Ben4me123@aol.com
Subject: Bad Idea/The Truth About Cats and Dogs
Yes, it is played in the movie, but a different version. It plays the first
verse of that version, which goes!
Pull over the car
Pull over the car
I think I see a little old spinster
Pull over the car
Pull over the car
My dad wants to break up with your sister
If you want to hear that version, you have to buy the soundtrack, which is
what I did after I saw the movie!
Lauren
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 23:57:05 EDT
From: Beatles050@aol.com
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #1177
Hey hey everyone-
I've decided to cast my vote on the whole Tom & Mary/Lady Madonna thing:
<< Here's another resemblance that I picked up on...listen to the melody in
sublime's "what i got" and the "lady madonna" melody. they're exactly the
same. i can see the tom & mary resemblance too, but this is uncanny...anyone
agree? >>
- -- I couldn't agree more. In fact...the very first time I heard "What I Got"
I said, "Dammit, they ripped off Lady Madonna! Bastards!" It is just too too
much of a resemblance to be coincidental.
- -- As for the Tom & Mary resemblance: Yes, I do believe it's there - but
more subtle. (As opposed to "What I Got") Ahh yes...once again the Beatles
prove to be an influence for everyone.
Swing Heil
Daryl
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 14:15:59 +1000
From: Christine Ko <s365927@student.uq.edu.au>
Subject: i sleep with ben folds five
hey all,
i noticed all this talk about posters and i've decided to offer one of my
bff WAEA promotional posters for trade. it's 1m x 0.7m and has a lovely big
picture of the boys. it's not in perfect condition, but pretty dang
excellent for a promo poster that i got off the walls. the people were
careful taking out the staples and i've kept it nice and safe under my
mattress for the past few months. i don't know what i want in return, but
preferably stuff i can't buy in the shops like tv appearances, video
footage etc.. (americans are welcome to put in an offer too as my vcr plays
NTSC format).
so basically, i'll just trade it with whoever gives me an offer i like.
christine :o)
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 00:43:45 -0400
From: schander@juno.com (joe s schanderson)
Subject: PIANO BOOK
okay....well...PIANO BOOKS UP FOR BARTERING(wheeling and dealing)
self titled and whatever
brand new. SEND emails to schander@juno.com NOT this list
I will trade either book STRAIGHT UP for an original copy of the "domo"
bootleg cds.
Other boot cds might tempt me but that's just about the only thing I'm
missing now.
There are also two westwood one Jellyfish cds I would be interested in.
Trash Can Sinatras items as well but we're talking pretty rare stuff
here.
Money-wise, we're definitely starting at $35 each just to cover my costs.
someone can feel free to let the rockford files list know. THIS IS NOT AT
EBAY.
michigan joe
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 03:39:08 EDT
From: KNULPREK@aol.com
Subject: Sublime and the Beatles.
In a message dated 98-08-18 21:37:05 EDT, you write:
<< Here's another resemblance that I picked up on...listen to the melody in
sublime's "what i got" and the "lady madonna" melody. they're exactly the
same. i can see the tom & mary resemblance too, but this is uncanny...anyone
agree? >>
yea. i noticed that 3 years ago when Sublime's s/t first came out. :) Either
Brad was a Beatles fan, or he just picked up some sheet music of theirs..
because that's the same exact song. It's like Blink182 and the Vacant Andys.
Haha. Stupid fuckin' Blink182.. Vacant Andys better get some money out of
that. Or, just sue the pants off Blink182.
Anyway, as for Tom and Mary.. hmm.. no, i don't see it.. but maybe it's there.
-jason.
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 15:54:23 WST
From: "Danielle Griffin" <chewoki@hotmail.com>
Subject: SFTD in Australia
>SFTD: when the hell is it being released (in australia)?? It was
>rumoured to be 12th or 14th August, it^Òs the 18th today. So when is it?
>Anyone know?
Ok I might be wrong here, but I'm sure my brother told me he saw it in a
CD store here (Perth). It would have been one or two weeks ago.
Hmmm...
> I was up at some insane hour of the morning to see bf5 dress funny on
>Recovery in australia (nice pink jacket ben) and had the honourof
actually
>seeing the first showing of SFTD in australia.
Sorry to let you down, but Rage actually showed it the night before. :)
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 19:30:00 +0930
From: helen <helen@merlin.net.au>
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #1177
Crystal Cooper wrote in an inquisitive manner:
>Is Bad Idea in ^Ñthe truth about cats and dogs^Ò? like actually played
>during the movie? ^ÑI don^Òt wanna^Ò see the movie unless it^Òs in it.
Yes, if i recall correctly its played right at the end or something. I cant
remember right. Its a damm good moovie andway on its own without the song.
I love it but.. the movie kicks.
>SFTD: when the hell is it being released (in australia)?? It was
>rumoured to be 12th or 14th August, it^Òs the 18th today. So when is it?
Anyone know?
Isnt it already out? I was sure i'd seen it for sale in some loverly stores
around town here in adeliade australia.
lexie
~i dont wanna~
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 11:31:53 +0000
From: "Luke Wilson" <Luke_Wilson@fwuk.fwc.com>
Subject: the look, the fanclub, the chat.
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Salutations,
Mr1Intl (Caroline) told us all:
"What is this all about? I didn't start loving Ben Folds Five because of
their
looks or clothes and that really wouldn't affect my opinion of them
anyway."
I don't think (and I hope) any of us did either - its just some of the
listees enjoy studying what the three boys are wearing - dammit, strange as
it may seem, some of the ladies out there find them attractive, and are
just expressing an opinion. Personally, I couldn't care what Ben, Rob and
Darren wear, but I find it interesting to know. It's just an extra part of
the experience. Believe me, you're lucky you're not on Tongue in the Mail
(Crowded House list). Here, people regularly discuss Neil Finn's haircut,
and send whole posts wished he'd go back to his Split Enz era cut. Whatever
pops your cork, I guess.
Erik Lyons questioned:
*where's that kewl, kick ass fan club?
good call. Whatever happened to those Likely Lads?
Em, that woman from the town with the funny name :) said:
"so what about the rest of the world. eh??
didn't think of that did you..? :)"
yeah! more power to us, dammit! I think it'll be on at about 5am. Nice :(
do you reckon that someone could transcribe it and offer it up to be
emailed to those who care? You'd make many people chuffed :)
Why is it these get longer and longer?
Luke.
"no, not blood just liquid from you, I only wish it was the truth"
Manics.
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 08:25:45 PDT
From: "Neeta Shrestha" <starr547@hotmail.com>
Subject: BF5 in Colorado
Hey everyone! Does anyone know where you can find Ben Folds Five
merchandise in Colorado? And why is it that they have one extra song
each on their Japanese releases of WAEA and their self-titled albums??
That's makes no sense to me, unless they're really famous over there.
All I've seen here in Colorado is the three cds and the "Brick" single.
I would like to know if there are posters available. Please anyone who
knows reply back. Thanks.
Neeta
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 12:38:29 -0400
From: Evan Quinto <evan@dc.jones.com>
Subject: COOL WHIP
Has anybody noticedd the similarity between the spice girls' "STOP" and Ben
Folds Five's "COOL WHIP?" A small part sounds exactly the same. Just in
case you haven't heard cool whip you can get it here:
http://php.indiana.edu/~wsarles/bffmp3.html
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 13:26:45 EDT
From: Toad9806@aol.com
Subject: "bad idea" lyrics, anyone?
okay, so perhaps i haven't looked hard enough, but i've yet to come across
lyrics for "bad idea." i guess i would appreciate a notification of where i
could find them. if not, i'd like to find out in particular what is said
after "pull over the car"(x2) and what is mumbled at the song's closing, in a
retarded(?) voice.
thanks, adam
oh, and crystal, jesus christ wouldn't qualify for individual of the
millennium, either. duh.
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 14:48:47 EDT
From: Zyah@aol.com
Subject: Philly Radio, MTV News
- -- Anyone in Philly area notice that Bret Hamilton seems to be playing Ben
Folds Five a lot? For the last couple days he's played Brick @ the same time.
And today they were in the #'s nooner. Other than that, I haven't heard them
on the radio at all lately.
- -- MTV News actually reported the thing about Ben's side project. They didn't
say anything that we don't already know, though. But isn't Serena Altschul a
big BF5 fan? I think I read that somewhere.
Bye,
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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 15:00:39 EDT
From: Beatles970@aol.com
Subject: Truth about Cats and dogs, posters and such
In a message dated 8/18/98 9:16:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
<crystal_bf5@hotmail.com> writes:
<< Is Bad Idea in ^Ñthe truth about cats and dogs^Ò? like actually played
during the movie? ^ÑI don^Òt wanna^Ò see the movie unless it^Òs in it. >>
Yup, it's in there alright. She's (Janene (sp?) that is) running around
frantically at the time it comes on. I haven't seen the movie in, like, say
10,000 years but I was excited when I heard it so I could be way off but it's
definetly there! Yeah!
I don't know if this has ever been mentioned but if it has, I appologize whole
heartedly. Ok, I went into a store recently (about 4 days ago or something)
and looked around for posters. I had previously bought some around the time
"Brick" was kinda big because that was the only time I had seen any of them
anywhere. So I went back to the stores I had seen them in before. To my luck,
no posters remained. Why am I posting this? Well, I asked one of the guys if
they could re-order them because that would be kinda simple and I could just
have some, right? Obviously not, it's not that easy. He said that each month,
the poster companies or something send them some form of paper I guess and the
stores just pick the ones they want or pick all of them like the store I went
into. He said that if a poster is not on the list, he can't order it. And he
also said that Ben Folds Five hasn't been on the list for a little while now.
So that might be why you can't for the life of you find any Ben Folds Five
posters laying around anywhere. I don't know what it's like in other parts of
the country but here on the Jersey Shore, that's the story. Anyway, I'm outta
here.
~Brooke
"All is fair, all is fair in love."
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