You are right about that song being catchy. I find myself from time to time, every few years, singing it. It's usually when I hear someone say something similar to that "you all everybody" phrase. It was such a stupid song, but I guess brilliant, if it stayed in my head nearly 20 years later.
I loved Lost. We watched it all the way through two times. Once when it was originally on, and years later with my kids.
Thanks Steve... now this song is going to be stuck in my head all day long!
You're welcome!😉 Yes, it's often the dumbest, catchiest songs that stay in our heads. The repetition factor (You all everybody) also plays a big role. I wish I had time to rewatch Lost. It would be good to see it in 4K or even HD. I originally watched it on a 19" crappy TV.
I too am one of the human unicorns who has never seen Lost! (I always meant to, but the bad buzz about the final season turned me away.) But I do love music from fictional bands, and this article is making me wonder if it's worth giving the series another chance.
Then you get 3 unicorns 🦄 🦄 🦄! It sounds to me like you never gave it a first chance!;) I personally loved Lost, and although the last season was disappointing, I feel like it would be much less so watching it now, with streaming and it not being part of the zeitgeist. And just to lower expectations, Drive Shaft takes up approximately .025 percent of the shows focus. Though admittedly more than that in the first season.
Never watched it. I have certain theories, tho', about certain movements being invented by people that did, bc they saw it lead people in ever-more fruitless circles for years on end.
My vote for best Fictional Band is Stone Arabia; in the book of that name by Dana Spiotta.
Or if that doesn't qualify; then Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem, from the Muppet Show.
Some wild goose chases are more frustrating than others. I prefer the ones where i get to stay on my couch. Stone Arabia is a great pick! Love that book! And the Muppets band is equally good. Thanks for playing along!
Yes, I mention the Oasis link, and how Charlie’s asshole brother is named Liam. There are two flashback scenes in other episodes where Charlie is busking and playing Oasis songs.
I love the Phil Donahue origin story! And how “you all everybody” morphs from bad grammar to song lyric to band name! I miss the excitement of watching Lost. There were so few complex shows back then.
From bad grammar to song title to lyric to band name!😜And then, to message of unity! Yeah, the big downside of streaming is event TV is essentially only sports now.
I never watched Lost...and I've heard that it rapidly declines from season one, which makes me disinclined to try it now. But I loved this piece - that Phil Donohue moment is pure gold!
Thanks! I found the show dropped off around season 4. It is a show that was of a time -- some qualities are a bit dated -- but I think it’s an iconic series and it influenced many subsequent series.
This is a fun read, Steve. Brought back memories of Oasis, of course, but particularly of the late Bob Welch. His brief stint with Fleetwood Mac was fairly productive. "Hyptnotized" is still a favorite of mine.
You are right about that song being catchy. I find myself from time to time, every few years, singing it. It's usually when I hear someone say something similar to that "you all everybody" phrase. It was such a stupid song, but I guess brilliant, if it stayed in my head nearly 20 years later.
I loved Lost. We watched it all the way through two times. Once when it was originally on, and years later with my kids.
Thanks Steve... now this song is going to be stuck in my head all day long!
You're welcome!😉 Yes, it's often the dumbest, catchiest songs that stay in our heads. The repetition factor (You all everybody) also plays a big role. I wish I had time to rewatch Lost. It would be good to see it in 4K or even HD. I originally watched it on a 19" crappy TV.
And I just caught myself singing it at work. 😡😡😡😂😂😂
I too am one of the human unicorns who has never seen Lost! (I always meant to, but the bad buzz about the final season turned me away.) But I do love music from fictional bands, and this article is making me wonder if it's worth giving the series another chance.
Then you get 3 unicorns 🦄 🦄 🦄! It sounds to me like you never gave it a first chance!;) I personally loved Lost, and although the last season was disappointing, I feel like it would be much less so watching it now, with streaming and it not being part of the zeitgeist. And just to lower expectations, Drive Shaft takes up approximately .025 percent of the shows focus. Though admittedly more than that in the first season.
Great stuff. More posts on fictional bands please!
Will do!
Never watched it. I have certain theories, tho', about certain movements being invented by people that did, bc they saw it lead people in ever-more fruitless circles for years on end.
My vote for best Fictional Band is Stone Arabia; in the book of that name by Dana Spiotta.
Or if that doesn't qualify; then Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem, from the Muppet Show.
Some wild goose chases are more frustrating than others. I prefer the ones where i get to stay on my couch. Stone Arabia is a great pick! Love that book! And the Muppets band is equally good. Thanks for playing along!
I love this show. Wasn't this song written as a parody of Oasis/Britpop?
Yes, I mention the Oasis link, and how Charlie’s asshole brother is named Liam. There are two flashback scenes in other episodes where Charlie is busking and playing Oasis songs.
I love the Phil Donahue origin story! And how “you all everybody” morphs from bad grammar to song lyric to band name! I miss the excitement of watching Lost. There were so few complex shows back then.
From bad grammar to song title to lyric to band name!😜And then, to message of unity! Yeah, the big downside of streaming is event TV is essentially only sports now.
I never watched Lost...and I've heard that it rapidly declines from season one, which makes me disinclined to try it now. But I loved this piece - that Phil Donohue moment is pure gold!
Thanks! I found the show dropped off around season 4. It is a show that was of a time -- some qualities are a bit dated -- but I think it’s an iconic series and it influenced many subsequent series.
Me neither.
UNICORN!!!!🦄
Today, I learned that I'm a unicorn. I've never seen an episode of 'Lost." Maybe a clip or two along the way (?) but that's it.
Another one here! Is it too late to start? I feel it’s something I would enjoy more now that I’m in my thirties. In 2004 I was a bratty teenager 🤣
Never too late. I watched it in my 30s so it’s the perfect age. It’s apparently having a resurgence lately.
Hmmm... maybe I should jump on the bandwagon. Wouldn't be the first party I was late to.
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This is a fun read, Steve. Brought back memories of Oasis, of course, but particularly of the late Bob Welch. His brief stint with Fleetwood Mac was fairly productive. "Hyptnotized" is still a favorite of mine.
Yeah- I think the Bob Welch Fleetwood Mac era is underrated. I wouldn’t be surprised if I end up writing about Mr. Welch in a future post!