Even if it isn't, of course, it's still pretty transplendent stuff. And incidentally -- if anybody knows what instrument the solo is being played on, I'd be grateful if you could let me know. Is it a trumpet? A melodica? A kazoo? Somebody singing through their nose? I haven't a clue, honest...
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The solo sounds like someone making high pitched fart noises with his hand under his armpit. No really, probably a muted piccolo trumpet. Cool song though. I always loved Mary Weiss. That's a girlfriend you want on your arm, and she could sing too. Not the other 2 bow wows.
I love that picture sleeve. The two girls on the left look guileless and innocent. The one on the right, not so much.
The two on the right and the left are twins, incidentally.
Wow. Who knew Ray Mancini would be the inspiration for songs by both The Shangri-Las AND Warren Zevon?
Could that be a slide whistle?
Well, someone near and dear just demonstrated that it must have been done vocally, if you know what I mean.
Scared the hell out of me, actually..
Where's NYMary these days? Free download of a Shoes remix here: http://rcrdlbl.com/artists/Darwin_Deez/track/Up_In_The_Clouds_Shoes_Remix
"A top remix for your MPFree enjoyment today - straight out of Reims, France comes The Shoes' remix of Darwin Deez's In The Clouds. The original will be released on July 12th backed with mixes by Jake Bullit and Mr Flash as well as this effort. The mix features funky drums, eighties synths and a chilled out vibe - what more could you ask for?"
Whatever. The Shangri-Las were - and are - perfect.
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