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Music Appreciation

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts) Fri Oct 19, 2018, 03:57 AM Oct 2018

The Flaming Lips - Fight Test

The opening salvo from their classic record "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots" ... and as catchy a ditty as you're ever likely to hear.

And yes, if you're wondering, Cat Stevens is indeed cited as a co-writer, and receives royalties, such as they are ... pretty sure many of you will know why when you listen to the track ...

Regardless of the obvious resemblance, it's still a great twist on Cat's classic tune ...

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