37 Lost For Words

<p>The Gentlemen explore the world of instrumentals and accidentally stumble across two of the worst covers ever recorded. See if you agree.</p><p>Contains educational material of the Zappa variety.</p><p>LINKS:</p><p>Mason Williams on the Smothers Brothers Reunion:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5KA4Eqxkc0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5KA4Eqxkc0</a></p><p>Telstar:</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telstar_(instrumental)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telstar_(instrumental)</a></p><p>The rising, whooshing sound meant to mimic a rocketlifting off was actually created by eccentric producer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Meek" target="_blank">Joe Meek</a> using the sound of a flushing toilet in his apartment building, which he then recorded and played backward. The futuristic lead melody was played on a <strong>clavioline</strong>,an early electronic keyboard instrument.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_the_Flying_Guillotine">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_the_Flying_Guillotine</a></p><p>The whole movie!</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhHEyh_oqR8">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhHEyh_oqR8</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Airplane">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Airplane</a></p><p>The Best of Surf Rock Music - 60&#39;S INSTRUMENTAL HITS</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4XktPvQ818">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4XktPvQ818</a></p><p>Wipeout – The Surfaris – single (1962)</p><p>Video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx5JFWvvG-g">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx5JFWvvG-g</a></p><p>Making of the song: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGtJ1dj3a2I">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGtJ1dj3a2I</a></p><p>Crazy Frog Axel F </p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-04/crazy-frog-axel-f-annoying-thing-mobile-ringtone-youtube-tiktok/104742018">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-04/crazy-frog-axel-f-annoying-thing-mobile-ringtone-youtube-tiktok/104742018</a></p><p>Tijuana Taxi!</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYxOQh5eCvU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYxOQh5eCvU</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6nPydEPTx4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6nPydEPTx4</a></p><p>The Crunch</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWdztp4Fg9g">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWdztp4Fg9g</a></p><p>Green Onions</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1emR12qb_Y">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1emR12qb_Y</a></p><p>The Spotify Playlist can be accessed from within this episode on the Spotify mobile app, or search on Spotify for:</p><p>“37 Lost For Words WWAWHTR”</p><p>Recorded in Studio 8 at The Hen House Osborne Park, 7pmThursday 20th August 2026.</p><p><a href="https://thehenhouse.com.au/">https://thehenhouse.com.au/</a></p>