To beat the band (Ode to Lewis Carroll)

It was the genesis of the four seasons

It was a green day on a black sabbath with the moody blues

The animals were in dire straits with a def leppard

A beatle under rolling stones said:

“Who is Queen?”

“No”, said the Prince, “but the King is Elvis”

“Is it the monkeys, with nine inch nails?”

Asked a modest mouse, with ink spots,

In her rush through the hollies

The air supply in the grass roots was limited,

For a foreigner, with a weak heart, on a journey

As she looked for bread, she saw men at work

The traffic was heavy on the pavement

It was a death cab for cutie

The eagles circled, but she gave no creedence

An iron butterfly was racing the led zeppelin

Timed by a strawberry alarm clock

And in one direction was the public enemy

The beastie boys, turning boys to men

“They are fine young cannibals and cook with canned heat

As well as red hot chilli peppers

The turtles, crickets and U2 have temptations” said the byrds

“Yes, the yardbirds are on platters, along with the flamingos”

“Don't forget the coasters, I want a lovin spoonful”

Wailed country Joe and the fish

Only in Boston, Chicago or Manchester City

Can drifters find cream and the jam they love

Beach boys were holding company with the ghost of the grateful dead

As the police were smashing pumpkins,

In the deep purple shadows of the velvet underground

In the moonglow, the outkast reached nirvana

The doors, to the association of the culture club, shut on his bad finger

The band with a big star played for the mamas and papas

With an earthquake, earth, wind and fire, ended it in a clash

Reviews

[AYVID N]

I loved Culture Club as a school kid and later Air Supply was my lifeline. I still tune in to them in nostalgic moments. This is such a different and creative offering from you! A wonderful job done with all the groups and you have me smiling away, dear Soren. Needed some Genesis and Nirvana today. Loved it.

[Soren]

Thank you DIVYA for the review. Just something that poped into my mind and I said why not try something new. Thanks for the kind words Have a great day.

[Einstein Noodle]

i loved reading your "To beat the band (Ode to Lewis Carroll)' ..proud to say i recognized everyone .. inspired memories of many more ... great job .. reading brings a smile, chuckle and wonder from line to line ... in your who is Who parade .. love it
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[Soren]

So good to hear from you. Thanks for the review and kind words Einstein.

[willweb]

I tried, I swear, I tried to come up with that one band you didn't recognize in this creative masterpiece but could not do so. Very cool Soren. I think you have prepared us all for a poetic Woodstock...now how cool is that? The only thing left to say is...Damn, I wish I had written that. You are an artist my friend, a true artist.

[Soren]

Thank you Will for the read of a rather long piece. Your comments are most generous. I myself was surprised with how many bands come to mind.

[JD Major]

Mind-blowing! Spectacular! A Magical Mystery Trip! Malice in Rockland! I love it! You've outdone yourself again, Soren! :)

[Soren]

Thanks JD the rambelings of an old man's mind. I appreciate your review and comment