The Bestiary Of Flanders & Swann by Flanders, Swann - DeepRiffs

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The first 15 tracks of this CD were released in 1961 as The Bestiary of Flanders and Swann, the duo's second album for Parlophone. These humorous animal songs had been performed before by others, most notably by Ian Wallace, but these are the versions most will recall. For the most part whimsical and innocent, such songs as "The Warthog" and "The Rhinoceros" are seemingly intended for children. "The Whale" is especially delightful for its intricate rhymes. "The Wompom" -- half animal, half plant -- is the most absurd creature in this zoo and with it, Flanders and Swann join Edward Lear and Lewis Carroll in fanciful invention. But the cautionary "Dead Ducks" and the pathetic tale of "The Armadillo" are plainly addressed to adults and make telling points about human frailty and self-deception. "The Ostrich" is Flanders' most overt critique of nuclear proliferation. Bonus tracks are grouped under the heading "Extiary," and include live performances of the mildly risqué "p**p*B****B**D******," the slyly Francophobic "Paris," and the hilarious anti-diet anthem "Food for Thought." Also included are the anti-war songs "20 Tons of TNT" and "The War of 14-18." EMI released this CD in 1991 as the third disc in The Complete Flanders and Swann.
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1. The Warthog (The Hog Beneath the Skin)

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

2. The Sea Horse

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

3. The Chameleon

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

4. The Whale (Mopy Dick)

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

5. The Sloth

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Flanders; Composer

6. The Rhinoceros

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann
Michael Flanders; Composer

7. Twosome: Kang and Jag (Kangaroo Tango / Jaguar)

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

8. Dead Ducks

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

9. The Elephant

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

10. The Armadillo

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

11. The Spider

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

12. Threesome: The Duck-Billed Platypus / The Humming Bird / The Portugese Man-O-War

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

13. The Wild Boar

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

14. The Ostrich

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

15. The Wompom

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

16. Twice Shy

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

17. Commonwealth Fair

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

18. P** P* B B D****

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

19. Paris

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

20. Eine Kleine Nacht Musik Cha Cha Cha

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

21. The Hundred Song

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

22. Food for Thought

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

23. Bed

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Flanders
Donald Swann; Composer

24. Twenty Tons Of TNT

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Flanders; Composer
Conductor: Arthur Harris; Conductor

25. The War Of 14-18

by Flanders, Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Georges Brassens
Michael Flanders; Composer
Conductor: Arthur Harris; Conductor

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

25 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 12 minutes and 36 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

12/25 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/25 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Comedy, Other, Spoken Word, Classical

Label

Parlophone UK

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1963

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

825646414802