37 Lost For Words

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