Adrian Belew — Big Electric Cat
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She arrives like a limo
smooth and moving
on the prowl through the crowd
to the beat of the city
she glows in the dark
wherever she parks
concrete crumbles and the night rumbles
Big electric cat
She dances through the street
like the flame of a fire
everybody's hypnotized
everybody perspires
even little children cry
grown men shout
the dogs bark
the lights go out
Big electric cat
smooth and moving
on the prowl through the crowd
to the beat of the city
she glows in the dark
wherever she parks
concrete crumbles and the night rumbles
Big electric cat
She dances through the street
like the flame of a fire
everybody's hypnotized
everybody perspires
even little children cry
grown men shout
the dogs bark
the lights go out
Big electric cat
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For maximum enjoyment, please listen to at HIGH volumes! GREAT SONG!
joejennings wrote:
And...more Zappa, please
There are only TWO TUNES by him on the RP playlist. PLEASE ADD MORE! Thank You.
And...more Zappa, please
Fantastic crazy 80ies vibes! I am dancing friday night on my bed trampoline!
So, I’m listening to this from across the room and thinking they're saying “Big electric cat”. And damned if I wasn’t correct!
it may have been another “Simian the whale” scenario.
it may have been another “Simian the whale” scenario.
Ding Dongs! With Taco Sauce!!!
sajitjacob wrote:
Zappa
This is super cool, never heard if this guy before. Thanks RP.
Zappa
Please remove this from rotation.
YES!!!!
This one screams on a nice stereo set up.
This one screams on a nice stereo set up.
Haven't heard this one in 20 years or so.
Heh, bumping this up to 8—MEOW
rtrt wrote:
Absolutely, was thinking the same thing.
Listening to Lone Rhino again after many years - Bill needs The Momur on the playlist
Absolutely, was thinking the same thing.
This is super cool, never heard if this guy before. Thanks RP.
WONDERFUL to actually hear this on RP. Such a classic. Quite surprised by the "5.4" rating - given the quality of RP listeners.
denbear wrote:
Worth a 9 from me!
I may be the only one to deliver a ten. Geez, this is so awesome!
Worth a 9 from me!
Saw Adrian Belew this past fall performing King Crimson of the 80s (i.e. the albums he and Levin had a bigger hand in), playing with Danny Carey, Steve Vai, and Tony Levin of course. It was like being invited to a basement jam in the presence of serious talent. Outstanding show.
Also, if you're up for summer camp with Belew and Levin -- that's a thing. Google it. :-)
My guitarist (by "my guitarist" I mean the guitarist of my imaginary band, and as long as I provide him with bananas).
yeah... no... but thank you for coming.
confirms I've been listening to non conventional music for a long time, I remember getting this album shortly after it came out
I love hearing this!!! For a long time, this CD was not available in the USA, but there was released a Japenese copy back around 2004. I bought the CD and then ripped it. Then I sent the CD to Bill at RP for the RP library. So this is my CD playing right now! Thank you Bill! I've seen Adrain at least 40 times in concert now in various ways, including the BEAT Tour!
Oh my. Forgot this was buried in my vinyl. Dusting off time.
You know you've been listening to RP for too long (20+ years) when you hear 10 seconds of this and say to yourself, "That HAS to be Adrian Belew." Rock on!
BSartiste wrote:
not everyone's cup of tea, but I have long admired AB. Talking Heads, Bowie, King Crimson.... innovative and talented musician. Especially like his tune "The Mormur" off this album. Later tunes such as "Fly" and "Eyes Wide Open" are also stand-outs to me too
Awesomeness!
Oh the early 1980s were ... something else. A strange time after the emergence of punk rock and the death of disco, but before the ascent of Phil Collins' gated reverb and omnipresence of digital sampling.
There are only TWO TUNES by him on the RP playlist. PLEASE ADD MORE! Thank You.
denbear wrote:
Nope, me too -- go Adrian! Unique talent, doesn't care about being popular with the popular crowd -- pure artist, versatile and ingenious, works with numerous stellar music beings -- RP should play Sexy Rhino next -- that will get everybody!
I may be the only one to deliver a ten. Geez, this is so awesome!
Nope, me too -- go Adrian! Unique talent, doesn't care about being popular with the popular crowd -- pure artist, versatile and ingenious, works with numerous stellar music beings -- RP should play Sexy Rhino next -- that will get everybody!
viewfinder509325 wrote:
I first saw this video when I was at SIGgraphic in Detroit. It would have been in the early 80's. I still find it interesting.
Boy Back in the day when they played this video with computer animation on Friday Night Videos - this blew my mind straight off!!!
I first saw this video when I was at SIGgraphic in Detroit. It would have been in the early 80's. I still find it interesting.
Engaging at all levels.
1982!
1982!
Please play more tunes by Adrian Belew! Thank You!
Listening to Lone Rhino again after many years - Bill needs The Momur on the playlist
kenslvr wrote:
I AGREE! I worked with several Cincinnati bands that he produced, including "The Raisins". Unfortunately, I never got to meet him.
Adrian Belew is weird. We need more weird. Rock on weirdo!
I AGREE! I worked with several Cincinnati bands that he produced, including "The Raisins". Unfortunately, I never got to meet him.
Son of Hendrix?
Stephen_Phillips wrote:
Here kitty kitty... nice kitty kitty... yikes!
Adrian Belew is weird. We need more weird. Rock on weirdo!
Jaguar I-PACE advert theme?
Beanie wrote:
Clearly you are not a proctologist.
Not too often I stop what I'm doing as work and say "What the f*ck is THAT??"
Clearly you are not a proctologist.
Leider sehr anstrengend!
Nobody knows. But, I do! and I'm not telling.
not everyone's cup of tea, but I have long admired AB. Talking Heads, Bowie, King Crimson.... innovative and talented musician. Especially like his tune "The Mormur" off this album. Later tunes such as "Fly" and "Eyes Wide Open" are also stand-outs to me too
This is the Japanese reissue of Adrian's first two albums on one CD. I should know because I bought this CD and sent it to Bill to put in the RP collection!
I love Adrian Belew and have seen in concert in various forms over thirty times!
https://www.writespike.com/sto...
I love Adrian Belew and have seen in concert in various forms over thirty times!
https://www.writespike.com/sto...
Shesdifferent wrote:
He does have better songs, keep them coming
. If curious, check out the King Crimson catalog. Discipline is a good place to start. He's amazing, and I was fortunate to see him in concert at a lovely small venue (Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA). Check him out if you get a chance!
Adrian Belew has much better songs than this Bill.......
He does have better songs, keep them coming
. If curious, check out the King Crimson catalog. Discipline is a good place to start. He's amazing, and I was fortunate to see him in concert at a lovely small venue (Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA). Check him out if you get a chance!Too experimental for my tastes, I'm afraid.
Saw Adrian when he was playing with Bowie at Foxboro Stadium in the 90's. A great experience in a crappy venue. I luckily had SRO tix near the soundboard.
Dont like the echoish effect of the voice at the begining
Stephen_Phillips wrote:
i think its more like...
Here kitty kitty... nice kitty kitty... yikes!
i think its more like...
Whoa, low rating, –come on folks, up the love for the Twang Bar King!
I'll take a prog-drenched Adrian Belew track over a meandering Peter Gabriel one any day.
Beanie wrote:
That's exactly what I have just done. I too am not looking forward to hearing it again. In fact today's sequence is just not helping. Radio off.
Not too often I stop what I'm doing as work and say "What the f*ck is THAT??"
That's exactly what I have just done. I too am not looking forward to hearing it again. In fact today's sequence is just not helping. Radio off.
Way cool!!!
I have loved this album and this song since college. Showcases Belew's innovative guitar playing with an irresistible groove. Awesome!
did you ever find that other microdot
Never heard this before.
And color me impressed. Very innovative and different. Just how I like my music.
And color me impressed. Very innovative and different. Just how I like my music.
Natalie Merchant fans just can't take it.
I have never heard this prior to this moment, but knew instantly who is torturing the guitar. Like some of his other work, an excuse to do the sort of wierdness only he manages.
Definitely gets the WTF vote!
Boy Back in the day when they played this video with computer animation on Friday Night Videos - this blew my mind straight off!!!
Not too often I stop what I'm doing as work and say "What the f*ck is THAT??"
This is one of those songs you kinda need to hear with the context of Adrian Belew's career in mind. Maybe not a particular wonderful song all by itself, but really, really interesting guitar and driving primitive beat. And, it ties so well in with Belew's eclectic career.
Always one of my fave Adrian tunes, crankin it up!
It is fun to watch Adrian play this.
Oh YESSSSS!!! Classic. Look forward to seeing him live this Fall - going to be in my hometown!
Yeah, very interesting. Once was enough. Big electric scat.
Sounds like he's saying "wiggle if you can"
Shesdifferent wrote:
Yea, but this will wake you up in the morning!
Adrian Belew has much better songs than this Bill.......
Yea, but this will wake you up in the morning!
Haven't heard this song in sooo long! Sounds like a good song for a burning man exhibit :)
Oh I like this song!
denbear wrote:
You are not alone, denbear.
I may be the only one to deliver a ten. Geez, this is so awesome!
You are not alone, denbear.
I love cats but NO!
Nostalgia
Im trippin balls
Here kitty kitty... nice kitty kitty... yikes!
Wow a blast from the experimental 80's. Not the best example, I don't think, of this guitar master.
Yummy
Love this early Belew! Now if we could just get the BEARS! album on here.
Never heard this before.
Shan't be disappointed if I never hear it again.
Shan't be disappointed if I never hear it again.
BRILLIANT! Love this tune....SO many memories to this album and Twang Bar King..... Just need to add Momur to the playlist!
Hey Bill,
Wildcat + Big Electric Cat = AWESOME!
Wildcat + Big Electric Cat = AWESOME!
Deadwing wrote:
It's an excellent CD, I highly recommend it. Especially since Lone Rhino was out of print for so long.
ScottFromWyoming and I agree on something! /faints
Big Electric Outlier.
It's an excellent CD, I highly recommend it. Especially since Lone Rhino was out of print for so long.
ScottFromWyoming and I agree on something! /faints
Big Electric Outlier.Just ripped my vinyl copies of these last month. Hadn't heard them in ages, but still love it.
Never expected to hear it on RP!
Never expected to hear it on RP!
This belongs on Dr. Demento. What's next Bill, Weird Al's "It's all about the Pentiums?"
Wild Cats of Kilkenny by The Pogues please!
man, i generally enjoy adrian belew but yowsa this is something else.
Adrian Belew has much better songs than this Bill.......
Great memories of this song ... I seem to remember wearing out the grooves to Graham Parker around this time, too. Of course, that was a very long time ago. 
Anyone else hear Biko?
This sucks worse than the one before it.
redtex wrote:
The Ratatat album that came before was a 6, this is a 2.
Someone should let the cat out...he's getting bothersome.
The Ratatat album that came before was a 6, this is a 2.
sdn wrote:
David Byrne without the David Byrne is fine by me - this rates a good 6 points higher with the Nottingham jury than any DB/Talking Heads stuff.
....Um, sorta like David Byrne without the eccentric charm?
David Byrne without the David Byrne is fine by me - this rates a good 6 points higher with the Nottingham jury than any DB/Talking Heads stuff.
Make the bad man stop
denbear wrote:
not anymore!
I may be the only one to deliver a ten. Geez, this is so awesome!
not anymore!
Awesome song by an awesome artist
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
It's an excellent CD, I highly recommend it. Especially since Lone Rhino was out of print for so long.
ScottFromWyoming and I agree on something! /faints
Dammit, got a phone call, missed Big Electric Cat. Never again! 
*cuts phone line*
That 2-in-1 CD might need to be gotten soon.
*cuts phone line*That 2-in-1 CD might need to be gotten soon.
It's an excellent CD, I highly recommend it. Especially since Lone Rhino was out of print for so long.
ScottFromWyoming and I agree on something! /faints
Love it!!!!!!
nope nope, I like the electric cat -
thanks for this 80s slice of tastiness
2 - brilliant yet unpleasant.
This is weak! Please stop the pain
reminds me of what it sounded like in my head at a party once after someone slipped acid in my drink (in college)
Annoying and it Sucks TOO!
I may be the only one to deliver a ten. Geez, this is so awesome!
i was digging this this morning—-noise....good.
Dammit, got a phone call, missed Big Electric Cat. Never again! *cuts phone line*
That 2-in-1 CD might need to be gotten soon.
*cuts phone line*That 2-in-1 CD might need to be gotten soon.
Wow, two 1's in a row. At least Bill has a sense of humor!
Looking at the dates on the comments, has it been 2+ years since this was played? This tune is not bad, I prefer another album, Mr Music Head.
This is rather painful.
....Um, sorta like David Byrne without the eccentric charm?
small hybrid kitten
Trying verrryyyy hard to be open minded.... 
...wow!..i have never heard adrian belew on the radio before, other than as a session musician - shades of love and rockets in this track...
dmax wrote:
AS A SEGUE FROM THE PINK PANTHER THEME??
I think he meant it to go with the savvy beat..
Cruithne3753 wrote:
How about "small gas-powered dog"? 
Or "large hydraulic feline"
Or "small pneumatic canine"
Or "medium solar-powered ....
The is one of the great guitar songs ever written...on a level with Hendrix. Belew is the best living guitarist in the ProgRock tradition. He even outshines Fripp. 10
There's more than one way to skin a cat.
3
Suddenly I'm back in the dorm, hanging out, drinking beer and wondering if I should start working on that history paper.... nah.
Frater_Kork wrote:
This reminds me of the Transporter accident in the first StarTrek movie...
A 5 for bizarreness.
(My first post on RP btw, howdy all)
LOL! Nicely put. I'll echo your 5.
(My first post on RP btw, howdy all)tripleearth wrote:
This is one of my all-time favorite songs..go figure.
I dig it too.
This is one of my all-time favorite songs..go figure.
Adrian is wonderfully eclectic. Just like this station!