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Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians — Madonna of the Wasps
Album: Queen Elvis
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Released: 1989
Length: 3:00
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Lost Madonna of the Wasps
I wonder where we crossed
I wonder why she lost me

Lost Madonna of the Wasps
She's lying in the frost
I wonder what she cost me

Is this love?

Gone Madonna of the swans
She waves a magic want
And then she settles on me

Wise Madonna of the flies
I look into her eyes
And then she recognize me

Is this love?

Lost Madonna of the Wasps
I wonder where we crossed
I wonder where she lost me
Lost Madonna of the Wasps
She's dying in the frost
I wonder what she cost me

Is this love?
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 simon.martin83761 wrote:

chinaki posted:- “Been catching his shows for nearly 40 years. He's playing the tiniest venue ever this May, the Jammin' Java cafe in Vienna, Va. just ten minutes from my home. Of course I have tix at the stage edge front and center. Posted 7 months ago by chinaski from NJ > DC > VA > TX > VA” Hope you saw him.......good?




Excellent show. He chats with the audience. After the show my date and I went for a bite a block away and he and his party arrived there as well. We greeted him and chatted about the old days of the DC music scene back when he lived in DC and played the original 9:30 club.  He's a  proper British gentleman. Don't miss him when he comes to your town.
Posted 1 year ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
This song never fails to bring me 3 minutes of audio bliss.  Cheers to RH & RP!
Posted 3 years ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:

love that off key Punky vocalizing. Keith Richards started that, ya know...




Huh. And here I was thinking all these years that Richards was just not that good of a singer.
Posted 3 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
chinaki posted:- “Been catching his shows for nearly 40 years. He's playing the tiniest venue ever this May, the Jammin' Java cafe in Vienna, Va. just ten minutes from my home. Of course I have tix at the stage edge front and center. Posted 7 months ago by chinaski from NJ > DC > VA > TX > VA” Hope you saw him.......good?
Posted 4 years ago by simon.martin83761    [ Reply ]
Robyn made "Ted, Woody and Junior", one of the best 80's songs
Posted 4 years ago by SiriusPlissken    [ Reply ]
 el_samo wrote:
 any relation to tim booth // james ? similar vocal sound !?! (or I could be having more aural hallucinations) SFS
 
Similar enough I came back to check it wasn't James
Posted 4 years ago by rtrt    [ Reply ]
 bstevens1951 wrote:
Could it be you?
 
tutakea wrote:
there are about 2 million perfect songs from robyn hitchcock (incl. his various bands & incarnations) out in the world. and about 10 songs which are really average or uninteresting.
what puzzles me is that all the songs played here belong to the second group, imho.
is there some dark magic working that prevents all the millions of GOOD songs hitchcock published to be played here?

 

Interesting comment....I feel there are about 5 RH songs I detest (like Ant Corridor), and I'm wondering what your list of 10 average songs includes?
 

Posted 4 years ago by maclochness    [ Reply ]
 bluejay08003 wrote:
I love this 80s vibe... From Pretenders "Back on the Chain Gang" to REM's "Can't Get There From Here" to 80s-ish Shins and Jayhawks. All good things come to an end... Rufus Wainwright's "Hallelujah" came after station ID, but ... Eh.
 
All good things do come to an end, eventually, but fortunately, RH still writing and performing at a good clip!
Posted 4 years ago by maclochness    [ Reply ]
Been catching his shows for nearly 40 years. He's playing the tiniest venue ever this May, the Jammin' Java cafe in Vienna, Va. just ten minutes from my home. Of course I have tix at the stage edge front and center.
Posted 4 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 terrapin52 wrote:
I like this.  She sounds like Curve.
 

She is a he.
Posted 6 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
Great work, will never get tired of it.
Posted 6 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
I love this 80s vibe... From Pretenders "Back on the Chain Gang" to REM's "Can't Get There From Here" to 80s-ish Shins and Jayhawks. All good things come to an end... Rufus Wainwright's "Hallelujah" came after station ID, but ... Eh.
Posted 8 years ago by bluejay08003    [ Reply ]
"Is this love?"
YES! Outstanding. 
Posted 8 years ago by hyatsuha    [ Reply ]
love that off key Punky vocalizing. Keith Richards started that, ya know...
Posted 8 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 muse_Kidd wrote:
One of the most obscure painters of earwax.

 
Earwax used to be one of the ingredients used when gilding illuminated manuscripts.....
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Could it be you?
 
tutakea wrote:
there are about 2 million perfect songs from robyn hitchcock (incl. his various bands & incarnations) out in the world. and about 10 songs which are really average or uninteresting.
what puzzles me is that all the songs played here belong to the second group, imho.
is there some dark magic working that prevents all the millions of GOOD songs hitchcock published to be played here?

 


Posted 9 years ago by bstevens1951    [ Reply ]
Ah...the 80's.
Posted 10 years ago by jdemmers    [ Reply ]
there are about 2 million perfect songs from robyn hitchcock (incl. his various bands & incarnations) out in the world. and about 10 songs which are really average or uninteresting.
what puzzles me is that all the songs played here belong to the second group, imho.
is there some dark magic working that prevents all the millions of GOOD songs hitchcock published to be played here?
Posted 10 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
A great tune from the ole' college rock/post-modern rock days. Awesome jangly guitar.
 
Posted 11 years ago by Rick_V    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 muse_Kidd wrote:
One of the most obscure painters of earwax.
 
I think Robyn would approve of this post.
Posted 11 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
Such a wonderful song. I wish RP would play more Hitchcock—maybe some of the less played tunes. But happy to hear any...
Posted 11 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
Love this song! Thank you!
Posted 11 years ago by hyatsuha    [ Reply ]
boppin' around the room thank you, RH's voice perks me up
Posted 12 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
I like this.  She sounds like Curve.
Posted 13 years ago by terrapin52    [ Reply ]
That CD cover definitely dates the album. That style of public phone box went out of use a good decade or more ago, replaced by BT-style glass boxes. For that matter, public phone boxes are steadily disappearing with the advent of mobile phones...
Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 isayhoomhom wrote:
One of my favorite albums from college. Globe of Frogs and Eye are also excellent from that period.
 
Faves also.

Posted 13 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
...love the opening...
Posted 13 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Saw him perform a few months ago for an Indi Film Festival.  There was a winning film that used one of his songs for the theme.  He is very gifted.

Posted 14 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
 muse_Kidd wrote:
One of the most obscure painters of earwax.
 
Huh?

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite albums from college. Globe of Frogs and Eye are also excellent from that period.
Posted 14 years ago by isayhoomhom    [ Reply ]
One of the most obscure painters of earwax.
Posted 15 years ago by muse_Kidd    [ Reply ]
 HarrO wrote:
For some bizarre reason this tune always reminds me of Madeline Kahn singing "I'm So Tired" in Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles".
 

That is a bizarre connection! But thanks for the memory and the laugh, anyway! (...They keep coming, and going and coming and going and coming, but always too fast!)
Posted 15 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
Catch Robin live, you won't be disappointed!

Posted 15 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
For some bizarre reason this tune always reminds me of Madeline Kahn singing "I'm So Tired" in Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles".
Posted 15 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
 fartybreath wrote:

Looks like a lot of people like this guy, could it be that he stole his sound from a really talented Australian band called The Church?
The beginning of the song is almost identical to one of The Church tracks.
Is there no originality left?
 
Looking for the church connection - but Robyn is an original and I don't think he or the Church can be accused of that. Although the do both have similarities, at least with this song, not all by any means.

Posted 15 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Great song, but even better version, less produced and more solo, on Obliteration Pie
Posted 16 years ago by maclochness    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
right away ... ... howzat?
I don't think the uploader can make corrections once it's been loaded into the main playlist - only Bill or Rebecca can control those listings.
Posted 17 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
right away ... ... howzat?
No change...still says only Robyn Hitchcock...
Posted 17 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
biggeorge wrote:
Loved listening to album 88 88.5 on the fm dial back in atlanta, they played all mid late 80's new wave. I believe it was the Georgia State college station.
Correct. I spent 6 years at GSU in pursuit of a 4 yr. degree. Go Panthers!
Posted 17 years ago by dbenwen    [ Reply ]
Dahnyul wrote:
Great point. I get a little hint of Guadalcanal Diary when I hear this. Funny how such a concentration of great talent in a brief time came out of a small pocket of geography. Yes, Mr. Hitchcock doesn't come from there, but your point is well taken.
Peter Buck plays guitar on that track.
Posted 17 years ago by dbenwen    [ Reply ]
Loved listening to album 88 88.5 on the fm dial back in atlanta, they played all mid late 80's new wave. I believe it was the Georgia State college station.
Posted 17 years ago by biggeorge    [ Reply ]
plutodazed wrote:
Excellent Athens, GA sound, and I don't even know if they are from Georgia.
Great point. I get a little hint of Guadalcanal Diary when I hear this. Funny how such a concentration of great talent in a brief time came out of a small pocket of geography. Yes, Mr. Hitchcock doesn't come from there, but your point is well taken.
Posted 17 years ago by Dahnyul    [ Reply ]
Always loved this song. Remember seeing the video on MTV's 120 Minutes back in the day.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
earthbased wrote:
Shouldn't the "Artist" read "Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians"?
MM_Prague wrote:
Yes it should...perhaps the uploader could correct this...?
right away ... ... howzat?
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
earthbased wrote:
Shouldn't the "Artist" read "Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians"?
Yes it should...perhaps the uploader could correct this...?
Posted 18 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
Four-Five wrote:
Madonner of the Wasps...
He's English. They add a "R" to words that end in "A" for some reason. I love to listen to KCRW-FM, Santa Monica, California, weekday mornings for "Morning Comes Eceletic". The DJ, Nick Harcourt, who is English, always says Santa Monicar. And being English, they should know.
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Four-Five wrote:
Madonner of the Wasps...
Shouldn't it be W.A.S.P.s?
Posted 18 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
my friend worked with guy for a year on tour
Posted 18 years ago by katalyst    [ Reply ]
Shouldn't the "Artist" read "Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians"?
Posted 18 years ago by earthbased    [ Reply ]
ryuujin23 wrote:
Actually, Robyn started in a Band called The Soft Boys in 1976 where as The Church was founded in 1980. Perhaps they formulated their sound after him...
I tried to upload some Soft Boys classics from Underwater Moonlight a while back, but they all got rejected straight off...but it's good to hear this song, I saw Robyn with the Egyptians for the first time in 1989 in Toronto, after this album came out...great concert! I also had the luck to see a Soft Boys gig on the reunion tour at the Horseshoe...about 5 years ago...
Posted 18 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
Excellent Athens, GA sound, and I don't even know if they are from Georgia.
Posted 18 years ago by plutodazed    [ Reply ]
fartybreath wrote:
Looks like a lot of people like this guy, could it be that he stole his sound from a really talented Australian band called The Church? The beginning of the song is almost identical to one of The Church tracks. Is there no originality left?
Actually, Robyn started in a Band called The Soft Boys in 1976 where as The Church was founded in 1980. Perhaps they formulated their sound after him...
Posted 18 years ago by ryuujin23    [ Reply ]
Quite enjoyable to hear this number... I second the request for Balloon Man.
Posted 19 years ago by RayRay    [ Reply ]
Madonner of the Wasps...
Posted 19 years ago by Four-Five    [ Reply ]
fartybreath wrote:
Looks like a lot of people like this guy, could it be that he stole his sound from a really talented Australian band called The Church? The beginning of the song is almost identical to one of The Church tracks. Is there no originality left?
actually, he's lifting from the byrds. who were way before the church. and mr. hitchcock has a very diverse cataloge. this song of his, is the only one i can think of that sounds this way. don't get me wrong, i really like the church, because they've borrowed from some pretty talented groups before them.
Posted 19 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Looks like a lot of people like this guy, could it be that he stole his sound from a really talented Australian band called The Church? The beginning of the song is almost identical to one of The Church tracks. Is there no originality left?
Posted 19 years ago by fartybreath    [ Reply ]
drH wrote:
Rickenbacker, isn't it? And this may well be Pete Buck on the jangly guitar.
yes it's BYRDSY!
Posted 19 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Is this love? Lost Madonna of the Wasps, I wonder where we crossed I wonder why she lost me- Lost Madonna of the Wasps, she's lying in the frost I wonder what she cost me- Is this love? Gone Madonna of the swans, she waves a magic wand And then she settles on me Wise Madonna of the Flies, I look into her eyes And then she recognize me- Is this love? Lost Madonna of the Wasps, I wonder where we crossed I wonder where she lost me- Lost Madonna of the Wasps, she's dying in the frost I wonder what she cost me- Is this love?
Posted 19 years ago by ninja_band    [ Reply ]
One can never get enough Robyn Hitchcock...one of the highlights of my interst in music was sitting in on the filming of Storefront Hitchcock. He's a real original...channeling Syd and Lennon and others...looking forward to hearing a few things from his new album with Gillian Welch and the Nashville crowd.
Posted 19 years ago by cycleman    [ Reply ]
Boosiewolf wrote:
I LOVED him when he first came out, and it's great to hear this particular song again--with its Byrds/REM-like guitar (a Gretch?). Do you have Balloonman too? He's definitely "eclectic-worthy."
Rickenbacker, isn't it? And this may well be Pete Buck on the jangly guitar.
Posted 19 years ago by drH    [ Reply ]
d3 wrote:
you just don't hear enough robyn hitchcock on the radio thanks
I LOVED him when he first came out, and it's great to hear this particular song again--with its Byrds/REM-like guitar (a Gretch?). Do you have Balloonman too? He's definitely "eclectic-worthy."
Posted 20 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
any relation to tim booth // james ? similar vocal sound !?! (or I could be having more aural hallucinations) SFS
Posted 20 years ago by el_samo    [ Reply ]
Just so yummy. I love him.
Posted 20 years ago by fifismom    [ Reply ]
This is why I love rp. So many tunes from the past 10-20 yrs. that come back and bring great memories. Love Robyn. Hadn't thought to play him in years. Keep him coming!
Posted 21 years ago by Redbud    [ Reply ]
Wuss music.....
Posted 21 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by d3: you just don't hear enough robyn hitchcock on the radio thanks
Maybe so, but on RadioParadise, it seems that we hear him every day! It's a pretty cool song, but oh, does it get stuck in my head! Let's give it a rest for a week or two, okay? Please?
Posted 21 years ago by Joyfulchristine    [ Reply ]
Dare I say it... I\'d love to hear \"Ted, Woody and Junior\".
Posted 21 years ago by BC_Night_Heron    [ Reply ]
He\'s got that Ray Davis kinda nonchalance in his voice, which I like a lot, when the song is OK and this one is.
Posted 22 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
ehhh. its nothing i would want to have to hear again, really.
Posted 22 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
still one of most favorites, you know. you know, i\'ve been paying more attention to the british dialect lately, you know. and i discovered that words that end with an \"a\", they add a \"r\". you know. so explains the madonnar, you know. you know, i\'m so glad we americans have a better command of the english language, you know. i mean, basicly.
Posted 22 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]