* The Chemically Enhanced Comedy of Brian Lee *
George Carlin: 1937-2008
When I was about 8 years old, my sister won a contest at her high
school. The prize was an album called "Take Offs and Put On" by a guy
named George Carlin. That album (big vinyl disc played on a "record
player") was recorded in 1967...it was Georges' first album. My sister,
having no idea who he was, was nice enough to give the album to
me...and along with my Steve Martin album...I had quite the collection
going.
Back then, George used to work clean. He was the quintessential
hippie. Sure he made some drug references, but he never cussed and
was always funny. It was not a "stand-up" album. He did characters,
skits, fake news casts...and it was WAY ahead of its time.
After seeing Lenny Bruce perform live, George knew there were bigger
and better things in store for him. His act eventually became what
people most know him for now.....picking apart the English language,
bashing authority, pointing out everyone's' idiosyncrasies, and of
course, finding a "place for his stuff".
Watching him evolve and adapt over the past 50 years has been
amazing. In a business where acts come and go, he managed to stay
current and topical. He covered every genre of comedy. His ability to
adjust his act to stay with the times was uncanny. Here's another way
to look at it...if Eric Clapton did stand up comedy, he would BE George
Carlin.
I looked up "Take Offs and Put Ons" on the internet. It is no longer
manufactured, so I don't know if you can find it. For a recording that is
47 years old, it is still one of the funniest things I have ever heard. If you
have the opportunity, buy it, download it, ebay it, whatever...just get it!
I want to thank everyone who called and emailed me when they found
out about the passing of George Carlin. Though I never met him, I still
feel a great loss. Thank you, George, for the influence you had on me all
those years ago.
The world is definitely a less-funny place today. George, you will be
missed.
Till next time......drinks are on me,
BL
When I was about 8 years old, my sister won a contest at her high
school. The prize was an album called "Take Offs and Put On" by a guy
named George Carlin. That album (big vinyl disc played on a "record
player") was recorded in 1967...it was Georges' first album. My sister,
having no idea who he was, was nice enough to give the album to
me...and along with my Steve Martin album...I had quite the collection
going.
Back then, George used to work clean. He was the quintessential
hippie. Sure he made some drug references, but he never cussed and
was always funny. It was not a "stand-up" album. He did characters,
skits, fake news casts...and it was WAY ahead of its time.
After seeing Lenny Bruce perform live, George knew there were bigger
and better things in store for him. His act eventually became what
people most know him for now.....picking apart the English language,
bashing authority, pointing out everyone's' idiosyncrasies, and of
course, finding a "place for his stuff".
Watching him evolve and adapt over the past 50 years has been
amazing. In a business where acts come and go, he managed to stay
current and topical. He covered every genre of comedy. His ability to
adjust his act to stay with the times was uncanny. Here's another way
to look at it...if Eric Clapton did stand up comedy, he would BE George
Carlin.
I looked up "Take Offs and Put Ons" on the internet. It is no longer
manufactured, so I don't know if you can find it. For a recording that is
47 years old, it is still one of the funniest things I have ever heard. If you
have the opportunity, buy it, download it, ebay it, whatever...just get it!
I want to thank everyone who called and emailed me when they found
out about the passing of George Carlin. Though I never met him, I still
feel a great loss. Thank you, George, for the influence you had on me all
those years ago.
The world is definitely a less-funny place today. George, you will be
missed.
Till next time......drinks are on me,
BL
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Cerebral
Punishment
Punishment
Reasons to Drink for July:
1 Jul 1967 - Happy Birthday Pam Anderson.
2 Jul 1566 - French astrologer and prophet Nostradamus dies. Wonder
if he saw it coming?
3 Jul 1969 & 1971 - Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones and Jim Morrison
are found dead. Bad day to be a rock star, eh?
4 Jul 1960 - The 50 star U.S. Flag made its debut in Philadelphia, PA. 4
minutes later, it was stolen by some "locals".
5 Jul 1946 - The bikini bathing suit made its debut.
6 Jul 1699 - Capt. William Kidd, the pirate, was captured in Boston, MA
and deported back to England. Was he really deported or did he just
hate Boston too?
7 Jul 1984 - The song "Relax", by Frankie Goes To Hollywood became
the biggest selling song of all time in Britain. Feel free to make your own
British-Gay joke here.
8 Jul 1961 - Happy Birthday Toby Keith.
9 Jul 1956 - Happy Birthday Tom Hanks.
10 Jul 1975 - Cher filed for divorce from Greg Allman just 10 days after
they were married. Even when you are THAT high, you can't stand to
listen to her.
11 Jul 1946 - Dean Martin recorded his first 4 songs.
12 Jul 1937 - Happy Birthday Bill Cosby.
13 Jul 1946 - Happy Birthday Cheech Marin.
14 Jul 1967 - The Who began their first full scale U.S. tour.
15 Jul 1952 - Happy Birthday Terry O'Quinn (Lost & Millennium)
16 Jul 1967 - Happy Birthday Will Ferrell.
17 Jul 1967 - The Jimi Hendrix Experience opened for The Monkees in
New York. What the fuck was that all about?
18 Jul 1970 - Pink Floyd and Deep Purple played a free concert at
London's Hyde Park. How cool would that have been?
19 Jul 1969 - The Rolling Stones released "Honky Tonk Woman".
20 Jul 1974 - Joey Ramone became the lead singer of The Ramones.
Well, that was convenient.
21 Jul 1999 - The missing plane of John F. Kennedy Jr. was found off the
coast of Martha's Vineyard. What is it about Kennedy's and water?
22 Jul 1955 - Happy Birthday Willem Dafoe.
23 Jul 1949 - Happy Birthday Don Imus, the pioneer of free speech.
24 Jul 1956 - Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis ended their team.
25 Jul 1974 - Happy Birthday Tera Patrick.
26 Jul 2000 - Oasis stormed off the stage after being hit with bottles,
cans, and coins at a Swiss music festival. Man they suck!
27 Jul 1974 - Lynyrd Skynrd's "Sweet Home Alabama" was released. 4
minutes later, the phrase "Play some Skynrd, man" was coined.
28 Jul 1896 - The city of Miami, FL, was incorporated....by Cuba,
apparently.
29 Jul 1959 - The Isley Brothers recorded "Shout".
30 Jul 2001 - Lance Armstrong became the first American to win three
consecutive Tours de France. Hell yeah.....fuck you, Frogs!
31 Jul 1976 - Blue Oyster Cult's "Don't Fear the Reaper" was released.
MORE COWBELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 Jul 1967 - Happy Birthday Pam Anderson.
2 Jul 1566 - French astrologer and prophet Nostradamus dies. Wonder
if he saw it coming?
3 Jul 1969 & 1971 - Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones and Jim Morrison
are found dead. Bad day to be a rock star, eh?
4 Jul 1960 - The 50 star U.S. Flag made its debut in Philadelphia, PA. 4
minutes later, it was stolen by some "locals".
5 Jul 1946 - The bikini bathing suit made its debut.
6 Jul 1699 - Capt. William Kidd, the pirate, was captured in Boston, MA
and deported back to England. Was he really deported or did he just
hate Boston too?
7 Jul 1984 - The song "Relax", by Frankie Goes To Hollywood became
the biggest selling song of all time in Britain. Feel free to make your own
British-Gay joke here.
8 Jul 1961 - Happy Birthday Toby Keith.
9 Jul 1956 - Happy Birthday Tom Hanks.
10 Jul 1975 - Cher filed for divorce from Greg Allman just 10 days after
they were married. Even when you are THAT high, you can't stand to
listen to her.
11 Jul 1946 - Dean Martin recorded his first 4 songs.
12 Jul 1937 - Happy Birthday Bill Cosby.
13 Jul 1946 - Happy Birthday Cheech Marin.
14 Jul 1967 - The Who began their first full scale U.S. tour.
15 Jul 1952 - Happy Birthday Terry O'Quinn (Lost & Millennium)
16 Jul 1967 - Happy Birthday Will Ferrell.
17 Jul 1967 - The Jimi Hendrix Experience opened for The Monkees in
New York. What the fuck was that all about?
18 Jul 1970 - Pink Floyd and Deep Purple played a free concert at
London's Hyde Park. How cool would that have been?
19 Jul 1969 - The Rolling Stones released "Honky Tonk Woman".
20 Jul 1974 - Joey Ramone became the lead singer of The Ramones.
Well, that was convenient.
21 Jul 1999 - The missing plane of John F. Kennedy Jr. was found off the
coast of Martha's Vineyard. What is it about Kennedy's and water?
22 Jul 1955 - Happy Birthday Willem Dafoe.
23 Jul 1949 - Happy Birthday Don Imus, the pioneer of free speech.
24 Jul 1956 - Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis ended their team.
25 Jul 1974 - Happy Birthday Tera Patrick.
26 Jul 2000 - Oasis stormed off the stage after being hit with bottles,
cans, and coins at a Swiss music festival. Man they suck!
27 Jul 1974 - Lynyrd Skynrd's "Sweet Home Alabama" was released. 4
minutes later, the phrase "Play some Skynrd, man" was coined.
28 Jul 1896 - The city of Miami, FL, was incorporated....by Cuba,
apparently.
29 Jul 1959 - The Isley Brothers recorded "Shout".
30 Jul 2001 - Lance Armstrong became the first American to win three
consecutive Tours de France. Hell yeah.....fuck you, Frogs!
31 Jul 1976 - Blue Oyster Cult's "Don't Fear the Reaper" was released.
MORE COWBELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Get to know Brian Lee:
Every month, we will post some random fact about Brian Lee. That way,
you can impress your friends with your knowledge of your favorite
entertaining inebriate.
Did you know: Brian owns property in Scotland and holds the title
"Laird" which translates to "Lord". Yep, that's right.....Lord Brian!
Every month, we will post some random fact about Brian Lee. That way,
you can impress your friends with your knowledge of your favorite
entertaining inebriate.
Did you know: Brian owns property in Scotland and holds the title
"Laird" which translates to "Lord". Yep, that's right.....Lord Brian!
Cerebral
Punishment
Punishment
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