Yes indeed, it is time once more to wake up screaming, as a lovely weekend has fizzled away to be replaced by another joyous week of bollocks. Sigh.
Never mind, eh? News of the sad death of Robert Haimer [who? I hear you ask] gives me yet another excuse (as if any were needed) on this Tacky Music Monday to play one of his finest works, by way of a wake-up call!
Facts:
- Mr Haimer's "partner-in-crime" in Barnes & Barnes was none other than ickle "Will Robinson" in Lost in Space, Billy Mumy.
- The Fish Heads video was produced by (and stars) the late Bill Paxton, of Aliens, Apollo 13 and Twister fame.
- The song was inevitably championed by the cult hero Dr Demento from its debut in 1978, and as of 2019, it remained the most-requested song of all time on his radio show; the good Doctor appeared as a wino in the video.
RIP, Robert Haimer (2nd March 1954 – 4th March 2023). I do hope they play this at your send-off.
Have a good week, dear reader.
