Gumbo
Phish
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There's a mouse starin' out of the window His car is trapped in the snow He's planning a family vacation But he just can't go Around the next corner's a red bird His feathers are trapped in a sling He's passed by some gunslinging parrot Who's jealous he ain't got no grin There ain't no time to stash the gumbo Or rattle around in a cage The sacrificed child's made bubbles And spittle is everywhere enraged In a hot sand or in a my feet They're blistered and caked with debris Chez rolez is guarding the tote board While Angry piddles with glee There's a fool writing notes out on sandpaper He's sending them off to himself He gets them a couple days later Who put them along his top shelf If you get tired of shavings And carve up a good hunk of wood Remembering to check on the sausage He's got cooking somewhere look good
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Written by: ERNEST ANASTASIO, JONATHAN FISHMAN
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Band FormationPhish, the band that wrote and performs "Gumbo", was formed at the University of Vermont in 1983.
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Album AppearanceThe song "Gumbo" appears on Phish's 1994 release, "Hoist". The album was the band's fifth studio album.
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Lyrical Interpretation"Gumbo" is a whimsical tune filled with quirky lyrics, true to Phish's reputation for blending elements of humor and surrealism into their music.
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Musical Diversity"Gumbo" characterizes the band's diverse musical style, incorporating elements of rock, jazz, funk, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, folk, country, and bluegrass into this single song.
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Live Performances"Gumbo" has become popular among fans during live performances. Over the years, it has evolved with various improvisational moments, demonstrating the dynamic nature of Phish's performance style.
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Songwriting Credits"Gumbo" was composed by Phish members and main songwriters, Trey Anastasio and Jon Fishman.
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Return of the SongAfter a hiatus that began in 2000, "Gumbo" was brought back during the 2003 summer tour and has been regularly included in the band's setlists since.
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Cover Version"Gumbo" has been covered by several other artists, including most notably, the Jazz Mandolin Project led by Phish's own mandolin player, Jamie Masefield.
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Connection to the FansThe lyrics of "Gumbo" include the line "Listening for that secret song," which many fans interpret as a nod to the connection that Phish cultivates between their music and their listeners.
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Radio PlayDespite its popularity among Phish's dedicated fanbase, "Gumbo" has not received much radio play compared to some of the band's other songs.
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Studio Recording vs Live PerformanceWhile the studio version of "Gumbo" on "Hoist" is just over three minutes long, the song often stretches to over ten minutes in live performances due to extended improvisational sections.
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