Porpoise Song (Theme from Head)
The Monkees
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My, my, the clock in the sky Is pounding away And there's so much to say A face, a voice An overdub has no choice An image cannot rejoice Wanting to be To hear and to see Crying to the sky But the porpoise is laughing Goodbye, goodbye Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye Clicks, clacks, riding the backs of giraffes for laughs S'alright for a while (The ego) sings of castles And kings and things that go With a life of style Wanting to feel To know what is real Living is a, is a lie The porpoise is waiting Goodbye, goodbye Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Porpoise Song (Theme from Head)" was released as a single by The Monkees in 1968. The song was the theme for the movie, "Head," where they played the lead roles.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, two of America's most successful songwriters. They have also written hits for other artists such as Aretha Franklin and The Drifters.
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ProducerIt was produced by Jack Nicholson, along with Bob Rafelson. Nicholson is more recognized for his acting career, making this a unique project in his portfolio.
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Song ContentThe lyrics are ambiguous and have often been interpreted as reflecting the band's frustration with their carefully managed public image, under which they'd suffered since their formation.
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PerformanceDespite The Monkees' popularity, "Porpoise Song" was not a commercial success, only peaking at number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song featured surreal images, involving mermaids and porpoises, which was a departure from the light-hearted, comedic style of their TV show.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, including The Wondermints, The Church, and Game Theory, cementing its influence in popular music.
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In Popular CultureIt featured in the soundtrack for the movie "Vanilla Sky" (2001), introducing it to a new generation of listeners.
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Song LengthThe original album version lasts for almost five minutes, whereas the single edit only lasts about two and a half minutes.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in various compilation albums of The Monkees, such as "The Monkees Anthology" (1998) and "Music Box" (2001).
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