Monday, April 10, 2017

127. History Repeating

127. "Godzilla" by Blue Öyster Cult

What?! You say that a gigantic, rampaging, fire-breathing monster such as Godzilla should have no place of honor in music history?!

Well, you know who disagrees with you? Patrick Stewart--that's who!





You know who else likes Godzilla in their music television videos? Devo--that's who!



You know who else likes to sing about radioactive Japanese lizards? Jeff Lynne--that's who!



In case you're wondering what Jeff Lynne is saying in Japanese, here's what our good friends on the international interconnected computer network have to say on the matter.


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The japanese part is supposed to be a news broadcast. It says:

"Rinji news o moshiagemasu.
Rinji news o moshiagemasu.
Godzilla ga Ginza houmen e mukatte imasu.
Daishikyuu hinan shite kudasai.
Daishikyuu hinan shite kudasai."

Which means quite literally:

"We give you special news.
We give you special news.
Godzilla is turning towards the Ginza district.
As soon as possible take shelter, please.
As soon as possible take shelter, please."


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You know, THAT'S what we're missing in today's music--mid-song news bulletins in Japanese! Thanks, Jeff Lynne!

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