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Hooverphonic — Club Montepulciano
Album: Blue Wonder Power Milk
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Released: 1998
Length: 3:39
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Fiona said something nice to me
Green velvet jacket sets you free
Lenny beige is performing spinning wheel
Club montepulciano is what you need

Blue hawaii, piccadilly whore
A cocktail is what I'm longing for
Blue hawaii, piccadilly whore
Roger fell asleep in the hall

Fiona said something nice to me
New blue chique suit sets you free
Lenny beige is performing spinning wheel
Club montepulciano is what you need

Blue hawaii, piccadilly whore
A cocktail is what I'm longing for
Blue hawaii, piccadilly whore
Roger fell asleep in the hall
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There's nothing wrong with this song, it's just not that interesting.
Posted 1 month ago by lynnefredricksen    [ Reply ]

Piccadilly Whore
Ingredients

Champagne
1/2 shot brandy
Angostura Bitters
Sugar cube
Decorations: cherry and paper umbrella

Method
Put shot and champagne in a fluted champagne glass. Add splash of bitters to the sugar cube and drop into the cocktail to achieve fizzing effect. Decorate glass with a paper umbrella protruding saucily from a cherry.

Posted 9 months ago by rd    [ Reply ]
 utkarshsingh wrote:

Related info: the cover art is from inside of Atomium. An architecture in Brussels based on the shape of Atom. Another thing worth visiting Brussels for, apart from the fantastic beers



Been to the Atomium twice, and never realized you could go inside!   Next time, I'll have a couple of Brews from Bruges, and aim for Bruxelles and all the EU office buildings.
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Poor Roger to be called out like that.
Posted 2 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
"I'll be honest.. fellas, it was sounding great. But.. I could've used a little more xylophone. So let's take it again..." --Bruce Dickinson
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 Zep wrote:

When I first logged in to RP circa 2002, this was already a feature in the playlist.

I still have not tired of it.



Me too. 
Posted 2 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
A perfect song to get lost in your own mind <3
Posted 2 years ago by arkicin    [ Reply ]
This is the song that got me hooked to listening to RP after hearing it many years ago. 
Posted 2 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:

By the way, Montepulciano is a nice small medieval town located in Tuscany, Italy, in the province of Siena.



Also known for its outstanding wines.
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:

By the way, Montepulciano is a nice small medieval town located in Tuscany, Italy, in the province of Siena.



A good red wine, too!
Posted 3 years ago by everettwa    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

Plenty. Hop over to the band website where you listen to plenty of tracks. I'm a big fan of Belgium's finest, courtesy of RP, and IMO their best CD is No More Sweet Music. Sadly, their previous lead singer has moved on so no more slinky posing in red on the covers, and no more of her seductive, evocative voice. They have a new singer but I don't know what she sounds like, yet.

Any further insight yet, Fred?

Posted 3 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Club Montepulciano is what you need...
Posted 3 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
One of the coolest songs ever! Just the thing to hear before setting out on the bike for downtown music and revelry on Pearl Street... 
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
By the way, Montepulciano is a nice small medieval town located in Tuscany, Italy, in the province of Siena.
Posted 3 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
Gee Tar Hook.....very earwormish.
Posted 3 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
 Zep wrote:
Roger lost out
 
Agreed.
Posted 3 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Related info: the cover art is from inside of Atomium. An architecture in Brussels based on the shape of Atom. Another thing worth visiting Brussels for, apart from the fantastic beers
Posted 4 years ago by utkarshsingh    [ Reply ]
 edwinlegters wrote:
Aamazing how far back these comments go. 
 
When I first logged in to RP circa 2002, this was already a feature in the playlist.

I still have not tired of it.

Posted 4 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
 gandalfbmg wrote:
Only 7? have to correct that. I'm still disppointed I can't find this one on iTunes.
 

Aamazing how far back these comments go. 
Posted 4 years ago by edwinlegters    [ Reply ]
The inbreath preceding every line would put a Dyson to shame!
Posted 5 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
 surfergirl wrote:
sounds to me a little like morcheeba. ahead of its time for sure. i dig it.
 
I thought the singer might be Kylie Minogue until I looked at the screen
Posted 5 years ago by rbmbe    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:
Beginning sounded a bit like Moody Blues - Are You Sitting Comfortably.  Then I thought it was Air.  Could have sworn I then heard Barack Obama in there.  What's going on?
 
That's definitely Marvin Gaye.
Posted 5 years ago by fredhatman    [ Reply ]
Love this! 
Posted 5 years ago by TLCBroyles    [ Reply ]
sounds to me a little like morcheeba. ahead of its time for sure. i dig it.
Posted 6 years ago by surfergirl    [ Reply ]
Great album, peace to all
Posted 6 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
This song has been on RP since forever and I still dig it when it comes on.
Posted 6 years ago by ojibwe    [ Reply ]
Hooverphonic makes great music...  I♥rp
P.S.
I agree that Montepulciano is a fantastic place, I was lucky enough to ride a motorcycle to the city center this year and stay overnight there during a week long cross country motorcycle trip :  https://floridawaterman.com/2016/09/29/garage-for-motorcycle/
P.P.S.
I disagree with you about the wine though... everybody says the wine there is good, but I didn't care for it.  I prefer wine that tastes like Kool-Aid :)

bttcld66 wrote:
Montepulciano is a fantastic place in Italy "https://www.google.it/maps/place/53045+Montepulciano+SI/@43.1009391,11.7679146,13.75z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x13295c04abeab307:0xcfbd667e662d3f92?hl=it"
Very good wine

 

Posted 8 years ago by slikr    [ Reply ]
Remember sibella, she's al di la ringing she bells.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Beginning sounded a bit like Moody Blues - Are You Sitting Comfortably.  Then I thought it was Air.  Could have sworn I then heard Barack Obama in there.  What's going on?
Posted 8 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
Montepulciano is a fantastic place in Italy "https://www.google.it/maps/place/53045+Montepulciano+SI/@43.1009391,11.7679146,13.75z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x13295c04abeab307:0xcfbd667e662d3f92?hl=it"
Very good wine
Posted 8 years ago by bttcld66    [ Reply ]
I heard this song on their concert recording from "Hooverphonic with Orchestra". Noémie Wolfs sounded better, but then the whole tone was different. That was a beautiful concert.
Posted 9 years ago by Nix    [ Reply ]
GoldPhonicPortisFrappHooverHead! {#Tongue}

Posted 10 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
 mixplusik wrote:
This is an excellent song by one of my favourite bands! Strange though that it exists in two versions: one with vocals by Liesje Sadonius, who sang only on their first album, and the one that's here, with vocals by their second vocalist Geike Arnaert (sadly, she left them in 2009 and there still aren't any signs of life from the band).


 
from belgium
Posted 11 years ago by uilekiek    [ Reply ]
Only 7? have to correct that. I'm still disppointed I can't find this one on iTunes.
Posted 12 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Not a fan of the girlie voice, but good song!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

Plenty. Hop over to the band website where you listen to plenty of tracks. I'm a big fan of Belgium's finest, courtesy of RP, and IMO their best CD is No More Sweet Music. Sadly, their previous lead singer has moved on so no more slinky posing in red on the covers, and no more of her seductive, evocative voice. They have a new singer but I don't know what she sounds like, yet.

 

I do, slightly warmer, cute too.
Posted 13 years ago by lunar1963    [ Reply ]
Wonderful album!
Posted 13 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 Peace_tode wrote:
Okay this is my first exposure to this and holy crap. I really hope there is more like this!

Any help here?

 
Plenty. Hop over to the band website where you listen to plenty of tracks. I'm a big fan of Belgium's finest, courtesy of RP, and IMO their best CD is No More Sweet Music. Sadly, their previous lead singer has moved on so no more slinky posing in red on the covers, and no more of her seductive, evocative voice. They have a new singer but I don't know what she sounds like, yet.

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
They look like they're from another planet.....or Berlin.
Sprocket!!!
That's effing hilarious.
Posted 15 years ago by j7    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this song, the more I like it. Beautiful.
Posted 15 years ago by maroubra    [ Reply ]
 thetimebeing2112 wrote:
Not a bad track on the entire disc. Love it.
 
Yes, it's an excellent album; this song in particular.

Posted 15 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Peace_tode wrote:
Okay this is my first exposure to this and holy crap. I really hope there is more like this!

Any help here?
  Sure! Click the little 'More' by Hoverphonic above. Then click each of the two dozen or so songs that pop up and see what we musical geniuses think of them. Buy the ones we like best and you can't go wrong. Happy listening! :-)


Posted 15 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Hale bop!

{#Notworthy}

(As for handcuffs, I have wondered if she's wearing anything under her mac in their other cover photo, Yurrup being Yurrup 'n all.)


Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Okay this is my first exposure to this and holy crap. I really hope there is more like this!

Any help here?

Posted 16 years ago by Peace_tode    [ Reply ]
 ktnsb wrote:
handcuffs and Hale-Bopp.
 
Your idea was amusing... but when I see that photo, I think of Sprockets and their special guest, Nutrino, the orange Neon Babe.


Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
Not a bad track on the entire disc. Love it.
Posted 16 years ago by thetimebeing2112    [ Reply ]
gimme a glass of Monte
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
I keep waiting to see a Japanese tv commercial for something called Blue Wonder Power Milk. Hehe. Most awesome. 8.
Posted 16 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
The coolest concept group out there. . .
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
robco1 wrote:
Handcuffs and Hale Bop? Okay, that deserves an explanation.
You remember those weirdos in SoCal some years back who thought the Hale-Bopp comet was bringing some kind of mothership to take them away so they all castrated themselves and committed group suicide? Somehow the two dudes remind me of them, she looks like she's wearing invisible handcuffs. Pretty boring explanation, but there you go.
Posted 16 years ago by ktnsb    [ Reply ]
ktnsb wrote:
handcuffs and Hale-Bopp.
Handcuffs and Hale Bop? Okay, that deserves an explanation.
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
A cool group that deserves a 7 for this song. But I give them an 8 because they have one of the coolest names in the recording industry!
Posted 17 years ago by dharmanavy    [ Reply ]
handcuffs and Hale-Bopp.
Posted 17 years ago by ktnsb    [ Reply ]
drH wrote:
I prefer Kenmorphonic.
A dysonphonic wouldnt lose suction, unlike other brands.JK. This isnt bad.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
Aye, mate. :-) Red indeed. Anyway...of course! This is Hooverphonic. Pretty and groovy.
Posted 18 years ago by Zamoeba    [ Reply ]
gandalfbmg wrote:
These folks are quickly becoming my favorites right now... This doesn't hurt either.
Red is quickly becoming my favourite colour!
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
These folks are quickly becoming my favorites right now... This doesn't hurt either.
Posted 18 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
I like this - kind of reminds me of Madonna, Ray of Light. -lmic
Maybe in this song, but not most of their stuff. But I really like Hooverphonic.
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
yes... more Hooverphonic. thanks Bill.
Posted 18 years ago by calray    [ Reply ]
Outstanding. From Belgium? I guess they dont just make lace doilies and waffles over there anymore, eh?
Posted 18 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
I like this - kind of reminds me of Madonna, Ray of Light. -lmic
Posted 18 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
I like
Posted 18 years ago by BigCalm    [ Reply ]
Montepulciano is a very fine Italian wine appellation.
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Love the spaghetti-western guitar. From Belgium no less.
Posted 18 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
Beastie wrote:
Very nice beat and use of melody, vocals, instruments. Out of the ordinary doesn't necessarily mean better, but this hits the spot. In reference to the outside cafes in Europe, would much rather be in Holland. Spices abound, let's say.
... Comprendie Herr Beastie ... ... The spice trade is sufferin' badly here, might just have to hit the Holland Cafe` scene and not heard set? ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Has anyone else been able to find this on iTunes? I found Jackie Cain, but can't seem to find this one...
Posted 18 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
RedPR wrote:
I think it's refreshing. Wish I were in Belgium listening to this right now, acutally.
Well, the song is nice but seeing the title and reading the responses...I wish I was in Montepulciano...even if it's raining there. The song's not one of my favorites, but the town (and the wine) is. Chin chin!
Posted 18 years ago by chrisinwilson    [ Reply ]
RedPR wrote:
I think it's refreshing. Wish I were in Belgium listening to this right now, acutally.
I am. Cold, rainy and miserable. Wish I was listening to this someplace where it is sunny and warm.
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
Very nice beat and use of melody, vocals, instruments. Out of the ordinary doesn't necessarily mean better, but this hits the spot. In reference to the outside cafes in Europe, would much rather be in Holland. Spices abound, let's say.
Posted 18 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
I think it's refreshing. Wish I were in Belgium listening to this right now, acutally.
Posted 18 years ago by RedPR    [ Reply ]
ChardRemains wrote:
What is that giant sucking sound.....oh it's Hooverphonic! Do they come with their own replacement bags? Okay. It's okay. Kind of winebar background music okay. After a couple of glasses of a good cabernet, a pair of sunglasses, an outside table, then I would be set to appreciate this.
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Posted 18 years ago by borderlessworld    [ Reply ]
pop. ok.
Posted 18 years ago by borderlessworld    [ Reply ]
ChardRemains wrote:
What is that giant sucking sound.....oh it's Hooverphonic! Do they come with their own replacement bags? Okay. It's okay. Kind of winebar background music okay. After a couple of glasses of a good cabernet, a pair of sunglasses, an outside table, then I would be set to appreciate this.
Posted 19 years ago by strick    [ Reply ]
I like this song and the group, but what is that mumbling in there? Sounds like John Madden.
Posted 19 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
jimbo6 wrote:
very euro, but with a little more substance (not much more)
...and all US bands have substance, huh ;)
Posted 19 years ago by lunar1963    [ Reply ]
Already a 10...
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Great band, great album, great song!!!
Posted 19 years ago by ankhara99    [ Reply ]
Oh yeah, that's that place the PYTHON guys and SIMPSONS team joined to create... No, wait . That was Club Monty-Poochy-ano...
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
cool album cover :nodhead:
Posted 20 years ago by LLMikeJ    [ Reply ]
I just dig Hooverphonic, if you happen to like this song, check the band, it has huge number of as good as and even better songs than this!
Posted 20 years ago by hujoppi    [ Reply ]
What is that giant sucking sound.....oh it's Hooverphonic! Do they come with their own replacement bags? Okay. It's okay. Kind of winebar background music okay. After a couple of glasses of a good cabernet, a pair of sunglasses, an outside table, then I would be set to appreciate this.
Posted 20 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
C'mon people... a little more creativity with your jokes...kinda GLAD so far...belongs in a garbage bag...
Posted 20 years ago by MTL_Robbie    [ Reply ]
Do they sound like "The Sundays" to anyone else - or is it just me?
Posted 20 years ago by al9009    [ Reply ]
I prefer Kenmorphonic.
Posted 20 years ago by drH    [ Reply ]
An aptly named group because..... THEY SUCK!
Posted 21 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
A recent discovery for me...Thanks to RP. I like Hooverphonic a lot. That "dirty" guitar sound and nice melodies.
Posted 21 years ago by MTL_Robbie    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by jimbo6: very euro, but with a little more substance (not much more)
So you mean euro = no substance?
Posted 21 years ago by deadline    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by newwavegurly: Great group. Saw them live, opening for BT, and they did a cover of "Inna Gadda Davida" (or however you spell it) that was awesome!
With or without the 15-minute drum solo?
Posted 21 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
Great to hear this here, but not hearing the beautiful chords of Eden follow it up is a major let down :roll:
Posted 21 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
Thank you, this would've plagued me forever...
Originally Posted by mksothrpeoplrich: Ok, so I lifted the lyrics...but here they are: In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, honey, don't you know that I love you? In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, baby, don't you know that I'll always be true? Oh, won't you come with me and take my hand? Oh, won't you come with me and walk this land? Please take my hand!
Posted 21 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by newwavegurly: Great group. Saw them live, opening for BT, and they did a cover of "Inna Gadda Davida" (or however you spell it) that was awesome!
Ok, so I lifted the lyrics...but here they are: In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, honey, don't you know that I love you? In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, baby, don't you know that I'll always be true? Oh, won't you come with me and take my hand? Oh, won't you come with me and walk this land? Please take my hand!
Posted 21 years ago by mksothrpeoplrich    [ Reply ]
I really like this song. And the album it comes from is maybe their best. Their first two albums remind me of a happier Portishead. The third is not without it\'s charm. But as with Morcheeba\'s third album, they lost their edge. Became more popish.
Posted 22 years ago by mike1g    [ Reply ]
Must get this CD! Suspect it is as good as Magnificent Tree! I like the group's uniqueness. Discovered the group in the 1990s in a college-town record store, The Band Box, in Williamsburg, VA, where the owners are very cutting-edge knowledgeable. Sorry I missed the Massive Attack that preceded.
Posted 22 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
This is terrific! Learned to like something new today!
Posted 22 years ago by Blackjack    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by triviagal: I love her voice. The guitar part has a little spaghetti western flavor to it.
Liked your spaghetti western analogy. I can almost see Clint Eastwood Also like the groups multiple home appliance name. Oh and the music is OK as well. I give it a 6.
Posted 22 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Great group. Saw them live, opening for BT, and they did a cover of \"Inna Gadda Davida\" (or however you spell it) that was awesome!
Posted 22 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
I love her voice. The guitar part has a little spaghetti western flavor to it.
Posted 22 years ago by triviagal    [ Reply ]
great sounding song.. I have a cd \"Dreamworld: Essential Late Night Listening\" that has their track \"2 Wicky\" on it.. love that track... and it seems that there is a lot more to them to get aquainted with! Thanks RP !!!
Posted 22 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
Excellent choice Bill. Would love to hear more Hooverphonic on RP.
Posted 22 years ago by noladq    [ Reply ]
Oooo. I like this! Got any more? -- It's official. I must have this! And, Doc, you're just too funny!
Posted 22 years ago by Mot    [ Reply ]
Good call, Platy! never heard this afore :D
Posted 22 years ago by pilgrim    [ Reply ]