Camper Van Beethoven — Eye Of Fatima
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He's got the eye of Fatima
On the wall in his room
Two bottles of tequila
Three cats and a broom
He's got an 18-year-old angel
And she's all dressed in black
He's got 15 bindles of cocaine
Tied up in a sack
And this here's a government experiment
And we're driving like hell
To give some cowboys some acid
And to stay in motels
We're gonna eat up some wide open spaces
Like it was a cruise on the Nile
Take the hands off the clock
We're gonna be here awhile
And I am the eye of Fatima
On the wall of the motel room
And cowboys on acid
Are like Eygyptian cartoons
And no one ever conquered Wyoming
From the left or from the right
But you can stay in motel rooms
Stay up all night
On the wall in his room
Two bottles of tequila
Three cats and a broom
He's got an 18-year-old angel
And she's all dressed in black
He's got 15 bindles of cocaine
Tied up in a sack
And this here's a government experiment
And we're driving like hell
To give some cowboys some acid
And to stay in motels
We're gonna eat up some wide open spaces
Like it was a cruise on the Nile
Take the hands off the clock
We're gonna be here awhile
And I am the eye of Fatima
On the wall of the motel room
And cowboys on acid
Are like Eygyptian cartoons
And no one ever conquered Wyoming
From the left or from the right
But you can stay in motel rooms
Stay up all night
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love the arse kickin instrumental outro
I love me some CVB, especially this and Key Lime Pie albums.
So good. Thanks for the memories.
great song - has a David Bowie sound to it♥️
Pound33 wrote:
Cracker (the other David Lowery band) did the same thing with the album Greatest Hits Redux: re-recorded some of their songs in order to stick it to the label that put out a best-of collection from which the band got nothing. I love that. Also, IMHO, many of the songs on the Redux album sound better than the original releases.
The redux version of Euro-Trash Girl - Hickman's guitar playing is so crazy good.
I 100% agree, the redux versions are fantastic.
Cracker (the other David Lowery band) did the same thing with the album Greatest Hits Redux: re-recorded some of their songs in order to stick it to the label that put out a best-of collection from which the band got nothing. I love that. Also, IMHO, many of the songs on the Redux album sound better than the original releases.
The redux version of Euro-Trash Girl - Hickman's guitar playing is so crazy good.
I 100% agree, the redux versions are fantastic.
ick wrote:
They still play a show from time to time but David Lowery is pretty busy with Cracker these days.
I've seen several shows where Camper opened for Cracker. Definitely catch one of those if you can.
They still play a show from time to time but David Lowery is pretty busy with Cracker these days.
I've seen several shows where Camper opened for Cracker. Definitely catch one of those if you can.
idiot_wind wrote:
They still play a show from time to time but David Lowery is pretty busy with Cracker these days.
wow
i sure would like to see these guys
They still play a show from time to time but David Lowery is pretty busy with Cracker these days.
wow
i sure would like to see these guys
i sure would like to see these guys
KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
Shazam says "Eye of Fatima Parts 1&2".
But there's this... "Popular Songs of Great Enduing Strength an Beauty" which I think is this version here. https://www.amazon.com/Popular...
It has this footnote on Amazon... Popular Songs features 18 tracks, 5 of which have been re-recorded specifically for this release. Explains Camper Van Beethoven band
spokesperson, Col. Jack 'Cheese' Sandwich (ret.) of Limone sul Garda,
Italy : 'We endeavored to present an enticing set of popular songs from
the much-acclaimed, secondary and tertiary recording periods of the
band, 1985-1990. We were, however, thwarted in this effort by a certain
recording company which had released the later (tertiary) output of
these original recordings. We made offers to buy back our own catalog,
but they were rebuffed. Hence, still owning the publishing rights, we
decided to re-record a few of these later songs.'
Cracker (the other David Lowery band) did the same thing with the album Greatest Hits Redux: re-recorded some of their songs in order to stick it to the label that put out a best-of collection from which the band got nothing. I love that. Also, IMHO, many of the songs on the Redux album sound better than the original releases.
Shazam says "Eye of Fatima Parts 1&2".
But there's this... "Popular Songs of Great Enduing Strength an Beauty" which I think is this version here. https://www.amazon.com/Popular...
It has this footnote on Amazon... Popular Songs features 18 tracks, 5 of which have been re-recorded specifically for this release. Explains Camper Van Beethoven band
spokesperson, Col. Jack 'Cheese' Sandwich (ret.) of Limone sul Garda,
Italy : 'We endeavored to present an enticing set of popular songs from
the much-acclaimed, secondary and tertiary recording periods of the
band, 1985-1990. We were, however, thwarted in this effort by a certain
recording company which had released the later (tertiary) output of
these original recordings. We made offers to buy back our own catalog,
but they were rebuffed. Hence, still owning the publishing rights, we
decided to re-record a few of these later songs.'
Cracker (the other David Lowery band) did the same thing with the album Greatest Hits Redux: re-recorded some of their songs in order to stick it to the label that put out a best-of collection from which the band got nothing. I love that. Also, IMHO, many of the songs on the Redux album sound better than the original releases.
Any band that works 'bindle' into a lyric is OK with me. Plus, this is a great tune.
I love that RP loves Camper Van Beethoven/Cracker.
I don't know. It has a crazy weekend, lost soul, last ditch, kinda thing going on and to be honest, that story has been told many times. I gave it a low rating only because if I'm going to comment I should at least give a number on the scale.
Great outro guitar playing! After the vocals ended I thought a new song had started so I checked to see what it was. Now I want to grab my guitar, plug in, and play along.
Another woefully low rating for such a great song
I guess I have strange taste, I love this song! Great to see there are many other fans out there but also surprised of the low ratings. I love what you do William, daring to go where no man has gone before.
Another first for my R.P. ears. Camper > Cracker. 
KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
Shazam says "Eye of Fatima Parts 1&2".
But there's this... "Popular Songs of Great Enduing Strength an Beauty" which I think is this version here. https://www.amazon.com/Popular...
It has this footnote on Amazon... Popular Songs features 18 tracks, 5 of which have been re-recorded specifically for this release. Explains Camper Van Beethoven band
spokesperson, Col. Jack 'Cheese' Sandwich (ret.) of Limone sul Garda,
Italy : 'We endeavored to present an enticing set of popular songs from
the much-acclaimed, secondary and tertiary recording periods of the
band, 1985-1990. We were, however, thwarted in this effort by a certain
recording company which had released the later (tertiary) output of
these original recordings. We made offers to buy back our own catalog,
but they were rebuffed. Hence, still owning the publishing rights, we
decided to re-record a few of these later songs.'
Thanks for this clarification - that explains it! The original version I think is better. This seems a bit more "vanilla" and less energized.
Shazam says "Eye of Fatima Parts 1&2".
But there's this... "Popular Songs of Great Enduing Strength an Beauty" which I think is this version here. https://www.amazon.com/Popular...
It has this footnote on Amazon... Popular Songs features 18 tracks, 5 of which have been re-recorded specifically for this release. Explains Camper Van Beethoven band
spokesperson, Col. Jack 'Cheese' Sandwich (ret.) of Limone sul Garda,
Italy : 'We endeavored to present an enticing set of popular songs from
the much-acclaimed, secondary and tertiary recording periods of the
band, 1985-1990. We were, however, thwarted in this effort by a certain
recording company which had released the later (tertiary) output of
these original recordings. We made offers to buy back our own catalog,
but they were rebuffed. Hence, still owning the publishing rights, we
decided to re-record a few of these later songs.'
Thanks for this clarification - that explains it! The original version I think is better. This seems a bit more "vanilla" and less energized.
Ha.
Cute little ditty.
but then again.
There's so f'n much music.
We'll never run out of mediocre shite....
Cute little ditty.
but then again.
There's so f'n much music.
We'll never run out of mediocre shite....
jahgirl8 wrote:
THE GREAT FSM!!!! MY GOD HOLY COW
THE GREAT FSM!!!! MY GOD HOLY COW
RDS wrote:
Yeah , by all kinds you mean listeners with bad taste!
Perhaps they are the ones who enjoy Counting Crows and John Cougar.
Can't understand some of the low ratings but it takes all kinds I suppose ;-)
Yeah , by all kinds you mean listeners with bad taste!
Perhaps they are the ones who enjoy Counting Crows and John Cougar.
newbolddrive wrote:
yes, play more Bill!
I love anything by these guys...
yes, play more Bill!
Ah, my college radio days
RDS wrote:
Totally agree with you. That seems to me like a song that only Mr. Caldwell, the accountant from the Omaha suburbs, could dislike. But people who like RP? It's just weird.
This melody reminds me of a song by the french group Rita Mitsouko. It was named C'est comme ça and dates back to 1986 ...
RDS wrote:
1. The singing
2. The melody
But I think if I understood what the lyrics were about I might like it more.
Can't understand some of the low ratings but it takes all kinds I suppose ;-)
1. The singing
2. The melody
But I think if I understood what the lyrics were about I might like it more.
RDS wrote:
I feel the same way... to each his own I guess. I bumped you up to 5 though.
Can't understand some of the low ratings but it takes all kinds I suppose ;-)
I feel the same way... to each his own I guess. I bumped you up to 5 though.
Thank you BIll. I read the comments as well!
aspicer wrote:
Shazam says "Eye of Fatima Parts 1&2".
But there's this... "Popular Songs of Great Enduing Strength an Beauty" which I think is this version here. https://www.amazon.com/Popular...
It has this footnote on Amazon... Popular Songs features 18 tracks, 5 of which have been re-recorded specifically for this release. Explains Camper Van Beethoven band
spokesperson, Col. Jack 'Cheese' Sandwich (ret.) of Limone sul Garda,
Italy : 'We endeavored to present an enticing set of popular songs from
the much-acclaimed, secondary and tertiary recording periods of the
band, 1985-1990. We were, however, thwarted in this effort by a certain
recording company which had released the later (tertiary) output of
these original recordings. We made offers to buy back our own catalog,
but they were rebuffed. Hence, still owning the publishing rights, we
decided to re-record a few of these later songs.'
Interesting this is not the album version...which is this?? I like the other version better, but either way an excellent tune!
Shazam says "Eye of Fatima Parts 1&2".
But there's this... "Popular Songs of Great Enduing Strength an Beauty" which I think is this version here. https://www.amazon.com/Popular...
It has this footnote on Amazon... Popular Songs features 18 tracks, 5 of which have been re-recorded specifically for this release. Explains Camper Van Beethoven band
spokesperson, Col. Jack 'Cheese' Sandwich (ret.) of Limone sul Garda,
Italy : 'We endeavored to present an enticing set of popular songs from
the much-acclaimed, secondary and tertiary recording periods of the
band, 1985-1990. We were, however, thwarted in this effort by a certain
recording company which had released the later (tertiary) output of
these original recordings. We made offers to buy back our own catalog,
but they were rebuffed. Hence, still owning the publishing rights, we
decided to re-record a few of these later songs.'
first heard this tune covered by bradley(sublime). makes me wonder if this is the original.
Yet another rather good CVB tune on RP that finally made me stop questioning my memory and confirm that it really was them that did Take the Skinheads Bowling - the only CVB I knew prior to RP. Thank you for continually broadening my musical horizons.
RDS wrote:
If everybody would like the exact same thing, it would be a mess. Some times , people may like a song more for what it mean to them...souvenir
Can't understand some of the low ratings but it takes all kinds I suppose ;-)
If everybody would like the exact same thing, it would be a mess. Some times , people may like a song more for what it mean to them...souvenir
MrStatenIsle wrote:
Wow, that's the second time I thought it might be The Pretenders (before singing comes in), and it was Camper.
Wow, that's the second time I thought it might be The Pretenders, and it was Camper.
Pretty good song
always better than see a sheep, a cat, and taylor swift garbage all the time.
flyboy wrote:
Hah! I knew her, actually. Though not biblically.
Long story...
That 18 year old angel could be a 47 year old grandma now.
Hah! I knew her, actually. Though not biblically.
Long story...
I love anything by these guys...
Andybob wrote:
I prefer playing it at zero, which is pretty close to the rating I give it.
This whole album is great. Only to be listened to loud. Like at 11 or so.
I prefer playing it at zero, which is pretty close to the rating I give it.
Trippy lyrics! CVB, whatever you were smoking, pass it around! 
Complete balls
That's some pretty revolutionary lyrics.
(cynically) So very '60s ...
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(sadly) ... and I miss those days.
(cynically) So very '60s ...
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(sadly) ... and I miss those days.
That 18 year old angel could be a 47 year old grandma now.
Wicked awesomeWhy don't they let bass players play like that any more?
This whole album is great. Only to be listened to loud. Like at 11 or so.
Can't understand some of the low ratings but it takes all kinds I suppose ;-)
Not heard this before but would certainly like to hear it again!
Like, Dude, did you see where I put those ludes? Gave it a 3
I keep hoping to hear Take the skinheads bowling....heh.
Interesting this is not the album version...which is this?? I like the other version better, but either way an excellent tune!
This certainly sounds like different vocal mix from the original album - can anyone confirm?
and thanks for letting it run into part 2
and thanks for letting it run into part 2
Real music! woo-hoo .. fled to wfmu online during that Decemberist poo-poo that would not "psd" : P
pls play some Civil Disobedience.. 
I have this on vinyl, and I had completely forgotten about it. Time to record it!
Jackson_Feelgood wrote:
bb_matt wrote:
It's his evil twin.
...or more like his Mr. Hyde to Cracker's Dr. Jekyll.
This is outstanding. The vocalist has to be the lead singer from the band Cracker.
bb_matt wrote:
It's his evil twin.
...or more like his Mr. Hyde to Cracker's Dr. Jekyll.
CLASSIC! Finally made it onto RP - wonderful! Instant "8"
First heard this album back in 1989, used to listen to it on the bus to work on a ... walkman!
The bus journey was from Alcester in Warwickshire, to Birmingham central - and the album length covered almost exactly the journey length.
The music reminds me of those years - crazy haired hippy me back then.
The bus journey was from Alcester in Warwickshire, to Birmingham central - and the album length covered almost exactly the journey length.
The music reminds me of those years - crazy haired hippy me back then.
Jackson_Feelgood wrote:
It's his evil twin.
This is outstanding. The vocalist has to be the lead singer from the band Cracker.
It's his evil twin.
This is outstanding. The vocalist has to be the lead singer from the band Cracker.
sbegf wrote:
Hello fellow Marylander! Can't believe I haven't hear this before, let alone on RP! Good tune.
Yeah, Take the Skin Heads Bowling got my attention and then when I heard Eye of Fatima, I was full on into them!
Hello fellow Marylander! Can't believe I haven't hear this before, let alone on RP! Good tune.
Yeah, Take the Skin Heads Bowling got my attention and then when I heard Eye of Fatima, I was full on into them!
Baketown wrote:
Hello fellow Marylander! Can't believe I haven't hear this before, let alone on RP! Good tune.
I can not believe this has not been played on RP before! Thanks for playing this All Time Classic!!!
Hello fellow Marylander! Can't believe I haven't hear this before, let alone on RP! Good tune.
I can not believe this has not been played on RP before! Thanks for playing this All Time Classic!!!
Goes back a bit 
Great outro guitar playing! After the vocals ended I thought a new song had started so I checked to see what it was. Now I want to grab my guitar, plug in, and play along.
I think the outro is technically a different song, "Eye of Fatima (Part Two)." At least, it has a different track title and is a separate track on the CD. I've always played them together though, and they blend seamlessly on the CD if I remember correctly, so I love that RP is playing both parts together here.