Mono Puff - Devil Went Down To Newport (Totally Rockin) video free download


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Duration: 03:40
Uploaded: 2009/03/13

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Flansburgh says, "This two chord wonder was originally recorded in demo form by the legendary, now-defunct New England combo the Clamdiggers. Members of that band were in the group Mente, who performed a locally notorious song called "Bobby Orr" ("greatest hockey player in the world- bahhhh-none!"). Mike was channeling Eddie Van Halen during this take. That's my best/worst John Entwistle impersonation on the fuzz bass at the end."

Written By: Nat Freedberg (Lord Bendover) and Ted Widmer (Lord Rockingham) of the Clamdiggers.

The Newport in the song most likely refers to Newport Beach, CA, where the curls are heinous.

Filmed at The Transit Musem in Brooklyn, The Music Building, and other NYC locations.

Comments

9 years ago

z0ZzZ0z

Yes it is Newport, RI. Some of the Clamdiggers had roots in RI.Ted Widmer became a speech writer for President Bill Clinton.

11 years ago

RIVEXNGLE

Oh, wow. That old comment of mine didn't fair well. Different times... Anyway, I'd pay to have Flansburgh (and/or Linnell) sing to my kids. :)

11 years ago

Katie Daniele

These are exactly the kind of men I'd want to sing to my children, if I had any.

11 years ago

Jeffrey Dorchen

Best song ever.

11 years ago

Tarek Tantawy

2:37 Who's this girl? O.O She's Kristin Scott Thomas' look alike!

11 years ago

Embrace the Race Music

Of course the devil wants to ride on a surf board. :}

12 years ago

echiniderm

The Clamdiggers were one of my favorite bands evah. I wish they had some videos on YouTube, but beggars can't be choosers.

12 years ago

thewhippetbeans

oh yes! indeedness abound awethome dude-th

13 years ago

nsub1

I always assumed that the relevant Newport is Newport, RI. There is a substantial amount of surfing there, and just how New England the whole song is, it seems just right.

14 years ago

CheddarCheesePlanet

flans has the strangest beard in the world

14 years ago

RIVEXNGLE

Makes me think, is this the man you want singing to your children? -And don't even mention Linnell. All he sings about is death. (lol)

14 years ago

felch grogan

best.satan.ever

15 years ago

reader55player

nice fake beard flans

15 years ago

lahgo82

tx! looks like the powers that be removed the one flansy posted...let's see how long this one lasts...

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