Asparagus Next Left suddenly transforms Half Man Half Biscuit into a public information service, warning that road signs on our country lanes may not be what they seem. Which we all know to be true. I’m not sure anybody knows who Phyllis Triggs is though. Thanks to Patrick and Dave
See lyrics to Asparagus Next Left
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14 Letters Sent:
Craig
Second last verse – it’s ‘bands have become ridiculous’.
Apr 22nd, 2008
chris
Are you sure? Anyone else agree?
Apr 22nd, 2008
Gordon Burns
No – definitely Vans
Apr 24th, 2008
Craig
I’m pretty sure. The verse is about bands having tour buses and not travelling in transits anymore (unlike HMHB) and I don’t see how a van can have a strategy
Apr 24th, 2008
chris
“Vans” makes sense becuase it’s a comment on how all vans now belong to “strategic logistics solutions providers” rather than delivery companies…
Apr 24th, 2008
Martin Taylor
I always thought it was “Bands have become ridiculous….” rather than just piling into a transit.
The logistics companies angle makes sense too tho. Hadn’t thought of that.
May 7th, 2008
Sanchez
So who was Phyllis Triggs?
May 8th, 2008
Paul F
Definitely vans.
May 19th, 2008
Ian in CO
Bands. Agree on the points made – a dig at corporate rockers, surely.
May 24th, 2008
billybookcase
We recently went down the A550(?) towards Queensferry and saw an Asparagus next left sign and wondered if this was the inspiration.
Aug 1st, 2008
Neil
Two things:
1. It’s definitely ‘vans’.
2. Phyllis Triggs is a member of the Springfield Arts Council in Springfield, Ohio, USA. That’s what happened to her.
http://www.ci.springfield.oh.us/aacf/aacfss.htm
Aug 9th, 2008
Dave F.
Evening all
Well surely that’s the ultimate guerrilla gig.
“Asparagus next Left” who says ?
It’s a bit clearer on the (superior) Peel session version.
Is there a reason why a few words are capitalized? Aubergines, Tractors, Turning etc?
Cheers
Feb 16th, 2009
Chris The Siteowner
Thanks. I’ve capitalised everything which would appear on signs. I’ve even done some more now, to be consistent. Because I can.
Feb 16th, 2009
dj
no mention of phyllis triggs but i sense a connection
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markeaston/2010/02/the_rhubarb_triangle.html
Mar 4th, 2010
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