Captain Beefheart - The Dust Blows Forward 'N' The Dust Blows Back

Track #2 from the album Trout Mask Replica (1969)

[@ishayfriedman27]

David Lynch is thinking about this song today.

[@pimxan]

was he rlly

[@ishayfriedman27]

@@pimxan when I wrote this

[@ryw8335]

Today, too

[@Repossessedurass]

Gotta love them blue skys and golden sunshine all along the way.

[@carlospadinmartinez]

I think we are all here because of David

[@noesunyoutuber7680]

I can't get over the fact this is track number 2. It goes straight from Frownland exploding in a sea of disjointed jamming to a weirdo unaccompanied poem with absolutely no transition between.

[@spassgost1762]

Then right after this you hear "*DACHAU BLUES*"

[@ronhitler-barassi2624]

The dust blows forward and the dust blows back

[@geordiejones5618]

This album was made to fuck with people. Idk how tf Beefhart just heard all this in his head and was able to translate it.

[@monowavy]

listen to The Left Rights : Bad Choices Made Easy

[@christopherterry8589]

... And?

[@kingofjs]

"When am I gonna die?" I feel ya Captain. I feel ya.

[@theresatractorinmyass7200]

The crackle between each line makes it sound like he’s got a projector presentation and he’s flicking through all this imagery

[@alanrogs3990]

You know what it is right? It's the simple tape recorder clicking on and off.

[@klaus8456]

I almost cried laughing on the ground because of this, i love this piece , but the imagery youre giving is just genius. Thank you.

[@37Dionysos]

Supposed to sound like an old 1900s acetate in the Smithsonian

[@KlarnicleMusic]

Captain Beefheart in 9th grade presenting his social studies project to his fellow classes (circa 1969)

[@dgbeck]

favorite line: "me and my girl named bimbo... limbo... spam"

[@ticalpo3313]

"and a lip- and a lipstick kleenex"

[@klaus8456]

"Hung on a pointed forked twig"

[@samtheman123]

And a lip- lipstick Kleenex

[@KahurangiSteez]

It's night now, and the moon looks like a dandelion It's black now, 'n the blackbird's feeding on rice 'n his red wings look like diamonds and lice

[@sanfordcurtis8242]

This is what your mind sounds like after being awake for 48 hours

[@sexybeast1910]

"bet you can't make a good song" Captain Beefheart "Hold my instruments"

[@gustercc]

Sexy Beast best comment ever.

[@samspahlman4859]

me and his girl limbo spam

[@simonemancuso3576]

Very cleverly put, sir

[@amritjanardhanan]

This should be the national anthem of florida.

[@brianking2365]

or Louisiana

[@subscribetopizzatheonlyrea7322]

Gone fishin for a week

[@tommygo8]

Technically it would have to be the state anthem but great suggestion...

[@aakkoin]

National anthem of Florida Man

[@steveself9470]

You right

[@joshuakilpatrick7824]

I unironically love this song, it perfectly encapsulates that feeling I get when I'm camping and the sun has just set and everything is quiet, and I feel all weird and small and contemplative

[@crouton3455]

I love how visual it is. It's hard to make sense of story wise so you just get images.

[@mifegreen5960]

@@crouton3455 man I listened to 4 songs off this album like a year ago and thought its acclaim was just bandwagon and wanna be quirky music nerds... but I listened last night and this shit is beautiful

[@boomshanka8743]

Yes, it makes me feel the same.

[@dylanc6174]

When he said “one red bean stuck in the bottom of a tin bowl” .. I felt that...

[@hztb9918]

“hot coffee from a crimped up can” 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WattisWatts]

Yep, that line has stuck with me for over 50 years.

[@Flamestar320]

The "lipstick kleenex" line especially sticks with you.

[@J.Oliveira-jpg]

Today is October 22, 2021. You can't believe it, but it's a friday once again. In L.A., my friend, David Lynch, is thinking (again) about this song.

[@ahdbw8494]

Gone fishin’ for a week

[@hiss8276]

Could someone hit me up with the instrumental?

[@soylentramen7795]

Andrew Elie mind fukkin blown

[@jsca1082]

cassette clicks

[@major7thsmcgee973]

@Andrew Elie damn beat me to it

[@padraicoshea4143]

Yeah got chu bruh

[@hennelsbuchstadt7565]

(Hit Beefheart on play at 0:29 of Sløy Gange / end of intro) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5rLp5hvas9lepI&ab_channel=FloppyMcSpace-Topic

[@JohnnyMrHattersmith]

There’s ole Gray with ‘er dove-winged hat Threre’s ole Green with her sewing machine Where’s the bobbin at? Tote’n old grain in uh printed sack The dust blows forward ‘n dust blows back And the wind blows black thru the sky And the smokestack blows up in suns eye What am I gonna die? Uh white flake riverboat just flew by Bubbles popped big ‘n uh lipstick Kleenex hung on uh pointed forked twig Reminds of the bobby girls Never was my hobby girls Hand full uh worms and uh pole fishin’ Cork bobbin’ like uh hot red bulb ‘n uh blue jay squeaks His beak open an inch above uh creek Gone fishin’ for a week Well I put down my bush ‘n I took of my pants ‘n felt free The breeze blowin’ up me ‘n up the canyon Far as I could see It’s night now and the moon looks like uh dandelion It’s black now ‘n the blackbird’s feedin’ on rice ‘n his red wings look diamonds ‘n lice I can hear the mice toes scamperin’ Gophers rumblin’ in pile crater rock hole One red bean stuck in the bottom of uh tin bowl Hot coffee from uh krimpt up can Me ‘n my girl named Bimbo Limbo Spam

[@michaelweiske702]

I think he is saying 'a' not 'uh'. Not every open vowel is a pause.

[@tankgirl9324]

You missed the word "like" after "red wings look", but this is pretty great.

[@arclain67]

1:09 “And I took off my pants and felt free.”

[@PaidAMaluCachu]

This is what my drunk brain sings when I pass out at 6 am

[@fallinditch8886]

David Lynch thinking about this song once again

[@basilthrush3537]

Haven’t heard this for years. Really only now realising his genius as a word painter. Brilliant.

[@Goatchild90]

One of my favourite albums ever

[@milkmedia1657]

How lol

[@jimmetesky6019]

I hadn't listened to this song in 30 years. Now it's been running through my head for three days. Beats the alternative.

[@saliv88]

There’s something about the vinyl crackles between each verse that makes this one of the funniest songs I’ve ever heard.

[@williamtatum2147]

This is not at all what I would’ve expected it to be, but it makes perfect sense for this to be on David Lynch’s mind. Yet another excellent recommendation Mr. Lynch!

[@phoebecatgirl933]

The dust blows forard and the dust blows back - the BEST!

[@Dzztzt]

David Lynch nailed it on this one.

[@appalledpaul5497]

Let's see, it's a new one on me.

[@robertburrows5375]

And David's thinking about it again today...

[@sarinabozorgnia6051]

David Lynch is thinking about this song today. (Again)

[@joenicholls461]

The very best, everything else let’s me down other than The Captain’s records

[@celiumpictures]

There’s old grain In her dove wing hat There’s old grain In her sewing machine Where’s the bobbin at?

[@adrithgor7551]

I like the fact that i downloaded this song in FLAC to hear this in best quality possible

[@TheRexTera]

David Lynch Sent Me🤩

[@audioinfo452]

David Lynch!

[@bonnibagel3756]

Art.

[@beatvampire]

Gilligans island theme melody.. just sit right back and you'll hear a tale

[@sheepishisme]

This IS the content i subscribed for.

[@Jackp2003]

Anyone here from David Lynch?

[@hanaemichikusa925]

Me ! If you want more, I've started a playlist of all the songs from David Lynch's weather report : kzbin.info/aero/PLjGIdNJnirk3j4KLJwPhbJnv3ptEMKxfW Have a great day !

[@randysutton2120]

Yep!

[@Jackp2003]

@@hanaemichikusa925 That's awesome. Thank you!

[@chamfort7744]

Yes!

[@saoirseraboteau7323]

I'm here for David Lynch AND PJ Harvey!

[@sorcyboi2848]

If I am ever held at gunpoint and asked my last words, these will be them.

[@Mrchair-bk5ns]

You know the drill. David Lynch recommends and I am here.

[@gorcshurut4934]

Thank you David.

[@tonyheyman1153]

I heard about the Captain back in 1970 hi school electronic music class. Mr. Dobbs was the teacher. The Captains name was spoken by those in the know with reverence..but they were rich kids, so I didnt listen. Now that get...time to re- visit.

[@geordiejones5618]

This song is hilarious. It sounds like someone trying to make fun of songs.

[@bablue7345]

Wonderful !

[@jgrzinich]

up the canyon, rumbiln' gophers

[@brandonumagat]

This song reminds me of the Bobby girls.

[@marymarino3986]

Picture a cellar house party N ten of us would break into dust.we all knew every word.that happened a lot.that was a slice of my youth.!!

[@midnightcabbage5475]

Love it!

[@blaqkush]

Limbo spam

[@DethronerX]

I came here before, but I came back today again, because David Lynch sent us

[@hanaemichikusa925]

Me too ! If you want more, I've started a playlist of all the songs from David Lynch's weather report : kzbin.info/aero/PLjGIdNJnirk3j4KLJwPhbJnv3ptEMKxfW Have a great day !

[@EnoVarma]

Hello all David Lynch fans.

[@colinmacmillan2318]

Great transition btw

[@stormdog1996]

THE BEST TUNE EVER....

[@dicrylium-2868]

David Lynch brought me here.

[@hanaemichikusa925]

Me too ! If you want more, I've started a playlist of all the songs from David Lynch's weather report : kzbin.info/aero/PLjGIdNJnirk3j4KLJwPhbJnv3ptEMKxfW Have a great day !

[@Neotokyovibes-WelcomeHome]

First listen - what the fuck is this shit Fifth listen - how am I supposed to SLEEP without Captain Beefheart and his magic band?

[@DroogTheDragon]

One red bean stuck in the bottom of a tin bowl And a lipstick cleanex hung on a pointed forke'd twig And I took off my pants and felt free This song is a masterpiece

[@hanawana]

love love love

[@THEparanoidream]

“to get a glimpse of the big picture” - David Lynch

[@estoy1001]

"The breeze blowing up... me...."

[@davidwalker5054]

you either GET trout mask replica or you don't and never will nobody ever thinks it's ok or some of the songs are alright it's either. Hate or love

[@TroubleToby3040]

I agree with you completely! Or disagree with you ADAMANTLY! It depends on what you mean, I suppose. Nevermind.

[@hammerhead222]

Fat Trout Trailer Park Mask Replica

[@TOAAWASHERE]

Anyone here from David Lynch Weather Report 10/31/20?

[@hanaemichikusa925]

Me ! If you want more, I've started a playlist of all the songs from David Lynch's weather report : kzbin.info/aero/PLjGIdNJnirk3j4KLJwPhbJnv3ptEMKxfW Have a great day !

[@TOAAWASHERE]

@@hanaemichikusa925 this I awesome thank so much have a great day as well!

[@winfreyc2010]

Me and my girl named Bimbo. Limbo-spam. Genius.

[@mr.sartre194]

I didn't know David Lynch could sing

[@samtheman123]

Funniest shit I’ve seen today 😂

[@invoicequaint]

Topical.

[@demilembias2527]

I mean do you hear this? he can't.

[@jamesg9609]

A white flake riverboat just flew by

[@samspahlman4859]

back to frownland...

[@BlueSoulJim]

Bubble POP big in lipstick kleenex? WHAT

[@hobochangba7638]

*Bubbles POP big, and a lipstick Kleenex hung on a pointed forked twig reminds me of the Bobby girls.

[@ccxii212]

@@hobochangba7638 never was my hobby girls

[@jimsmethurst6113]

And this is why I like the good captain. I wish someone would explain why.

[@christophermoon64]

Bubbles pop BIG......

[@Contextcatcher]

"The dust blows forward 'n dust blows back And the wind blows black thru the sky And the smokestack blows up in suns eye What am I gonna die"

[@d.stattner3742]

Still know every word

[@johnmckee4121]

That's exactly what it is

[@imDezrt]

bubbles POP BIG

[@emohop]

NEVER WAS MY HOBBY GIRLS

[@imDezrt]

hand fulla worms and a pole fishin :-) cozy

[@37Dionysos]

Handfulla worms and a pole, fishin', cork bobbin' like a hot red bulb

[@soylentramen7795]

Little Donny from the Dynamo Never be another'n like 'im

[@wolfetteplays8894]

Honestly I kind of like this one. Pretty calming. Would love if this was in Fallout: Miami

[@snowqueen_8958]

How do people put this on disturbing music iceburgs.....it's hella creative and very avant garde

[@tomasvanecek8626]

The clicks you hear are stopping the (cassete?) recorder :)) still it is in perfect rhythm

[@themadcap.laughs]

David ♥️

[@Houstonfontes]

Gophers rumblin!!!

[@hammerhead222]

Back to Fat Trout!

[@Over_Sky]

"Well, I put down my bush, and I took off my pants and felt free."

[@UnlovableTwo]

I can gear the mice toes scampri'n Poetry

[@notahooper]

Best song cause there’s no instruments

[@george4715]

Absolute banger 🔥🔥🔥

[@joshweber1161]

LSD was the culprit for these lyrics!

[@mikenorledge4110]

love?

[@a.j.animations2235]

0:38 did he just mess up what he was saying lmao

[@timothydillow3160]

elephant also forth with

[@kanjiwooowooo3202]

The Beatles have nothin' on this guy

[@bonnibagel3756]

And a lick- and a lipstick Kleenex…

[@Isaac-yb5zx]

Based David

[@thunderbirdbrown3002]

🤘🏿😎👹🎸🖤

[@terminator-cz3co]

captain beefheart was on ketamine

[@musicfiction]

My friend's Dad who met Don in the 70s, said he was not into drugs, besides nicotine. I don't what the truth is, but it makes him seem more interesting.

[@bhinz6389]

Sounds like he's making up the words as he sings

[@dougyuck]

gives off stan rogers vibes

[@marshallharrison2533]

Something I forgot: there's a lyric about "diamonds and lice" here, which is also a phrase from the song "Ripple" by The Church (an Australian... how do you even classify them... i guess, college rock? goth adjacent? it's not even that they're particularly weird, but their style seems to overlap between several broadly similar genres of 80s 'alternative' music)... did The Church reference a Cpt. Beefheart lyric? they seem way more down-to-earth than that musically/artistically - more R.E.M. than Radiohead or Wire, I guess you could say - or are they both references to some book or poem or smt antedating both of them? or is it just a weird coincidence? there's even an "ice/lice" rhyme with both of them

[@mr.anitabonghit]

DAVID LYNCH THEATER

[@BlueSoulJim]

Bird’s wings full of diamonds and lice? Eeewww

[@prometheanewnation6384]

Senor Lynch

[@abanana2561]

Lipstick Kleenex

[@noahmccoy5167]

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