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Ludo

Ivor Cutler · 1967

32 min · 17 tracks

Whimsical spoken word and playful melodies create a surreal soundscape that blurs the line between humor and melancholy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Cockadoodledon't — This track exemplifies Cutler's humorous wordplay while juxtaposing childhood innocence with adult cynicism through its playful title and lyrics.
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    A Great Grey Grasshopper — With its vivid imagery and whimsical storytelling, this song showcases Cutler's ability to create enchanting yet bizarre worlds within his music.
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    I'm Going in a Field — This track encapsulates Cutler's characteristic blend of simplicity and depth, combining childlike melodies with profound observations on existence.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mud 1:03
  • 2 A Great Grey Grasshopper 2:21
  • 3 Darling Will You Marry Me Twice 0:53
  • 4 A Still, Small Fly 1:12
  • 5 Deedle, Deedly, I Pass 1:47
  • 6 I Had a Little Boat 2:03
  • 7 Cockadoodledon't 1:11
  • 8 Shop Lifters 2:18
  • 9 Mary's Drawer 3:34
  • 10 I'm Happy 0:39
  • 11 I'm Going in a Field 2:09
  • 12 Go On, Jump! 0:49
  • 13 Flim Flam Flum 2:06
  • 14 Good Morning! How Are You? Shut Up! 1:26
  • 15 Last Song 2:02
  • 16 A Suck of My Thumb 2:25
  • 17 The Shapely Balloon 4:04

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