BEATLES MAGAZINE: BONZO DOG DOO-DAH BAND : “STILL BARKING” CD/DVD BOX SET

Tuesday, 3 December 2024

BONZO DOG DOO-DAH BAND : “STILL BARKING” CD/DVD BOX SET

The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band (also known as the Bonzo Dog Band or the Bonzos) was created by a group of British art-school students in the 1960s.

The group released a single, “I'm The Urban Spaceman,” produced by Paul McCartney under the pseudonym Apollo C. Vermouth, which reached #5 in the UK in 1968/1969. They came to public attention through appearances in the Beatles' 1967 film Magical Mystery Tour and the 1968 ITV comedy show Do Not Adjust Your Set.

Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Share Unboxing Video Of The New “Still Barking” CD/DVD Box Set!

Limited edition 20-disc definitive boxset released December 13th on Madfish

As one of the UK’s most beloved and unconventional bands, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band have delighted audiences for over 60 years with their distinctive blend of music, comedy, and surrealism. On December 13th, 2024, Madfish Music will be releasing “Still Barking” – a definitive 20-disc collection celebrating the complete works of the legendary band and their impact on a generation of revered artists and comedians, from The Beatles to Monty Python.

In preparation of the release, the band have shared a characteristically hilarious unboxing video of the finished set, shot at Madfish Music HQ and featuring appearances from Bonzo members Larry ‘Legs’ Smith, Rodney Slater & Roger Ruskin Spear as well as comedians Kevin Eldon and Paul Putner.

WATCH THE “STILL BARKING” UNBOXING VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nUIXM1mAk4&t=49s

PRE-ORDER THE BONZO DOG DOO-DAH BAND “STILL BARKING” BOXSET (13TH DECEMBER): https://amzn.to/49hNAff

Seven years in the making and put together with the band’s full cooperation, “Still Barking” includes:

17 CDs documenting a spectacularly entertaining career featuring:

• Stereo versions of all the band’s original albums, carefully remastered to capture their idiosyncratic charm

• Additional versions of “Gorilla” and “The Doughnut in Granny’s Greenhouse” in their original mono mixes

• A newly compiled CD of all the band’s singles

• Two discs of demos, rehearsals, and outtakes

• A single disc of backing tracks

• Three discs of BBC Sessions that capture the band’s eccentric live energy

• Two live discs:

Studio Bellevue, Amsterdam. Recorded: November 1968. Transmission date: 3 January 1969

Fillmore East, NYC, 17 October 1969

• A CD featuring a live rehearsal for a show from London’s Marquee Club and additional material of band rehearsals from the Manor Studios in Oxfordshire.

Plus:

• Three DVDs of visual material, including the complete “Do Not Adjust Your Set” shows, “Colour Me Pop,” “Beat Club,” and more. Highlights include rare appearances, short films, and vintage footage from the height of their career.

• 148-page hardback coffee table book featuring an essay by Bonzos authority Chris Welch and an in-depth Day By Day Chronology/Cornology by noted author Andy Neill (The Who; Ready, Steady, Go!). Also includes tributes and remembrances from fans, friends and band members including Rodney Slater, Yvonne Innes, Roger Ruskin Spear, "Legs" Larry Smith, Pete Townshend & Stephen Fry, alongside images and photos from throughout the band’s career, and much more.

Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Super Deluxe Edition

Alongside the standard edition of the “Still Barking” boxset, there will also be a limited run of 150 Super Deluxe Edition boxsets available through Burning Shed. In addition to the regular edition content, the Super Deluxe Edition also includes:

• An exclusive limited-edition shellac 78 rpm pressing of “Mickey’s Son and Daughter”
• An etched, one-sided 7” featuring a previously unreleased version of “Boo!”
• An exclusive print of the box art signed by artist Dan Abbott
• Original Liberty Records mailout prints for the Gorilla album and 100 Club London show

Formed in the early 1960s by art students Vivian Stanshall and Rodney Slater, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band began as a jazz ensemble parodying the music of the 1920s and 30s before evolving into a pioneering force in rock and comedy. Their satirical songs and eclectic performances quickly made them a favorite on the London underground scene. They gained national fame through appearances on the TV show “Do Not Adjust Your Set,” which also featured future members of Monty Python. Known for their hit “I’m the Urban Spaceman,” produced by Paul McCartney under the pseudonym Apollo C. Vermouth, the Bonzos left an indelible mark on the British music and comedy landscape.

Presented by Madfish, this special edition boxset is the ultimate tribute to a band that defined a genre. Dive into the eccentric world of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and experience their enduring legacy like never before with the “Still Barking” Special Edition Boxset.

Release Date: 13 December 2024

To pre-order:

https://amzn.to/49hNAff

https://bonzodog.lnk.to/Still_BarkingTW

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