The Rutles
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The Rutles
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First released:
Mar 22 1978

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Catalog number:
75760
Release dates:
  • 1978 in United States
  • 1990 in United States

Genres

Classic Rock, Comedy, Parody. Vote on Genres

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5 stars Rutlemania Uber Alles
How did ANYONE every think that Klaatu were the Beatles recording under an assumed name in the late-70s, when it was obvious to anyone with ears that the Beatles were recording under the unlikely name of the Rutles!

Okay, okay, the Rutles are actually ex-Bonzo Dog Band member Neil Innes along with other musicians, but these guys have put together a collection of drop-dead parodies that are done with charm and reverence for the originals. Granted, the film (All You Need Is Cash--BUY THE VIDEO! ) …
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Written by Steve Vrana
3 stars Do I Have To Spell It Out? C-H-E-E-S-E A-N-D O-N-I-O-N-S
Yes, the Rutles TV special was very funny, but don't let that distract you from the top-notch Pop on this CD. I like it so much that my band used to cover "I Must Be In Love."

The production is a bit sparse at times, but the great Neil Innes injects enough energy and wit into every tune to carry them through the thinner moments.

"Goose-Step Mama," "Number One," and some of the other 'early' Rutles stuff is good, but when Innes hits the band's 'middle' and 'late' periods--beginning with "Doubleba…
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Written by David Bradley "David Bradley"

Track listing Edit

  • CD

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    number:
    title:
    number name artist hh:mm:ss
    1
    Goose-Step Mama
    2:18
    2
    Number One
    2:52
    3
    Baby Let Me Be
    1:57
    4
    Hold My Hand
    2:11
    5
    Blue Suede Schubert
    2:13
    6
    I Must Be in Love
    2:06
    7
    With a Girl Like You
    1:53
    8
    Between Us
    2:03
    9
    Living in Hope
    2:39
    10
    Ouch!
    1:52
    11
    It's Looking Good
    2:02
    12
    Doubleback Alley
    2:57
    13
    Good Times Roll
    3:05
    14
    Nevertheless
    1:29
    15
    Love Life
    2:52
    16
    Piggy in the Middle
    4:11
    17
    Another Day
    2:13
    18
    Cheese and Onions
    2:42
    19
    Get Up and Go
    3:19
    20
    Let's Be Natural
    3:22

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