The Swimming Song - Music
The Swimming Song by Loudon Wainwright Iii
Loudon Wainwright Iii
Artist Biography For Loudon Wainwright Iii
Loudon Wainwright III Born 5 September 1946 In Chapel Hill North Carolina USA Is An American Songwriter Folk Singer Humorist And Actor. He Is The Father Of Rufus Wainwright And Martha Wainwright Children Of His Marriage To The Late Kate McGarrigle. In 1970 He Acquired A Record Deal With Atlantic Records Who Released His First Album. A Graduate Of St. Andrew's School Wainwright Is Best Known For A 1972 Novelty Song Hit Dead Skunk In The Middle Of The Road With Pianist Teddy Wender And For Playing Captain Spalding The "singing Surgeon" On Three Episodes Of The American Television Show M*A*S*H In Its Third Season 1974-1975 But His Musical Reputation Is Much Deeper. Using A Witty Self-Mocking Style Wainwright Has Recorded Over Twenty Albums On Eleven Different Labels. Two Of His Albums Have Been Nominated For Grammy Awards. He Is Also A Regular Actor In Judd Apatow Movies. His Biggest Role Was Playing The Father On Judd's Show Undeclared. In 2012 His Latest Offering Older Than My Old Man Now Was Released. Official Website Http //www.Lwiii.Com/
Frogtoon Music - Song Info: The Swimming Song
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The Swimming Song By Loudon Wainwright III Artist Loudon Wainwright III
Album Attempted Mustache
Released 1973 Overview
"The Swimming Song" Is One Of Loudon Wainwright III's Most Iconic Songs Featured On His 1973 Album "Attempted Mustache." Known For Its Catchy Banjo Riff And Upbeat Tempo The Song Has Become A Summertime Classic Evoking The Carefree Spirit Of Swimming And The Joys Of Summer. Background
While Seemingly A Lighthearted Account Of Swimming Adventures The Song's Lyrics Touch On Themes Of Risk-Taking And Confronting Limits Sometimes To The Point Of Self-Endangerment. Composition
With A Prominent Banjo Line Played By Wainwright Himself The Song's Folk Roots Are Evident. Its Straightforward Structure And Memorable Chorus Have Made It A Favorite Among Fans And A Staple In Wainwright's Live Performances. Reception
Critics And Fans Alike Have Praised "The Swimming Song" For Its Infectious Melody And Wainwright's Engaging Vocal Delivery. It Stands Out As A Song That Captures His Ability To Combine Humor With Musicianship. Cultural Impact
The Track Has Been Covered By Various Artists And Featured In Media Maintaining Its Appeal Across Generations. Personnel * Loudon Wainwright III – Vocals Banjo * ...And More Track Listing
"The Swimming Song" Is A Highlight Of The Album "Attempted Mustache " Which Features A Range Of Other Folk Songs. External Links
Listen To "The Swimming Song" On YouTube
Listen To "The Swimming Song" On Spotify
Learn More About Loudon Wainwright III On Wikipedia
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Biography - Loudon Wainwright Iii
Loudon Wainwright III Born 5 September 1946 In Chapel Hill North Carolina USA Is An American Songwriter Folk Singer Humorist And Actor. He Is The Father Of Rufus Wainwright And Martha Wainwright Children Of His Marriage To The Late Kate McGarrigle. In 1970 He Acquired A Record Deal With Atlantic Records Who Released His First Album. A Graduate Of St. Andrew's School Wainwright Is Best Known For A 1972 Novelty Song Hit Dead Skunk In The Middle Of The Road With Pianist Teddy Wender And For Playing Captain Spalding The "singing Surgeon" On Three Episodes Of The American Television Show M*A*S*H In Its Third Season 1974-1975 But His Musical Reputation Is Much Deeper. Using A Witty Self-Mocking Style Wainwright Has Recorded Over Twenty Albums On Eleven Different Labels. Two Of His Albums Have Been Nominated For Grammy Awards. He Is Also A Regular Actor In Judd Apatow Movies. His Biggest Role Was Playing The Father On Judd's Show Undeclared. In 2012 His Latest Offering Older Than My Old Man Now Was Released. Official Website Http //www.Lwiii.Com/
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The Swimming Song by Loudon Wainwright III
Artist: Loudon Wainwright III
Album: Attempted Mustache
Released: 1973
Overview
"The Swimming Song" is one of Loudon Wainwright III's most iconic songs, featured on his 1973 album "Attempted Mustache." Known for its catchy banjo riff and upbeat tempo, the song has become a summertime classic, evoking the carefree spirit of swimming and the joys of summer.
Background
While seemingly a lighthearted account of swimming adventures, the song's lyrics touch on themes of risk-taking and confronting limits, sometimes to the point of self-endangerment.
Composition
With a prominent banjo line played by Wainwright himself, the song's folk roots are evident. Its straightforward structure and memorable chorus have made it a favorite among fans and a staple in Wainwright's live performances.
Reception
Critics and fans alike have praised "The Swimming Song" for its infectious melody and Wainwright's engaging vocal delivery. It stands out as a song that captures his ability to combine humor with musicianship.
Cultural Impact
The track has been covered by various artists and featured in media, maintaining its appeal across generations.
Personnel
[*]Loudon Wainwright III – vocals, banjo
[*]...and more
Track Listing
"The Swimming Song" is a highlight of the album "Attempted Mustache," which features a range of other folk songs.
External Links
Listen to "The Swimming Song" on YouTube
Listen to "The Swimming Song" on Spotify
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