Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Harry Irene Lyrics
Harry Irene were a couple that lived in the green
Harry Irene were a couple that ran a canteen
Ran a canteen
Ran a canteen
Two people Harry and Irene like you never seen
Their tuna sandwiches would turn the dark into day
They sold wine like turpentine to painters
They took to social life like props to aviators
Harry Irene were a couple that ran a canteen
Harry Irene were a couple that lived in the green
Ran a canteen
Ran a canteen
Took Harry for all of his green and Irene
Harry was left holding an empty canteen
And by the way folks, it was Dusty not Harry
What does this mean?
What's the meaning of this?
Poor Harry, I guess
Other Lyrics by Artist
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - The Spotlight Kid
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Upon The My-O-My
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Sugar Bowl
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - New Electric Ride
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - This Is The Day
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Party Of Special Things To Do
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Same Old Blues
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Observatory Crest
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Pompadour Swamp
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Rock 'n Roll's Evil Doll
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Further Than We've Gone
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Twist Ah Luck
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Bluejeans And Moonbeams
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - The Floppy Boot Stomp
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Tropical Hot Dog Night
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Golden Birdies
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Big Eyed Beans From Venus
- Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band - Click Clack
Rand Lyrics
Last Posts
Beyonce Shakes the Internet with Surprise Super Bowl Tease and New Music Release
Beyoncé once again set the digital world abuzz with her latest musical surprise. In an unforgettable move during the Super Bowl, a Verizon commercial served...
Watch Usher’s Full Super Bowl 2024 Halftime Performance Usher, Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris,
At the 2024 Super Bowl, Usher redefined the halftime show with a dazzling, career-highlight performance that will be remembered for years to come. Taking the...
Usher Unveils ‘Coming Home’: A Journey Through Sound and Soul in His Latest Album
Spanning three decades in the music industry, Usher has consistently mesmerized fans with his soulful tunes and magnetic performances. However, his most recent project, Coming...
Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band Harry Irene Comments
Just perfect.
so great...oh Captain, Captain, You're, You,are and You'll be in my mind
Beautiful thank you uploading person x
what is the meaning of this? poor harry, i guess!
the do' was made of oak the flo' was smokey gray...
Absolutely fantastic
Hope to die listening to this.
your sentiments aren't lost, this alcoholic weed smoking wreck feels you :)
the olives have gone BUT i now know what it means.
And by the way folks,
it was Dusty not Harry!
Beautifuuuul. Goosebumps. Memories. Many tropical hot dog nights playing this song... ;-)
what's the meaning of this , what's the meaning of that , why not dream with a small white cat . (B.Lava inc)
my daUGHTER (23) came round said she love this :)
One of the last great songs with whistling.
Patience... there will be more.
and whistling song by moose on album xyz
This makes life worth living. "Rannakanteen, what does this mean"? XLNT!!!!!! Where's my fucking hash-browns? Thanks Harry, or are you Irene? What's the meaning of this?
Too late , I just named my new baby Ranna Canteen
Their tuna sandwiches would turn the dark into day!
I signed my YouTube name at the bottom of my previous comment, but the quote is (of course) Captain Beefheart from Trout Mask Replica. I just don't want anyone to get upset, as they often do on YewToob!
--Farnhazen Brep
You comment-posters are all nuts, and I agree with everything you say.
"The black paper between a mirror
Breaks my heart that I can't go.
Steal softly through sunshine.
Steal softly through snow."
--F Brep
Actually the title of the show was the Sound of One Hand Clapping-Bongs and Tits and it appeared the Wizard was high or stoned while he did his show..
Once heard this played on University of Maryland's 10 watt WMUC's obscure overnight show called the Sound of Hand Clapping-Bongs and Tits with a crazy host named the Wizard who shaved his head and was covered with tattoos. He played this several times during his show one night and once he played the Partridge Family's I think I love you right next to this one.
Great song!Many memories.
great song
"They sold wine like turpentine to painters...." Miss you Cappy!
andreaprodan. huh? how could that be? I DISCOVERED that song before you did. just kidding. thanks for even knowing the song exists. i thought i was THE only one who knew he wrote and performed it.
except for PETER HARRISON who introed me to the capt. FIND ME PETER HARRISON OF VANCOUVER BC
my FAVE beefheart song. among very few others. what a sweet variation from his norm. the MOST of all different from what he had done before. not blues. just a song. HONEST. not derivative of his fame self. yet derivative of his true self. simple. sweet. i like it.
Bluejeans and moonbeams too
is fast and bulbous, got me?
Also, a tin teardrop
"a squid eating dough in a polyethaline bag"
Good friggin whistler!!!
got the vinal but no record player, cheers for posting this, not only do i own it i now have the pleasure of listening to it
I love you. RIP
rip capitan
love it don thanks
This GREAT little ditty sealed a special bond between my older brother Luca, and I on one magical Taxi drive from Iguazu Falls to Posadas in Argentina in 1982. Imagine red, dusty roads surrounded by Amazonian-like vegetation... and this playing on a cassette in the Stereo. The Argentinean driver was really digging it too! Thanx for it all, Captain!
wait what. tu nombre de usuario me hace pensar que tu hermano era Luca Prodan??😆!!
RIP Don
why the inappropriate clip from poop hatch at the beginning?