columbia 1978
Princeton at Columbia
October 14th, 1978
Princeton loses 10-14
Ladies and gentlemen, the Princeton University Marching Band takes a long, hard look at Beatlemania Mania Mania.
“Princeton Forward”
Beatlemania is a contagious disease marked by fits of screaming, violent attacks, hysteria, acne, fainting at cultural events, puberty, and a willingness to sit through the first half of the Ed Sullivan show. Forming a show on the field, the Band salutes the advent of this disease in America.
“I Want to Hold Your Hand” (Band forms a shoe)
One of the Beatles’ more classic albums is the so-called Orange and Black Album. Some of the better known songs include: “Bungle It Bilbo,” “Why Don’t We Do It On The Field,” “Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me and My Yalie,” “Nowhere Band,” and “A Hard Day’s Night.”
“A Hard Day’s Night” (Band forms an album cover)
In the late 1960’s, it was rumored that Paul McCartney was dead. We made our own investigation and found startling evidence when we played an album backwards. Listen closely (Band plays random noises): I buried Paul. He’s not dead, he’s just resting. Miss him, miss him. For a good time call…. Princeton 24, Columbia 3. It’s better than being in Philadelphia.
Will the Beatles ever “Come Together” again? Over 50 million dollars has been offered for a one night stand as a foursome, but still the Fab Four have refused to mount the effort. Perhaps they feel they cannot measure up to their fans’ expectations. It seems we must lay aside our hopes for a Beatles reunions and rest content with thoughts of yesterday.
“Yesterday” (Band forms two dollar signs)
October 14th, 1978
Princeton loses 10-14
Ladies and gentlemen, the Princeton University Marching Band takes a long, hard look at Beatlemania Mania Mania.
“Princeton Forward”
Beatlemania is a contagious disease marked by fits of screaming, violent attacks, hysteria, acne, fainting at cultural events, puberty, and a willingness to sit through the first half of the Ed Sullivan show. Forming a show on the field, the Band salutes the advent of this disease in America.
“I Want to Hold Your Hand” (Band forms a shoe)
One of the Beatles’ more classic albums is the so-called Orange and Black Album. Some of the better known songs include: “Bungle It Bilbo,” “Why Don’t We Do It On The Field,” “Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me and My Yalie,” “Nowhere Band,” and “A Hard Day’s Night.”
“A Hard Day’s Night” (Band forms an album cover)
In the late 1960’s, it was rumored that Paul McCartney was dead. We made our own investigation and found startling evidence when we played an album backwards. Listen closely (Band plays random noises): I buried Paul. He’s not dead, he’s just resting. Miss him, miss him. For a good time call…. Princeton 24, Columbia 3. It’s better than being in Philadelphia.
Will the Beatles ever “Come Together” again? Over 50 million dollars has been offered for a one night stand as a foursome, but still the Fab Four have refused to mount the effort. Perhaps they feel they cannot measure up to their fans’ expectations. It seems we must lay aside our hopes for a Beatles reunions and rest content with thoughts of yesterday.
“Yesterday” (Band forms two dollar signs)
