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June 24, 2009

Iggy Pop & The BPA Bring "He's Frank" To Letterman, Fallon

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When not recording French Pop albums Iggy Pop spends his time performing the BPA's (aka Brighton Port Authority, aka Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim and various guests) version of the Monochrome Set's "He's Frank" on various late night programs. You already saw an Iggy puppet do the same thing, yes, but the real life Stooge is a little livelier and gets the Roots (and, well, Paul Shaffer) as part of his backing band. In both cases, Pop chews the scenery, making his way into the audience, who in turn eat it up. Only one version involves an Iggy-assisted tuba solo.

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bananafana feux

Open letter to Iggy:

Iggy,

Thanks for wearing a shirt--twice.

Love,
BF

Posted by: bananafana feux profile link at 06/24/09 1:31 PM | Reply
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that Letterman version totally pales in comparison to the Fallon one.

?uestlove and the Roots = greatest backing band ever.

Posted by: Derek at 06/24/09 3:41 PM | Reply
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It's a sousaphone, not a tuba.

Posted by: Antonio at 06/24/09 3:42 PM | Reply
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Scott

"IT'S NOT A TUBA"
-Ahnold

Posted by: Scott profile link in reply to Antonio's comment at 06/24/09 4:06 PM | Reply
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PaulD

True, but his the name "Tuba Gooding Jr." is misleading.

Posted by: PaulD profile link in reply to Antonio's comment at 06/26/09 10:36 AM | Reply
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Hmmm. Norman back on bass? Let's hope this means a Housemartins reunion is not far off.

Posted by: Fairburn at 06/24/09 11:55 PM | Reply
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