 Performers
Lead Vocal-"Universal Zoo"-Arthur Brown
Lead Vocal-"Why"-Joel Krantz Electric Guitars-David Scance Fender Bass-Peter Sobel Fretless Bass on "Why"-Percy Jones Keyboards-Brian Cuomo Drums & Percussion-Paul Marchetti Primitive Percussion-Paul Marchetti, Marty Scott, Peter Sobel Synthesizers & Vocoder-Larry Fast Group Vocals-Joel Krantz, Frank D'Agostino, Shelley Thompson Additional Vocals-Marty Scott, Peter Sobel, Bill Guerra Orchestral Arrangement-Danny Beckerman Effects Vocal-"The Boss" Visitor Contribution! Why? by RIO |
Visit the Universal Zoo!Universal Zoo/Why
Opening with an IGTB favorite about the "Universal Zoo," a menagerie
where even humans are kept, the band follow up with a new song that asks us—"Why"?
(1st Chorus)
Ooh!, Ahh!, Ooh!, Ahh!, Ooh!, Ahh!, Ooh!, Ahh! Ooh!, Ahh!, Ooh!, Ahh!, Ooh!, Ahh!, Ooh!, Ahh! (1st Lead) Welcome to the show! Best in the Universe, we got some acts to space your mind, Man! We got some acts to space your mind...Yeah! Come inside our dome, this way to paradise, This way to realize your fantasy! (Robot Chorus) "Get your tickets here for the greatest show in the Galaxy!" (1st Lead) No one can see the beast from Jupiter free, he's funny! Set behind bars is the creature from Mars, don't worry! Welcome to the show! We've come ten trillion miles, To bring a million smiles of mystery! (Robot Chorus) "Hurry! Hurry! Float up! Float up!" (1st Lead) Don't be afraid, the cage is specially well made, for safety! No one gets out, and no one ever gets in, for safety! (1st Lead): Welcome to the show! (2nd Chorus): Come inside our dome! (1st Lead): Welcome to the show! (2nd Chorus): Make yourselves at home! (1st Lead & 2nd Chorus) All among the stars you'll be our feature of the year! (1st Chorus) Inter-Stella Federated Universal Zoo We've got acts from every place, even humans too! Inter-Stella Federated Universal Zoo We've got acts from every place, even humans too! Inter-Stella Federated Universal Zoo! (2nd Lead) Why do we have bars When there are stars so near? Why do we wear chains? The truth remains unclear (2nd Chorus) Why can't we be free to roam the Universe To find our peace To see the world turning (1st Chorus) Inter-Stella Federated Universal Zoo We've got acts from every place, even humans too! (2nd Lead): Why do we have bars When there are stars so near? (2nd Chorus): Why? Why? Why? Why? (2nd Lead): Why do we wear chains? The truth remains unclear (2nd Chorus): Free to see the sun, to run, To play among the stars (2nd Lead): Why cant we be free? Oh why?, Oh why?, Oh why? (2nd Chorus): Free to see the sun, to run, to play among the stars... |
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WebMaster's Note
More than just a wicked fantasy about humans being kept as showpieces and made to perform for the amusement of others. The
"Universal Zoo" presented me with the humbling idea that others may not look upon us as we expect. Certainly a
very advanced civilization might look down on us and see nothing more than primitive beasts. My personal reaction to that
possibility gave me a perspective on human arrogance that I keep to this day. It has kept me humble and spared me from some
of the greater agonies of human presumptions.
"Why", on the other hand, becons to us with a powerfull plea. I think of those who would put a stop to such spending as is involved in the space program under the pretense that it serves no purpose relevant to our immediate needs. Oh, how I dissagree with them! |
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