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ARTIST: RALPH COVERT (BAD EXAMPLES)
TITLE: “EAT AT GODOT'S (AN EXISTENTIAL BARBECUE)”
LABEL: WATERDOG RECORDS
CAT#: WD 9303
YEAR: 1993
TRACK LISTING: SEE BELOWS
Notes
Sticker states: A solo acoustic project from 'The Bad Examples' songwriter & lead singer.
INLAY CONDITION: STILL SEALED
TAPE CONDITION: STILL SEALED
MORE INFO: THIS IS STILL SEALED IN IT'S ORIGINAL SHRINK WRAP. HAS A “HYPE” STICKER ON THE FRONT (SEE PHOTO)
ARTIST/ALBUM INFO:
Ralph Covert (born c. 1968) is the lead singer of children's music group Ralph's World and lead singer of the Chicago based indie-rock band The Bad Examples. Ralph was nominated for his Best Musical Album For Children at the 48th Grammy Awards.
Ralph Covert has also won acclaims as a playwright. Along with G. Riley Mills, he has written Sawdust And Spangles and Streeterville, both earning Joseph Jefferson Awards for Best New Work. The pair also collaborated on The Flower Thieves and A Nutcracker Christmas.
Ralph has also done work as a record producer. His production credits include Framing Caroline by Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Kat Parsons, released in 1999.
The Bad Examples is an indie alternative pop-rock group formed by songwriter, acoustic guitarist, and vocalist Ralph Covert in 1987 in Chicago, Illinois. The band has had significant changes in the line-up over the years but the core of the group (Covert, electric guitarist Tom O'Brien, bassist Tom "Pickles" Piekarski) have worked consistently together since 1990 with electric guitarist Steve Gerlach (ex-Phantom Helmsmen) joining in 1994 and still performing live and occasionally serving as co-producer. Founding drummer Terry Wathen was still making live appearances as late as 2008 but is now officially drummer emeritus with Larry Beers (ex-Way Moves, Charming Beggars) now an official member. Interim drummers included John Richardson, Ron Barnes, David Thornton and currently Bean Weng.
The Bad Examples are limited in performing and putting out new albums largely due to Ralph Covert's success as creator of the family music rock band, Ralph's World. Musically it is similar to The Bad Examples but the lyrics and themes are oriented towards young children, approximately ages 2 to 7. The sixth Ralph's World album, "Green Gorilla, Monster & Me" was nominated for a Grammy award as "Best Musical Album For Children." Ralph's World was originally signed to Mini Fresh,a division of the Minty Fresh label, and subsequently signed to Disney Sound for a hits compilation, several videos, and one all-new project along with the re-release of the previous six albums. The most recent Ralph's World album is on BarNone Records.
Lead guitarist of the Bad Examples, John Duich, who was on their most successful album, Bad Is Beautiful, and the band's most extensive US tours but left in 1994 to return to Chicago's blues scene, died of heart failure in 1998.
Aside from one 12" single and some isolated benefit tracks, The Bad Examples have released all their music on Waterdog Records, a label now exclusively owned by Ralph Covert. While the original releases are credited solely to The Bad Examples, beginning with the Two-Meter Sessions billing is to Ralph Covert & The Bad Examples both to help include his solo work (which also features players from the band) and to differentiate them internationally from a German band with the same name.
While "MEAT:" was originally released on cassette in 1987, Bad Is Beautiful was their first compact disc, in 1991. It features the song "Not Dead Yet" which received extensive commercial airplay on Chicago radio stations WXRT and WLUP and remains an active part of the former's library. Styx also covered "Not Dead Yet" on their 1990 release Edge of the Century and performed the song in concert for that album's tour. The song is also featured in an episode of season three of Six Feet Under ("The Trap") and has been arranged by Tom Wallace for marching band. The Bad Examples had three chart singles in the Netherlands in 1991 and toured there several times.
The band's newest album, Smash Record, was released on January 11, 2011.
Bassist Tom "Pickles" Piekarski died of a heart attack in August 2013. Ralph’s World bass player Brian Sheridan currently plays bass for The Bad Examples.
CD CUSTOMER REVIEWS
February 17, 2005
Format: Audio CD
"Eat At Godot's" holds a special place in my heart. It reminds me of my freshman year of college. I went to a beautiful private school and Ralph Covert and The Bad Examples were the band playing the traditional weekend night concert that kicked off the school year. I went to see them and had a wonderful time. Gorgeous sunset, cool breeze, new friends, alcohol, freedom, and many hot women made for a thrilling experience. Now then, to the CD.
A friend of mine purchased this at the concert and Ralph and the guys were cool to talk to. They were very friendly and were happy to tell you about the music on their various CDs. Anyway, we listened to this throughout my freshman year and it grew on all of us. You have to order it at waterdog.com or ralphcovert.com I believe. Each song has a different meaning and there is not a weak moment here. The CD kicks off with "Out of My Element" with the great line "I undressed her like a virgin/laid her down like a seasoned whore"....! The next song, "Wild Young Things" is probably my favorite on the CD because it makes me think of the beginning of my college life, and my growing affinity for Budweiser and trashy broads who put out. It reminds me of a cool early fall night at college, where everything is still green, the nights are wonderful, the wine is excellent and the women are plentiful and available. It makes me think of missing my then girlfriend and wanting to cheat on her, too. God bless you Ralph. You made my freshman year worth living. I look back with a nostalgic air and I think of "Eat At Godot's". Buy this CD. It is excellent and though I cannot guarantee that it will have such an impact on your life, it is worth giving it a try. 5 Gigantic Stars. To Ralph and The Bad Examples....Thanks Guys!!!August 13, 2003Format: Audio CD
This is a rare collection of songs that work both as individual tunes and as a whole album. There's not a bad song on the disc. Superb lyrics are coupled with paired-down, yet melodic compositions.
It's just a shame that 90+% of listeners will never experience this man's work.
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