Pork
From The Extended Group
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Band Members
- Brett - (bass/keyboard/lyricist)
- Jeremy - (drums)
- Lukas - (lead guitar/rhythm guitar)
- Stuart - (lead vocals/lyricist)
Songs
Love Potion
Background
Love Potion was a significant hit for Pork and earned them the status of one hit wonder. Written when the band was still known as HYP, it earns the distinction of being the only song that lasted into the two subsequent incarnations of HYP. The tune itself is centered around a funky bassline, which was later discovered to have been completely lifted from another song. The lyrics dealt with many of the romantic themes from Romeo and Juliet, with the title itself refering to the sleeping potion that Juliet ingested. The song was performed twice and was eventually abandoned following the break up of Shoenar.
Performances
The song was first performed by HYP as part of a Romeo and Juliet presentation in Mr. Kelly's 9th grade english class. During the performance, Stuart donned a Jamaican wig and sang with a sterotypical Jamaican accent. Having not yet purchased a bass, Brett was relegated to the keyboard. The performance was met with favorable reviews, particularly with Mr. Kelly, who would continually reference the event as the months and years bore on.
The final performance of Love Potion took place at the Burien church (?) as part of a larger set of covers. By this time, Brett was fitted with his headless bass. The performance was met with sporadic applause from an apathetic youth group.
Key Lyrics
- "Sometimes, it seems that things work out for me. Sometimes, they work out not so pleasantly..."
