perelgut@utai.UUCP (Stephen Perelgut) (01/09/86)
Thanks to the dozens of people who took the time to write me with the name of the song, the author, and the album. I don't even have time to name and individually thank all the people who took the time to send me the words. Here is a summary of the information. And once again, THANKS!!!! ---------------------- Punky's Dilemma ------------------------ The song is "Punky's Dilemma" by Paul Simon. It is on the Simon and Garfunkel record "Bookends" (Columbia PC 9529, copyright 1967, 1968 by Paul Simon). It is fairly short (2 minutes, 12 seconds). Here are the lyrics as printed on the jacket: SIDE TWO song 2/PUNKY'S DILEMMA -------------------------------- Wish I was a Kellogg's Cornflake Floatin' in my bowl takin' movies, Relaxin' awhile, livin' in style, Talkin' to a raisin who 'casionn'ly plays L.A., Casually glancing at his toupee. Wish I was an English muffin 'Bout to make the most out of a toaster. I'd ease myself down, Comin' up brown. I prefer boysenberry More than any ordinary jam. I'm a "Citizens for Boysenberry Jam" fan. Ah, South California. If I become a first lieutenant Would you put my photo on your piano? To Maryjane- Best wishes, Martin. (Old Roger draft-dodger Leavin' by the basement door), Everybody knows what he's Tippy-toeing down there for. This song is an anti-war song, previously untitled until it was performed in concert by Simon and Garfunkel in 1967. After the performance a girl, by the name of Punky asked Paul Simon what the song meant, hence the name. -- Stephen Perelgut Computer Systems Research Institute, University of Toronto