'85 Radio Special Thank You
They Might Be Giants · Then: The Earlier Years [1997]
1985 has been a very good year for They Might Be Giants.
In January, Bill began at a new school.
Everyone liked him, And he likes everything.
In March, we were all trapped deep inside a subway car racing down tracks going faster and much faster untin they never let us out a full ten blocks later.
In April, we all sang a duet with Tina Turner.
In a way it was nice, and it was our favorite song.
But we spent the entire summer resting up, looking for some vital link missing in the big picture.
Bill said he had found it, but in fact he had lost it.
Well, in September Bill chipped a tooth skyriding far above the Planet Earth.
And then came the end of the year when we were on our very last radio show, which we are glad that you have become a part of.
Thank you for listening to They Might Be Giants. We do have a Dial-a-Song service at 718-387-6962. Service at 718-387-6962.
Thank you.
'85 Radio Special Thank You
This track by They Might Be Giants appears on the 1997 compilation Then: The Earlier Years, serving as a reflective nod to the band's formative years. The song captures the energetic, eclectic spirit characteristic of the group's early work, blending pop sensibilities with their signature intellectual humor and social commentary. Released during a period when the band was establishing its unique voice in alternative rock, the recording showcases their ability to craft catchy melodies that conceal complex lyrical themes. It stands as a testament to their prolific output in the mid-1990s, reflecting a time when they were actively engaging with cultural movements while refining their distinct musical identity. The piece remains a quintessential example of their early discography, highlighting the band's enduring capacity to merge entertainment with meaningful expression.