Birds of a Feather
Phish
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It's easy sometimes when you just coast along But like it or not something always seems to go wrong Sometimes people build you up just so they can knock you down Sometimes they will have you there 'cause they need someone around Perhaps you'll receive invitations for tea Perhaps you'll laugh and make them all smile Or maybe you'll join them 'cause it had to be Perhaps you'll forget you forgot for awhile Birds of a feather are flocking outside Like whippets they dance in a curly-queue dance Of pulses and ringing and campfire chants Of ritual drumming although at first glance You thought you could run but you won't take a chance It's not an experience if they can't bring someone along They hang on emotions they bottle inside They peck at the ground And strut out of stride
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Written by: JON FISHMAN, MIKE GORDON, PAGE MC CONNELL, TOM MARSHALL, TREY ANASTASIO
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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14 facts about this song
Song Creation"Birds of a Feather" was first written in 1998 by the American rock band Phish.
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Live Performance RecordIt debuted at the Island Tour on 4th April 1998 during their concert at the Providence Civic Center.
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Album Appearance“Birds of a Feather” is featured on Phish's ninth official studio album, "The Story of The Ghost," which was released on 27th October 1998.
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Song AttributionThe song was written by Phish members Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon, and Page McConnell.
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Music Genre"Birds of a Feather" is typically classified under the genres of progressive rock, jam rock, and psychedelic rock.
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Song LengthThe studio version of the song on the album "The Story of the Ghost" runs approximately 4 minutes and 13 seconds. Live performances can vary greatly in length due to the band’s improvisational style.
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Song Recognition"Birds of a Feather" was used as a theme for one of the episodes of TV series, "Hellcats," which aired on The CW from 2010-2011.
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Regular PerformancesThe song is regularly performed during Phish concerts and live shows and has become a crowd favorite.
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Inspiration Source"Birds of a Feather" reflects noticeable influences from other bands such as Talking Heads and The Grateful Dead.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song's lyrics, ambiguous and open to interpretation, are thought to loosely allude to the tension between individuality and group dynamics.
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Popular Live PerformancesA notable performance of "Birds of a Feather" is from the band's "Live Phish 04.04.98" album, wherein Phish delivered an impromptu and partially improvised version of the song.
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Phan Art TributeSuch is the popularity and impact of the song that it prompted a tribute in the form of the "Birds of a Feather" Phan Art print. Phan Art is a community of artists that creates work inspired by Phish.
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Extended Jam VersionsPhish has played extended jam versions of “Birds of a Feather” during their live performances, with some versions running for 20 minutes or longer.
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Song PopularityAs of February 2022, "Birds of a Feather" had been performed live by Phish over 180 times, indicating its enduring popularity.
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