Albert Flasher
The Guess Who
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I was a workshop owner in the gulch for the people And I offered myself to the world I was a workshop owner I was a workshop owner I was a diesel fixer, fixed a diesel, diesel fixed me What a weasel And baby was a workshop owner Baby was a workshop owner Baby and me were ripe for the pickin' That was the day we ran into Albert Flasher It was a cold, snowy, rainy afternoon And we were sittin' there in high school, my school And Michael was a moonbeam maker And Michael was a moonbeam maker I was a diesel fixer, fixed a diesel, diesel fixed me What a weasel, oh no Baby was a workshop owner Baby was a workshop owner Baby and me were ripe for the pickin' That was the day we ran into Albert Flasher I was a workshop owner in the gulch for the people And I offered myself to the world I was a workshop owner I was a workshop owner I was a workshop owner
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9 facts about this song
Band Formation"Albert Flasher" is a song performed by the Canadian rock band, The Guess Who. The band was formed in Winnipeg in 1962 and originally featured Chad Allan as the lead singer until he was replaced by Burton Cummings in 1966.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 1971 as a part of the band's album "So Long, Bannatyne". However, it was initially released as a single. In Canada, it was a non-album double side single along with "Broken", while in America it was featured as the B-side to "Rain Dance".
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Song Origin"Albert Flasher" is believed to have been inspired by a man named Albert who volunteered at the coffeehouse where Burton Cummings used to perform before becoming famous.
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Commercial SuccessThis song was a big hit in Canada, reaching the number 2 spot on the Canadian top singles chart. It was also successful in the USA, where it peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Burton Cummings' InfluenceBesides performing it, Burton Cummings also wrote and composed "Albert Flasher". Over the years, Cummings has been recognized as one of the most celebrated rock musicians in the history of pop music in Canada, with several hit singles and multi-platinum albums.
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Live Performances"Albert Flasher" became a staple of The Guess Who's live performances. The song was also included in the band's 2000 live album "Running Back Thru Canada".
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Song StyleMusically, "Albert Flasher" is known for its upbeat rhythm and extensive use of the piano.
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LegacyDespite its initial success, "Albert Flasher" remains somewhat overshadowed by The Guess Who's other hits like "American Woman", "These Eyes", and "No Time". Regardless, it is still considered a classic rock staple and a highlight of The Guess Who's discography.
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RecognitionIn 2002, Burton Cummings, along with The Guess Who, was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, helping to cement the band’s impact in the music industry as well as the significance of significant works such as "Albert Flasher".
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