Parodying the pretentiousness or tweeness of British singer/songwriter pop while turning out a great song was Neil’s gift. He couldn’t resist a joke, but his spoofs matched the high standards of his targets. In a sense they’re lyrical parodies but musical tributes.
We´ll know it´s legit when Renfield gives us his interpretation of the lyrics.
I guess I’ll never know or truly understand
Anyhow, it’s not just doorknobs that come off in your hand
Parodying the pretentiousness or tweeness of British singer/songwriter pop while turning out a great song was Neil’s gift. He couldn’t resist a joke, but his spoofs matched the high standards of his targets. In a sense they’re lyrical parodies but musical tributes.