The Rutles
Lunch
Track Listing
1. Between Us --:-- 2. Get Up and Go --:-- 3. Unfinished Words --:-- 4. Lonely‐Phobia / Now She’s Left You (Transition) --:-- 5. Piggy in the Middle --:-- 6. Hold My Hand --:-- 7. Goose‐Step Mama / It’s Looking Good / Blue Suede Schubert --:-- 8. Ouch! --:-- 9. Another Day --:-- 10. Nevertheless / Joe Public --:-- 11. Good Times Roll / Questionnaire (Transition) --:-- 12. I Love You (Transition) --:-- 13. Eine Kleine Middle Klasse Musik / Let’s Be Natural / Questionnaire (Transition) --:-- 14. Hey Mister! --:-- 15. We’ve Arrived! (And to Prove It We’re Here) --:-- 16. Cheese and Onions --:-- 17. Shangri‐La --:-- 18. Major Happy’s Up and Coming Once Upon a Good Time Band (reprise) --:-- 19. Love Life --:--Historical Archive
The album 'Lunch' by The Rutles showcases a playful homage to the Beatles' sound and aesthetic, blending clever satire with catchy melodies. Released during a time when nostalgia for the 1960s was at its peak, the album features a mix of original compositions and parodies that reflect the band's unique take on pop music. Its legacy is marked by its ability to entertain while simultaneously poking fun at the music industry and the phenomenon of Beatlemania.