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Complete index of poems by Ernest Noyes Brookings

After Dinner Mints
first published in DP 114
comic adaptation by Renee French in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects Vol 1

Alcohol
first published in DP 28
comic adaptation by Wayno in Beer Nutz #2 (Tundra, 1994)

All Hopped Up
first published in DP 28

Ape
first published in DP 23
song performed by The Incredible Casuals on Ernie: Songs of Ernest Noyes Brookings,
and on split 45 RPM record with The Figgs (Kranepool Records, 1997)

April
first published in DP 47
song performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaru on the CD Half Robot
(Sakura, Japan, 1992)

Art
first published in DP 114

Artificial Heart
first published in DP 64
song performed by Yo La Tengo on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy & Nourishment
and on their CD Genius + Love = Yo La Tengo (Matador, 1996)

Atom Bomb
first published in DP 42
song performed by The Fliptops on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy & Nourishment

August
first published in DP 51

A Wedding

Baby
first published in DP 80
song performed by George Cartwright on Ernie: Songs of Ernest Noyes Brookings,
as well as in a slightly shorter version on his CD Dot (Cuneiform Records, 1994)

Baby Macaroni
first published in DP 109
also published in Night Rally Vol 1 #2 (January, 2001)
song performed by Ray Mason on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited
comic adaptation by Pete Sickman-Garner in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Bad Manners
first published in DP 36

Bait For Rat
first published in DP 46
comic adaptation by F. Andrew Taylor in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Baldness
first published in DP 29
song performed by Johnny D & the Domestics on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol. 1
comic adaptation by Wayno in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Bank
first published in DP 84

Baseball
first published in DP 38
song performed by Jad Fair on his CDs Greater Expectations (TEC Tones, 1991)
and The Best of Jad Fair Vol 2 (Meldac, Japan, 1995)

Bats
first published in DP 29
song performed by The Monique Experience on Brookings Vol 2: A Place of General Happiness
and also used in the film The Vampire Hunters Club
(Irena Belle Films, 2001)

Bed
first published in DP 30

Bees
first published in DP 28

Between Meals
first published in DP 33, also featured on the back cover of the EP by
Between Meals (Iridescence, 1985)

Birthday
first published in DP 41
also published in special Duplex Planet Birthday Issue (Simple Machines, 1992)

Blankets
first published in DP 61

Blue
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space

Bob Hope
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song (titled "Hope/Bogart") performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaru on
their CD Half Robot (Sakura, Japan, 1992)

Book
first published in DP 65
song performed by Robyn Hitchcock & Bangalore on Ernie: Songs of Ernest Noyes Brookings

Boomtown
first published in DP 88
song performed by Michale Gregory on Brookings Vol 2: Place of General Happiness

Boots
first published in DP 44

Boppin' the Blues
first published in DP 93

Boston Rock
first published in DP 62

Bovine
first published in DP 21
comic adaptation by Mark Martin in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Bowling
first published in DP 53, also published in Baby Spit Bowling News Vol. 3 #6 (1994)

Brave Combo
first published in DP 88

Breakfast
first published in DP 43

Brigham's Ice Cream and Coffee Shop
first published in DP 24
song performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaru on their Half Robot CD
(Sakura, Japan, 1992)

Brute, The
first published in Lost & Found Times #12 (Luna Bisonte Prods)

Cadillac
first published in DP 52
comic adaptation by Doug Allen in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

California
first published in DP 137

Camera
first published in DP 50

Cameras
first published in DP 121 (note: this is one verse longer and slightly
different than his poem titled "Camera")

Camping
first published in DP 77

Candy
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaru on their CD Half Robot
(Sakura, Japan, 1992)

Canine
first published in DP 21
comic adaptation by Mark Martin in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Casual
first published in DP 62
song performed by Paul Tatara on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol. 1
comic adapted by Andy Hartzell in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Cha Cha
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by Jad Fair on his CD Greater Expectations (TEC Tones, 1991)
as another song, perfomed by The Splatter Trio on their CD
Splatterarities (Limited Sedition, 1998)

Chairs
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
also published in The Daily Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL, October 30, 1983)
song performed by The Exis on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited and
also included on Mr. Curt's CD The Prodigal Muse (Camarderie Music, 1999)
as another song, performed by Jad Fair on his CD Greater Expectations
(TEC Tones, 1991)

Charlie Chaplin
first published in DP 68
song performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaru on their CD Half Robot
(Sakura, Japan, 1992)

Checkers
first published in DP 53
song performed by Jad Fair on his CD Greater Expectations (TEC Tones, 1991)
comic adapted by Chan in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Cheek
first published in DP 58

Cheese
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by The Splatter Trio on Brookings Vol 2: Place of General Happiness
as another song, performed by Jad Fair on his CD Greater Expectations
(TEC Tones, 1991)

Chinese Food
first published in DP 36
also published in DP 102

Christmas
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space

Citizen's Band
first published in DP 71
song performed by The Figgs on Ernie: Songs of Ernest Noyes Brookings and
also appeared on their split 45 RPM record with The Incredible Casuals
(Kranepool Records, 1997)

Closet
first published in Lost & Found Times #13/14 (Luna Bisonte Prods)

Coal
first published in DP 118
song performed by The Amazing Delores on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited
and also appearing on her CD Stop Messin' With My Mind
(Upstart Records, 1995)

Coffee
first published in DP 104

Cookies
first published in DP 49

Corn
first published in DP 52
comic adaptation by Gary Leib in Duplex Planet Illustrated #3
another comic adaptation by Wayno in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Cowboys
first published in DP 31
song performed by Bobby Lloyd on Lyrics by Ernest noyes Brookings Vol 1

Crazy Cat
first published in DP 79

Crazy Cat 2
first published in DP 83

Dead Dog
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
also published in DP 70
song ("Live Dog/Dead Dog") performed by Steve Feigenbaum & Tom Scott on
Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

December
first published in DP 54

Dessert Doesn't Hurt
first published in DP 27

Dinner
first published in DP 43
song performed by Men & Volts on Brookings Vol 2: Place of General Happiness

Dinosaurs
first published in DP 25
song performed by Men & Volts on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

Doctors
first published in DP 61

Drums
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space

Duplex Nursing Home
first published in DP 39
song performed by Amy Denio on Ernie: Songs of Ernest Noyes Brookings and
also by The Pale Nudes on their CD Wise to the Heat (RecRec Music, Switzerland, 1995)

Ear
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by Magnapop on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy & Nourishment and
also on their self-titled CD (Play It Again Sam, Holland, 1991)
as another song, performed by Half Japanese on We Are They Who Ache With
Amorous Love
(Ralph Records, 1990)

Ed Sullivan
first published in DP 45
song perfortmed by Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 on Brookings Vol 4:
Outstandingly Ignited

Eggs
first published in DP 58
song performed by songs From A Random House on Ernie: Songs of Ernest Noyes Brookings

Eiffel Tower, The
first published in DP 46
song performed by Madder Rose on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited
as another song, performed by Jad Fair on Greater Expectations (TEC Tones, 1991)
and The Best of Jad Fair Vol 2 (Meldac, Japan, 1995)

Eight Days A Week
first published in DP 52
also published in DP Beatles issue
song performed by Jordan Maul on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited

Electricity: Basic Energy of Sub-Atomic Particle
first published in DP 120

Elevator
first published in DP 27
song performed by John Foster on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

Embarrassed
first published in DP 23
song performed by Peter Blegvad on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy & Nourishment

Eyes
first published in DP 77
song performed by Terri Templeton on Ernie: Songs of Ernest Noyes Brookings
song re-recorded by Terri Templton for her CD Spark (217 Records, 2002)

Family Fun
first published in DP 76

Fashion Parade
first published in DP 74
song performed by Little Jack Melody & His Young Turks on Brookings Vol 3:
Delicacy & Nourishment and re-recorded for their CD World of Fireworks
(Carpe Diem, 1994)

February
first published in DP 45
song (titled "Second Month") performed by Enormous Richard on their CD
Warm Milk on the Porch (Hush Hush, 1992)

Feline
first published in DP 21
comic adapted by Mark Martin in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Fifteen
first published in DP 80
song performed by Eleanor Roosevelt on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited
and on the CD Warm Milk on the Porch (Hush Hush, 1992), under
their previous name of Enormous Richard

Fifty
first published in DP 50
also published in West #7 (Bluestone Press, summer, 1992)
song performed by Bim Skala Bim on Brookings Vol 2: Place of General Happiness
and also on their CD How's It Goin'? (Unsigned Records, 1990)

Fingers
first published in DP 28
song perormed by Glenn Jones & Wendy Ritger on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1
poem read by Ed Rogers in the video Lighthearted Nation (C-Hundred Film Corp., 1990)

Fire
first published in DP 57

Four Million B.C.
first published in DP 25

France
first published in Lost & Found Times #24 (Luna Bisonte Prods)

Frankenstein
first published in DP 47
song performed by Shut-Up on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1
as another song, and titled "Frankenstein Monstler," performed by Jad Fair
on his CDs Greater Expectations (TEC Tones, 1991)
and The Best of Jad Fair Vol 1 (Meldac, Japan, 1995)

Friendship
first published in DP 124

Frogs
first published in DP 38

General Education
first published in DP 145

Genius
first published in DP 56

Geometry
first published in DP 149

Gravity
first published in Lost & Found Times #11 (Luna Bisonte Prods)

Guitar
first published in DP 39

Hair
first published in DP 78
song performed by S.O.F.A. on Brookings Vol 2: Place of General Happiness

Haircuts
first published in DP 33
also published in DP 68
song performed by Michael Bloom on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1
as another song, performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaro on their CD Half
Robot
(Sakura, Japan, 1992)

Halloween
first published in DP 29
song performed by Men & Volts on the CD Duplex Halloween Planet (Hello Music, 1993)

Handle With Care
first published in DP 71
song performed by Michael Eck on Ernie: Songs of Ernest Noyes Brookings
comic adapted by James Kochalka in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Happiness at the Saloon
first published in DP 78
song performed by Johnny D on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited

Happy Mail Carrier, The
first published in The Edgar Allen Poe Messenger Vol 2, #20

Harmfulness of Tobacco, The
first published in DP 33
song performed by Rebby Sharp on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1
and on her CD In One Mouth and Out the Other (Shimmy-Disc, 1990). She
recorded an earlier version of this same song as part of the same first
Brookings album several years prior, when it was to be a two-LP set on
Iridescence, but this was only ever circulated as a test pressing and was
never officially released.

Hats
first published in DP 28
comic adaptation by Wayno in Beer Nutz #3

Headphones
first published in DP 22
song performed by The Incredible Casuals on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

Hillbillies
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by We Are They That Ache With Amorous Love on Lyrics by
Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

as another song, performed by Jad Fair on his CD Greater Expectations
(TEC Tones, 1991)

Horses
first published in DP 31
song performed by Jad Fair on his CDs Greater Expectations (TEC Tones,
1991) and The Best of Jad Fair Vol 1 (Meldac, Japan, 1995)

Hot Dog
first published in DP 49
song performed by Christmas on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1
and re-recorded for their Ultraprophets of Thee Psykick Revolution (IRS, 1989)
also performed by Michael Cudahy in the video Lighthearted Nation
(C-Hundred Films, 1990)
as another song, performed by Jad Fair on his CDs Greater Expectations
(TEC Tones, 1991) and The Best of Jad Fair Vol 1 (Meldac, Japan, 1995)

Humphrey Bogart
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song (titled "Hope/Bogart") performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaru on
their CD Half Robot (Sakura, Japan, 1992)

I Love To Sing
first published in DP 113

Idiot
first published in DP 28
comic adaptation by Doug Allen & Gary Leib in Idiotland #4
(Fantagraphics, 1993)

Indiana
first published in Republic of Indiana #2 (1983)
song performed by Bucket #6 on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited

Interference Distraction
first published in DP 42
song performed by Birdsongs of the Mesozoic & Willie Alexander on Brookings
Vol 2: Place of General Happiness

Intuition
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaru on their CD Half Robot
(Sakura, Japan, 1992)

Jail
first published in DP 31
also published in And Suddenly #4 (1989)

January
first published in DP 96
also published in The Second Charnel House Anthology of Bad Poetry
(Charnel House, Canada, 1992)
song performed by Fish & Roses on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy & Nourishment
comic adaptation by Dean Rohrer in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Jello
first published in DP 75

John Lennon and The Beatles
first published in DP 20
song performed by Between Meals on their self-titled EP (Iridescence, 1985)

July
first published in DP 50

June
first published in DP 49

Kiss
first published in DP 76
song performed by 7 or 8 Worm Hearts on Brookings Vol 2: Place of General
Happiness

Late Night
first published in DP 58

Laundry
first published in DP 28

Law
first published in DP 58

Life of a Detective
first published in Lost & Found Times #33 (Luna Bisonte Prods)
also published in DP 132
song performed by Fred Frith on Brookings Vol 2: Place of General Happiness

Lightswitch
first published in Lost & Found times #13/14 (Luna Bisonte Prods)

Live Dog
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
also published in DP 70
song ("Live Dog/Dead Dog") performed by Steve Feigenbaum & Tom Scott on
Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

Long Goodbye, The
first published in DP 66
also published in Chemical Imbalance #8 (1988)
song performed by The Colorblind James Experience on Ernie: Songs of
Ernest Noyes Brookings

comic adaptation by David Lasky in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Loose Caboose
first published in DP 44

Lost and Found
first published in Lost & Found Times #15 (Luna Bisonte Prods)
also published in DP 138

Lunch
first published in DP 43

M
first published in Op"M" issue (1981)

Magic
first published in DP 85

Mail
first published in DP 36
song performed by Morphine on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited and
on their CD B-Sides and Otherwise (Rykodisc, 1997)

Man Who Wasn't There, The
first published in DP 68
song performed by Galen Harod on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy & Nourishment

March
first published in DP 46
song (titled "Third Month March") performed by Idlewild on Brookings Vol 3:
Delicacy & Nourishment

May
first published in DP 48
song performed by Dryer on Ernie: Songs of Ernest noyes Brookings as well
as being the final, hidden track on their own CD, Out of the Loop (Paint Chip Records, 1998)

Meat
first published in DP 115
comic adaptation by Bob Kathman in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Men and Volts
first published in DP 144

Mickey Mouse
first published in DP 72

Milk
first published in DP 27
song performed by The Swimming Pool Qs on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited

Mischief
first published in DP 130

Monarch
first published on the iiner sleeve of the Jad Fair LP Monarchs
(Iridescence, 1985)
also published in DP 99
song performed by No Man's Band on Brookings Vol 2: Place of General Happiness
comic adaptation by Dave Gatzmer in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Monkey
first published in DP 65

Monster
first published in DP 47
song (titled "Forty Monsters") performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaru on
their CD Half Robot (Sakura, Japan, 1992)

Monster Fish, The
first published in DP 92
comic adaptation by Gary Leib in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Mother
first published in DP 24

Movies
first published in DP 66
also published on the back cover of the LP Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1
song performed by Underthings on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited
comic adaptation by Ellen Forney in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

My High School Education
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by Lonesome Bob on Brookings Vol 2: Place of General Happiness

My Jobs
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by Mark Hauptschein on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy & Nourishment

N
first published in Op"N" issue (1982)
also published in DP 119

Navy
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space

Needles
first published in DP 75

Neighbors
first published in DP 56

News
first published in DP 28
also published in The Laughing Postman #3
song performed by Mr. Curt on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

Niemi
first published in DP 25
song performed by Supe & The Sandwiches on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy & Nourishment

November
first published in DP 53
song performed by Dave Alvin on Ernie: Songs of Ernest Noyes Brookings

O
first published in Op"O" issue (1983)
also published in DP 119
song performed by Frank Pahl on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited

Object With Two Heads
first published in DP 73

October
first published in DP 52

Ohio
first published in DP 53

P
first published in Op"P" issue (1982)

Pajamas
first published in DP 30
song performed by Jad Fair on his CDs Greater Expectations (TEC Tones,
1991) and The Best of Jad Fair Vol 1 (Meldac, Japan, 1995)

Pens and Pencils
first published in Lost & Found Times #11 (Luna Bisonte Prods)

Picnic
first published in DP 23
song performed by Eugene Chadbourne on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

Pizza
first published in DP 64

Planning and Completing a Trip to Planet Saturn
first published in DP 21

Planning and Completing an Explorative Trip to Planet Mars
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by Rubber Rodeo on Brookings Vol 2: Place of General Happiness

Poems
first published in DP 49

Polka
first published in Lost & Found Times #17/18 (August, 1985)
song performed by Brave Combo on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

Power tools
first published in DP 33

Preparation for and Trip to the Moon
first published in DP 17

President Truman
first published in DP 62
song performed by Al Perry & The Cattle on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited

Pulse
first published in DP 62

Q
first published in Op"Q" issue (1983)

Q (long version)
first published in Lost & Found Times #17/18 (1985)

R
first published in Op"R" issue (1983)

Rake
first published in DP 101

Reader's Digest
first published in DP 28

Religion
first published in DP 98

Rent
first published in DP 36
song performed by Dana Moser on Lyrics by Ernest noyes Brookings Vol 1

Rhythms
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by Peter Stampfel & The Bottlecaps on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy & Nourishment

Risky Business
first published in DP 66
song performed by Evan Johns & The H Bombs on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy & Nourishmen

Robot
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
performed by Erik Lindgren on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1
which also appears, under the band name Space Negros on the CD Dig Archaeology
(ARF! ARF!, 1992)

Rocket
first published in The Rocket (Seattle, WA, August, 1987)
also published in DP 91
song performed by XTC on Brookings Vol 2: Place of General Happiness
and also included on the Andy Partridge cassette release The Bull With the
Golden Guts
(Little Express, 1992) and on XTC Demos 2 (bootleg CD)
as another song (titled "Rocket Ship"), performed by Jad Fair on his CD
Greater Expectations (TEC Tones, 1991)

Rolling Stone
first published in DP 59
song performed by Michael Hall & The Rostenkowskis on Ernie: Songs of
Ernest Noyes Brookings

comic adaptation by Ron Rege in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Romeo and Juliet
first published in DP 60
song performed by Jad Fair on his CDs Greater Expectations (TEC Tones,
1991) and The Best of Jad Fair Vol 1 (Meldac, Japan, 1995)

Salad
first published in DP 27

Salt and Pepper
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
read by Michael Stipe in the video Lighthearted Nation (C-Hundred Films,
1990)
song (titled "Pepper & Salt") performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaru on
their CD Half Robot (Sakura, Japan, 1992)
comic adaptation by Darryl Vance in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Seattle, Washington
first published in Lost & Found Times #26 (1990)
also published in DP 119
song performed by The Dugans on the split 45 RPM record with The Young
Fresh Fellows (Kranepool Records, 1995)

September
first published in DP 52
comic adaptation by Peter Coyle in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Sex
first published in Quimby magazine (fall 1988-winter 1989)
also published in DP 119

Sharks
first published in DP 21
song performed by The Peens on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

Sharp Dressed Man
first published in DP 64
song performed by Ben Vaughn Combo on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Igniited

Shaving
first published in DP 54

Shirk
first published in Secret Shirker (1982)
also published in DP 99
song performed by Philip Perkins on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy & Nourishment

Shirt
first published in DP 50

Shoe Laces
first published in DP 44
song performed by Fred Lane on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1
as another song (titled "Shoe Strings") performed by Jad Fair on his CDs
Greater Expectations (TEC Tones, 1991) and The Best of Jad Fair Vol 1
(Meldac, Japan, 1995)

Shut Up
first published in Lost & Found Times #15
song performed by Samm Bennett & Chunk on Brookings Vol 2: Place of
General Happiness
as well as on their own CD Life of Crime (Knitting
Factory Works, 1991) and the compilation Knitting Factory Tours Europe
1991
(Knitting Factory Works, 1991)
comic adaptation by Tim Hensley in Duplex Planet Illustrated #1

Skin
first published in DP 78
song performed by Brave Combo on Brookings Vol 2: Place of General
Happiness
also appears on the flexi-disc which accompanied Duplex Planet
Illustrated
#1 and on Brave Combo's CD Mood Swing Music (Rounder, 1996)

Sleep
first published in DP 30
song performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaru on their CD Half Robot
(Sakura, Japan, 1992)

Smoke
first published in DP 57
song performed by Proof of Utah on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited

Snakes
first published in DP 34
song performed by Pep Lester on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1
as another song, performed by Jad Fair on his CD Greater Expectations
(TEC Tones, 1991)

Sneezes and Coughs
first published in DP 33

Soap
first published in DP 54
song performed by H.P. Lovetunnel on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy & Nourishment

South Pole, The
first published in Chemical Imbalance, Vol 2 #1 (1989)
also published in Lost & Found Times #34 (Luna Bisonte Prods, 1995)

Spaghetti
first published in DP 49
song performed by Peter Holsapple and the Freaking Bigs on Brookings Vol 3:
Delicacy & Nourishment

Spectacle Eye Glasses
first published in DP 94
also published in The Second Charnel House Anthology of Bad Poetry
(Charnel House, Canada, 1992)
song performed by Love Camp 7 on Ernie: Songs of Ernest Noyes Brookings

Speed of Sound
first published in DP 56
song performed by Anne Richmond Boston on Brookings Vol 2: Place of
General Happiness

as another song, performed by Jad Fair on his CDs Greater Expectations
(TEC Tones, 1991) and The Best of Jad Fair Vol 2 (Meldac, Japan, 1995)

Spider
first published in DP 29
song performed by The Incredible Casuals on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly
Ignited

Stenographic Notebook
first published in DP 49

Stereo
first published in DP 56

Sun
first published in DP 69
song performed by Willner, Reynolds & Cunningham on Brookings Vol 3:
Delicacy & Nourishment

Swearing
first published in DP 29
also published in Chemical Imbalance #8 (1988)

Sweat
first published in DP 28
song performed by Half Pastiche on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1
comic adaptation by Ludwig Klopfer in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Swimming Pools
first published in DP 124

Synthesism
first published in Commonpress #50

T
first published in Op"T" issue (1984)
song performed by Kramer on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

Tacit
first published in DP 74

Taking a Bath
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaru on their CD Half Robot
(Sakura, Japan, 1992)

Taxes
first published in DP 35

Teeth
first published in DP 106

Texas
first published in DP 35

That Proves It
first published in The Providence Eagle Vol 3, #29 (March 31, 1983)
also published in DP 99

The
first published in DP 59
song performed by Jimmy Carl Black & The Grandmothers on Brookings Vol 4:
Outstandingly Ignited and also included on the flexi-disc which
accompanied Duplex Planet Illustrated #1

Thirty
first published in DP 58
song performed by Paws on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

Three Stooges, The
first published in DP 111

Time
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by The Shines on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy & Nourishment
as another song, performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaru on their CD Half
Robot
(Sakura, Japan, 1992)

Titanic, The
first published in DP 87
song performed by John Foster on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited

Title
first published in DP 57

Toaster
first published in DP 28
song (titled "Toast") performed by The Incredible Casuals on Brookings Vol
2: Place of General Happiness
comic adaptation by Wayno in Duplex Planet Illustrated #2

Tower of Babel, The
first appeared in the video Tower of Babel by Dana Moser & Rachel Weiss
(1985)
first published in Lost & Found Times #21/22 (1987)
also published in DP 99

Train: A Series of Railroad Cars in Procession
first published in DP 28
song (titled "Train") performed by The Bits on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes
Brookings Vol 1

Trapmouse
first published in DP 65
song performed by The American Cafe Orchestra on Brookings Vol 4:
Outstandingly Ignited

Trouble
first published in DP 40

Turkey
first published in DP 118
song performed by Waldo & The Employees on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly
Ignited

Twilight Zone, The
first published in DP 45

Typewriter
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
also published in The Second Charnel House Anthology of Bad Poetry
(Charnel House, Canada, 1992)
song performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaru on their CD Half Robot
(Sakura, Japan, 1992)
comic adaptation by Holly Jane Zachary in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

U
first published in Op "U" issue (1985)

Umbrella
first published in DP 58
song performed by Laughing Academy on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1
"long version" (5:47) of same song appears on their cassette release Of Rhyme & Reason
(Camaraderie Music, 1985)

V
first published in Op "V" issue (1985)
song performed by One League Onward on Brookings Vol 4: Outstandingly Ignited

Vacation
first published in DP 27
song performed by Josh Alan on Ernie: Songs of Ernest Noyes Brookings

Vampire
first published in DP 29
song performed by Jad Fair on his CDs Greater Expectations (TEC Tones,
1991) and The Best of Jad Fair Vol 1 (Meldac, Japan, 1995)

Vegetables
first published in DP 28
song performed by Only A Mother on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy &
Nourishment
and on their CD Naked Songs for Contortionists (TEC Tones,
1996)

Vermont
first published in DP 81

Vermont in Winter
first published in DP 128

Washing Machine
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space

Water
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by Jad Fair on his CD Greater Expectations (TEC Tones, 1991)
as another song, performed by Jad Fair & Naofumi Ishimaru on their CD Half
Robot
(Sakura, Japan, 1992)

Watermelon
first published in DP 95
song performed by Maestro Subgum & The Whole on Brookings Vol 2: Place of
General Happiness

comic adaptation by Sam Henderson in Duplex Planet Illustrated #7 and in
his book Humor Can Be Funny (Dodecaphonic Books, 1996)

Wedding, A
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by Judas & Natasha Experiments on their self-titled CD (Hair
of the Dog, 1991)

White Worms
first published in White Worm Review (Vol 6 #12, 1982)
also published in DP 99
song performed by Dump on Ernie: Songs of Ernest Noyes Brookings and also
on the CD A Plea for Tenderness (Brinkman, 1999)
comic adaptation by Jason Thompson in A Vast Knowledge of General Subjects

Why I Write Poetry
first published in DP 69
also published on the back cover of the LP Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1
and in the journal West #7 (Bluestone Press, summer, 1992)
song performed by Victor Banana on Brookings Vol 2: Place of General Happiness

Wildest Party, The
first published in DP 19
also published in High Performance (spring/summer, 1982)
song (titled "Wild Party") performed by Jad Fair on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

William Shakespeare
first published in DP 60
song performed by Ray Mason on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1
as another song (titled "Shakespeare"), performed by Jad Fair on his CD
Greater Expectations (TEC Tones, 1991) and The Best of Jad Fair Vol 1
(Meldac, Japan, 1995)

Winter in Vermont

Wives
first published in DP 41
song performed by Brian Cullman & David Hansen on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

Wizard of Oz, The
first published in DP 71
song performed by Victor Banana on Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings Vol 1

Yankee Magazine
first published in the Brookings' book We Did Not Plummet Into Space
song performed by Young Fresh Fellows on Brookings Vol 2: Place of General
Happiness

slow version of same song performed by Young Fresh Fellows on the cassette
version Brookings Vol 2: Place of General Happiness as well as the
compilation CD Hit the Hay (Sweden, 1995) and the split 45 RPM single
with The Dugans (Kranepool Records, 1995)

Your Cheating Heart
first published in DP 110

Z
first published in DP 81
also published in DP 87 and Ziegelbrenne (Germany, summer, 1991)
song performed by Michael Hurley on Brookings Vol 3: Delicacy & Nourishment


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