Doctor Worm
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| “Doctor Worm” | |||||
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| Single by They Might Be Giants from the album Severe Tire Damage |
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| Released | 1998 | ||||
| Format | CD | ||||
| Recorded | 1998 | ||||
| Genre | Alternative rock | ||||
| Length | 3:01 | ||||
| Label | Restless Records | ||||
| Writer(s) | They Might Be Giants | ||||
| Producer | Pat Dillett, Tom Durack, They Might Be Giants | ||||
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This article is about the song. For the fictional character, see Madan Senki Ryukendo.
"Doctor Worm" is a song by They Might Be Giants. The lyrics deal with a man learning to play the drums. He invents a stage name for himself ("Doctor Worm") though he claims in the song's lyrics that while he isn't a real doctor, he is an actual worm, who says he has a friend who plays the bass known as "Rabbi Vole". It first appeared on the primarily live album Severe Tire Damage, being one of only three studio-recorded songs on the album. It was also released as a single and featured in a music video directed by band member John Flansburgh.
John Flansburgh has mentioned that "Doctor Worm" is the band's favorite song to perform.
The song has been covered by The Deli Dude's Band on their album "Cats Hey!"
This song was also featured in an episode of KaBlam!.
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