The Clientele on Yo Gabba Gabba

It was recently brought to my attention that The Clientele were a featured musical guest on the delusion-inducing kids show, Yo Gabba Gabba. While the band didn't actually appear on the show physically, they did record and submit a version of Come and Play, a song written by a show staff writer. Alasdair MacLean, singer of The Clientele, had this to say about the song on the band's forum:

"This was recorded for an episode of US children's show Yo Gabba Gabba in summer 2008. It's called Come and Play and was written by a staff writer at the show called Jarond. Brian O'Shaughnessy produced the session and Mark Keen wrote the arrangements. Mel wasn't at the session due to touring commitments with Le Volume Courbe, her other band, but she did comment later that she found the whole thing both charming and a bit creepy. I hope someone somewhere enjoys this."

It's not difficult to imagine that this could be a Clientele original. The lyrics include similar themes and imagery - warm breezes, shade, and trees - but goes on to reveal a more playful side with lines like, "Come play freeze tag or mouse trap with me today." You can stream the song here, or head here to register with the forum and download the mp3, which has been graciously provided by Alasdair himself. (You must be a forum member to download.)



The band recently released the fantastic That Night, A Forest Grew EP and have a couple year-end/year-begin shows planned. Come and see them play.

Dec. 14 2008 - Dublin - The Sugar Club
Jan. 8 2009 - London - The Luminaire (with Damon and Naomi)

The Clientele - Share the Night

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