... hogshead of real fire ...

[nacktman]

For the benefit of Mr. Kite
there will be a show tonight on trampoline.
The Hendersons will all be there
late of Pablo Fanque's Faire - what a scene.
Over men and horses, hoops and garters
lastly through a hogshead of real fire
in this way Mr. K will challenge the world.

The celebrated Mr. K
performs his feat on Saturday at Bishopsgate.
The Hendersons will dance and sing
as Mr. Kite flys through the ring - don't be late.
Messrs. K and H assure the public
thier production will be second to none.
And of course Henry the Horse dances the waltz.

The band begins at ten to six
when Mr. K performs his tricks without a sound.
And Mr. H will demonstrate
ten somersets he'll undertake - on solid ground.
Having been some days in preparation
a splendid time is guaranteed for all.
And tonight Mr. Kite is topping the bill ...
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In a psychodelic flashback with a nod to Mr. Mc Cartney's poetic genus.
(And you thought John wrote "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite", didn't you?)

[Naturist Mark]

Love it!

I was born in the 60s and grew up listening to the Beatles. Their discography is in my genes.

For a real treat, check out this cover of "Nowhere Man" by Low

[Daveinct]

If I remember correctly (which happens from time to time), he said the song was inspired by an old circus poster.

Dave

[Nude in the North]

quote:

In a psychodelic flashback with a nod to Mr. Mc Cartney's poetic genus.
(And you thought John wrote "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite", didn't you?)

Yep! It was a Circus poster that inspired Paul. But it wasn't an "OLD" poster at the time.

[usmc1]

We all live in a yellow submarine...

[nimrod]

When the rain comes
they run and hide their heads
they might as well be dead...

One of my favorites.