After a series of staggering defeats, Blue Oyster Cult assembled in the recording studio in late nineteen seventy six for a session with famed producer Bruce Dickinson. And luckily for us, the cameras were rolling.
"And I gotta tell you, fellas, you have got what appears to be a dynamite sound."
"I put my pants on just like the rest of you, one leg at a time. Except once my pants are on, I make gold records."
"Fear Don't fear the reaper. Take one. Roll."
"I could've used a little more cowbell."
"Not too much, though."
"I gotta have more cowbell."
"And if Bruce Dickinson wants more cowbell, we should probably give him more cowbell."
"I gotta have more cowbell, baby."
"Before we're done here, y'all be wearing gold plated diapers."
Roll it.
Speaker 0: After a series of staggering defeats, Blue Oyster Cult assembled in the recording studio in late nineteen seventy six for a session with famed producer Bruce Dickinson. And luckily for us, the cameras were rolling.
Speaker 1: Alright, guys. I I think we're ready to lay this first track down. By the way, my name is Bruce Dickinson. Yes. The Bruce Dickinson.
And I gotta tell you, fellas, you have got what appears to be a dynamite sound.
Speaker 2: Coming from you, Bruce, that means a lot. Yeah. I mean, you're Bruce Dickinson. This is incredible. I can't believe Bruce Dickinson digs our sound.
Speaker 1: Easy, guys. I put my pants on just like the rest of you, one leg at a time. Except once my pants are on, I make gold records. Alright. Here we go.
Fear Don't fear the reaper. Take one. Roll.
Speaker 2: Alright. One, two, three, four. Bruce, could you come in here for a second, please? That
Speaker 1: was gonna be a great track. Guys, what's the deal?
Speaker 2: Are are you sure that was sounding okay?
Speaker 1: I'll be honest, fellas, it was sounding great, but I could've used a little more cowbell. So let's take it again. And, Gene Yeah. Really explore the studio space this time.
Speaker 2: You got it, Bruce.
Speaker 1: I mean, really. Yeah. Explore the space. Okay. I like what I'm hearing.
Roll
Speaker 2: it. One, two, three, four. Bruce, I'm sorry. Could you come back in there, please?
Speaker 1: Fellas, no. We we just wasted two good tracks. This last one was even better than the first.
Speaker 2: Well, it's just that I find Gene's cowbell playing distracted. I don't know. If I'm the only one, I'll shut up. No. It's pretty rough.
You know, I can pull it back a
Speaker 3: little if you like.
Speaker 1: Not too much, though. I'm telling you, fellas. You're gonna want that cowbell from the track.
Speaker 2: You know what?
Speaker 3: It's fine. Let's just do the thing.
Speaker 1: Okay. Roll it.
Speaker 2: +1, 234. Come on, James. No. You're not. No.
Speaker 1: That that it doesn't work for me. I gotta have more cowbell.
Speaker 2: Don't blow this force, Gene. Could be could be so selfish, Gene.
Speaker 3: Can I just say one thing?
Speaker 1: Say it, baby. Just say it.
Speaker 3: I'm standing here staring at rock legend Bruce Dickinson.
Speaker 1: The cock and a wob, baby.
Speaker 3: And if Bruce Dickinson wants more cowbell, we should probably give him more cowbell.
Speaker 1: Say it, baby.
Speaker 3: And Bobby, you are right. I am being selfish. But the last time I checked, we don't have a whole lot of songs that feature the cowbell.
Speaker 1: I gotta have more cowbell, baby.
Speaker 3: But I'd be doing myself a disservice and every member of this band if I didn't perform the hell out of this.
Speaker 1: Guess what? I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell.
Speaker 3: Thank you, Bruce. I think if I think if I leave and maybe I'll come back later, we can lay down the cowbell.
Speaker 1: Come on, baby.
Speaker 3: Gene, wait.
Speaker 2: Why don't you lay down that cowbell right now with us together? Do you mean that, Eric?
Speaker 1: Yeah. Speaks for all of us. Thank you. Babies, before we're done here, y'all be wearing gold plated diapers.
Speaker 2: What does that mean?
Speaker 1: Never question Bruce Dickens. Roll it.
Speaker 2: One, two, three, four.
The guy fixing the leak arrives, and the prince insists on respect in his office. The janitor mocks the prince's decor, leading to a playful exchange about their similar hairstyles. The janitor reveals he enjoys a simple life with a sword collection and free cable. The prince, intrigued, proposes they switch places for a month, claiming it worked on the Flintstones. They agree, with the pauper shaving his mustache and the prince donning a fake one. The prince, now dressed as a janitor, prepares to test if his assistant, Carl, can recognize the difference. The janitor, enjoying the ruse, is confident Carl won't suspect a thing.
Speaker 0: Well, bummer. By the way, the guy's here to fix the leak on your solid gold faucet.
Speaker 1: Send them in.
Speaker 2: This place looks like the Liberace Museum. Hey.
Speaker 1: Hey. I'm the prince of this city. When you're in my office, you treat me with respect.
Speaker 2: Who did you decorating? Saddam Hussein?
Speaker 1: I'll have you know this is all very classy stuff, and that painting of the tiger and the woman has got me laid on numerous occasions.
Speaker 2: I didn't know gay dudes like tiger paintings.
Speaker 1: Hey, you've crossed the line. I've killed people full ass.
Speaker 2: Looks like you killed a squirrel to me and put it right on top of your head.
Speaker 1: You're one to talk. Your hair looks exactly like mine.
Speaker 2: Yeah. Except my hair's supposed to look like this. I'm a janitor.
Speaker 1: Normally, I'd have you dragged into the swamp and shot, but you've got guts. You're the first man I've ever met who isn't afraid of me. What's your secret?
Speaker 2: Well, my real secret is that I live a simple life. I may not be a billionaire like you, but this job gives me enough money to have a pretty kick ass sword collection. Plus, my brother rigged my cable so that I get all the newdy channels for free.
Speaker 1: It sounds like you're happy.
Speaker 2: Darn tootin. Aren't you happy what with all your money, your clothes, and your gay decorations?
Speaker 1: Okay. First of all, enough about the decorations. And second, I would love to run away and live a life of leisure, but the whole city would collapse if I wait a minute. Let me look at you. You look exactly like me.
Speaker 2: You're right. Except for my very stylish mustache.
Speaker 1: I have a proposition for you, my friend. How would you like to trade places and be it'd be me for 1 month?
Speaker 2: You really think it would work?
Speaker 1: Worked on the Flintstones.
Speaker 2: Say no more. I'm in. Alright.
Speaker 3: And so the pauper and the prince exchanged identities. The pauper shaved his mustache and the prince put on a fake one. And this voiceover lasted just long enough for them to trade clothes. What? They're not done yet?
Okay. The prince dressed like a janitor, and the janitor are they right? Yes. Back to the story.
Speaker 1: Well, I'm off to find my new happiness. Now for the final test. Let's see if my assistant I mean, your assistant, Carl, can tell the difference.
Speaker 2: Carl, come here.
Speaker 0: Can I help you, sir?
Speaker 2: Look at this janitor here.
Speaker 1: Ew. Disgusting. This is great. He doesn't suspect a thing.