Then: The Earlier Years

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Tracklist

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1▼Digital Media
#	Title	Length
1	Everything Right is Wrong Again engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss electric guitar and guitar: John Flansburgh keyboard, piano and lead vocals: John Linnell performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: Everything Right Is Wrong Again writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	2:20
2	Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss accordion and keyboard: John Linnell electric bass guitar and lead vocals: John Flansburgh performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	2:13
3	Number Three engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss electric bass guitar, electric guitar and lead vocals: John Flansburgh background vocals: John Linnell performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: Number Three writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:28
4	Don’t Let’s Start engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States and Studio PASS in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Charles Eller Studios in Vermont, United States recording of: Don’t Let’s Start writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	2:36
5	Hide Away Folk Family engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss accordion, keyboard and background vocals: John Linnell electric bass guitar, electric guitar and lead vocals: John Flansburgh performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: Hide Away Folk Family writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	3:21
6	32 Footsteps engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss accordion, keyboard and lead vocals: John Linnell harmonica and background vocals: John Flansburgh performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: 32 Footsteps writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:36
7	Toddler Hiway engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Flansburgh performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: Toddler Hiway writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	0:26
8	Rabid Child engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss keyboard: John Linnell lead vocals: John Flansburgh performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: Rabid Child writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:31
9	Nothing’s Gonna Change My Clothes engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss electric guitar: John Flansburgh keyboard, background vocals and lead vocals: John Linnell performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: Nothing’s Gonna Change My Clothes writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:59
10	(She Was a) Hotel Detective engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss baritone saxophone and bass saxophone: John Linnell electric guitar, background vocals and lead vocals: John Flansburgh performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: (She Was a) Hotel Detective writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	2:10
11	She’s an Angel engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss accordion, bass synthesizer and lead vocals: John Linnell electric guitar: John Flansburgh performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: She’s an Angel writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	2:37
12	Youth Culture Killed My Dog engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss acoustic guitar, electric bass guitar, electric guitar and lead vocals: John Flansburgh keyboard and background vocals: John Linnell performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: Youth Culture Killed My Dog writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	2:51
13	Boat of Car engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss electric bass guitar and electric guitar: John Flansburgh keyboard: John Linnell lead vocals: Margaret Seiler performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: Boat of Car writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:16
14	Absolutely Bill’s Mood engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss guest electric guitar and guitar [Phoned-in Guitar]: Eugene Chadbourne keyboard: John Linnell lead vocals: John Flansburgh performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: Absolutely Bill’s Mood writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	2:38
15	Chess Piece Face engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss keyboard: John Linnell lead vocals: John Flansburgh performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: Chess Piece Face writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:21
16	I Hope That I Get Old Before I Die engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss accordion, keyboard and background vocals: John Linnell electric bass guitar and electric guitar: John Flansburgh lead vocals: John Flansburgh and John Linnell performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: I Hope That I Get Old Before I Die writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:59
17	Alienation’s for the Rich engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss accordion: John Linnell acoustic guitar, electric bass guitar, electric guitar and lead vocals: John Flansburgh performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: Alienation’s for the Rich writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	2:26
18	The Day engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss accordion: John Linnell background vocals and lead vocals: John Flansburgh performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: The Day writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell	1:27
19	Rhythm Section Want Ad engineer: Al Houghton, Bill Krauss and Alex Noyes executive producer: Mark Boyer and Matthew Hill producer: Bill Krauss accordion, keyboard, background vocals and lead vocals: John Linnell electric bass guitar and electric guitar: John Flansburgh performer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States and Studio Pass in New York, New York, United States mixed at: Dubway Studio in New York, New York, United States recording of: Rhythm Section Want Ad writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	2:23
20	We’re the Replacements recording of: We're the Replacements writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:50
21	When It Rains It Snows recording of: When It Rains It Snows writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:33
22	The Famous Polka recording of: The Famous Polka writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:34
23	[untitled]	2:33
24	For Science guest vocals: Lt. Anne Moore recording of: For Science writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:19
25	The Biggest One recording of: Biggest One writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:23
26	Kiss Me, Son of God (alternate version) recording of: Kiss Me, Son of God writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:49
27	Mr. Klaw recording of: Mr. Klaw writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:20
28	Critic Intro	1:38
29	Now That I Have Everything	2:21
30	Mainstream U.S.A.	1:15
31	Fake out in Buenos Aires	1:49
32	Greek #3 recording of: Greek #3 translated version of: Number Three	1:29
33	I Hope That I Get Old Before I Die (original version) recording of: I Hope That I Get Old Before I Die writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:13
34	I’m Def producer: Bill Krauss keyboard: John Linnell background vocals: Unknown Dial-A-Song caller lead vocals: John Flansburgh recording of: I'm Def writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:08
35	Don’t Let’s Start (demo version) demo recording of: Don’t Let’s Start writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	1:14
36	85 Radio Special Thank You	1:25

2▼Digital Media
#	Title	Artist	Length
1	Ana Ng engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss accordion, autoharp, background vocals and lead vocals: John Linnell (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) electric guitar: John Flansburgh (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) spoken vocals [bridge monologue]: Lisa Klapp (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: Ana Ng (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	3:23
2	Cowtown engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Flansburgh (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and John Linnell (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: Cowtown (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh (in 1982) and John Linnell (in 1982) publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	2:21
3	Lie Still, Little Bottle engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss drums (drum set): Dr. Kenneth Nolan trumpet and lead vocals: John Flansburgh (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: Lie Still, Little Bottle (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	2:06
4	Purple Toupee engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Linnell (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: Purple Toupee (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	2:40
5	Cage & Aquarium engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Flansburgh (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: Cage & Aquarium (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	1:10
6	Where Your Eyes Don’t Go engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Linnell (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: Where Your Eyes Don't Go (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	3:06
7	Piece of Dirt engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Flansburgh (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: Piece of Dirt (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	2:01
8	Mr. Me engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Linnell (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: Mr. Me (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music recording of: Mr. Me writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	1:52
9	Pencil Rain engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Linnell (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: Pencil Rain (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	2:42
10	The World’s Address engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Flansburgh (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: World’s Address (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	2:24
11	I’ve Got a Match engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Linnell (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: I’ve Got a Match (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	2:37
12	Santa’s Beard engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Flansburgh (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: Santa’s Beard (They Might Be Giants song) (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	1:56
13	You’ll Miss Me engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss trumpet and lead vocals: John Flansburgh (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: You'll Miss Me (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	1:54
14	They’ll Need a Crane engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Linnell (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: They'll Need a Crane (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	2:33
15	Shoehorn with Teeth engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Flansburgh (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and John Linnell (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: Shoehorn With Teeth (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	1:13
16	Stand on Your Own Head engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Linnell (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: Stand on Your Own Head (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	1:16
17	Snowball in Hell engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Flansburgh (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: Snowball in Hell (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	2:32
18	Kiss Me, Son of God engineer: Al Houghton producer: Bill Krauss lead vocals: John Linnell (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) additional performer: The Ordinaires performer: Benjamin Bossi, Robin Casey, Fritz Vanorden, Barbara Schloss and Garo Yellin recorded at: Dubway Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) mixed at: Dubway Studio, Times Square in New York, New York, United States recording of: Kiss Me, Son of God (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	1:54
19	Hello Radio recording of: Hello Radio writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	0:56
20	It’s Not My Birthday recorded at: Hello Studio in Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States recording of: It’s Not My Birthday writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	1:52
21	I’ll Sink Manhattan	They Might Be Giants	2:33
22	Nightgown of the Sullen Moon recording of: Nightgown of the Sullen Moon writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	1:59
23	The World’s Address (Joshua Fried remix) remixer: Joshua Fried recording of: World’s Address writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants & Joshua Fried	5:43
24	Hey, Mr. DJ, I Thought You Said We Had a Deal producer: They Might Be Giants mixer: Paul Angelli bass guitar and electric guitar: John Flansburgh instruments: John Linnell lead vocals: John Linnell recorded at: Skyline Studios in New York, United States recording of: Hey Mr. DJ, I Thought You Said We Had a Deal writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	3:48
25	Lady is a Tramp programming: John Flansburgh and John Linnell producer: They Might Be Giants recorded at: Hello Studio in Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States samples: Tramp by Otis Redding part of: Flak: Best Cover Songs of the 90's cover recording of: The Lady Is a Tramp (from “Babes in Arms”) lyricist: Lorenz Hart (in 1937) composer: Richard Rodgers (in 1937) publisher: Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. part of: Babes in Arms (full musical) part of: Pal Joey	They Might Be Giants	1:21
26	Birds Fly recording of: Birds Fly writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music	They Might Be Giants	1:26
27	Kitten Intro	They Might Be Giants	1:43
28	Weep Day recording of: Weep Day writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell	They Might Be Giants	1:51
29	The Big Big Whoredom recording of: The Big Big Whoredom writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell	They Might Be Giants	1:39
30	I’m Gettin’ Sentimental over You (adaptation) cover recording of: I’m Getting Sentimental Over You lyricist: Ned Washington composer: George Bassman publisher: Catharine Hinen Music, EMI Mills Music Inc., Mills Music, Inc., ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス, コンソーシアム音楽出版 C・F事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング CMP外国事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)	They Might Be Giants	1:59
31	Become a Robot	They Might Be Giants	1:18
32	Which Describes How You’re Feeling recording of: Which Describes How You're Feeling writer: John Flansburgh and John Linnell publisher: TMBG Music and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp.	They Might Be Giants	1:25
33	Swing is a Word	They Might Be Giants	0:53
34	Doris Cunningham	They Might Be Giants	0:12
35	Counterfeit Fake	They Might Be Giants	0:39
36	Schoolchildren Singing “Particle Man” cover recording of: Particle Man lyricist and composer: John Linnell	They Might Be Giants	2:06

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Wikidata:	Q7781298 [info]

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