When Big Joan Sets Up (track)
by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Year: 1969
From the album Trout Mask Replica (track #17)
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When Big Joan Sets Up appears on the following album(s) by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band:
- Trout Mask Replica (track #17) (this album) (1969)
- Grow Fins Vol. II: Trout Mask House Sessions (track #27) (1999)
- Grow Fins: Rarities (1965-1982) (track #48) (compilation) (1999)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Track ratings | Avg. track rating |
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| ! | 07/24/2026 22:54 | Exist-en-ciel | 169,543 | 71/100 |
| ! | 07/15/2026 17:13 | Johnnyo | 45,269 | 80/100 |
| ! | 06/20/2026 17:02 | bonnequestion | 17,089 | 74/100 |
| ! | 01/14/2026 05:59 | alexandermause | 17,953 | 85/100 |
| ! | 10/30/2025 23:30 | ShenBapiro | 6,173 | 77/100 |
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talinhosgameplay 02/04/2025 14:34 | #307387
"I'll stay up all night
If you promise not to talk
About your hands being too small"
One of the finest pieces of lyrics ever written. (Edited)
GandalfORiley345 07/26/2014 04:52 | #117836
Nicely great
Anti 05/18/2014 18:35 | #112213
Not bad...
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