Released:
- 1973 (studio version)
- 1979 (live version)
Available on (*):
- 1973 LP Attempted Mustache (Columbia KC 32710; studio version)
- 1979 LP A Live One (Rounder 3050; live version)
Topics (not including words that are part of the title):
- cigarette smoking
- sleeping
Alternate versions:
- Dr. Demento plays the live version unless otherwise specified.
Chart information:
- #213 1973 (bubbled under, as part of album Attempted Mustache)
Common misspellings:
- Louden Wainwright
- Loudon Wainright
- Loudon Waneright
- Loudin Wainwright
General type of music:
- folk
- satire
interesting facts (click to see playlist of show on which fact was mentioned, if applicable):
- briefly married to Kate McGarrigle in the mid-1970s
- father of Rufus Wainwright
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* Note that it may be available on other releases or formats than are listed, and some releases listed may not be currently available. Generally the first release is listed, along with a commonly available release (for items that aren't out of print), and any Dr. Demento compilations on which it has appeared. Albums may be out of print in their original format but still available in another format. We suggest checking various online stores or the artist's web site (if applicable) to determine current availability.