Doctor Wu (pt 3 of the transcontinental email ballad)

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A parody of a song by Steely Dan.
Recorded by Brad Weiss in Carrboro, NC
Recorded: 12/09/2015  Released: 12/09/2015  First aired: 12/17/2015

Lyrics

After Steely Dan's “Doctor Wu”

When Charlie writes
Unlike Wilbon, I’m surprised
Now I’m on the other side
Of the continent

Long lost friends
Huh. She teaches kids Latin
At the Loomis Chafee-type prep school where we both went

Who could know?
We’d both listen to this stinking show
But these weird emails indicate that it’s true

Is that really Gretchen Wu?
I believe that Charlie Ng
Had also been our classmate too

Still in Oakland I surmise
Well, now I’m a New York guy
It’s your old pal named Luke Yoo
Is that really Gretchen?

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  • robert berg in Pittsburgh, PA
    steely dan takeover!
    3246 days ago.
  • Brad Weiss in Williamsburg, VA
    Wow- they played 2 Steely Dan jingles?! I gotta hear THAT!
    3246 days ago.
  • joeythejammer in Ellicott City, MD
    How in the heck did this totally pass me by???? Is there a way to subscribe to get BRAD WEISS jingle add updates? Seriously, Jerry. Need an app for that!! Love this!!
    3248 days ago.
  • Brad Weiss in Williamsburg, VA
    You made 11 year olds listen to this?? That's almost as cruel as forcing them to learn Latin! Thanks for being such a good center of attention - I mean good sport!!
    3249 days ago.
  • Gretchen Wu
    This is incredible. I wish I were able to respond with a witty comment, but I just don't have the words. I didn't think I could love Steely Dan more than I already did, but here I am. My students also loved being referenced. Yes, I made 11 year olds listen to this.
    3249 days ago.
  • mrlip in Springfield, VA
    Dan-tastic
    3252 days ago.
  • Bill I in Washington DC
    I do hope she is listening to these
    3252 days ago.
  • Sean Morrissey in Frederick,MD
    This Steely Dan marathon is my favorite. Well done Rob.
    3252 days ago.
  • Kj Ohnstad in Red Wing, MN
    Beat you to it, Rob. Bombs away...Brilliant, Brad!
    3253 days ago.
  • robert berg in Pittsburgh, PA
    this is fantastic! i'm way behind on the site. i'll have to do a KJ bomb tomorrow.
    3254 days ago.
  • Anita from Alaska
    Agree with Jason. Doing part 3 to Steely Dan was genius. Can't wait to see where this goes. I don't think Gretchen or SD are quite dead yet. Might have another couple of days. Especially since the emails still crack TK up.
    3254 days ago.
  • judofuse in Atlanta
    Continuing this saga by combining it with the Steely Dan run of late is so fabulous. Amazing.
    3254 days ago.
  • John Fitzpatrick in Arlington, VA
    So damn GREAT! More deep cuts of the DAN, yes!
    3254 days ago.