>http://youtube.com/v/IWGVZZzix7M

So we’ve got a Japanese TV studio, a John Lennon look-alike (clutching what looks like an 8-string – but it’s really only 6 – Fender), a bird in a maternity smock with curlers in her hair and they’re singing the praises of Litteru Featu. (The bloke at least. The curlered bird seems a mite clueless about the whole deal. “Mmmm, Aaaah, Hai!” In awe, no less.)

All you need is for Bill Murray to wander in from Stage Left and it’s “Lost in Translation” deja vu.

And all we get is 2 minutes and 50 seconds of “Long Distance Love” – not even the complete song – but it’s exquisite.

Christ, I love this band.

What they did until 29 June 1979, at least. After that, they were “just another band from LA”.

Check out YouTube for more. And these guys for live concert mp3s