Philemon Arthur and the Dung

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Philemon Arthur and the Dung is a Swedish folk group. The band consists of two unidentified males, possibly more, known only by the pseudonyms "Philemon Arthur" and "The Dung." They have chosen to keep their identities a secret to prevent their undisclosed hometown in Scania, Sweden from becoming the subject of media attention. Their true identities are known to only a select few bound to secrecy, among them personnel at Silence, their record label. The mystery surrounding the group, and their distinctive brand of humorous dadaist folk music, has earned them cult status throughout Scandinavia. To this day, fans and the music press alike perpetuate various hypotheses as to their identity. "Philemon Arthur" and "The Dung", next-door neighbors living in an unspecified town in Scania, Sweden, first began playing music together in 1962. At this time, they were known as The Popbeams. "Philemon Arthur" would play an accordion, or an old guitar he had borrowed but never returned, while "The Dung" would accompany him on a custom-built drum kit composed of household items. Eventually, the group came to be known as "The Dung"; during a jam session in 1968, one of the members repeatedly sang the words "Philemon Arthur", which gave them the idea to combine these two names. Throughout the late 60s and early 70s, they recorded several songs on two different lo-fi tape recorders owned by "Philemon Arthur", who is credited with writing all of their released songs. The primarily guitar- and

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Musikens historia del 1 och 2

Musikens Historia Del I Och II

Får jag spy i ditt paraply?

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Vild I Skogen

Philemon Arthur and the Dung

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Får Jag Spy I Ditt Paraply

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Skisser Över 1914 Års badmössor

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The Very Pest Of Philemon Arthur and the Dung - Får Jag Spy I Ditt Paraply?

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Musikens Historia

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