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Barenaked Ladies10/23/2005Jamie
  Q: I need to find out background information for the barenaked ladies such as how did they come ...
  A: Barenaked Ladies formed in 1988 as a two man band, Steven Page and Ed Robertson. Ed thought up the ...
concerts3/13/2005Amy
  Q: When will the Ladies be touring again? Saw them three times last year and am anxiously awaitng a ...
  A: Renee- I too am awaiting a tour schedule! As far as I know, the Ladies are taking a bit of time ...
Barenaked Ladies question...3/3/2005Amy
  Q: Before the Ladies were famous, there was a short video they did that was aired in between various ...
  A: Anne, You are actually not the first person to ask me about this over the years! I have actually ...
basic info2/22/2005Jon Katz
  Q: where did the name barenaked ladies originate from? what compelled them to become a band, how did ...
  A: Hey Ashlea, Thanks for writing about BNL. I'll try to answer your questions one by one. The band's ...
E-mail Addresses1/19/2005Amy
  Q: Do you happen to know where I can e-mail the guys in the band?
  A: Unfortunately, as far as emailing the band directly, I don't have any sure-fire guarantees for you. ...
bnl12/17/2004Sophie
  Q: I am also a fan of bnl. I recently heard that one of the band members also writes and/or performs ...
  A: Although I have not heard that one specific memeber of bnl has done children's music, I do know that ...
Concerts12/17/2004Jamie
  Q: I wasn't lucky enough to get to see the Ladies in concert. Do you know if they will be coming to ...
  A: and thanks for your question. I'm sorry to tell you that BNL have nothing planned near Quebec City. ...
Barenaked ladies holiday tour 200411/4/2004Jason - aka Uncle Elwyn
  Q: I have been trying to get tickets to the holiday show in Detroit 12/18. To buy then early I need a ...
  A: Greetings! This would depend entirely on where you're trying to access early sale information. If ...
Songs in Television10/19/2004Becky
  Q: A couple years ago BNL had a song on a popular television show. Does anyone know what show that was ...
  A: Well, the band themselves have been on a couple of TV shows, including "Beverly Hills 90210" and ...
Future tickets10/8/2004Brianne
  Q: Do you know how to go about getting backstage passes or even meeting up with the guys after a ...
  A: The best way to do that, I believe would be asking ticketmaster, or whoever is doing the ticketing ...
Sisters?10/1/2004Becky
  Q: Hey there, Back in the mid-90s, I knew a young lady from Connecticut who was a huge BNL fan. She ...
  A: Interesting...but I'm afraid I've never heard anything about this. I'd suggest that you post your ...
Concert Song8/29/2004Jamie
  Q: I'm not a hardcore BNL fan but i enjoy their music and have a couple Cd's. I went to their Calgary ...
  A: I appreciate your question. I looked up the setlist for the Calgary concert, however I didn't see a ...
Barenaked in America7/28/2004Jason - aka Uncle Elwyn
  Q: I enjoyed a documentary several years ago and would like to purchase a copy. Thanks so much for ...
  A: Greetings, To my knowledge, there were several issues with getting the video released of the movie, ...
Lyrics7/17/2004Brianne
  Q: I recently went to a Ladies Concert and they played a song that was unreleased and one of the lyrics ...
  A: Bull in a China shop? Sounds like one of their improv songs. They like to make stuff up at their ...
I Know7/8/2004Jon Katz
  Q: What is 'I Know' from BOAPS about? This is one song I've been trying to figure out for years, but I ...
  A: Hey, sorry for the delay. I was inundated with work. Anyway, to answer your question, I Know is ...
"Lovers in a Dangerous Time"5/26/2004Sesame Slang
  Q: For my english class, we are assigned to anaylize a song and its meaning and poetic features. What ...
  A: Although Barenaked Ladies do a very good version of Lovers In a Dangerous Time, the truth is that ...
Rare BNL video?5/4/2004Fizzlebot
  Q: I've been looking for the name of a music video BNL did a while ago that aired (in the States and ...
  A: the video you're referring is more than likely for "The Ballad of Gordon," which was the song they ...
Have you heard of a musician who i think was in the band barenaked ladies by the name of "chris howells"4/1/2004Kat =^..^=
  Q: Have you heard of a musician who i think was in the band barenaked ladies by the name of "chris ...
  A: I hope you are having a good April Fools Day (it's my birthday). What I can remember is a musican ...
bnl songs3/27/2004Sophie
  Q: do u kno of a bunch of ther songs based on true events? and could u plz list them? and hav u read ...
  A: I know of a couple songs that I am pretty sure are about true events. Just remember that I don't ...
a good one3/23/2004Jon Katz
  Q: I would like to know if BNL has ever released a complete concert that you can watch on a dvd
  A: This would be very nice! Although a couple TV specials over the years have shown excerpts from ...
hey3/22/2004Kat =^..^=
  Q: I've got afew for you. How did they get there name? Which CD was most successful? How many times ...
  A: Hey, I have to go soon so this is going to be quick. BNL got their name back in the day becuase ...
Who wrote "Another Postcard"?3/4/2004Jon Katz
  Q: I am using the BNL song "Another Postcard" for an English project, but I need to include who it was ...
  A: In nearly every case, whoever is singing the song is the one who wrote it. Ed is usually responsible ...
bare naked ladies3/2/2004Sarah Tilton
  Q: why did bare naked ladies chose this name 'barenaked ladies.
  A: When Steve and Ed were kids, teenagers, they were at a Bob Dylan concert. At that show they were ...
SONG LYRIC HELP2/26/2004Jon Katz
  Q: I absolutely love the song "Helicopter" off the "Maroon" CD, but for the life of me, I can't figure ...
  A: Hey Erin, This is my favorite song from Maroon! I think the song is about a singer-songwriter who is ...
Song meaning: Helicopter (Maroon)2/26/2004Kat =^..^=
  Q: What the heck is this song about? It sounds so incredably Vietnam, but none of them are old enough ...
  A: Hey Erin, Thank you for the question. I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get to your question. ...
Brian Wilson2/11/2004Becky
  Q: Here is some questions to change you. I am having some trouble with some things about BareNaked ...
  A: Matthew, well, this is certainly an interesting question. Unfortunatly, this is rather outside my ...
Brian Wilson2/9/2004Fizzlebot
  Q: Brian Wilson...I am doing a paper for my pop music class, and i have some questions i would like to ...
  A: I can't answer all of your questions as knowledgably as I'd like to since I'm not very familiar with ...
Brian Wilson2/9/2004Kat =^..^=
  Q: I am doing a paper for my pop music class, and i have some questions i would like to be answered if ...
  A: Hey, Matthew, Well, Steven Page is the lead vocal if I remember correcty...but with some of these ...
I Live With It Everyday11/18/2003Sophie
  Q: What was shot in the song I Live With It Everyday? Beacause if the reference to nature being a ...
  A: When I listen to "I Live With It Everyday," I have always thought that he shot his best friend ...
concerts4/30/2003Fizzlebot
  Q: any idea when BNL will be touring in California? I am a pretty new fan, but I'm totally obsessed ...
  A: BNL is currently in the process of recording their next studio album, so they aren't touring at the ...
BNL's song on a car comercial?3/27/2003Kat =^..^=
  Q: I've been wondering for some time if I'm hearing the BNL's on a recent car commercial. I have not ...
  A: This is a very easy one for me! Thank you Eric. It's on the car commerical for the Mistubishi car, ...
In the Drink TABS2/2/2003Kat =^..^=
  Q: I'm interested in knowing if you know the chords or tabs that follow "In the Drink" the second to ...
  A: "In the Drink" would be by jazzy guy Jim Creeggan...but I have several tab sites, but none have the ...
dates1/20/2003Kat =^..^=
  Q: I am wondering when the son 'Lovers in a Dangerous Time' was released. I know it was the 80's ...
  A: Bank? Well, I remember Bruce Cockburn did it. He did it in September 1983, and can be found on his ...
What happened ?1/17/2003Kat =^..^=
  Q: I just discovered them after seeing the car ad using "One Week". Why did they split up? Did some ...
  A: LOL! Hi there! No solo careers...but they are not split up! They just haven't released anything in ...
bnl12/25/2002Sicamore
  Q: I heard from a friend that bnl covered close to you? is this true? if so why and how can i get it?
  A: Yes indeed they did!! it was from a burt bacharach special from a couple of years ago. they ...
Behind the lyrics10/24/2002Brianne
  Q: Since you are the expert, I was wondering if you could tell me exactly what BNL is trying to say in ...
  A: Well, I'll just give you what I think they're saying in a nutshell. They write their songs in such ...
BNL10/18/2002Fizzlebot
  Q: Hey Fizzlebot! I am also a huge fan of the Ladies. I watched the "Barenaked in America" ...
  A: Unfortunately, I don't know of any way to contact any of the Ladies, via email or otherwise. That ...
BNL question10/6/2002Jon Katz
  Q: Ok, I have asked these two questions of another 'expert' and received no response, so I will try ...
  A: Good question. Steve and Ed have never been more than 'best friends' however they both feel secure ...
i need ur personal BNL opinion8/19/2002Sesame Slang
  Q: Hey! This is an awesome idea to be able to ask questions and stuff!! I am definetly a hard core BNL ...
  A: Well this is certainly one of the strangest questions I've ever had to answer from allexperts.com :) ...
longway back home7/28/2002Sicamore
  Q: I've heard the song long way back home....is that an old song? where can i get it from thanks
  A: ...although i do not promote this, the song can be found anywhere you download mp3's or at the end ...

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I know a lot of general information about the Ladies. I am a member of their fan club, own all their c.d`s, receive emails with up to date information, and have been to their concerts.

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I belong to their fan club and go to their concerts whenever they are in the area.

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Senior at Bowling Green State University

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