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The Unauthorized Discography Of Ben Folds Five


SINGLES

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Title: Jackson Cannery
Catalog Number: No Number
Record Label(s): D-Tox
Format: 7" Vinyl (pic sleeve)
Release Date: 1994
Track List:..............................................................
  • A: Jackson Cannery
  • B: Eddie Walker, This Is Your Life

Notes: Distributed by D-Tox records in 1994. There were only 500 copies pressed. D-Tox Records no longer has this single in stock. Recorded on March 25, 1994 by Caleb Southern. Both songs written by Ben Folds. This version of "Jackson Cannery" was later released on the album Naked Baby Photos (CAR 7554). This version of "Eddie Walker, This Is Your Life" is not available on any other release.


Title: Underground
Catalog Number: CDCAR002 (7243 8 93513 2 3)
Record Label(s): Caroline
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: April 1, 1996
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Underground (Edit #2) - 3:36
  2. Sports & Wine (Album Version) - 2:58
  3. Boxing (Album Version) - 4:42

Notes: Distributed by Vital. "Underground" is a shortened version taken from the album Ben Folds Five (PSR 9501). All songs written by Ben Folds.


Title: Underground
Catalog Number: 7CAR002
Record Label(s): Caroline
Format: 7" Vinyl (pic sleeve)
Release Date: April 8, 1996
Track List:..............................................................
  • A: Underground (Edit #2) - 3:36
  • B: Sports & Wine (Album Version) - 2:58

Notes: Distributed by Vital. "Underground" is a shortened version taken from the album Ben Folds Five (PSR 9501). All songs written by Ben Folds.


Title: Where's Summer B?
Catalog Number: CDCAR005 (7243 8 93624 2 8)
Record Label(s): Caroline
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: June 7, 1996
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Where's Summer B? (Album Version) - 4:06
  2. Tom & Mary (Live on August 12, 1995) - 2:51
  3. Emaline (Live on August 12, 1995) - 3:40

Notes: Distributed by Vital. "Where's Summer B?" is taken from the album Ben Folds Five (PSR 9501). Tracks 2 and 3 were recorded live at Ziggy's in Winston-Salem, NC on August 12, 1995 by John Alagia and Doug Derryberry. Mixed at Rutabaga Studios in May, 1996. Track 2 is the same version that can be found on the Japanese version of Ben Folds Five (VJCP-25215), minus a small intro, "C'mon Boyz," spoken by Ben.


Title: Where's Summer B?
Catalog Number: 7CAR005
Record Label(s): Caroline
Format: 7" Vinyl (pic sleeve)
Release Date: June 7, 1996
Track List:..............................................................
  • A: Where's Summer B? (Album Version) - 4:06
  • B: Tom & Mary (Live on August 12, 1995) - 2:51

Notes: Distributed by Vital. "Where's Summer B?" is taken from the album Ben Folds Five (PSR 9501). "Tom & Mary" was recorded live at Ziggy's in Winston-Salem, NC on August 12, 1995 by John Alagia and Doug Derryberry. Mixed at Rutabaga Studios in May, 1996. This is the same version that can be found on the Japanese version of Ben Folds Five (VJCP-25215), minus a small intro, "C'mon Boyz," spoken by Ben.


Title: Philosophy
Catalog Number: INT 825.095 (7243 8 93471 2 9)
Record Label(s): Intercord/Caroline
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: 1996
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Philosophy (Radio Edit) - 3:48
  2. Tom & Mary (Live on August 12, 1995) - 2:51
  3. Emaline (Live on August 12, 1995) - 3:40

Notes: "Philosophy" is a special version adapted from the album. Tracks 2 and 3 were recorded live at Ziggy's in Winston-Salem, NC on August 12, 1995 by John Alagia and Doug Derryberry. Mixed at Rutabaga Studios in May, 1996. Track 2 is the same version that can be found on the Japanese version of Ben Folds Five (VJCP-25215), minus a small intro, "C'mon Boyz," spoken by Ben. Information and pictures provided by Steffen Donath and JKFett.


Title: Uncle Walter
Catalog Number: INT 825.074 (7243 8 93739 2 9)
Record Label(s): Intercord/Caroline
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: 1996
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Uncle Walter (Album Version) - 3:51
  2. Tom & Mary (Live on August 12, 1995) - 2:51
  3. Emaline (Live on August 12, 1995) - 3:40

Notes: Tracks 2 and 3 were recorded live at Ziggy's in Winston-Salem, NC on August 12, 1995 by John Alagia and Doug Derryberry. Mixed at Rutabaga Studios in May, 1996. Track 2 is the same version that can be found on the Japanese version of Ben Folds Five (VJCP-25215), minus a small intro, "C'mon Boyz," spoken by Ben. Information and pictures provided by Steffen Donath.


Title: Underground
Catalog Number: CDCAR008 (7243 8 93779 2 7)
Record Label(s): Caroline
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: August 26, 1996
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Underground (Edit #2) - 3:36
  2. Satan is My Master (Live on August 12, 1995) - 1:31
  3. Video (Live on August 12, 1995) - 4:10

Notes: Part 1 of a 2 CD set distributed by Vital. "Underground" is a shortened version adapted from the album Ben Folds Five (PSR 9501). Tracks 2 & 3 were recorded live at Ziggy's in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on August 12, 1995 by Doug Derryberry and John Alagia. Mixed by John Altschiller, John Alagia, and Doug Derryberry at Bias Recording Studios in Springfield, Virginia. Mastered by Dave Glasser at Airshow, Springfield, Virginia. This version of "Satan Is My Master" was later released on the album Naked Baby Photos (CAR 7554). Written by Ben Folds, Darren Jessee, and Robert Sledge. "Video" written by Ben Folds.


Title: Underground
Catalog Number: 7CAR008
Record Label(s): Caroline
Format: 7" Vinyl (pic sleeve)
Release Date: September 2, 1996
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Underground (Edit #2) - 3:36
  2. Satan is My Master (Live on August 12, 1995) - 1:31

Notes: Distributed by Vital. "Underground" is a shortened version adapted from the album Ben Folds Five (PSR 9501). Track 2 was recorded live at Ziggy's in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on August 12, 1995 by Doug Derryberry and John Alagia. Mixed by John Altschiller, John Alagia, and Doug Derryberry at Bias Recording Studios in Springfield, Virginia. Mastered by Dave Glasser at Airshow, Springfield, Virginia. This version of "Satan Is My Master" was later released on the album Naked Baby Photos (CAR 7554). Written by Ben Folds, Darren Jessee, and Robert Sledge.


Title: Underground
Catalog Number: CDCAR008X (7243 8 93780 2 3)
Record Label(s): Caroline
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: August 26, 1996
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Underground (Album Version) - 4:12
  2. Jackson Cannery (Live on August 12, 1995) - 4:05
  3. Underground (Live on August 12, 1995) - 5:14

Notes: Part 2 of a 2 CD set distributed by Vital. "Underground" is a taken from the album Ben Folds Five (PSR 9501). Tracks 2 & 3 were recorded live at Ziggy's in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on August 12, 1995 by Doug Derryberry and John Alagia. Mixed by John Altschiller, John Alagia, and Doug Derryberry at Bias Recording Studios in Springfield, Virginia. Mastered by Dave Glasser at Airshow, Springfield, Virginia. Track 3 was later released on the album Naked Baby Photos (CAR 7554). All songs written by Ben Folds.


Title: Uncle Walter
Catalog Number: 7243 8 93843 2
Record Label(s): Virgin/Caroline
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: 1996
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Uncle Walter (Album Version) - 3:51
  2. Tom & Mary (Live on August 12, 1995) - 2:51
  3. Emaline (Live on August 12, 1995) - 3:40

Notes: "Uncle Walter" is a taken from the album Ben Folds Five (PSR 9501). Tracks 2 and 3 were recorded live at Ziggy's in Winston-Salem, NC on August 12, 1995 by John Alagia and Doug Derryberry. Mixed at Rutabaga Studios in May, 1996. Track 2 is the same version that can be found on the Japanese version of Ben Folds Five (VJCP-25215), minus a small intro, "C'mon Boyz," spoken by Ben. Information provided by Julie. Scans provided by JKFett.


Title: Battle Of Who Could Care Less
Catalog Number: 664095 1
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (pic sleeve)
Release Date: 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Battle Of Who Could Care Less (Clean Version) - 3:17
  2. Champagne Supernova (Live on November 26, 1996) - 1:33

Notes: "Battle Of Who Could Care Less"' is a clean version adapted from the album. Written by Ben Folds. "Champagne Supernova" was recorded by Leo Overtoom at LA2 London, England on November 26, 1996. Mixed by Caleb Southern. Written by Oasis. Information and scans provided by D.


Title: Battle Of Who Could Care Less
Catalog Number: 664095 2
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Battle Of Who Could Care Less (Clean Version) - 3:17
  2. Champagne Supernova (Live on November 26, 1996) - 1:33
  3. Theme from 'Dr. Pyser' (Live on November 26, 1996) - 2:02

Notes: "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" is a clean version adapted from the album. Written by Ben Folds. Tracks 2 & 3 recorded by Leo Overtoom at LA2 London, England on November 26, 1996. Mixed by Caleb Southern. "Champagne Supernova" written by Oasis. "Theme From 'Dr. Pyser'" written by Ben Folds. Information and scans provided by Steffen Donath.


Title: Battle Of Who Could Care Less
Catalog Number: 664175 2
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (pic sleeve)
Release Date: 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Battle Of Who Could Care Less (Album Version) - 3:17
  2. Champagne Supernova (Live on November 26, 1996) - 1:33
  3. Theme From 'Dr. Pyser' (Live on November 26, 1996) - 2:02
  4. Hava Nagila (Live on November 5, 1996) - 1:33
  5. For Those Of Ya'll Who Wear Fanny Packs (NBP Version) - 6:05

Notes: "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" is taken from the album. Written by Ben Folds. Tracks 2 & 3 were recorded by Leo Overtoom at LA2 London, England on November 26, 1996. Mixed by Caleb Southern. "Champagne Supernova" written by Oasis. "Theme From 'Dr. Pyser'" written by Ben Folds. "Hava Nagila" recorded by NDR at the Marx, Hamburg, Germany on November 5, 1996. Traditional-rearrangement by Ben Folds Five. "For Those Of Ya'll Who Wear Fanny Packs" is a soundcheck recording. Buzz and monitor by John Mark Painter. Written by Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, Darren Jessee. Later released on the album Naked Baby Photos (CAR 7554). Thanks to Julie for the info and the scans.


Title: Battle Of Who Could Care Less
Catalog Number: 664230 2
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: February 17, 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Battle Of Who Could Care Less (Album Version) - 3:17
  2. Champagne Supernova (Live on November 26, 1996) - 1:33
  3. Theme From 'Dr. Pyser' (Live on November 26, 1996) - 2:02

Notes: Part 1 of a 2 CD set. "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" is taken from the album. Written by Ben Folds. Tracks 2 & 3 were recorded by Leo Overtoom at LA2 London, England on November 26, 1996. Mixed by Caleb Southern. "Champagne Supernova" written by Oasis. "Theme From 'Dr. Pyser'" written by Ben Folds.


Title: Battle Of Who Could Care Less
Catalog Number: 664230 5
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: February 17, 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Battle Of Who Could Care Less (Album Version)- 3:17
  2. Hava Nagila (Live on November 5, 1996) - 1:33
  3. For Those of Ya'll Who Wear Fanny Packs (NBP Version)- 6:05

Notes: Part 2 of a 2 CD set. "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" is taken from the album. Written by Ben Folds. "Hava Nagila" was recorded by NDR at the Marx, Hamburg, Germany on November 5, 1996. Traditional-rearrangement by Ben Folds Five. "For Those Of Ya'll Who Wear Fanny Packs" is a soundcheck recording. Buzz and monitor by John Mark Painter. Written by Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, Darren Jessee. Later released on the album Naked Baby Photos (CAR 7554).


Title: Battle Of Who Could Care Less
Catalog Number: 664230 7
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: 7" Vinyl (pic sleeve)
Release Date: February 17, 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Battle Of Who Could Care Less (Album Version) - 3:17
  2. Champagne Supernova (Live on November 26, 1996) - 1:33

Notes: "Battle Of Who Could Care Less" is taken from the album. Written by Ben Folds. "Champagne Supernova" was recorded live at LA2 London, England on November 26, 1996. Written by Oasis. Thanks to Dan (JKFett) for the scan.


Title: Kate
Catalog Number: 664536 1
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (pic sleeve)
Release Date: 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Kate (Album Version) - 3:14
  2. Bad Idea (NBP Version) - 2:03

Notes: "Kate" is taken from the album. Written by Ben Folds, Darren Jessee, and Anna Goodman. "Bad Idea" is a demo version. This version was later released on the album Naked Baby Photos (CAR 7554). The original version appears on the motion picture soundtrack for The Truth About Cats And Dogs (A&M 31454 0507 2). Written by Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, and Darren Jessee.


Title: Kate
Catalog Number: 664536 2
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: May 26, 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Kate (Album Version)- 3:14
  2. Bad Idea (NBP Version) - 2:03*
  3. For All The Pretty People - 3:21*

Notes: Part 1 of a 2 CD set. "Kate" is taken from the album. Written by Ben Folds, Darren Jessee, and Anna Goodman. "Bad Idea" is a demo version. This version was later released on the album Naked Baby Photos (CAR 7554). The original version appears on the motion picture soundtrack for The Truth About Cats And Dogs (A&M 31454 0507 2). Written by Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, and Darren Jessee. "For All The Pretty People" features Ben Folds on Bass and Robert Sledge on Piano. Written by Robert Sledge.
*These are the actual song lengths, not the actual running times. Actual running time for track 2 is 2:50. Actual running time for track 3 is 2:33. These times are different because the intro to track 3 (the guys talking before the song) is added to the end of track 2, for some unknown reason.


Title: Kate
Catalog Number: 664536 5
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: May 26, 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Kate (Album Version) - 3:14
  2. Mitchell Lane - 3:45
  3. All Shook Up - 1:54

Notes: Part 2 of a 2 CD set. "Kate" is taken from the album. Written by Ben Folds/Darren Jessee/Anna Goodman. "Mitchell Lane" written by Darren Jessee/Ben Folds. This track is also available on the the singles for Brick(ESCA 6897 and 665235 2). "All Shook Up" written by O. Blackwell/Elvis Presley. This track is not available on any other release.


Title: One Angry Dwarf And 200 Solemn Faces
Catalog Number: 664535 2
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music/Caroline
Format: CD (pic sleeve)
Release Date: June 25, 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. One Angry Dwarf And 200 Solemn Faces (Album Version) - 3:50
  2. Bad Idea (NBP Version) - 2:03
  3. For All The Pretty People - 3:21

Notes: "One Angry Dwarf And 200 Solemn Faces" is taken from the album. Written by Ben Folds. "Bad Idea" is a demo version. This version was later released on the album Naked Baby Photos (CAR 7554). The original version appears on the motion picture soundtrack for The Truth About Cats And Dogs (A&M 31454 0507 2). Written by Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, and Darren Jessee. "For All The Pretty People" features Ben Folds on Bass and Robert Sledge on Piano. Written by Robert Sledge. Tracks 2 & 3 were originally released on the CD single for Kate (664536 2).


Title: One Angry Dwarf And 200 Solemn Faces
Catalog Number: ESCA 6686
Record Label(s): Epic
Format: CD (jewel)
Release Date: June 25, 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. One Angry Dwarf And 200 Solemn Faces (Album Version) - 3:50
  2. Bad Idea (NBP Version) - 2:03
  3. For All The Pretty People - 3:21
  4. For Those of Ya'll Who Wear Fannie Packs (NBP Version) - 6:08

Notes: "One Angry Dwarf And 200 Solemn Faces" is taken from the album. Written by Ben Folds. "Bad Idea" is a demo version. This version was later released on the album Naked Baby Photos (CAR 7554). The original version appears on the motion picture soundtrack for The Truth About Cats And Dogs (A&M 31454 0507 2). Written by Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, and Darren Jessee. "For All The Pretty People" features Ben Folds on Bass and Robert Sledge on Piano. Written by Robert Sledge. Tracks 2 & 3 were originally released on the CD single for Kate (664536 2). "For Those Of Ya'll Who Wear Fanny Packs" is a soundcheck recording. Buzz and monitor by John Mark Painter. Written by Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, Darren Jessee. Later released on the album Naked Baby Photos (CAR 7554).


Title: Brick
Catalog Number: ESCA 6897
Record Label(s): Epic
Format: CD (jewel)
Release Date: November 21, 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Brick (Album version) - 4:31
  2. Smoke (Live on July 17, 1997) - 4:52
  3. Kate (Ska Remix) - 3:12
  4. Fair (Disco Remix) - 5:49
  5. Mitchell Lane - 3:43

Notes: "Brick" is taken from the album. Written by Ben Folds and Darren Jessee. "Smoke" was recorded live on "Morning Becomes Eclectic" KCRW in Los Angeles on July 17, 1997. Written by Ben Folds and Anna Goodman. Mixed by Leo Overtoom. "Kate" and "Fair" are remixed versions featuring string arrangements recorded at Suma Studios in Cleveland, Ohio on August 4, 1997. Mixed by Andy Wallace. Additional engineering by Leo Overtoom. "Kate" written by Ben Folds, Darren Jessee, and Anna Goodman. "Fair" written by Ben Folds. String players on tracks 2, 3, & 4: Jan Scorpantoni, cello. Lorenza Ponce, violin. Heather Paanwe, violin. Dylan Williams, viola. This remix of "Fair" is not available on any other release. "Mitchell Lane" is a non-album track which was originally released on the CD single for Kate (664536 5). Written by Darren Jessee and Ben Folds.


Title: Brick
Catalog Number: 665235 2
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (pic sleeve)
Release Date: November 21, 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Brick (Album Version) - 4:31
  2. Smoke (Live on July 17, 1997) - 4:52
  3. Kate (Ska Remix) - 3:12
  4. Mitchell Lane - 3:43

Notes: "Brick" is taken from the album. Written by Ben Folds and Darren Jessee. "Smoke" was recorded live on "Morning Becomes Eclectic" KCRW in Los Angeles on July 17, 1997. Written by Ben Folds and Anna Goodman. Mixed by Leo Overtoom. "Kate" is a remixed version featuring string arrangements recorded at Suma Studios in Cleveland, Ohio on August 4, 1997. Mixed by Andy Wallace. Additional engineering by Leo Overtoom. Written by Ben Folds, Darren Jessee, and Anna Goodman. String players on tracks 2 & 3: Jan Scorpantoni, cello. Lorenza Ponce, violin. Heather Paanwe, violin. Dylan Williams, viola. "Mitchell Lane" is a non-album track which was originally released on the CD single for Kate (664536 5). Written by Darren Jessee and Ben Folds.


Title: Brick
Catalog Number: 665661 2
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: 1998
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Brick (Album Version) - 4:31
  2. Smoke (Live on July 17, 1997) - 4:51
  3. Song For The Dumped (Japanese Version) - 5:00

Notes: Part 1 of a 2 CD set. "Brick" is taken from the album. Written by Ben Folds and Darren Jessee. "Smoke" was recorded live on "Morning Becomes Eclectic" KCRW in Los Angeles on July 17, 1997. Mixed by Leo Overtoom. String players: Jan Scorpantoni, cello. Lorenza Ponce, violin. Heather Paanwe, violin. Dylan Williams, viola. Written by Ben Folds and Anna Goodman. "Song For The Dumped" (Japanese Version) was originally released on Japanese Whatever And Ever Amen (ESCA 6642). Written by Ben Folds and Darren Jessee.


Title: Brick
Catalog Number: 665661 5
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (die-cut pic sleeve)
Release Date: 1998
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Brick (Album Version) - 4:31
  2. Missing The War (Live on December 4, 1997) - 4:40
  3. She Don't Use Jelly (Lounge-a-palooza Version) - 4:13

Notes: Part 2 of a 2 CD set. "Brick" is taken from the album. Written by Ben Folds and Darren Jessee. "Missing The War" was recorded live at Gaston Hall, Georgetown University in Washington DC on December 4, 1997 by John Alagia and Doug Derryberry. Written by Ben Folds. "She Don't Use Jelly" is a cover of the Flaming Lips hit song. Recorded at Ben's house and John's house, Nashville Tennessee. Produced by Ben Folds Five and John Mark Painter. Mixed by John Mark Painter at John's house. Strings by The Love Sponge Strings: David Davidson, David Angel, Kristin Wilkinson, and John Catchings. Percussion by Todd Collins. String arrangement, horns, percussion, muzak backing vocals, and double bass by John Mark Painter. Opera backing vocal by Fleming McWilliams. Percussion by Shawn McWilliams. This song was originally released on Lounge-a-palooza (HR 62072). Written by The Flaming Lips.


Title: Brick
Catalog Number: 36 79018
Record Label(s): 550 Music
Format: 7" Vinyl (plain sleeve)
Release Date: 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  • A: Brick (Radio Mix)
  • B: Fair

Notes: Thanks to Bangbay Siloliban for the information and the scan.


Title: Song For The Dumped
Catalog Number: 664480 1
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (pic sleeve)
Release Date: 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Song For The Dumped (Album Version) - 3:40
  2. Bad Idea (NBP Version) - 2:03

Notes: "Song For The Dumped" is taken from the album. Written by Ben Folds and Darren Jessee. "Bad Idea" is a demo version. This version was later released on the album Naked Baby Photos (CAR 7554). Written by Ben Folds, Darren Jesse, and Robert Sledge.


Title: Song For The Dumped
Catalog Number: 664480 2
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Song For The Dumped (Album Version) - 3:40
  2. Bad Idea (NBP Version) - 2:03
  3. For All The Pretty People - 3:21

Notes: "Song For The Dumped" is from the album. Written by Ben Folds and Darren Jessee. "Bad Idea" is a demo version. This version was later released on Naked Baby Photos (CAR 7554). Written by Ben Folds, Darren Jessee, and Robert Sledge. "For All The Pretty People" features Ben Folds on Bass and Robert Sledge on Piano. Written by Robert Sledge. Tracks 2 & 3 were originally released on the CD single for Kate (664536 2).


Title: Song For The Dumped
Catalog Number: XEUK11 664480
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Song For The Dumped (Album Version) - 3:40
  2. Bad Idea (NBP Version) - 2:03
  3. For All The Pretty People - 3:21

Notes: "Song For The Dumped" is from the album. Written by Ben Folds and Darren Jessee. "Bad Idea" is a demo version. This version was later released on Naked Baby Photos (CAR 7554). Written by Ben Folds, Darren Jessee, and Robert Sledge. "For All The Pretty People" features Ben Folds on Bass and Robert Sledge on Piano. Written by Robert Sledge. Tracks 2 & 3 were originally released on the CD single for Kate (664536 2).


Title: Song For The Dumped
Catalog Number: 666031 2
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: August 25, 1998
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Song For The Dumped (Album Version) - 3:39
  2. Missing The War (Live on December 4, 1997) - 4:56
  3. She Don't Use Jelly (Lounge-a-palooza Version) - 4:13
  4. Song For The Dumped (Japanese Version) - 5:01

Notes: "Song For The Dumped" is from the album. Written by Ben Folds and Darren Jessee. "Missing The War" was recorded live at Gaston Hall, Georgetown University in Washington DC on December 4, 1997 by John Alagia and Doug Derryberry. Written by Ben Folds. "She Don't Use Jelly" is a cover of the Flaming Lips hit song. Recorded at Ben's house and John's house, Nashville Tennessee. Produced by Ben Folds Five and John Mark Painter. Mixed by John Mark Painter at John's house. Strings by The Love Sponge Strings: David Davidson, David Angel, Kristin Wilkinson, and John Catchings. Percussion by Todd Collins. String arrangement, horns, percussion, muzak backing vocals, and double bass by John Mark Painter. Opera backing vocal by Fleming McWilliams. Percussion by Shawn McWilliams. This song was originally released on Lounge-a-palooza (HR 62072). Written by The Flaming Lips. "Song For The Dumped" (Japanese Version) was originally released on Japanese Whatever And Ever Amen (ESCA 6642). Written by Ben Folds and Darren Jessee.


Title: Song For The Dumped
Catalog Number: ESCA 6645
Record Label(s): Epic
Format: CD (jewel)
Release Date: February 5, 1997
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Song For The Dumped (Album Version) - 3:40
  2. Champagne Supernova (Live on November 26, 1996) - 1:36
  3. Theme From "Dr. Pyser" (Live on November 26, 1996) - 2:03

Notes: "Song For The Dumped" is from the album. Written by Ben Folds and Darren Jessee. Tracks 2 & 3 were recorded by Leo Overtoom at LA2 London, England on November 26, 1996. Mixed by Caleb Southern. "Champagne Supernova" written by Oasis. "Theme From 'Dr. Pyser'" written by Ben Folds.


Title: Air
Catalog Number: ESCA 7324
Record Label(s): Epic
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: July 29, 1998
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Air (Godzilla Version) - 3:21
  2. Missing The War (Live on December 4, 1997 ) - 4:55
  3. She Don't Use Jelly (Lounge-a-palooza Version) - 4:12

Notes: Released in conjunction with Fuji Rock Festival '98. "Air" is taken from Godzilla The Album (EK 69338). Written by Ben Folds, Darren Jesse, Robert Sledge. "Missing The War" was recorded live at Gaston Hall, Georgetown University in Washington DC on December 4, 1997 by John Alagia and Doug Derryberry. Written by Ben Folds. "She Don't Use Jelly" is a cover of the Flaming Lips hit song. Recorded at Ben's house and John's house, Nashville Tennessee. Produced by Ben Folds Five and John Mark Painter. Mixed by John Mark Painter at John's house. Strings by The Love Sponge Strings: David Davidson, David Angel, Kristin Wilkinson, and John Catchings. Percussion by Todd Collins. String arrangement, horns, percussion, muzak backing vocals, and double bass by John Mark Painter. Opera backing vocal by Fleming McWilliams. Percussion by Shawn McWilliams. This song was originally released on Lounge-a-palooza (HR 62072). Written by The Flaming Lips.


Title: Army
Catalog Number: ESCA 7492
Record Label(s): Sony/Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (jewel)
Release Date: April 21, 1999
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Army - 3:24
  2. Theme From "Dr. Pyser" (Studio Version) - 3:13
  3. Leather Jacket - 2:16

Notes: "Army" is from the album. Written by Ben Folds. Composed by Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, and Darren Jessee. Additional musicians: John Mark Painter - valve trombone and fluegelhorn, Frank London - trumpet, Paul Shapiro - tenor saxophone, Squirrel Nut Zippers horns: Ken Mosher - baritone and alto saxophone and Tom Maxwell - tenor saxophone. "Theme From 'Dr. Pyser'" is different than the live version that appears the singles for Battle Of Who Could Care Less, and it is also different than the Teleconned version from KCRW. Produced and mixed by Brendan O'Brien. Recorded by Nick Didia at Southern Tracks, Atlanta, Georgia. Additional Musicians: Jere Flint (Cello), Paul Murphy (Viola), Eleanor Arenz (Violin), and David Arenz (Violin). Written by Ben Folds. "Leather Jacket" written by Darren Jessee.


Title: Army
Catalog Number: 667122 2
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: April 5, 1999
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Army (Album Version) - 3:25
  2. Birds - 2:10
  3. Leather Jacket - 2:17
  4. Air (Godzilla Version) - 3:20

Notes: "Army" is from the album. Written by Ben Folds. Composed by Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, and Darren Jessee. Additional musicians: John Mark Painter - valve trombone and fluegelhorn, Frank London - trumpet, Paul Shapiro - tenor saxophone, Squirrel Nut Zippers horns: Ken Mosher - baritone and alto saxophone and Tom Maxwell - tenor saxophone. "Birds" is instrumental. Written by Robert Sledge. "Leather Jacket" written by Darren Jessee. "Air" is taken from the album Godzilla The Album (EK 69338). Produced and mixed by Brendan O'Brien. Written by Ben Folds, Darren Jessee, Robert Sledge.


Title: Army
Catalog Number: 667218 2
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: April 12, 1999
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Army (Album Version) - 3:25
  2. Air (Godzilla Version)- 3:20
  3. Theme From "Dr. Pyser" (Studio Version) - 3:15

Notes: Part 1 of a 2 CD set. "Army" is from the album. Written by Ben Folds. Composed by Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, and Darren Jessee. Additional musicians: John Mark Painter - valve trombone and fluegelhorn, Frank London - trumpet, Paul Shapiro - tenor saxophone, Squirrel Nut Zippers horns: Ken Mosher - baritone and alto saxophone and Tom Maxwell - tenor saxophone. "Air" is taken from the album Godzilla The Album (EK 69338). Produced by Brendan O'Brien. Written by Ben Folds, Darren Jessee, Robert Sledge. "Theme From 'Dr. Pyser'" is different than the live version that appears the singles for Battle Of Who Could Care Less, and it is also different than the Teleconned version from KCRW. Produced and mixed by Brendan O'Brien. Recorded by Nick Didia at Southern Tracks, Atlanta, Georgia. Additional Musicians: Jere Flint (Cello), Paul Murphy (Viola), Eleanor Arenz (Violin), and David Arenz (Violin). Written by Ben Folds.


Title: Army
Catalog Number: 667218 5
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: April 12, 1999
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Army (Clean Version) - 3:25
  2. Leather Jacket - 2:17
  3. Birds - 2:10

Notes: Part 2 of a 2 CD set. "Army" is from the album. Written by Ben Folds. Composed by Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, and Darren Jessee. Additional musicians: John Mark Painter - valve trombone and fluegelhorn, Frank London - trumpet, Paul Shapiro - tenor saxophone, Squirrel Nut Zippers horns: Ken Mosher - baritone and alto saxophone and Tom Maxwell - tenor saxophone. "Birds" is instrumental. Written by Robert Sledge. "Leather Jacket" written by Darren Jessee.


Title: Army
Catalog Number: 36 79186
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music/Caroline
Format: 7" Vinyl (pic sleeve)
Release Date: April 21, 1999
Track List:..............................................................
  • A: Army (Album Version) - 3:25
  • B:
    1. Leather Jacket - 2:17
    2. Birds - 2:10

Notes: "Army" is from the album. Written by Ben Folds. Composed by Ben Folds, Robert Sledge, and Darren Jessee. Additional musicians: John Mark Painter - valve trombone and fluegelhorn, Frank London - trumpet, Paul Shapiro - tenor saxophone, Squirrel Nut Zippers horns: Ken Mosher - baritone and alto saxophone and Tom Maxwell - tenor saxophone. "Birds" is instrumental. Written by Robert Sledge. "Leather Jacket" written by Darren Jessee.


Title: Don't Change Your Plans
Catalog Number: 667727 2
Record Label(s): Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (slimline)
Release Date: August 25, 1999
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Don't Change Your Plans (Radio Edit) - 4:25
  2. Army (Album Version) - 3:25
  3. Song For The Dumped (Live At The Wireless) - 6:16
  4. Missing The War (Live At The Wireless) - 4:27

Notes: Tracks 3 & 4 were recorded in Studio 227, ABC Ultimo, Sydney on July 29, 1998 for "Triple J Live At The Wireless". Produced and engineered by Cameron McCauley, assisted by Leo Overtoom. This version of "Missing The War" is not available on any other Ben Folds Five release.


Title: Don't Change Your Plans
Catalog Number: ESCA 8057
Record Label(s): Sony/Epic/550 Music
Format: CD (jewel)
Release Date: August 25, 1999
Track List:..............................................................
  1. Don't Change Your Plans (Radio Edit) - 4:25
  2. Emaline (Live At The Wireless) - 3:51
  3. Brick (Live At The Wireless) - 4:36
  4. Song For The Dumped (Live At The Wireless) - 6:14
  5. Theme From "Dr. Pyser" (Live At The Wireless) - 3:29

Notes: Tracks 2-5 were recorded in Studio 227, ABC Ultimo, Sydney on July 29, 1998 for "Triple J Live At The Wireless". Produced and engineered by Cameron McCauley, assisted by Leo Overtoom. This version of "Theme From "Dr Pyser" is not available on any other Ben Folds Five release. Tracks 2 & 3 are also availbable on the Australian release of The Unauthorized Biography Of Reinhold Messner (493312 5).

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