Where's Summer B.?

Album: Ben Folds Five (1995)
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  • Ben Folds wrote this with his drummer, Darren Jessee, and it's about Jessee's girlfriend at the time, Summer. Ben's wife at the time is also mentioned in one of the lyrics: "Smoke a bowl with Kate." Funny thing is, neither Ben's marriage to Kate, nor Darren and Summer's relationships lasted. Perhaps a lesson that writing songs about lovers is bad luck? >>
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    Meg - Virginia Beach, VA

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  • Karl from Ingatestone, United Kingdomi recently got the debut album from Ben Folds Five, and i still like it today
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