The Ben Folds appreciation thread

[Mazdarese]

So, having a few beers on a Friday night, playing some music, and it's apparent that the only musician that I go back to and listen to without fail is Ben Folds. I first heard him with Ben Folds Five around 1994 and have been a massive fan since, but only seen him live twice

I know a few PH'ers are also fans, as they've been to the same gigs as me

Last Polka Live. I'd give anything to be able to play the piano like that.
Emaline
Steven's Last Night In Town. Didn't know the story behind this, he's quite the raconteur!

Let's hear your stories and favourite tracks.

[offspring86]

I'm a big fan too. Caught Ben Folds Five once in 1999 at the Albert Hall and have seen him solo 4 or 5 times since then. Their selftitled is the album that had the biggest influence on me as a drummer.

Smoke has always been a favourite of mine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IZ5CUI0288

[hornet]

Don't really know much of his stuff beyond Rockin' the Suburbs and his rather glorious reworking of bhes Ain't st

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3C4N6p78io&fea...