Why We Love Carini

It was 18 years ago in Amsterdam on 2/17/97 that Phish first summoned the gods of dark rock with the hastily, and hilariously, put together song about a girl named Lucy and her lumpy head. While no one has ever confirmed the true story behind the song, somewhere a narrative emerged about drum tech Pete Carini’s altercation with a trust-funded female fan and her refusal to move during a European show.

Against all odds, the song quickly became a fan favorite and has launched some of Phish’s most extensive exploratory jams – most notably since the band got back together in 2009. Notable versions include the 21+ minute debut on 2/17/97, 2/26/97, 12/30/97, 11/27/98, 12/28/98, 7/13/99,2/14/03,  12/29/13

Video Credits: 12/30/97 , 12/28/1998