Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne shares his life-affirming songs

What do you say about Wayne Coyne? 

The legendary frontman of Flaming Lips has been bringing us joy for more than four decades. Their live shows are the stuff of legend; wild visuals, confetti, balloons, furry animal costumes and giant plastic balls rolling across the crowd. And then there's their music, strange and uplifting pop songs that have become the soundtrack to our own lives.

As they visit Australia to play Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots in full, Wayne opens up his record box and shares the very foundations of who he is today.

• The Beatles – 'Strawberry Fields Forever' 
• Billie Eilish – 'BIRDS OF A FEATHER' 
• Nancy Sinatra – 'You Only Live Twice'
• Julee Cruise – 'Falling'
• Aphex Twin – 'Flim'

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