Philosophy of the World

Philosophy of the World is the first album by The Shaggs. It was released in 1969 by Third Word Records. It was rereleased in 1980 by Red Rooster Records/Rounder Records after the band NRBQ found it at a Massachusetts radio station in 1978.

Recording of the album was financed by Austin Wiggin, father of the Wiggin Sisters.

Track list

All songs written & composed by Dorothy Wiggin.

1. "Philosophy of the World" – 2:56
2. "That Little Sports Car" – 2:06
3. "Who Are Parents?" – 2:58
4. "My Pal Foot Foot" – 2:31
5. "My Companion" – 2:04
6. "I'm So Happy When You're Near" – 2:12
7. "Things I Wonder" – 2:12
8. "Sweet Thing" – 2:57
9. "It's Halloween" – 2:22
10. "Why Do I Feel?" – 3:57
11. "What Should I Do?" – 2:18
12. "We Have a Savior" – 3:06