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caveman on Friday 26 February 2010 - 06:15:17

Hello all
I am trying to locate
the song by spike jones called Washington Square. Does anyone know what album this may be on, or any info on it ? Thanks in advance for any help.

ted.hering on Tuesday 26 January 2010 - 06:02:34

Hi, Lantenot, Probably "In a Persian Market." Spike performed this more than once. Or you could have seen "Farandole." Could you provide a link to the YouTube spot you saw?

lantenot on Sunday 17 January 2010 - 20:38:36

Hi, My son in law showed me a SJ video on Youtube(?) where they played a classical melody and it include a long spot with his two banjo players, hilarously funny, but can anyone help with the name of the tune and where it can be wieved?
Thank you in advance
Lantenot

ted.hering on Tuesday 22 December 2009 - 02:11:53

Hi, Bek, the correct title is "Happy New Year." (It was the original flip side of "Two Front Teeth.")

Bek on Sunday 20 December 2009 - 07:25:16

looking for a copy of "This is My New Year's Resolution"

bannett on Monday 26 October 2009 - 01:01:42

A few years ago I downloaded 2 songs of the old Bottums Up record.
Any additional songs around ??

adeane on Thursday 15 October 2009 - 00:26:39

Where is a "contact us" button?

adeane on Thursday 15 October 2009 - 00:26:21

Anyone home?

ted.hering on Saturday 04 July 2009 - 03:00:06

Hi, Cheryl, I'm uploading Spike Jones' version of "The Old Sow Song" for you. (The song was a big hit in the 1930s by Rudy Vallee and his Conneticut Yankees.)

CherylM1 on Friday 03 July 2009 - 12:46:42

Does anyone have Suzzanah's a funnical Man or the old sows song?

ted.hering on Tuesday 30 June 2009 - 02:33:18

Hi, Sabu, "Tim-Tay-Shun" is by Red Ingle (former member of Spike's City Slickers).

Sabu on Wednesday 24 June 2009 - 03:19:14

How do I get Spike Jones "Temptation" downloaded or purchased somewhere?

ted.hering on Tuesday 09 June 2009 - 03:58:35

Hi, Pronto, that's "Maggie" by STAN FREBERG. It's the flip side of "Tele-Vee-Shun," and has never been reissued.

Pronto on Monday 08 June 2009 - 16:21:16

Hi, I am looking for a copy of "I wandered the hills today Maggie" where Spike has a fit of the hiccups can anybody help please?

Peter Bridges on Thursday 21 May 2009 - 20:14:16

Hi fans, I looking for the song where there is supposedly a drunk in the audience who repeatedly shouts out "I want to hear Temptation" - Spike replies "Will somebody get that bum out of here". I would be very grateful if anyone has any ideas.

Many Thanks,
Peter.

ted.hering on Friday 17 April 2009 - 04:13:27

Hi, Grayline, the "Tough To Be A Girl Musician" sketch was featured on the January 12, 1952 broadcast of "All Star Revue" on NBC. I understand the routine was also part of Spike's stage show at the time.

ted.hering on Friday 17 April 2009 - 04:10:37

Hey, Lupus Luna, your Grandfather Lynn was featured on two Spike Jones LPs: Omnibust, and "This Is Stereo." I met Lynn at a Spike Jones "tribute" in the mid-1970s. A very pleasant man!

Eddie Brandt is still living in North Hollywood, and can occationally be found at his Saturday Matinee store.

grayling on Tuesday 14 April 2009 - 20:15:45

Can anybody tell me the number (or the concert) where Spike and his musicians were in drag? It is shown on "The Legend". Thanks

LupusLuna on Sunday 12 April 2009 - 01:03:10

Hey there! this is specifically a message for ted.hering- looking for more and better info on Lynn Johnson(recently posted w. Eddie Brandt/"Hollywood Babysitter"- He was my grandfather and I'm looking for as much of his music /radio/ tv work as possible! Thank you so much for keeping this music alive! So much great stuff!

ted.hering on Tuesday 24 March 2009 - 01:45:22

Hi, Jos, I wonder if you're describing a track from the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band?

Jos on Sunday 22 March 2009 - 21:58:53

Hi everybody, i just joined from Belgium.
I remember a song, a slow waltz where the singer had to much lips and sings accordingly. He is announced by the speaker saying: take it away lips. Can anybody remember this with me and give the title of the song?
you can mail also to -email-
Thks and bibi

ted.hering on Wednesday 11 March 2009 - 03:30:04

Hi, Contramisic,
The Flight of the Bumblebee with the laughing is "The Jones Laughing Record" from 1946. Spike remade the track as "Sneezin' Bee" 1956 with just the sneezes (no laughing) - used on his LP "Dinner Music for People Who Aren't Very Hungry."

contramusic on Monday 09 March 2009 - 15:10:57

I cannot find a recording of Flight of the Bumble Bee.
The nearest i get is a track with 30 seconds of laughing and about 2 seconds of trombone. Can anybody help, please?

Charles on Friday 27 February 2009 - 04:29:22

I have been a Spike Jones fan since the early 40's.I bought some records back then but they were lost when I went in the navy. I started collecting his records in the 60's again.I have a sizeable collection. Does anyone know a spike Jones fan that would like to buy my collection. My health is going down hill and I would like to see my collection in the hands of a fan instead of in a land fill.

Roy on Wednesday 18 February 2009 - 19:49:00

Hi,
I'm really sorry, I only updated the uploads today. Due to risking spam and misuse I have to do it manually. Thank you Ted for the uploads!!

ted.hering on Saturday 17 January 2009 - 01:09:13

Answer to Carlyle - I could email the sound file if I had your address. Meanwhile, I will upload 'Black Bottom' to the file section on this BBS.

Carlyle on Sunday 04 January 2009 - 03:18:36

Hmm... I cannot find "Black Bottom" anywhere as a free mp3 download. (I'm a composer and I'm studying the music of the '20s, '30s, '40s, and '50s so I'm trying to get as many pieces music from those decades that I can study from.)

mikemc on Friday 21 November 2008 - 18:33:23

Thanks!

ted.hering on Wednesday 19 November 2008 - 01:01:13

Hi, Mike, Spike's harpists included Betsy Mills, Charlotte Tinsley, Mary Jane Barton, Corky Hale, and others. I was told last June that Corky is still living. I don't know which (if any) was also in the Ricky Ricardo (Desi Arnez) band.

mikemc on Tuesday 18 November 2008 - 18:37:01

does anyone know the name of the harpist and where i can find info about her? also, is she the same harpist from the Ricky Ricardo orchestra?