This song from Wet Willie‘s fine 1976 album The Wetter the Better is definitely one of our Theme Songs here at Infinite Jones. Sure the Karma extolling lyrics are right in line with our personal Philosophy but, what really makes it a favorite is the insistent bass line and the slinky guitar groove. And, admittedly, we do enjoy the mildly inappropriate album cover a bit, too.
Here is a picture of our dog, Rocket Dog, to get you to look at our…
Hellzapoppin’! was a very unusual Musical Comedy from 1941 starring the comedy team of Olsen and Johnson. It was beyond wacky and very “Meta” for it’s day. This clip Features Slim and Slam and the freakin’ incredible Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers. Really, you gotta see this stuff.
It has not escaped our Irony Detector that the most talented performers in the film were forced to portray servants and menials and that their number took place “backstage”. So, whether that detracts from your enjoyment is up to you. In our opinion it is equally Magnificent and Embarrassing. And, ain’t that America?!
Here’s a song for one of those days when you are just not sure what to do next. It is from CVB’s 1985 album Telephone Free Landslide Victory which is as randomly eclectic as the name implies.
As a bonus, here is a video of the Camper’s “hit” Take the Skinheads Bowling which is basically the same song with different words – but, still cool.
Enjoy this Classic (and not very up to date) Animaniacs ditty:
Enjoy this humble, homely, quietly beautiful medley of seasonally appropriate tunes by latter day Spirit from their 1975 album Spirit of ’76.
Happy Presidents Day.
Just one of our favorite guitar instrumentals for a quiet Sunday morning. From Hot Tuna‘s 1972 album, Burgers. Enjoy.
Busking Blues Duo, Satan and Adam bring us this raw but funky version of the Lou Rawls classic, Groovy People from their 1991 album Harlem Blues. Some friends are heading over to Infinite Jones HQ tonight and this is for them. Thanks for being Groovy People!
Bell & James’ 1978 jammer is the perfect song to kick off the weekend.
The Buckinghams – Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Apparently we have a sort of a Chicago theme going today. (Yeah, but, what’s with the Union Jacks in the background of this video?) Anyway, here’s some classic Pop-Rock from The Buckinghams.
Mercy, Mercy Mercy was written in 1966 by keyboard player Joe Zawinul (later of Weather Report) for Cannonball Adderley. Here is the original version.
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Chicago Legend Nicholas Tremulis and his Orchestra (really more of an R&B Revue style band) provided the Infinite Jones Crew with one of our best New Years Eve’s ever when he played the Cabaret Metro, ringing out either 1988 or ’89. This irresistible groover was one of the highlights of the show and is the centerpiece of his 1987 Island record More Than the Truth.
