Fun Fun Fun - 1979 Papa Doo Run Run w/ Jan & Dean

[saucydoxie]

We saw them during this tour! They were at Disneyland. We followed papadoorunrun for quite a while after that.

[narcovice]

oh ya now i rememebr thats in storage as soon as i findem ill send the pictures the looks of the car dont look like anyone servived it. .had a coupon for a game someone stole the damn thing rip offers was a contest to win something from jan and dean might have worth money today

[dannystrat]

Wow! I saw J&D with PPDRR at Disneyland in 1979 and Brian Wilson came out and played Barbara Ann on bass dressed in a robe! It was a great moment for me, but most in the audience didn't realize it.

[spraymalathionjerry]

Jan inspired a lot of people after the crash.

[LadyKatherine1960]

@spraymalathionjerry I never had a brain injury but I was born with 2 differant disabilities so YES Jan iwas and is one of the inspiteing people God sent my way. I love him before and after the car accident. When you have a disavility iit takes a LOT not to crawl in a conner and give up or worse not try. Jan beat the odds in so many ways even with limitations you CAN reach goals and and however big or small have victory. May he be with God and the angels. Rock on Dean. RIP Jan.

[spraymalathionjerry]

@LadyKatherine1960 He was a great performer. I saw them in concert many times. It was amazing how a large number of people were dancing in their wheelchairs to the music! I had never seen anything like that before and it was fantastic. In spite of his injuries, he put on an awesome show and people appreciated it.

[ROCKSTARCRANE]

Mmmmm....Les Pauls just don't seem proper here....

[papadoorunrun]

@ROCKSTARCRANE Right on that one.

[tammyb777]

It is great to see the old Papa band on You Tube. I followed Papa Doo through the Disney years. I was 16 yrs old when I met everyone, lets just say I am a baby boomer. The last time I saw the band was at the Valencia Town Center in Valencia, CA during the summer concert program. My husband really enjoyed the show, he laughed at me because got so in to it again. Thanks for all the memories.

[SEANFIR]

Thanks for your reply, I'm looking forward to seeing some of Jan in action, post-crash. I remember seeing him a long time ago on Sha Na Na's show. The crap I used to watch in the 70's!!!

[SEANFIR]

Poor Jan... I was looking for a vid that had some of him performing after his crash... I noticed he really wasn't doing much here aside from bumping into people, not even singing... really sad that one of the best minds in producing was reduced to that.

[papadoorunrun]

Actually, Jan did more than you see in this video. This particular song features Papa Doo Run Run. I'll try to put one up featuring Jan. 15 years after his accident, Jan still had good days and bad, but he was always there, would never give up, and always gave it everything he had. You won't find many artists today with that kind of courage and strength. - Don Z - PDRR

[rockinrobintweets]

@papadoorunrun As a person born with disability Jan is one of 6 people who truly inspired / inspires me. He was amazeing BEFORE then accident and just as amazeing after. Not everyone who is born healthy and THEN gets disabled has the determanation, strenght, and guts to do thier very best with thier limitations. And he did get to where he could sing and walk on stage, he showed THEM. You dont have to be PERFACT to do your very very best . And that s more then good enough. RIP my sweet Jan.

[PrimaDonnaBass]

@papadoorunrun Donnie, you'd know; you worked along side him for so long. I am sure you were witness to all the ups and downs. I think I saw this lineup around the era of this shooting. (Alameda County Fair) My lack of maturity at that time caused me to look at Jan as just a distraction on stage. I would later come to appreciate what you have written above.

Saw you boys (PDRR) January in Modesto. Still luv ya as much as the first time in high school in '76!

[SouthJerseySol]

I went to this tour concert in "79. What a great time. I sure miss those days.

[zekethefreak61]

Never heard of this band...but doggone what a nice job on this great tune...

[snoops71]

"Deadman's Curve" is a terrific movie. Every Jan and Dean fan should watch it.

[LoisLnKent]

Watching this is bittersweet for me. These were the best times of my life. Nothing has compared to being young and hangin out with the boys in the band. Good times!!!!

[photo10]

TOGO's In Santa Cruz in the 70s Was the Best near HYW 17, OH your Guys are Great Too,

[BB45s]

What a great combination - J&D + PDRR...

{Click BB45s for Jan & Dean and Beach Boys video archive playlsits}

[frankzirilli]

u guys are the best love your music........ d.z rules

[narcovice]

bet jan wished he joined the army and slowed down instead. i have the original photo of jans accident i cant believe anyone servived this crash.

[papadoorunrun]

Glad you watched the movie. It's amazing that he wasn't worse off than he was after that crash.

[PrimaDonnaBass]

@papadoorunrun Couldn't find "DMC" on Netflix, but just queued up "One Last Ride". Were you boys associated with that movie as well?

[mohansen11]

@narcovice, as i posted to @papadoorunrun, even that near-fatal crash didn't cause jan to slow down. he loved music and living life to the fullest.  so, my guess would be that, if he had had an opportunity it to do all over again, jan would fight the draft board once again.

[tank2449]

@narcovice CAn u post the picture on google and send me hte link Plzzzzzzzzzz

[narcovice]

@tank2449 whart picture are you talking about i dont remember

[tank2449]

@narcovice The one u said u have of jans accident

[torrancecadesigner]

Don Zirilli rules!!!!

[papadoorunrun]

Better ask my wife, Margie about that. ;-)

[narcovice]

jan wasent even singing he could barely walk looks drunk

[papadoorunrun]

I would suggest that you get the movie "Deadman's Curve" and watch it. Jan was partially paralyzed and had brain damage from a car accident in 1966. It took him nearly a decade to partially recover and return to the stage. He was an inspiration to all who saw him, and I am proud to have been on the same stage with him. - Don Z. Papa Doo.

[still2yng2care]

Don Z.

Wow...this brings back a lot of memories. My friends and I spent many summer nights at Disneyland watching you guys. Fun times!!!

The last time I saw you was in Victorville, CA at the Cocky Bull...must have been 15 years ago.

What year did Mark Ward and Jim Armstrong leave?

[papadoorunrun]

Thanks for remembering. I remember that gig at the Cocky Bull. Interesting gig - small club - gigantic sound system. Armstrong and Ward left the band in 1980 after our final J&D tour. They both stayed with J&D for a couple of years then went their seperate ways. Armstrong has a duo today in OC called Vertikals, Ward has his own appraisal co and sometimes plays with Dean. We're all still really good friends.

[still2yng2care]

Thanks for answering Donnie. For the life of me I couldn't remember the year they left...old age is setting in. =-)

Don't know if you remember me but I hung out with Patty, Jenny and Sheree.

Take Care,

Mary

[pfgbrian]

Hey there, we are all showing our age. You played at my HS back in 1977...Pinole Valley High. Found you in our year book tonight. We also had Y&T and Journey play during that time. Later Greenday played there...that's where they went to high school. My dad was in the music biz and that's how we were able to book everyone.

[mohansen11]

@pfgbrian, On that age thing, I'm right there with you. Papa Doo Run Run played at one of our high school dances in 1974, but it was the year our high school opened and our yearbook staff did not get a picture of the band (just the people dancing). However, PDRR was such a hit, that we wanted them back ASAP. Unfortunately, based on a note I had written in my 1975 yearbook (which I pulled out for a friend's 50th birthday last month), "Papa Doo Run Run" was not available for our next dance! ; )

[spacepatrolman]

@mohansen11 They performed at the bttom line in new york I remmeber they did california sun as an opening number and closed it with brown sugar

[Becarooh]

What a blast to stumble across this video! I first found you guys in December of '79, new years eve. This video brings back such fun memories of following you from place to place for years after that. I live near Santa Cruz and always intend to drive over the hill to see you. I gotta do it next year! Thanks for all the fun times guys!

[Cakeyizm]

Looking forward to your concert tonight!!

[papadoorunrun]

Thanks. Hope you enjoyed it.

[papadoorunrun]

Performed at Ontario Place (theater in the round), Canada, in 1979. - DZ

[discowarrior1978]

Does anyone know where this was performed?

[mauitom]

Don Z...there was a group "Daddy-O" that opened for you guys a couple times in and around the South Bay.....with all the dates you guys play you may not even remember them...but they were pretty good and I wondered what became of them...oh and...is your latest CD from Santa Cruz ever gonna mmake Amazon ot iTunes? Mahalo!!

[mousefan77]

Wow thanks for posting this Don. I was a Disneyland regular back in the late 70's and mid 80's and hung around with all the locals at the space stage , tomorrowland terrace, plaza gardens and even videopolis when it first opened. Good times those were.

[Johnk662561]

Sorry about that, Don. My fault. I woke up in the middle of the night and remembered the name of the band, the Belaire Bandits. Sorry for the confusion.

But I still hope it gets released on cd soon...lol. :)

[Johnk662561]

"One Summer Night Live" was a 2 record set that was sold in the early 80's. According to the liner notes, it was recorded at some place in New York called "My Father's Place". It was originally issued by Rhino Records.

Hope that helps. It shows up on Borders store inventory check as being out of print...but it's referring to the vinyl LP.

[papadoorunrun]

Oh yeah - I know the one you're talking about. Papa Doo parted with J & D at the end of our 1980 tour. That record was made with their new band (Bel Air Bandits?) in 1981 or 82. I don't know more than that, cuz Papa isn't on it! - Don z.

[Johnk662561]

Don...

Is the album, "One Summer Night Live" EVER going to be coming out on CD? I have that on the 2-disc vinyl LP and would REALLY like to get a new copy on CD. Any possibility of that happening?

And thanks for sharing the vids with us. They go a long way to keeping J&D alive in our memories! :)

[papadoorunrun]

John - I have no idea what "One Summer Night Live" is. Maybe you can clue me in. - Don Z.

[taximan55]

Hey Don doe's Jimmi Jo still play that Rickenbacker Bass?

[papadoorunrun]

His Rick was stolen several years ago, along with several other guitars, from our truck. We think we know who did it but have no proof. Jimi now plays a Danelectro bass.

[wzkz]

Hi Don,

 It's Karla H. my husband and I hung out backstage at the Jan and Dean Disney concerts. Jan and Dean signed albums for us. You guys were always awsome!! I always loved it when you guys opened the concert and sang Lady Love, a true love song. We live in upstate NY now, wish you guys could do a concert here sometime and sing Lady Love. Thanks Don for the memories. Karla

[wzkz]

Thanks for the memories!! Would love to see Don Zirelli sings Lady Love, my all time favorite Papa song!!

[papadoorunrun]

Holy crap! I can't believe you remember that song. Who are you? Don Z.

[Becarooh]

Ha, ha!! What about "On the Radio"? Loved it and fell asleep listening to it at night lots of times....ah what fun memories!

[Becarooh]

Woke up this morning and I wasn't sure if "On the Radio" was Papa's or Bel Air Bandit's. Sorry if I'm wrong about that Don. I know some of Papa went with the Bandits, right?  Memories get a little "blurry" some times. :) Anyway, loved "Lady Love", too.

[papadoorunrun]

Are you talking about "Play Another Song On the Radio" (sort of a country song we used to do)? And who the heck are you? - DZ, PDRR

[Becarooh]

You wouldn't know me, Don. I was a fan way back when. Still love to listen to you when I can. Saw you on PBS last weekend on a show about Santa Cruz.  Sorry I can't remember more about that song right now....I'll check out my LPs and get my facts straight. Anyway, my girlfriends and I used to see "Papa" whenever we got the chance.

[papadoorunrun]

Way back when? I think I was in the band way back when. So, do you have a name? I missed the PBS show - how did I do? - DZ

[Becarooh]

My name's Rebecca. I think I spoke to you a time or two. Talked to Mark W a few times and a couple of the other guys. Somehow I even got to know Stevie Dromenske a bit. Wasn't he part of Papa in the beginning? Like I said, it was just me and a couple of my college girlfriends following you guys occasionally. No stalker stuff!! Just fun times. I'll post a picture or two when I get the chance and I figure out how to do it! :)

[Becarooh]

Oh, you did great on the PBS show, of course!

[AlfaV6Busso]

Well done Don ...

But maybe Luke is not to blame, only that he's probably accustomed to see many artists under drugs on the stage today...

Keep up Papa !

I love your Telarc CD - California project!

[ManoloMatos]

I bet Luke12191 feels like shit for his comment now... What an idiot! I love Jan and Dean!

[luke12191]

the one guy without a guitar is def on some tiype of drug during this hes so out of it

[papadoorunrun]

Hello Luke - I'm gonna assume that you are young and don't know anything about Jan and Dean. Jan is the guy without a guitar. (more)

[papadoorunrun]

cont - After a hugely successful recording career in the mid 60's with Dean (Jan & Dean), with over a dozen top 10 records, he was in a car accident and suffered SEVERE brain damage.

[papadoorunrun]

cont - 10 years later, and after years of rehabilitation, my band, Papa Doo Run Run, convinced the duo to get back together again. We subsequently toured with Jan & Dean (Phase 2) for 5 fantastic years.

[papadoorunrun]

It was extremely hard for Jan, the right side of his body was still paralyzed and he suffered from aphasia - a trauma to the brain that affects motor skills and memory.

[papadoorunrun]

For more info you should go to jananddean dot com or rent the movie "Deadman's Curve" - the true story of Jan & Dean. I'm gonna remove your comment to keep you from being embarrassed any further.

[scooter5572]

Hey Don are you doing the bass Vocals?

[taximan55]

Yes Don that was a great Movie! I saw it back then and recently I think it was very good story!

[papadoorunrun]

PS - I'm the keyboard guy with the yellow shirt and the 'fro.  Jan was a great friend until he died a couple of years ago.

[ivhs72]

Don, great replies. I have two questions about this show. 1)who are you winking at in the audience, and 2) why is Jimi-Jo in cut-offs - I know there is story there somewhere. Also, do a search for Jimi Jo on YouTube and you'll see him sitting in with Instant Replay at Disneyland.

Papa RULES!!!

[scooter5572]

Hi Don we chatted a few times on E-mails a while back you guy's played at my High School in Anaheim California back in 1976 I think at our Gym I miss Crazy Jim and Jimmy Jo back to the Video great show!

[papadoorunrun]

Hey Scooter - Thanks for remembering. AH!@ The good old days We're STILL having as much fun as we did 30 years ago!

[scooter5572]

you moron thats Jan Berry

[BPPGeek]

I've seen these guys many times throughout the past 3 decades. They were awesome back then and even more awesome now. (Even better without Jan & Dean)!.