Spike Jones: The Legend

I adore Spike Jones. Man, people had talent back then. Also, I love me a plaid suit. A man who's confident enough to pull of a bright yellow plaid suit and make it look not tacky is one heck of a man.

both great men

Where can you buy this DVD?
Cheers

Hi - It's available @ Amazon. Enjoy.

Besides Spike there was Martin Denny, who made his music on Asian and Pacific island instruments(different style of music), and Rhasam Roland Kirk, who played jazz with African instruments. But nobody did what Spike did.

His talent was so extraordinary, and what a sense of humor. Classic and timeess. He is one for the ages.

My first introduction to Spike Jones was "Two Front Teeth", oh I only just found that out now. XD I had no idea it was his creation! (Still curious who sings it though.)

My first known encounter with his music was the cassette version of the Mairzy Doats albums, a collection of similar novelty songs from around his time. It included the Cocktails for Two along with Mairzy Doats and others. Good times! Wish I could've seen him in action.

George Rock the trumpet player sang Two Front Teeth. He is credited for being one of the kingpins of the band.

I always felt there was a connection for Wierd Al and Spike Jones. My dad would play Spike Jones records some on 78's and would always make me laugh. I feel thats what Al got from Spike. Al likes to make people Laugh and he likes to Laugh.

Reflecting on Al's words at the end of this clip, if Spike was here today, he'd probably say something along the lines of "you have to be crazy to emulate me". Weird Al is a certifiable loon, but that's why we love him. If he was sane, he wouldn't have such a huge following. Same for Spike Jones.

Sanity and comedy do not mix.