This one is about 75% Stinky (including the cover art). My suggestions were (predictably) the "post punk" songs by the Residents, the Banshees, and the Buttholes. The NRBQ version of "Honey Hush" is also my fault. Stinky said we should have gone with art58koen's recommendation of the original by Big Joe Turner, but Zip It! Volume 2 was already finished before the first one was posted. Can't help it, I just love to hear Big Al Anderson shout the blues!
Speaking of punk, Stinky made the inspired decision to include the Sex Pistols' version of "Don't Give Me No Lip, Child". Check out last year's Steppingstones comp here on t'blog to hear Dave Berry's original!
Jonderblog fave raves The Flamin' Groovies also appear, with "Don't You Lie To Me" (which was written by Tampa Red and adapted by Chuck Berry). Screamin' Jay Hawkins and Bettye Lavette are among the other fine entertainers on board for this fabulous sequel to the first volume of Zip It!
When I saw the tracklist, I thought for sure that "Bitchin' In The Kitchen" was a cover of the song from Shock Treatment, the 1981 film followup to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. But I was mistaken -- it's a spunky original by the singing siblings Kitty, Daisy & Lewis!
At the 2:25 mark in this video from Shock Treatment, a young Rik Mayall appears between Brad & Janet -- but it's not the original Brad & Janet (dammit!), and the "Bitchin' In The Kitchen" that they sing isn't the "Bitchin' In The Kitchen" that you will hear on today's compilation. Confused? You won't be after this week's episode of ZIP IT!
Zip It! Volume 2:
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Jon-ky but most definitely not shonky! I'm loving the Zip It series so far and particular thanks for reminding me of Shut Your Mouth When You Sneeze by Screamin' Jay Hawkins, which I haven't heard for ages.
ReplyDeleteIf you're still taking requests for future volumes, then I'd like to nominate this mash up of Jason Downs, Bee Gees and Pink Floyd by Go Home Productions (Mark Vidler) https://youtu.be/ypZp_2y2ub4?si=n44cM5n0b4EI7YfF
Ooh, good one! Go Home Productions made a lot of great mashups! Thanks, Khayem! I dig your Fad Gadget avatar -- tis the season for scary clowns!
DeletePS to readers -- Khayem runs the excellent DUBHED blog, and has kindly added us to Dubhed's blogroll. Visit Dubhed and tell em Jonder & Stinky sent you!
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Your suggestion is GOLD Khayem! It'll definitely make a future volume. Love your blog, by the way--that Anchoress track is amazing! - Stinky
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ReplyDeleteThanks for Vol. 2 and NRBQ's Honey Hush, not bad either. Big Joe & Johnny Burnette's R &R Trio on Vol. 3? Oh, I love the cover on this one!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, the concept of compilations such is these is fun but not original of course. This guy 'Pol Inate' has been doing loads of them, incl. a Shut Up!
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You're right on both counts -- it's not an original concept, but it sure is fun. Stinky has made themed compilations for many years. Definitely some overlap in the tracklists for our "Zip It!" and Pol Inate's "Shut Up" comp. Thanks for pointing out a kindred spirit!
DeleteProps to our esteemed colleague Pol Inate! “Great minds STINK alike.” The difference between us is that I tend to beat a concept into the ground. I just wrapped up Volume FIVE! - Stinky
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