Stinky has assembled a cornucopia of clown songs: country songs, pop songs, Motown, jazz and punk songs. It's a master class from the clown college of musical knowledge.
Hey, you guys forgot "Get Out Of My Dreams, Get In My Clown Car"! And what about "Will I See You Tonight On A Clowntown Train"? Lest you think your favorite clown song has been neglected, hold tight and remember that there's at least one more volume to come. And if that's not enough, we'll open the request lines for the rest of you clowns.
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ReplyDeleteThanks Stinky, for another potential nightmare collection ;-)
DeleteIf any of you clowns downloaded the first set and got a zip file that you couldn't open, try this link instead:
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Is it true Stormy Daniel's has a song called "F***ing Clown?"
ReplyDeleteThe fake hair, the fake tan (I guess that could describe both of them).
DeleteThe circus that is US presidential politics will be popping a tent this November. No one under the age of 18 will be admitted, and no one under the age of 78 will be on the ballot!
Always a kind soul here. Jesus, jonder how was I to know Unknown Hinson was a F***ing racist? I feel REALLY bad about posting something that goes against my moral compass. I try (like you guys) to have fun, and maybe inject some sliver of humor in what I post. But after that Unknown Hinson shit I don't know if I feel like posting anymore. Maybe I'm just looking for some words of encouragement here, or maybe I'm just feeling sorry for myself. So let me know what I owe after getting up off the couch here at your office. Thanks for letting me rant/cry on your shoulder
ReplyDeleteThat's the question right there: how WERE you to know? Unless you're on social media and news websites all the dang time, you will miss a few of these controversies. Fact is, I have spent some bucks on Unknown Hinson. Saw him live once (he really can play) and bought a CD as well as Squidbillies DVD's. That's actually supporting him financially rather than giving away his music on a blog. I regret it, but most of all I regret that a talented person can also be ignorant and hateful.
DeleteI don't like the term "politically correct", but some people seem to jump on any opportunity to CORRECT you if they see that you don't know something disturbing about a prominent person from the present or the past. We all set our own boundaries (and make our own exceptions) when it comes to "separating the art from the artist." Those boundaries aren't always logical, because we have emotional ties to the music, literature, films, etc. that were created by "problematic" people, and those aren't always easy to break.
Steve Albini is an example. Music fans are grieving his death and praising his work, but he said and did some shitty things in the name of being provocative, and his provocations were mimicked by people who were less intelligent and more hateful. He acknowledged it later in life: “I’m overdue for a discussion about my role in inspiring ‘edgelord’ shit.”
I didn't see your Unknown Hinson post, but I imagine that you were taken to task by commenters who probably have their own difficulties in separating other artists from their creations. Anyway, there's a content advisory on your blog, and it's full of naked women FFS! Looking at fbsvip, I see "Jobe, thanks as always for your amazing generosity" (June 5) and "Jobe is the MAN. Can't say it enough." (June 6) There are a lot of people who appreciate what you do, including your sense of humor!
One good thing about the online life is that you can step away from it anytime. I don't have to be "jonder" 24/7. Take a break from being "Jobe" whenever you need one. You're welcome to hang out here any time!
YOU ARE THE MAN !!!
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ReplyDeleteI have no problem listening to music from people who don’t share my views. In many cases, it helps solidify my own beliefs when I read an outlier’s opinions.
And I consider the source. Often punk bands are trying to be offensive—because it’s expected in some circles—and I feel I have a good internal barometer for when that’s the case. Jello Biafra is a good example of someone who pushes the envelope, but seems to be a decent person. G.G. Allin, on the other hand, seemed like a guy I’d do my best steer clear of.
But I can appreciate, or simply listen to, music produced by people who are NOT nice people as well. Bill Cosby turning out to be a sociopathic rapist, does not change the fact that he was an influential and frankly amazing comedian for a VERY long time who was successful in almost every area of show biz. Jerry Lewis and Bing Crosby weren’t very good fathers by most accounts. MANY rock stars (and rappers, as it turns out) have a taste for young girls—yet I still own more Jerry Lee Lewis albums than anyone else’s.
Just because I might pass along someone’s music doesn’t mean I’m embracing the person’s beliefs or condoning their behavior. A friend once called me a “music historian” and I frankly loved being described that way. If I study The Romans, don’t think I’m looking to throw a Christian to the lions—as much as it seems to be a good idea in some cases.
I can't really expand on what Jon said, but I can share an experience that I had recently.
I belong to an email group that shares hard-to-find music with one another.
Someone asked for a DAVID ALLAN COE release (Nothing Sacred) that was only available at his shows and I provided it with the caveat that it was sure to be offensive to EVERYBODY.
And it drew a lot of fire (that I didn’t respond to) along the lines of: “Anyone who enjoys listening to this in 2024 ain't right in the head.”
I can tell you here why I still occasionally enjoy listening to such things even though I don’t share the beliefs espoused. I find it a fascinating example of the duality of the average person that the same guy that wrote the tender love song: “Would You Lay With Me In A Field Of Stone” also wrote “Little Susie Shallow Throat.”
Add to that, that I’m amazed that Nothing Sacred was ever pressed, and I’m amused that freedom of speech allows something like it to exist in American society. It’s sexist, homophobic, and often (intentionally and/or unintentionally) funny. Nervous laughter in many cases—but laughter nonetheless.
The people it offends are generally so easily offended that I’m amused when they take the bait, and listen to something they were WARNED is OFFENSIVE—and then howl that it OFFENDED THEM. (Mental note: I’d better not mention that wet paint, or that hot stove, when they’re in earshot.)
- Stinky
Once i performed the spoken part of the song by Mingus on a drama class and it is so funny and so sad, gives me goosebump even today <3
ReplyDeleteMingus' memoir, Beneath The Underdog, was also funny and sad.
DeleteSo much wonderful music from São Paulo! Thank you for visiting!