Spike Jones snippets

[@blakkat4126]

Here I an in 2020 watching this performance from 70 years ago...and enjoying it immensely. I wonder if the sprits of all of those musicians know how much they’re appreciated.

[@nealsausen4651]

Yes! I think they do!

[@pauljones4556]

These were some of the best musicians of their day, or any day since for that matter. Their comedy/lyrics/musicianship were a big part of my growing up years and I am thankful for that. Spike Jones was just great!

[@lenhummel5614]

Flat out the greatest musical comedy team of all time. At their best they were brilliant and hysterical.😅🤔😳

[@lancelane6563]

I had forgotten how truly funny Spike Jones and His City Slickers were! Thanks for sharing.

[@JonBlondell]

These are bits I’ve never seen for the most part! Spike always recognized great talent!!

[@ebrooks6184]

MR. SPIKE WAS A MUSICAL COMEDIC GENIUS!

[@billjones7932]

we went to my grans at xmas I was10 the familey played cards I listened to my uncles spike jones 78,s

tublar bells man what talent and that guy on xlerphone crazy crazy man go go go

[@MrYfrank14]

just when you think you have seen it all, a guy plays music on dishes. then, when you really think you have seen it all, he plays music on broken pieces of dishes.

[@synthonaplinth5980]

The guys playing hand bells were simply amazing to stay in pitch like that. So many bells on the table, how the hell do you know which ones to pick up?

[@David_Theisen]

that was amazing he could keep the different pitches and sounds even banging on the broken pieces!!! LOL but it was funny when he was all done, just overturns the table from being sick of it! HAHAHAHA!

[@kenfarmer9121]

Ah, the old rubber chicken! Gold!

[@silverballwiz]

The Spike Jones song is called Down South, the 45 rpm record of this is a different version, even without the plate noises, it is different. Too bad they do not have stuff like this out today, and this was before my time, but still like it.

[@MrTruckerf]

The beauty on the right of the plate/broken plate player wears a look of surprise at times, mingled with fear. Oh, it must have been great fun to work for Spike!

[@pronkerpronker6708]

Classic fun, classic Spike!

[@echoecho3108]

No need to shout out 'More cowbell!' during a Spike Jones solo. 🙄 😊

[@volvo650daniel]

... also like the version of "Whispering" at 8:14 on xylophone! Spike 4ever!

[@davidp8915]

I think that was Mickey Katz on the muted trumpet in the first number.

[@synthonaplinth5980]

It is absolutely INSANE when you consider that all of theese stunts were performed live....

[@dimasgirl2749]

That guy with paddle balls is an absolute Ling Ling.

[@1snowfrog]

Thanks for posting, great fun.

[@johntapp7232]

Oho!! This man is too good!!

[@johntapp7232]

My favorite part is the man who with two paddle balls plays the chimes. I’ve always loved the chimes-there is something very stately and majestic in their song

[@nicolasartheau822]

A bunch of talents ....at large ( sorry to say it again)

[@pauljones4556]

PS the banjo player on the right looks like Alfred E. Neumann!

[@danielomni9084]

You are right! I often think the same.

[@paskuniag]

He's Freddy Morgan, who sang Chinese Mule Train with Spike and the band.

[@donfarlan214]

Hold that tiger thats great thanks spike.

[@gabrielscarborough]

What is the name of the first song? I’ve heard it in a 1964 video and I can’t find it

[@MrYfrank14]

3:02 - i am guessing from her reaction, he didn't send that cup flying in rehearsal.

[@YorkyOne]

Or the table!

[@saminabinet]

I hope she's okay!

[@volvo650daniel]

really fun performance!!! like the tune with the "plate drummer" :D everyone who know the title of this? Thanks for posting! :)

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

"The Red, White, Black and Blue Plate Special." Just a guess.

[@echoecho3108]

@@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113 🤔 Works for me! 🙄 😊

[@silverballwiz]

Excellent video. What DVD or VHS is this from? Thanks.

[@synthonaplinth5980]

I'd like to know that, as well. They have taken 'Poet and Peasant Overture off of KZbin and it would be nice to have a copy.

[@Maginel73]

What was that last song?

[@zionfinley5011]

Holiday for Strings. Actually it may be Gay Spirits. They are pretty similar

[@Maginel73]

@@zionfinley5011 Thank you.

[@jourwalis-8875]

Inferior picture quality. But otherwise very funny!