As a musician and lover of this piece. They needed a lot more rehearsal. They played just good enough to not be noticed by the general public. But they've missed so many notes and the best way to disguise novice playing, is to play very fast, like this.
@@rexjolles Excellent. That's the point: it's entertainment mixed with satire. No attempt was ever made to be strictly a musical ensemble. You don't listen to/watch Weird Al and expect a perfect copy of the original.
Mr. Jones never failed to please. He did have a reputation as a funny musician - which he was without doubt - he is flawless in the bell performance of "Sabre Dance". As Mr. Onofrio states, "We need this in 2024".
I recall watching Spike Jones TV Show on NBC in 1954. I was only 5 yrs old but I liked that his show was original and a parody of many big bands of that Era. His City Slickers were great musicians and brought happiness to my ❤ with their wild antics!
Spike Jones was known to be an all-business task master, and you can bet that his musicians and comedians were the best in the business--impeccable timing was a critical skill, especially for the TV shows and concerts Jones gave.
Their outfits remind me of my dear departed Dad. He had a brilliant mind, but his taste in clothing... not so good. He was an executive at a major contactor for the military industrial complex, but that never got in the way of his love for plaid sport coats and loud ties that would embarrass a used car salesman. One coworker quipped, "Nice jacket, Paul! Do the rest of the boys in the band have them too?" 😆
I remember my mother introducing me to Spike Jones and explaining how the real genius was in how his band did every thing live in one take due to technical limitations of the time. In an era sampling being normal it is easy to forget how difficult it was to perform acts like this back in the day even without the incredible physical performance.
When I saw the Flo and Eddie Mothers back in 71(?) with FZ playing conductor and Aynsley Dunbar running around the drum kit, the name Spike Jones popped into my head at one point.
@@doctorcraptonicus7941And playing each other's. Spike spikes it, best vaudeville imaginable. Be sure to view "Cocktails for 2". Just occurs to me: his guy is Red Skelton with musical talent thrown in.
And I wonder if Aram Ilyich Khatchaturian who composed the Sabre Dance ever got to see this? Now this was in the 1950s but Khachaturian lived until 1978. There is a remote possibility that he heard this version.
Looking at all of the various surviving footage, you can tell that Jones was a pretty intense, high-strung guy. He's always in motion, and probably not one to take a blown note or missed timing the best from one of his band members.
They were pretty darn good musicians, but their madcap, zany craziness isn't for me. I find nothing amusing or funny, or even mindly entertaining, about their acts. Those loud suits really hurt the eyes. Spike's constant gum chewing is distracting.
Absolute genius...We need this in 2024.
I wonder how much rehearsal they needed to go through to get to the point where they could perform this chaos on live TV. Spike Jones was amazing.
As a musician and lover of this piece. They needed a lot more rehearsal. They played just good enough to not be noticed by the general public. But they've missed so many notes and the best way to disguise novice playing, is to play very fast, like this.
@@SlySloss well they're also comedians which is the main point of their music
@@rexjollesSpike Jones was the Weird Al Yankovic of the 1940s.
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@@rexjolles Excellent. That's the point: it's entertainment mixed with satire. No attempt was ever made to be strictly a musical ensemble. You don't listen to/watch Weird Al and expect a perfect copy of the original.
Mr. Jones never failed to please. He did have a reputation as a funny musician - which he was without doubt - he is flawless in the bell performance of "Sabre Dance".
As Mr. Onofrio states, "We need this in 2024".
Such a talented troupe! Watched them on TV in the 50s. ❤
THE SHEER TALENT required to pull this off!!!!
Alrighty.
We have found a cut that does NOT 'need more cowbell.'😂
I recall watching Spike Jones TV Show on NBC in 1954. I was only 5 yrs old but I liked that his show was original and a parody of many big bands of that Era. His City Slickers were great musicians and brought happiness to my ❤ with their wild antics!
They most have been exceptionally good musicians.
Spike Jones was known to be an all-business task master, and you can bet that his musicians and comedians were the best in the business--impeccable timing was a critical skill, especially for the TV shows and concerts Jones gave.
They were.
Pretty sure this was all live as well... can't screw up too much.
True.
You have to be really really good to screw around that much , successfully.
They sure were!
His William Tell Overture is another CLASSIC !!!!
"Der Fuehrer's face" too
I've always loved their Minca
Highest level of concentration!😮TOP!!!!
My father introduced my siblings and me to Spike Jones...thanks Dad.
And my late father introduced me to Spike Jones in 1988!
Their outfits remind me of my dear departed Dad. He had a brilliant mind, but his taste in clothing... not so good.
He was an executive at a major contactor for the military industrial complex, but that never got in the way of his love for plaid sport coats and loud ties that would embarrass a used car salesman.
One coworker quipped, "Nice jacket, Paul! Do the rest of the boys in the band have them too?" 😆
Such good taste. The suits are particularly fine.
This song is made for their unique and fabulous talents!
Just think this was done LIVE !!
I remember my mother introducing me to Spike Jones and explaining how the real genius was in how his band did every thing live in one take due to technical limitations of the time. In an era sampling being normal it is easy to forget how difficult it was to perform acts like this back in the day even without the incredible physical performance.
WOW they were fantastic.
More people need to see this.
When I saw the Flo and Eddie Mothers back in 71(?) with FZ playing conductor and Aynsley Dunbar running around the drum kit, the name Spike Jones popped into my head at one point.
Who is the one soulless troll who gave thumbs down?
Probably a music lover. 😉
@@synthonaplinth5980 A "purist" probably.
A POX on his house, he who did not like that unbelievable display of vaudevillian finesse.
Maybe it was the guy who jammed his finger into the trumpet and then realized his hand surgeon had retired....
Dam now we can't see who disliked the vid
i remember this. my dad would play it on the organ at home!
It must have been hard when he got to the bit where you have to play three saxophones. ; )
@@doctorcraptonicus7941 And the song could use more cowbell!
@@doctorcraptonicus7941And playing each other's. Spike spikes it, best vaudeville imaginable. Be sure to view "Cocktails for 2". Just occurs to me: his guy is Red Skelton with musical talent thrown in.
They're hilarious and so ahead of their time.
only professional musicians know how to clown well. AMAZING.
" GEDDUP OFFA THAT FLOOR, HANNAH, THEM HOGS HAS GOTTA BE FED!
My favourite. He must have had some English in him somewhere down the line....😁🇬🇧
Amazing performances
I wonder if Aram Khatchaturian (I think I'm spelling his name correctly) ever saw this performance, and, if so, what he thought of it.
saxophones cracked me up
thankyou! 😃
MORE COWBELL!!! 😍
I concur; there should have been more cowbell!
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I knew I'd find it. Thank you.
I've been looking everywhere for this video
So much talent
Amazing!
If there was no RUclips, I would never have known what geniuses existed before that we would never have known about.
I remember seeing spike jones as a kid.
And I wonder if Aram Ilyich Khatchaturian who composed the Sabre Dance ever got to see this? Now this was in the 1950s but Khachaturian lived until 1978. There is a remote possibility that he heard this version.
You've got to be good to fuck it up like that
I was thinking the same. It would take a lot of time and effort to do this to a classic song.
You have to know how something is put together before you can take it apart and that's what Spike does.
parody is the level beyond mastery
Only excellent musicians could totally destroy good music that way.
Needs more cow bell
Spike jones always seems to be chewing gum. I like that.
May have helped his impeccable sense of timing!
Spike had to chew gum on stage as he was a chain smoker,
a habit that unfortunately led to his early death.
@@ivanolsen8596 Spike should have lived much longer. A five-pack-a-day man,
he died of emphysema at age 53.
@@herbchilds1512 You are right, it is a great loss.
Looking at all of the various surviving footage, you can tell that Jones was a pretty intense, high-strung guy. He's always in motion, and probably not one to take a blown note or missed timing the best from one of his band members.
Brilliant!
The Great Zuni’s
The Great Unus stood on his finger in the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus in the center ring!!!
Talent hors normes devenu LEGENDE
Isn't this the "spinning plates" song on the Ed Sullivan show?
Yes, keep those plates spinnin'😉.
Helps if you chew gum while playing
Incredible.
Incredibly Talented Bunch!
Mag ich !!😊
Dr. Damento use to be part of a radio show ? Happened too humor ?
You couldn't do this as effectively nowadays. Relatively few people would recognize the songs being parodied.
This is REAL entertainment.-🤓
More cow bell!!!
01:30 -- They'll never get that mouthpiece out!
I feel that the opening needs MORE COWBELL.
Very entertaining
Lindo 🎉e ❤
Never ever something similar xame after. Why ?????
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There is a reason this type of entertainment is no longer around. But for those that do enjoy it, at least you have RUclips.
I’ve seen enough.
This feels kind of Parodius-esque.
So Funny!!!!!
😅❤
You think these guys are talented, you should see Taylor Swift.
😂
goofy ahh song
They were pretty darn good musicians, but their madcap, zany craziness isn't for me. I find nothing amusing or funny, or even mindly entertaining, about their acts. Those loud suits really hurt the eyes. Spike's constant gum chewing is distracting.
Ah, the eponymous Ms. Anthrope!
At your service! Cynical curmudgeon my specialty. 😮
This must have been before they discovered that there is nothing more annoying than someone chewing gum on camera.
he was trying to give up chain smoking, give him a break huh?
Who cares?
ever notice how wacky shows talent