“Iko Iko” (/ˈaɪkoʊ ˈaɪkoʊ/) is a much-covered New Orleans song that tells of a parade collision between two “tribes” of Mardi Gras Indians and the traditional confrontation. The song, under the original title “Jock-A-Mo”, was written and released as a single in 1953 by Sugar Boy and his Cane Cutters. In the 60’s, the Dixie […]
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / House of the Rising Sun.mp3 A song about the downtrodden and our hope, faith and charity. The first time I recorded a version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, I was just learning what the song meant. The time was right after 9/11. As I started to look into […]
LYRICS It goes in one ear and right out the other You growing tatters in there? It goes in one ear and right out the other Or, are you unaware Do you even care If it’s in error It goes in one ear and right out the other Hear what’s goin’ on here? Sister, brother… […]
LYRICS There was one in the bed and the little one said, “Roll over. Rock over.” Come on time to wake Time to make it shake We can discover The meaning of lover A place where the shadows don’t smother What will it take An effort to make The depths of forever For Go(o)dness sake […]
Old Fashioned Christmas.mp3 LYRICS Ho, ho, ho, hallelujah Ho, ho, ho, hallelujah Do you know How does the saying go? Recipe for a gingerbread house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse Do you know How does the saying go? Stockings hung by the chimney with care Something about roasting chestnuts there Do […]
SHOW ME THE WAY TO GO HOME by “Irving King” (the British songwriting team James Campbell and Reginald Connelly) D Show me the way to go home G D I’m tired and I want to go to bed D I had a little drink about an hour ago A And it went right to my […]
LYRICS 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, for what do we dance? 1, to what do we dance? Bark it out Don’t be afraid Make a sound Be found… out Bark it out Don’t be afraid You are what you made Now, make of it what you will Shake it… better still 1, 2, […]
LYRICS There’s a line to your body We could start with your neck It feels fine going down your spine The touch of a feather ever so lightly Wondering what to expect Where does the line go? Follow the flow Drifting past the small of your back Where does the line go? Follow the flow […]
LYRICS Hey All Gods Good Hey All God’s Good Good Dog.mp3 ABOUT An extemporaneous a capella song that attempts to create a universal sound using vocals. Any name that you call God is good with me — Addonai, Elohim, Yhwh, Jehovah, Gitche Manitou, Adi Purush, Rama and Allah. It is our mission to […]
Just bring it on Bring on the sun The light The warmth Insight Depth and breadth The night’s too long and cold Just have hope and faith I’m told Lord, bring on the sun Darkness undone Lord, bring on the sun Darkness undone Lord, it’s here I hear it’s here In fact, I feel it […]
Traditional Folk Song Utilized in the writing of Elephants Talk My grandma and your grandma Sitting by the fire My grandma says to your grandma “I’m gonna set your flag on fire” Talkin’ ’bout Hey now Hey now Iko iko an nay Jockomo feena ah na nay Jockomo feena nay Look at my king all […]