Wild Weekend

[saxomonica]

Hi Guys, howz thangs, i sure love that air, “Wild Weekend” by The Rockin’ Rebels, John has it in his song list.
Way cool!
Do you know it?

From George Corneliussen (on YouTube) ~

The Rockin’ Rebels career began when Buffalo, New York disc jockey Tom Shannon and his partner Phil Todaro wrote a theme song, “Wild Weekend,” for Shannon’s radio show. The song — originally a vocal — became a local favorite with his listening audience, and the light bulb went on over his head when he was deluged with requests for a copy of a record that doesn’t exist. While hosting a record hop, Shannon was approached by a local high school band on the bill, the Rebels, named after Duane Eddy’s backing group. The band asked Shannon if they could play an instrumental version of his theme song. Shannon hadn’t thought of the tune as an instrumental, but after hearing the group’s version of it, he quickly booked them into a studio. Released on Todaro and Shannon’s own Marlee label in 1959, the record was a big hit regionally, kicking up enough noise to secure the band a spot on Dick Clark’s Amercian Bandstand.

Ya. Anywayz, here’s the Sha Na Nas doin’ it in good style –

It has been recorded by many artists, including NRBQ too (Some of the most notable members in the band’s long history are bassist Joey Spampinato; guitarists Al Anderson, Steve Ferguson, and Johnny Spampinato; and drummer Tom Ardolino. The abbreviation “NRBQ” stands for New Rhythm and Blues Quartet.)

NRBQ – It’s A Wild Weekend Lyrics
Artist: NRBQ

Album: Peek-A-Boo The Best of NRBQ 1969-1989

Hey boys its a wild weekend
we did it then and we’ll do it again
we’re having fun and it just got started
we’re on the run and we’re crashing parties
get ready ’cause its a wild weekend

johny pulls up and we all got in
rock’n roll is what we did, my friend
im feelin’ good, yeah, i feel so crazy
the girl’s a drag, but it dont even phase me
get ready, its a wild weekend

tired waiting for the (?) for the weekend
it’s getting harder as the days go by
cause every boy needs a girl at night
it makes him feel alright

there’s a place just around the bend
the same place where it all began
its the best, man, you just cant beat it
and later on when the place gets heated
get ready, cause its a wild weekend

tired waiting ’til its time for the weekend
it’s getting harder as the days go by
cause every boy needs a girl at night
it makes him feel alright

Hey boys its a wild weekend
we did it then and we’ll do it again
we’re having fun and it just got started
we’re on the run and we’re crashing parties
get ready ’cause it’s a wild weekend
get ready, it’s a wild weekend

get ready
get ready

From Night Music ..

[john]

ya I love this toon! NRBQ added another section (bridge) to it which the original doesn’t have.

[saxomonica]

🙂

[saxomonica]

Without ill-will or without favour i think this cut is a bit itchy and scratchy ..

[john]

ouch! yes definately find better on youtube

[Leo Salu]

Hello Mark here’s another version, using Johns backing track, lots of fun to play…

[Leo Salu]

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lennie-baker-sha-na-na-saxophonist-dead-at-69-90873/

[saxomonica]

Thanking you, Leo, i really enjoyed your playing! 🙂

Sad to hear about Lennie Baker. Rest in Peace.

♫ Prophetic YouTube Interview here @ approx 1:38 with Lennie, that is at age 67,
click on the link below ~

Lennie Baker Net Worth 2023 Update – Short bio, age, height, weight

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