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Moxy Fruvous — Jockey Full Of Bourbon
Album: Live At The World Cafe, Volume 7
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Released: 1998
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Edna Million in a drop dead suit
Dutch Pink on a downtown train
Two-dollar pistol but the gun won't shoot
I'm in the corner on the pouring rain
Sixteen men on a dead man's chest
And I've been drinking from a broken cup
Two pairs of pants and a mohair vest
I'm full of bourbon, I can't stand up

Hey little bird, fly away home
Your house is on fire, children are alone
Hey little bird, fly away home
Your house is on fire, your children are alone

Schiffer broke a bottle on Morgan's head
And I'm stepping on the devil's tail
Across the stripes of a full moon's head
And through the bars of a Cuban jail
Bloody fingers on a purple knife
Flamingo drinking from a cocktail glass
I'm on the lawn with someone else's wife
Admire the view from up on top of the mast

Hey little bird, fly away home
House is on fire, children are alone
Hey little bird, fly away home
House is on fire, your children are alone

I said hey little bird, fly away home
Your house is on fire, your children are alone
Hey little bird, fly away home
House is on fire, your children are alone

Yellow sheets on a Hong Kong bed
Stazybo horn and a Slingerland ride
"To the carnival" is what she said
A hundred dollars makes it dark inside
Edna Million in a drop dead suit
Dutch Pink on a downtown train
Two-dollar pistol but the gun won't shoot
I'm in the corner on the pouring rain

Hey little bird, fly away home
Your house is on fire, your children are alone
Hey little bird, fly away home
Your house is on fire, your children are alone
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jian_Ghomeshi
Posted 8 years ago by 1902canoe    [ Reply ]
Wow talk about mixing the highs and lows. I am sure this is fun, but doesn't sit with the preceding songs... zzzzz
It'll probably be the Grateful Dead next and I'll just listen to Milli Vanilli instead, to hear something 'more original'
Posted 8 years ago by DavidS_UK    [ Reply ]
 Nix wrote:
Sorry guys, but Tom Waits' version is unbeatable. After listening to that, any version, including this one, is just bland. Like drinking a really good malt whiskey and then being served "whiskey and soda".

 
I also much prefer Tom's version but this is pretty good, plus we're not listening to it right after listening to the Waits version.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 yofitofu wrote:
I think this is the best version of this song amongst the many contenders. It's got more moxie than the others. Like it.

 
Used to really like all their stuff. After Ghomeshi it just leaves a bitter taste. 
Posted 8 years ago by beinder    [ Reply ]
Tom is the man
Nix wrote:
Sorry guys, but Tom Waits' version is unbeatable. After listening to that, any version, including this one, is just bland. Like drinking a really good malt whiskey and then being served "whiskey and soda".

 


Posted 9 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
Joe Bonamassa did an outstanding acoustic version of this tune at the Vienna Opera House.
Posted 9 years ago by ScottD    [ Reply ]
Sorry guys, but Tom Waits' version is unbeatable. After listening to that, any version, including this one, is just bland. Like drinking a really good malt whiskey and then being served "whiskey and soda".
Posted 9 years ago by Nix    [ Reply ]
Moxy member is an abusively sleaze-ey criminal, and their music stinks:

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/31/jian-ghomeshi-scandal-explainer_n_6082470.html
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
I think this is the best version of this song amongst the many contenders. It's got more moxie than the others. Like it.
Posted 9 years ago by yofitofu    [ Reply ]
 mrselfdestruct wrote:
Fuck these pieces of shit.

 
Tell us what you really think? Don't hold back LMAO WHAT INSIGHT LOL GO SELFDESTRUCT@ LOL 
Posted 9 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
 apd wrote:


True, not every artist is a saint, and I'd miss Jerry Lee and Miles Davis, but this just seemed too soon. (Or perhaps it was a faint hope - always thought this band was a terrible, second-rate Bare Naked Ladies)

 
I am in the unfortunate position of liking a lot of their stuff, but it is sure a lot harder to listen to now than it once was. G's behaviour obviously did not start at Q given the revelation in the recently released old video about how he felt about MFs fans. How do you hit the "unlike" button in your brain. I guess it is best that it just is not played anymore.
Posted 9 years ago by beinder    [ Reply ]
Fuck these pieces of shit.
Posted 9 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
 glassbrain wrote:

Interesting background to recent scandal. I wonder if  Gian G. behaved himself with his band? I had forgotten about Moxy Fruvous, so thanks RP for popping this song into the playlist.  Also, apd, if every band with an accused, abusing, criminal or deranged member were to remain unheard....well the airwaves would be pretty boring and maybe the DJs would even have nothing to play :)

 

True, not every artist is a saint, and I'd miss Jerry Lee and Miles Davis, but this just seemed too soon. (Or perhaps it was a faint hope - always thought this band was a terrible, second-rate Bare Naked Ladies)


Posted 9 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
 apd wrote:
With the recent news about their former drummer, didn't think I'd ever hear this band again...

 
Interesting background to recent scandal. I wonder if  Gian G. behaved himself with his band? I had forgotten about Moxy Fruvous, so thanks RP for popping this song into the playlist.  Also, apd, if every band with an accused, abusing, criminal or deranged member were to remain unheard....well the airwaves would be pretty boring and maybe the DJs would even have nothing to play :)
Posted 9 years ago by glassbrain    [ Reply ]
 apd wrote:
With the recent news about their former drummer, didn't think I'd ever hear this band again...

 
Sigh...

Jian Ghomeshi's Former Band Moxy Früvous Issue Statement Following Sex Abuse Allegations, Police Begin Investigation

https://exclaim.ca/News/jian_ghomeshis_former_band_moxy_fruvous_issue_statement_following_sex_abuse_allegations 
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/31/jian-ghomeshi-scandal-explainer_n_6082470.html
https://www.salon.com/2014/10/31/the_jian_ghomeshi_story_just_keeps_getting_worse/
https://www.nothinginwinnipeg.com/2014/10/do-you-know-about-jian/

sounds like a regular Bill Cosby.

yucky people suck.

nice groove though. 
Posted 9 years ago by drucev    [ Reply ]
With the recent news about their former drummer, didn't think I'd ever hear this band again...
Posted 9 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
 blackdogsailing wrote:
This may be Tom's song, but the first time I heard it was Moxy Fruvous performing. Their drummer, Jian Gomeshi is host of CBC Radio One program 'Q'. One of the better Arts & Culture talk shows I've listened to.

 
OMG, I had no idea. That makes him even MOAR awesome.
Posted 10 years ago by RussNelson    [ Reply ]
Blue Hawaiians do this so much better.
Posted 10 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 michaelc wrote:
Tom Waits in Spandex

 
with sparkle frame sunglasses and Mickey mouse hat     4
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
This cover from a great album. "King of Spain" would be a timely play
Posted 10 years ago by blackdogsailing    [ Reply ]
BARF.
Posted 10 years ago by paisleydancer66    [ Reply ]

Posted 11 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
 Red_Dragon wrote:
no.  just no.  This is Tom's song. period.

 
Actually, I think John Hammond Sr.'s version is better as is his take on "Heart Attack and Vine." Burn me at the stake. 


 michaelc wrote:
Tom Waits in Spandex

  
Some of my best friends...
 
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I'm REALLY appreciating the morning mix.  Haven't heard this stuff ever or in a while.
Posted 11 years ago by CrackerjaxATX    [ Reply ]

Posted 11 years ago by zepher    [ Reply ]
I kinda like this.....
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Their album Bargainville is an unknown gem. Buy it.
Posted 12 years ago by karljonasson    [ Reply ]
justin bieber covering a Metalica song would have as much soul. Tom's song (love the spandex comment too {#Cheers} )
Posted 12 years ago by midreaming    [ Reply ]
 g-rod wrote:
There are four different versions of this song in the library. Is there another song with more different versions that Bill plays? {#Think}
 
There's 9 versions of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah at the time of this posting.
Posted 12 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
Has a sort of a
buffett
feell to it ....
 
At least you didn't mention his name.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
The version off their live album is much better but this is still fun.
Posted 12 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
Excellent
Posted 12 years ago by yofitofu    [ Reply ]
terrible
Posted 12 years ago by ABPainter    [ Reply ]
Yep. This is fun! {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
If a song is truly great it should stand up to any cover attempt. Case in point.
Posted 12 years ago by RKeaton    [ Reply ]
This rendition is FUN!  I think it would fit in with "Dead Man's Party," "Hell," and whatever Bare Naked Ladies felt like contributing.

Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
More Moxy, please!
Posted 12 years ago by grogg    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:

I like the Blue Hawaiians version. This is OK, though.
 

Bravo. BH's is so much better. Too much Spanish guitar in this
Posted 12 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
This may be Tom's song, but the first time I heard it was Moxy Fruvous performing. Their drummer, Jian Gomeshi is host of CBC Radio One program 'Q'. One of the better Arts & Culture talk shows I've listened to.
Posted 13 years ago by blackdogsailing    [ Reply ]
 oldslabsides wrote:
no.  just no.  This is Tom's song. period.
 
No. Just no. Once performed, any song is open to covering. This cover extends and adds to the Waits' song, and is a whole lot more tuneful than ol' gravel voice, whose singing is an acquired taste, to put it mildly. Waits' street poetry is exceptional, though.


Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
no.  just no.  This is Tom's song. period.
Posted 13 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
 michaelc wrote:
Tom Waits in Spandex
 
lol - Awesome!
Posted 13 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Ha!  First full song I hear today and it's a Waits cover!!  Start of a good day....
Posted 13 years ago by fast_eddie    [ Reply ]
Still the best song title EVER!

Sounds like a good HBO movie......... 
Posted 13 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Like Dylan, it's difficult to cover Waits without sounding "off". However, their lyrical brilliance shines through, and this is no exception.
Posted 13 years ago by citizenkeith    [ Reply ]
 michaelc wrote:
Tom Waits in Spandex
 
{#Lol}

Posted 13 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
This is about 10% as good without Tom Waits' growly voice... something about Waits' voice and lyrics that go together like bourbon and beer.
Posted 14 years ago by unclelonghair    [ Reply ]
 g-rod wrote:
There are four different versions of this song in the library. Is there another song with more different versions that Bill plays? {#Think}
 
Bill obviously likes this song....sung by ....anyone {#Tongue-out}
Posted 14 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
There are four different versions of this song in the library. Is there another song with more different versions that Bill plays? {#Think}


Posted 14 years ago by g-rod    [ Reply ]
{#No}
Posted 14 years ago by pinklife    [ Reply ]
Has a sort of a
buffett
feell to it ....
Posted 14 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Tom Waits in Spandex
Posted 14 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
I was just thinking about "King of Spain" last night.  Spooky.
Posted 14 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
Pretty good version; I prefer the original however.
 
I like the Blue Hawaiians version. This is OK, though.
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Pretty good version; I prefer the original however.
Posted 15 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 catsoup wrote:
Can we get some other Moxy Fruvous tracks too? This is not my favorite track of theirs by a longshot. Maybe "My Baby Loves a Bunch of Authors" or "King of Spain"?

 
I tried to get more added. MF is a tough sell. King of Spain is in the library. along with a couple of others.

Posted 15 years ago by JrzyTmata    [ Reply ]
I always thought the reference was to a "lady bug" rather than a "little bird."  Was that just my family?

Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Can we get some other Moxy Fruvous tracks too? This is not my favorite track of theirs by a longshot. Maybe "My Baby Loves a Bunch of Authors" or "King of Spain"?

Posted 15 years ago by catsoup    [ Reply ]
Some of Tom Waits' songs work well as covers, but this one requires his gravel. These guys are too slick and self-consciously cool sounding. Painful.
Posted 15 years ago by isayhoomhom    [ Reply ]
ah, fruvous. just what i needed on a friday.
Posted 15 years ago by amyvoscas    [ Reply ]
 vivakitty wrote:
Ha, yesterday at 12:07 Bill played a different non-Tom Waits version of this song and several of the commenters said the Moxy Fruvous version was better.   Maybe tomorrow will get Tom's version?
 

Waits - drunkman is better, is a rock classic!
Posted 15 years ago by belalugosi    [ Reply ]
Ha, yesterday at 12:07 Bill played a different non-Tom Waits version of this song and several of the commenters said the Moxy Fruvous version was better.   Maybe tomorrow will get Tom's version?
Posted 15 years ago by vivakitty    [ Reply ]
long live "Live at the World Cafe." awesome programming, great guests, brilliant sets. rock on.
Posted 15 years ago by Gartholamundi    [ Reply ]
I love the title of this song.  {#Cheers}
Posted 15 years ago by viciousfishes    [ Reply ]
Lacks something.

Tom Waits maybe?



Posted 15 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
 Kittee wrote:
{#Heartkiss}

Awesome. But the title makes me wish that I had some Bourbon to get through the day!
 
I was thinking a cheeseburger ... in paradise? {#Wink}{#Music}


Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 Kittee wrote:
{#Heartkiss}

Awesome. But the title makes me wish that I had some Bourbon to get through the day!
 
makers_mark.jpg  all bourbon is whisky, but not all whisky is bourbon! 

Posted 15 years ago by LongGoneDaddy    [ Reply ]
 BigTimber wrote:
Amen. This sounds Clear Channel-ized in comparison.
 
You're gonna have to explain that one to us.  Clear Channel decided the way this song was arranged or recorded? 

It's obvious you don't know anything about the radio and music industry or certainly Moxy Fruvous, and what they stood for and represent.

Posted 15 years ago by MrGreg    [ Reply ]
More Moxy F!! {#Smile}
Posted 15 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:
There was no reason to cover Tom's version. He knocked it out of the park the first time.
 

Absolutely
Posted 15 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
There was no reason to cover Tom's version. He knocked it out of the park the first time.
And no axman can beat Marc Ribot's idosyncratic guitarwork.

Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
I give this a 7 just for the cool title. 
Posted 15 years ago by Manbird    [ Reply ]
Fruvous! Hurray!
Posted 15 years ago by amyvoscas    [ Reply ]
Kittee wrote:
{#Heartkiss}

Awesome. But the title makes me wish that I had some Bourbon to get through the day!

A little early to start drinking, sounds like something I would say. {#Drunk}

Posted 16 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
V nice.
Posted 16 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
{#Heartkiss}

Awesome. But the title makes me wish that I had some Bourbon to get through the day!
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
 Laptopdog wrote:

I'm pretty sure this is the third Tom Waits cover I've heard today!
How about playing some actual Tom for a change?!!
 
Let him write the songs for others, his voice sounds like it needs a rest :oP.
Posted 16 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
always makes me think of jrzy.
 


Posted 16 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
always makes me think of jrzy.
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Really like the music and guitar work, but the vocals, eh not so much.  Blue Hawaiians do this so much better
Posted 16 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]

I'm pretty sure this is the third Tom Waits cover I've heard today!
How about playing some actual Tom for a change?!!

Posted 16 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
Lacks the grit and soul of the original, but at least you can understand all the lyrics now.
Posted 16 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
There actually might be a Tom Waits song out there I like, because I really enjoy this.
Posted 17 years ago by Verpeiler    [ Reply ]
I really like Moxy Fruvous but this is soooo flaccid. Makes me think of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy or something - trying so hard to be funky but falling so very very short.
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
you shouldn't try to cover waits if you have not been killed, gone to hell and come back to tell the story ...
Posted 17 years ago by federico    [ Reply ]
Their live version is way better, but always happy to hear Moxy Fruvous on RP
Posted 17 years ago by blackdogsailing    [ Reply ]
Had to get out the Tom Waits CD and play the original to clear my palate. Much better now.
Posted 17 years ago by Uncle_Fenester    [ Reply ]
More Fruvous!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Dude    [ Reply ]
jerkstore wrote:
TOM WAITS' VERSION IS SO MUCH BETTER...
Amen. This sounds Clear Channel-ized in comparison.
Posted 17 years ago by BigTimber    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
this sounds more like Jockey Full of Light Beer
Indeed, my friend, indeed Although... whereas other Waits copies are a punible crime this time I would leave it with a light fine
Posted 17 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
its such a great song - impossible to improve on Tom Waits version - this one is a little too cheery for the desperation the lyrics call out. things like that happen when a song starts to become a standard.
Posted 17 years ago by rocco1207    [ Reply ]
MojoJojo wrote:
Great job by Moxy but I like their live version even better - it has more energy. The live version hasn't made it off my iPod since I did the download. Hard to listen to the slower pace of this one, but still nice.
I agree. There are better Moxy Fruvous songs out there. I love these guys. I use to make dinner for them when they played in Winnipeg at the West End Cultural Centre.
Posted 18 years ago by rowdydaisy    [ Reply ]
Love the name of the song! What a mental image!!!
Posted 18 years ago by strick    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by djinnthespazz    [ Reply ]
I'm echoing the masses here - way to upbeat for the song content and origins 2
Posted 18 years ago by dsr15    [ Reply ]
this sounds more like Jockey Full of Light Beer
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
I'm sorry but only Tom should sing this song, its a classic. love the song hate the version.
Posted 18 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
I do not think they perform anymore. I enjoyed seeing them in the 90's, but have not seen many updates from their website and heard they had phoned it in.
Posted 18 years ago by Drewgil    [ Reply ]
Jimmy2000 wrote:
If you don't know Moxy Fruvous, check 'em out. They are a lot of fun. Don't expect any soul-searching introspection, though. Just great, up-beat fun.
I don't think I ever went to see a band hoping for some soul-searching instrospection. It did happen though one time with some crummy 'cid.
Posted 18 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
TOM WAITS' VERSION IS SO MUCH BETTER...
Posted 19 years ago by jerkstore    [ Reply ]
Moxy Fruvous? Wasn't that one of those characters in those interminable George Lucas Star Wars movies?
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
Somehow this guy sounds too nice to be singing those lyrics. Not convincing.
Posted 19 years ago by whafrog    [ Reply ]
Barenaked Ladies with some talent and personality.
Posted 19 years ago by bmo    [ Reply ]
Great job by Moxy but I like their live version even better - it has more energy. The live version hasn't made it off my iPod since I did the download. Hard to listen to the slower pace of this one, but still nice.
Posted 19 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Did anyone ever see the Red Elvises?
Posted 19 years ago by annoffalese    [ Reply ]
lester wrote:
Being so dead set against covers on general principle, what do I do when this version obviously has the zip those wonderful Tom Waits lyrics demand?
Well, that's what makes this a great cover. Now, I'll seldom rate a cover higher than "6" on RP, but this one--an inspired matching of artist to original--gets a "7" from me. For precisely the reason you mention.
Posted 19 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
Hooray for Fruvous! :propeller.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by sillyboy    [ Reply ]
If you don't know Moxy Fruvous, check 'em out. They are a lot of fun. Don't expect any soul-searching introspection, though. Just great, up-beat fun.
Posted 19 years ago by Jimmy2000    [ Reply ]
Being so dead set against covers on general principle, what do I do when this version obviously has the zip those wonderful Tom Waits lyrics demand?
Posted 19 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
mozo125 wrote:
Tune sounds an awful lot like The Squirrel Nut Zippers, "Hell"... (Which I'm sure they borrowed as well!) Very catchy, nonetheless!
probably not, since this song was originally recorded by Tom Waits in 1985, and I doubt the Zippers were even out of middle-school then... Let's hear La-Z Boy!
Posted 19 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Right up my alley! A good segue would be with Doors' "The Mosquito".
Posted 19 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Tune sounds an awful lot like The Squirrel Nut Zippers, "Hell"... (Which I'm sure they borrowed as well!) Very catchy, nonetheless!
Posted 19 years ago by mozo125    [ Reply ]
I like it!
Posted 19 years ago by mrmojorisin    [ Reply ]
No disrespect to Tom but I love the Moxy version of this song. The harmony adds something. This is my first time hearing the studio version, the Live Noise version is even better. Also on live noise, an a capella version of "Gotta Get a Message to You" by the Bee Gees which is absolutely beautiful, and their version of Psycho Killer, which again puts harmony where you don't think it belongs, but it works.
Posted 19 years ago by ashbyman    [ Reply ]
I love Tom's version, but this cover is a lot of fun.
Posted 19 years ago by truk77    [ Reply ]
mem_313 wrote:
i love this song!
me too. when tom waits does it. this ain't bad, but i'd still rather just hear tom himself.
Posted 19 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]
Sometimes a cover is so different from the original that it has to be judged independently(ex.: With A Little Help From My Friends, Higher Ground or Got To get You Into My Life) ...and I love this one! timandjuliet wrote:
Not as good as Tom Waits, but who cares? Even the worst remake has no impact on the original. This is kinda fun.
Posted 19 years ago by radiomao    [ Reply ]
radiomao wrote:
Yes, this one perked up my whole afternoon, and I still have two more hours of work left (here in Phoenix) but I'm ready for happy hour already after Moxy Fruvous! (WHO ARE THESE GUYS??)
If you really want to find out, pick up "Live Noise". Definitely a band that's best live. The studio always seems to pull the life out of them.
Posted 19 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
It is 5PM on Friday here in Mugroland, and it is time to leave the computer and work behind and go have martinis and a good dinner. This is a good song to start the weekend with!!!
Yes, this one perked up my whole afternoon, and I still have two more hours of work left (here in Phoenix) but I'm ready for happy hour already after Moxy Fruvous! (WHO ARE THESE GUYS??)
Posted 19 years ago by radiomao    [ Reply ]
Not as good as Tom Waits, but who cares? Even the worst remake has no impact on the original. This is kinda fun.
Posted 19 years ago by timandjuliet    [ Reply ]