Tiger Rag

Spike Jones (MF Distribution Co. album, 1977)

Spike Jones and His City Slickers

The City Slickers started out in 1941 as an "after hours" project by Jones while he was a much in-demand side man for various bands in Hollywood. Their 1942 single "Der Fuehrer's Face" was a giant hit and sparked a 20-year comedy career.

Ghost Riders in the Sky

Jones clearly disliked this song intensely. Apparently Vaughn Monroe reciprocated regarding this parody.

Commercial: Pootwaddle Cigarettes

The sort of this you don't hear on public radio, thanks to pledge drives!

The William Tell Overture

Another City Slickers classic. George Carlin cites this as one of his influences.

In a Persian Market

Another Lite Classic gets murdered.

Rhapsody From Hunger(y)

Spike Jones is Murdering the Classics

All right, these aren't live, but Spike doing the classics is…well…classic!

Pal-Yat-Chee

Spike Jones and the City Slickers w/ Homer and Jethro

Leoncavallo will never be the same.

Farandole

Spike Jones (MF Distribution Co. album, 1977)

Spike Jones and the City Slickers

This used to be by Bizet, but a little Grieg sneaks in here as well.

Der Fuehrer's Face

Live, with an introduction by Eddie Cantor.

Cocktails for Two

The Best of Spike Jones

Another of Spike's Greatest Hits.