Wild in the Streets is my pride and joy. I consider it my “first” Rock ‘n’ Roll record, written and released in 1973, and recorded with Dr. John and his band, with Alan Freedman, Michael Brecker, David Sanborn, David Spinozza, David Peel, Produced by Roy Cicala………….. All the Best, Garland ———————————– Single written and released in 1973. Also on the album “Ghost Writer” (A & M Records, 1977) and reissued on the album “I’m Alive” (Universal International, 2006). ———————————– Garland Jeffreys: Lead vocal and acoustic guitar John Boudreaux: Drums Rick Marrotta: Drums Johnny Ace: Bass Alan Freedman: Acoustic electric guitar Sugarbear: Electric guitar Dr. John: Clavinet Michael Brecker: Tenor sax Randy Brecker: Trumpet David Sanborn: Soprano sax Phil Messina: Trombone David Peel and Friends: Background vocals Produced by Roy Cicala and Garland Jeffreys Arranged by Garland Jeffreys and Dr. John Recorded and mixed by Roy Cicala at Record Plant, 1973 Mastered at Atlantic ———————————– WILD IN THE STREETS (Music and Lyrics by Garland Jeffreys) In the heat of the summer Better call up the plumber And turn on the street pump To cool me off With your newspaper writers And your huge crime fighters You still need a drugstore To cure my cough Running wild in the streets We got a gang called Shady And a midnight lady And two transvestites To beat the band You better not touch us You best believe us Your teenage …
finally found this song! heard it on wxpn phila for years and loved it. Fucking awesonme song!!!
finally found this song on here. Heard it on wxpn phila for years and could never find it. Fucking fantastic song!!
I forgot how excellent this sounded and how much it fueled that generation just coming from the 60’s and into the new world….another child of Velvet Underground and the Stones
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Garoooovy!!!
Yeaaah: “Turn on the street pump to cool me off”!!! i’d go for THAT political program…
Together with this outstanding video, this is such a wake-up call to the lymbic system (the one that makes you dance the limbo)!
20 years ago (when I was 30 years younger) I preferred the version of Chris Spedding’s album “Hurt”. It’s quicker, but nearly equally cool. (NOT on the tube!!!!)
Best song he ever wrote
Glad someone finally place it out here
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Hit me! Hit me! Hit me! Ya! Ya! Ya! Rah! Rah! Rah! Hit me! I’m a dancin’ fool right now! Look at me world! Garland Jeffreys has place ants in my pants! Ants with a groove! I like it! I like it! What a decadent moment! Wild baby! Wild!!!!!!!
The Rolling Stones song Miss You sounds alot like this. The Stones must have been influenced by this song.
Saw him open on Lou Reed’s Transformer tour in ‘72 and he blew everyone away. That first LP is outstanding too.
WHO MADE THIS VIDEO?
it is absolutely incredible, and so is the song; and the combination of the two, just perfect
Heard this song on “life on mars” and absolutely loved it.
the personal list alone is incredbily impressive… not to speak of the song
5 stars fantastic vid and sound
This really sounds nearly like the Rolling Stones..
FANTASTIC!
Pure Class!!
Fantastic song! Thanks for sending it to me!
Very cool work, like it
thanks man…fantastic stuff!
where is this video from??
See, this is why I like Youtube…it gives me access to songs and things I probably wouldn’t of come in contact with on own. I like this.
I got the “Ghost Writer” ablum when I was 13. This is one of my favorite songs.
Fantastic job, Garland Jefferys!
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brilliant number & video to match
real class fantastic band
power up-tempo cool rock n roll
Very creative and effective video. Fantastic song to match. Thanks for the invite!! Fun song. Best wishes!! Pleased Holidays. Sanedra
Yeah I like this, thanks!