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Squirrel Nut Zippers — Blue Angel
Album: Hot
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Released: 1996
Length: 4:30
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Your mama never told you
how you were s'posed to treat a girl
Your papa never told you
now you're alone, out in the world
Sirens are screaming
inside the winding sheets are pale
The devils are dreaming,
dreaming of a blue angel

Now I lay me down to sleep
but troubled dreams are all I find
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
I pray so I won't lose my mind
Streetlights come streaming
on wings tonight I'll soon set sail
The devils are dreaming,
dreaming of a blue angel

Your mama's gonna take it hard
you always were your mama's boy
You're lying in the graveyard
now you're not your mama's joy
Silence is screaming
i'll bat an eye and cast my spell
The devil's are dreaming,
dreaming of a blue angel

The devil's are dreaming,
dreaming of a blue angel

The devil's are dreaming,
dreaming of a blue angel

The devil's are dreaming.
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 mgtom wrote:

SNZ's really made some interesting, fun music. Love this stuff !!




I  Agree!!   
Posted 6 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
SNZ's really made some interesting, fun music. Love this stuff !!
Posted 11 months ago by mgtom    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!  Thanx RP   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 spacemanspiff wrote:

Would I ever love to be present in the discussion between band members as to the name they want to use!!!!




https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...

Perfectly reasonable choice: you make a band with a swinging 20s-30s sound that's not too proud to be a bit silly and make fun of themselves and just have fun. So you name the band after a slightly silly candy from the 1920s
Posted 1 year ago by danmc    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
I have no idea what I'm hearing, but it's not this...
Posted 2 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
23
Posted 3 years ago by jolly210923    [ Reply ]
One Lady Day was enough.
Why copy her?
Posted 3 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 perikleshokie wrote:
This is probably SNZ's most complete song, though I also like "Put A Lid On It" from this album.  Great stuff.WinkBoohoo


Reminiscent of "Strange Fruit"
Posted 3 years ago by Kelvinclifford    [ Reply ]
 HRHogwash wrote:

Makes my hair stand on end! 




I agree ...f'in horrible ! pretentious schlock
Posted 3 years ago by flatop    [ Reply ]
 Mannick wrote:
A kind friend had given me the entire album in mp3 - ripped from his 1996 minidisc haha! Unfortunately, years passed, I went from computer to computer and ended up losing my music folder. 
Since this CD is no longer available, I'm very happy to hear it again here :) 
 
https://kf-merch.com/collectio...
Posted 3 years ago by pcarew    [ Reply ]
Was somewhat obsessed with this album when it came out. After almost 25 years, it's still really good!
Posted 3 years ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
A kind friend had given me the entire album in mp3 - ripped from his 1996 minidisc haha! Unfortunately, years passed, I went from computer to computer and ended up losing my music folder. 
Since this CD is no longer available, I'm very happy to hear it again here :) 
Posted 3 years ago by Mannick    [ Reply ]
Ingrid!!!
Posted 3 years ago by acferrad    [ Reply ]
They sound better when she doesn't sing.
Posted 4 years ago by stretcher    [ Reply ]
Awesome!  I love Amy Winehouse!  Wait...what?  It's who?  Ok, never mind
Posted 4 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
 plaid wrote:

Squirrel Nut Zipper is a really old brand of peanut taffy or caramel. I don't remember which.
 
I've seen that explanation and also that "Nut Zippers" is a southern term for a variety of old bootleg moonshine. The band's name comes from a newspaper story about an intoxicated man who climbed a tree and refused to come down even after police arrived. The headline was "Squirrel Nut Zipper."
Posted 4 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
 spacemanspiff wrote:
Would I ever love to be present in the discussion between band members as to the name they want to use!!!!
 
Squirrel Nut Zipper is a really old brand of peanut taffy or caramel. I don't remember which.
Posted 4 years ago by plaid    [ Reply ]
 marktberry wrote:


"Frank and beans!"
 
"Is that the frank or the beans?"
Posted 4 years ago by opaceo    [ Reply ]
 hagz21 wrote:
 Image result for franks and beans
 

"Frank and beans!"
Posted 4 years ago by marktberry    [ Reply ]
Would I ever love to be present in the discussion between band members as to the name they want to use!!!!
Posted 4 years ago by spacemanspiff    [ Reply ]
Katharine Whalen likely sung this--as the only female in the lineup.
Posted 5 years ago by HomeTuner    [ Reply ]
Andrew Bird on violin guitar
Posted 6 years ago by Shaggy27    [ Reply ]
Billie Holiday!!  Wait...no, not old enough.  Amy Winehouse!!  Wait...before her time...Okay, I'm confused.
Posted 7 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
please leave Lady Day alone. The poor girl suffered enough
Posted 7 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 Image result for franks and beans
Posted 7 years ago by hagz21    [ Reply ]

 

(dragging of images from your computer into post editor is not allowed. dragging images from web pages is ok.)

Posted 7 years ago by hagz21    [ Reply ]
Superb track, a great change from Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd
Posted 8 years ago by musicforme    [ Reply ]
I love this band!
Posted 8 years ago by KuHaR    [ Reply ]
Makes my hair stand on end! 
Posted 8 years ago by HRHogwash    [ Reply ]
Thank you!
Posted 8 years ago by loopbitz    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
 Dahlia_Gumbo wrote:
Pretty cool. I think at times her whiney voice detracts.
 Yeah, just like that Billie Holiday hack! We demand bland!

 
"Demand Bland" - that could be a good band name.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Thank you for playing interesting music, I like the SNZs but had not heard this track.
Posted 9 years ago by musicforme    [ Reply ]
My first PSD in hours.
Posted 10 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
 Dahlia_Gumbo wrote:
Pretty cool. I think at times her whiney voice detracts.
 Yeah, just like that Billie Holiday hack! We demand bland!
Posted 10 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:

Complete instructions, as told to me by Rodney Miller:  "Ya gotta have pressure, man, to keep flames away from yer tender parts."  'Twas an illuminating evening, filled with laughter.

 
Sounds like a real pisser...
Posted 10 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
 Hasan wrote:
I suppose they're not singing about setting farts on fire like we did in boy scout camp, "I dare ya ta blow a blue angel!"
 
Complete instructions, as told to me by Rodney Miller:  "Ya gotta have pressure, man, to keep flames away from yer tender parts."  'Twas an illuminating evening, filled with laughter.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Good song. Lotsa fun.

I suppose they're not singing about setting farts on fire like we did in boy scout camp, "I dare ya ta blow a blue angel!"
Posted 11 years ago by Hasan    [ Reply ]
Need some Propeller-heads with Dame Shirley Bassey. Or Goldfinger.
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Mmmmmmmm! Uncommonly good! 8
Posted 11 years ago by woodchuk    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:
You all DO know that the singer is the late Amy Winehouse singing with them under an assumed name?
 
Two others have already responded to this, but I couldn't resist. The singer's name is Katherine Whalen and she does hail from North Carolina as someone has already mentioned. And the other comment about Amy being about 12 when the album came out is also correct. I have the CD right in front of me. Bought it new at the time. 1996.

But wait! There's more.The violinist is none other than Andrew Bird.

Ha. I learn something new every day.

{#Yes}

And fwiw, I like Put A Lid On It, and Hell off the "HOT" album.


Posted 11 years ago by three_crows    [ Reply ]
Not so much now. Feel free to turn these squirrel nuts back into the wild.
Posted 11 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
More SNZ on RP, please. And more acronyms for everybody!
Posted 11 years ago by WhiteWater    [ Reply ]
Not a fan....
Posted 11 years ago by eswiley2    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:
You all DO know that the singer is the late Amy Winehouse singing with them under an assumed name?
 
Huh?  Amy Winehouse was about 12 years old when this album came out.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Music is quite nice but her voice is irritating
Posted 12 years ago by Kay4Bee    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:
You all DO know that the singer is the late Amy Winehouse singing with them under an assumed name?
 


Only if Amy hailed from North Carolina.
Posted 12 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
You all DO know that the singer is the late Amy Winehouse singing with them under an assumed name?
Posted 12 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
Love them!
Posted 12 years ago by valeriogonzalez    [ Reply ]
 kahaki wrote:

See ya.
 
Tot Ziens!
Posted 12 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:


No. Think 30s-40s swing music. 
 
And a bit of Roaring '20s too

Posted 12 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
I like the Zippers in general, and I kinda liked this one the first time I heard it...but on repeated listening, it just doesn't hold up for me.
Posted 13 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Pretty cool. I think at times her whiney voice detracts.
Posted 13 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
Actually I liked it. Bit of Gin Wigmore / Amy Winehouse happening here. I'd buy the album.

Posted 13 years ago by floydfan52    [ Reply ]
I'M OUTTA HERE ON THIS ONE.
See ya.
Posted 13 years ago by kahaki    [ Reply ]
Awful!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
Yuck. Annoying, boring music
 

Yea, I am with you. Never liked these guys. I am sure they are really nice and their mothers think they are good boys. They also look like they have a lot of fun. They should continue to do that preferrably not in my ear shot.

Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
YAY! More Zipper Please! This was such a fun cool band!
Posted 13 years ago by audiophelia    [ Reply ]
 muse_Kidd wrote:
Madness tries to be the Talking Heads while listening to Men at Work.
 

No. Think 30s-40s swing music. 
Posted 13 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Good times... 
Posted 13 years ago by JH_Junior    [ Reply ]
Love this style....reminds me of days gone by...
Posted 13 years ago by pk53    [ Reply ]
Heard this for the first time today...simply superb! Have bought "Lost at Sea" after listening to snippets of other tracks, can't wait for it to come.

Posted 14 years ago by tasar731    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
Now this has got a good beat, right here.
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]
So much music to dance to in this Friday ... and I am here stuck in my office! {#Frown}
Posted 14 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
so delicious!

and so fun to sing along while doing a rough Tom Waits impersonation!! {#Yell}
Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Madness tries to be the Talking Heads while listening to Men at Work.
Posted 14 years ago by muse_Kidd    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
 and yes, that is Andrew Bird on the fiddle ;-P
 

Really? Now I'm going to have to love him even more than I already do.
Posted 14 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]

Squirrel Nut Zippers 019. by =GermanCityGirl

Photographed at The Triple Door in Seattle, Washington.


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Anything that evokes that wide and vague category of Gypsy Jazz makes my ears smile - thanks, Bill and Rebecca!

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
How funny! The Navy flying team the Blue Angels are doing (deafening!!) practice runs over my house right now, preparing for their big weekend show just across the bay at MacDill AFB in Tampa. I read in the local paper that they got their name from a bar... the "famous Blue Angel nightclub," in 1946!

Posted 14 years ago by choffman2001    [ Reply ]
 lucanecchi wrote:

Move forward!
Amarok Fast Forward....

 
New laptop now, VLC in Windows 7 until I get unbuntu (or kubuntu) on it. VLC does well, and the problem I have now is the access point router having fits. New router is better than the old one though. I can leave the house and 12 hours later the stream is still at play.


Posted 14 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
They play this album when I'm on hold with GoDaddy.  I will never ever be able to listen to this album again without feeling a sense of crisis and nausea. 
Posted 14 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
It's nice to hear more SNZ. One of the best reasons to listen to radio is to find the stuff you missed while you were young and already knew it all.
Posted 15 years ago by RedAdmiral    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
Yuck. Annoying, boring music
 
Zip it, you nut! {#Zip-lip}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Yuck. Annoying, boring music
Posted 15 years ago by AdyMiles    [ Reply ]
This whole album is great driving music - love it on road trips!
Posted 15 years ago by lkthompson    [ Reply ]
ziggytrix wrote:
Anybody got James Mathus' or Ken Mosher's phone number? Anyone?


There's contact info on Jimbo Mathus' website: https://www.jimbomathus.net/


Posted 15 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 perikleshokie wrote:
This is probably SNZ's most complete song, though I also like "Put A Lid On It" from this album.  Great stuff.WinkBoohoo
 

My personal favorite is "Memphis Exorcism".

On an unrelated note...for some reason, this song made me start thinking about "Gee Angel", by Sugar, which is now stuck in my head.
Posted 15 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
This is probably SNZ's most complete song, though I also like "Put A Lid On It" from this album.  Great stuff.WinkBoohoo
Posted 15 years ago by perikleshokie    [ Reply ]
damned winamp crashed, and I missed it
Posted 15 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
 and yes, that is Andrew Bird on the fiddle ;-P
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 Now that is some good stuff.
Posted 16 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Always liked this one.

Posted 16 years ago by Mark7    [ Reply ]
Great music to proofread to!
Posted 16 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
I really appreciate this!
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Again something to purchase immediately.
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
pleased that so many people really like SNZ! predictable that some would be revolted too but that is fine. viva eclectica. a lot of fun to see these types of bands live; asylum street spankers, SNZ, 9 1/2 souveneirs, etc. that cherish old musical styles and keep it alive. try and catch the spankers covering NIN - very cool.
Add White Ghost Shivers... And Django's Moustache... God I love Austin!!!
Posted 16 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
Marr wrote:
If I didn't hear this song again I would be terribly disappointed.
If we don't get to hear more from this album on RP I'll be disappointed! Whole thing is great!
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
aaehr wrote:
I did not think I would ever find a station that played SNZ.
me too. this SNZ is wonderfull!!!! 10 points
Posted 16 years ago by leg    [ Reply ]
Awesome!
Posted 16 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
kalkin84 wrote:
if i didn't hear this "song" again, i would not be terribly disappointed
If I didn't hear this song again I would be terribly disappointed.
Posted 16 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
if i didn't hear this "song" again, i would not be terribly disappointed
Posted 17 years ago by kalkin84    [ Reply ]
aaehr wrote:
I did not think I would ever find a station that played SNZ.
Welcome home!
Posted 17 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Play! Play! Play!
Posted 17 years ago by bupanishad2012    [ Reply ]
I did not think I would ever find a station that played SNZ.
Posted 17 years ago by aaehr    [ Reply ]
I loves me some Squirrel Nut Zippers! I want to go get drunk with these guys.
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
Hoochie Koochie
Posted 17 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
great name! cool tune!
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
yes
Posted 17 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
rKokon wrote:
Somebody please answer Celadonstone's question--namely: I was wondering if this song was referencing Marlene Dietrich in one of her early pictures, the Blue Angel.
Anybody got James Mathus' or Ken Mosher's phone number? Anyone?
Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
celadonstone wrote:
Yeah, I knew that. I sent some to my b-friend at the time, since he told me about the band in the first place. When I got back home, within a week, he has requested we break up but said he enjoyed the candy. Via letter. I still love this band and always will. I was wondering if this song was referencing Marlene Dietrich in one of her early pictures, the Blue Angel.
ouch.
Posted 17 years ago by 52weekends    [ Reply ]
Somebody please answer Celadonstone's question--namely: I was wondering if this song was referencing Marlene Dietrich in one of her early pictures, the Blue Angel.
Posted 17 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
Did everyone else know the name of this band is an actual old candy, or am I the only one? https://www.oldtimecandy.com/squirrel-nut-zippers.htm
Yes, but then again I lived in Chapel Hill when the single "Hell" was popular. It was a fact that was kinda hard to miss.
Posted 17 years ago by 99    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
Did everyone else know the name of this band is an actual old candy, or am I the only one? https://www.oldtimecandy.com/squirrel-nut-zippers.htm
I heard they got into trouble when the candy company got bought out and had to stop using the name. is this true? Anyway, thanks for playing SNZ Bill.
Posted 17 years ago by BigTimber    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
Did everyone else know the name of this band is an actual old candy, or am I the only one? https://www.oldtimecandy.com/squirrel-nut-zippers.htm
Yeah, I knew that. I sent some to my b-friend at the time, since he told me about the band in the first place. When I got back home, within a week, he has requested we break up but said he enjoyed the candy. Via letter. I still love this band and always will. I was wondering if this song was referencing Marlene Dietrich in one of her early pictures, the Blue Angel.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
From Joe to Squirrel. That's nuts... and great.
Posted 17 years ago by popularmechanics    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
Did everyone else know the name of this band is an actual old candy, or am I the only one? https://www.oldtimecandy.com/squirrel-nut-zippers.htm
Huh, wonder if that's why my dad brought home this album... I remember he said something about the cover "calling out to him". I snagged it and took it off with me to school. One of these days I need to give it back...
Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Thank you. More SNZ please.
Posted 18 years ago by okobojicat    [ Reply ]
This song should SO segue with Chocolate Jesus.
Posted 18 years ago by pdhski    [ Reply ]
Little piece of useless trivia. Blue Angel was the name of the rockabilly band that Cindy Lauper began her career with. Still trying to get my hands on that album.
Posted 18 years ago by bigpomp    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
Did everyone else know the name of this band is an actual old candy, or am I the only one? https://www.oldtimecandy.com/squirrel-nut-zippers.htm
Yes. Is this my day to be a know-it-all?
Posted 18 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
Hey, thanks for the cool bit of trivia. liser wrote:
Did everyone else know the name of this band is an actual old candy, or am I the only one? https://www.oldtimecandy.com/squirrel-nut-zippers.htm
Posted 18 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
Did everyone else know the name of this band is an actual old candy, or am I the only one? https://www.oldtimecandy.com/squirrel-nut-zippers.htm
Yup. Used to love those as a kid. My mom still does, and Mary Janes. Hard to find nowadays, but there still out there.
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
Did everyone else know the name of this band is an actual old candy, or am I the only one? https://www.oldtimecandy.com/squirrel-nut-zippers.htm
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Are these guys still recording? I loved this album and would love to hear more from them.
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
pleased that so many people really like SNZ! predictable that some would be revolted too but that is fine. viva eclectica. a lot of fun to see these types of bands live; asylum street spankers, SNZ, 9 1/2 souveneirs, etc. that cherish old musical styles and keep it alive. try and catch the spankers covering NIN - very cool.
Posted 18 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
novacura wrote:
Ahh, what cool piece. Ohh, to be a squirrel!
Or a Nut Zipper!
Posted 18 years ago by bobrk    [ Reply ]
Ahh, what cool piece. Ohh, to be a squirrel!
Posted 18 years ago by novacura    [ Reply ]