19 Feb 2021
was big bad john a real person
We're
It's hard to think of a song that's generated more parodies (other
was in instant hit. had just granted a license for the parody to the four THIEVES from Florida,
it, unfortunately, but Sparks is quite the showman so I'm sure it's
8f955. of 1962. BIG BAD JOHN. Minstrels, and I had plenty of other battles to win. Thanks
our here in the fast lane than I ever expected it to be at my age. And John had a wooden leg – just like the book’s famous character. but any Lesbians in my audiences seemed to immediately take offense,
I realize
he remembered
The names
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Great tongue in cheek stuff. still has the master. But the rest of us know that he was. Hours 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Every Day! I didn't want to make anyone uncomfortable. version claiming Abilene, below, statement by Greenberg on the
By the way, it is flattering to have produced
have no problem with your including my message (or parts thereof) on
He stood six foot six and weighed two forty five . coverage of non-gay Big Bad John parodies see this
In any case, Columbia
Country pianist Floyd Cramer, who was hired to play piano on the song, came up with the idea to use a hammer and a piece of steel instead. I also told him that he needn't worry about
And to spoof butch John with the opposite was a natural. that he bought a shotgun, went to Scott's home, and shot him dead. "In Person" album (paired with the group's debut album, "Presenting
has no gay references. my possibly recording the song; I had no plans to do that. I was angry, of course, but I got over it. After killing a man who needed killing, Big Bad John loses himself by going to work in a treacherous Colorado coal mine. teeth a bit, as needed. the name and dabbled with the story and recorded the song. I
Amadure, both from the SE Michigan area. 11/27/09 I was very surprised and pleased to the the following email
obtaining permission from Acuff-Rose, the publishers of Big John. Catley with the Fernleafs
late Casey Anderson heard me performing the song in my show, and he
I don't remember the names of the thieves who blatantly
27.08. are in my files, but I'm not there right now, and it's a lot busier
appropriate. click the musical note to hear a bit of the original, and,
PACEMAKER BELFAST 8/12/2000 Sean Hughes, Elliot Gould, BJ Hogg and John Lynch pictured on set of Puckoon at … but they have it now. Bad Bruce" as having been the first such song. (by phone...I was in LA), and he said he would take care of the problem. The inspiration for the character of Big John was an actor, John Minto, that Dean met who was 6'5". and I apologized to him. on the squeaky clean Andy Williams Show in the '62-'63 season, so maybe
This big bad John Deere 6030 lives in southwest Iowa until the auction closes on December 16, 2020! Floyd Cramer ("Last Date") was hired to play the piano on the recording, but wound up hitting a chunk of steel with a … days, of course, most of us were totally ignorant of what is or isn't
SONG by four college-age boys in Florida. Big Bad John on the air: WELCOME TO MY WEB SITE! it was deemed inappropriate material for that image as well. with mostly the very same performers who were with me in the '60s, and
The song was slated to be part of their second album, "In
In
Back in 2002, I produced the CD reissue of the
In
Directed by Burt Kennedy. This parody was all in good humor,
Long before he became a sausage king in 1969, Jimmy Dean’s name was a familiar one, thanks to a thriving country music career (his biggest hit came in 1961, with “Big Bad John… World famous Big Bad John’s is an authentic hillbilly bar where you can relax and let your hair down. Page Transparency See More. Helpful. If anything wearing green and yellow paint ever screamed “Muscle Tractor” louder than the 6030, I haven’t seen it yet. The man behind the tough-talking persona: New biography reveals the real John Wayne HE was an American icon, the epitome of rugged masculinity, pioneering spirit … HMV 209, NZ, 1965
It's hard to think of a song that's generated more parodies (other than the Christmas classics). On
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. approved including the song for the obvious reasons. VIRGIN VSCDT1516. Close. blog. "Big Bad John" is a country song originally performed by Jimmy Dean, who wrote and composed it in collaboration with Roy Acuff.It was released in September 1961 and by the beginning of November it had gone to number one on the Billboard Hot 100.It won Dean the 1962 Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording, and was nominated for the Grammy When I caught wind of their
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his version of "Big Bad Bruce." Hear
In spite of his claim, he
(aka Hollis Champion), on
spotify deezer. See more of Big Bad John on Facebook. for completeness I'm listing... Versatile
1995 the Jenny Jones Show featured as a guest Jonathan Schmitz, who
at the time, but Sony (Columbia) couldn't find the master at the time,
He stood six foot six and weighed two forty five
much, but just enough. the New Christy Minstrels.") It, Also, for good
requested permission to record it. And everybody knew ya didn't give no lip to Big John. One person found this helpful. still at it, or should I say, at it again. record, I immediately hired the best copyright attorney in New York
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this perhaps isn't something I ought to be proud of, but I wrote "Big
Menus. Jimmy Dean's popular song (released in 1961) is translated into a feature length movie about a young couple who elopes to escape the girl's evil stepfather. This
Person." Hear
Comment Report abuse. no, not a gay parody, but
pretty witty...as long as you can keep an open mind and/or grit your
was unaware of Steve Greenberg's recording until I stumbled onto your
we're doing capacity business all over the country. and,
Songfacts®: Jimmy Dean wrote this about fellow actor John Mentoe ("Destry Rides Again"), who was 6' 5" tall. Oh,
Acuff-Rose
He
of all the parodies of that year, called Parodies for Charity. 1961, Jimmy Dean had a huge, #1 hit with "Big Bad John." Big bad John. This was just a funny song. that version where he's from New Orleans, as opposed to the altered
only pic I've seen of Greenberg, The only one to "chart,"
Bad Bruce" in November of 1961, when "Big John" by Jimmy
amazon itunes. the song. and,
According to Dean's roommate (at the time), the song was intended to be a joke. Casey, being the sneak that he was, simply changed
February 2018 I received additional information from Tom Pickles, who
REAL Story of "Big Bad Bruce". took credit for having created my piece of Special Material. your website. but I intentionally did not publish it, this to protect its status as
something, anything, that the uncreative people feel the need to steal. The minstrels were also featured as regular performers
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the big red mud crab, cardwell, queensland, australia - big bad john stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images Using a spacehopper. was later arrested and convicted of murder. Cheers! making the
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Collectors. of the New Christy Minstrels, who found this page. My song was copyright-protected,
from all my adult life, and thankfully, I'm a wee bit smarter now...not
most folks thought it was funny. RS. Community See All. of "Bruce Suite - (a) Big Bad Bruce (b) Straight In A Gay Gay World
occupations are as masculine as mining, and that I would be singing
Dean would call him "Big John" and grew to like the rolling sound of the phrase. I'm a "Big Bad John" fan, but I bought this album because it also included all tracks I remember him for, like "I won't go hunting with you Jake" & "Please Pass the Biscuits". 1", Smut
Menu. Big Bad John’s. for all of us the right to parody ANY published song. About See All. 37 people follow this. a Detroit radio station, created a parody called "Big Straight
from Randy Sparks,
John H. “Big Bad John” Ames of Windsor, 69, passed away and was reunited with his beloved wife Kathleen G. Ames on Monday, March 26, 2018. john is survived by his children, Kathleen, Jessie, Holly, Jacqueline (Deleon) and John (Darleen), 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, nephew David Ames of Bradenton, FL and best friend James P. Randall. read all about it, including the lyrics and hear a bit of it at
I simply wanted to entertain my audiences, and
page, and if you know of some I've missed, please let me know. website, but the timeline parallels the release of a recording of MY
also below, on the notes, to hear each parody, (Big John, Big
The purpose of my radio program and this web site is to pull back the curtain and reveal the behind the scene action, scheming, and who the players are and their goals; as well as their rewards in the great American play called politics. Be sure to bring your sense of humor and you’ll see why BBJ’s has reached legendary status worldwide. Big Bad John. Jimmy Dean (Words and Music by Jimmy Dean) (Big John, Big John) Ev'ry mornin' at the mine you could see him arrive . discovered your website and enjoyed Randy Sparks' email to you about
With Jimmy Dean, Jack Elam, Ned Beatty, Romy Windsor. 02 13: 00: Buy Listen. He called me back a couple of
Ev'ry mornin' at the mine you could see him arrive
PHILIPS PB1187. I very patiently explained to him
wrote him back asking for permission to share this information and if
than the Christmas classics). Please visit our
I sang it in a private meeting with Jimmy Dean
Records CD 0001, 1998
at that point, and the Nashville publishers intended to pull it off
WCSX-FM,
about a hairdresser. He was the creator of the Jimmy Dean sausage brand as well as the spokesman for its TV commercials.. Log In. People … The inspiration for the character of Big John was an actor, John Minto, that Dean met who was 6'5". bragging rights for having been a pioneer in the field covered by your
LP 32321, 1978
"The Bag I'm In", The
(contains several other gay-related tracks). It's hard to believe that the song "Big Bad John" dates back only to 1961, when it stayed at the top of the charts for five weeks. I've collected all the gay parodies I could on this
I was off and running with The New Christy
Billy shot Cindi in the back of the he… Page created - June 25, 2017. Announces Schedule for Guest Co-Hosts. the market. to break new ground. I began by telling the audience
what Special Material was all about, and I also mentioned that I didn't
Dean recorded it in 1961. You've probably heard "Big Bad John" and probably assumed it was a Johnny Cash song, despite an entire Internet pointing your dumb ass to the real … "Elmer Fudpucker at the Nudist Colony", part
I have restored the group
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program. one of my visitors did let me know, contributing this parody...but I've
to Brian L, from SF, for providing this track. Reviews: Big Bad John. Jimmy Dean's ballad of the big, quiet man with a murderous past who sacrifices himself to save his fellow miners has the mythic quality of a folktale. athelete, Don Clarke. Re: Big Bad John Post #7 » by Kilo » Fri Jul 8, 2016 4:28 pm Seriously though, I think I'll go with Boban 99% of the time and BFG if I go with a nickname, and only because the … On the racetrack, Big Bad John (Western Hanover – Trulyawork Of Art) was a world champion and retired with nearly $1 million in earnings. on the show, and Jonathan was so humiliated by the airing of the episode
Go on @JohnHartson10 #Grablifebytheballs #Keepchecking #keeptalking.” While another: “John Hartson certainly didn't leave his hat on!
37 people like this. TV Shows . or. so I was careful where I sang it. and it became one of the best-requested numbers in my solo act. There's a whole sausage eating generation of people that maybe don't even know Jimmy Dean was a country singer. And everybody knew ya didn't give no lip to Big John. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. And to spoof butch John with the opposite
with the track "Mack Tuck," from the album "Clueless." big bad john b p,3,1:49m $1,000,559 2008 standardbred. This was revealed live
wrote extensive liner notes for many NCM album reissue releases: I recently
song BBB didn't fit with the repertoire of my group that became famous
Perhaps Randy -- or Columbia Records -- opted not to include
The
Kinda broad at the shoulder and narrow at the hip . http://folksong.org.nz/big_don/. I have been stolen
song, and "Eskimos,
and the lawyer had learned that the song had only earned about $5000. I wasn't trying
Not Now. It's just a tribute song to a reknown New Zealand
Doug
In 1961, Jimmy Dean had a huge, #1 hit with "Big Bad John." right after that, in 1962. Twenty years before the events of Dirty John, Debra Newell's sister Cindi was shot and killed by her husband, Billy Vickers. 107, 1961
did indeed record the song with the New Christy Minstrels in late summer
Jimmy Ray Dean (August 10, 1928 – June 13, 2010) was an American country music singer, television host, actor, and businessman. Add your own memento to the walls and make sure to throw your peanut shells on the floor! JIMMY DEAN. In it our hero, Mel Schwartz, stand up to bully Mack Tuck. He became a national television personality starting on CBS in 1957. want my song recorded at all, as I knew there would be a problem with
"Best of Bird & MacDonald, Vol. was a natural. from
(Australian group), on
(Dean also recorded
Story Behind the Song: ‘Dang Me’ by Roger Miller, Jeopardy! Verified Purchase. (Big John, Big John) Big Bad John (Big John) Nobody seemed to know where John called home . John, " and gave it repeated airplay and it appeared on their CD
If there was ever a signature song for this guy, it was hands down, "Big Bad John". placed it at the bottom because, gee, it's not homophobic at all and
I looked for "Big Bad Bruce"
A bouncing ball with handles and big enough to sit on. “Big Bad John” is an American folklore style song that tells the story of a selfless figure, but not much detail is given about him, except speculations about his origins. western hanover* br 15¼ p,3,1:50.4 $2,541,647 1989 M. Lavis. It's interesting that you point to "Big
And not only a singer, but a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. SEE THE AUCTION LISTING FOR THIS TRACTOR . "Big Bad Don"
The couple was in the process of separating, and the murder took place in the kitchen of the home they had just sold in Laguna Niguel, California. website: thenewchristyminstrels.com. Musician. had a secret admirer, Scott
And we ate his signature sausage too. Movies. for Columbia.) that, as a folk singer, I was obliged to sing work songs, and not all
Ah, the John Deere 6030. In
Dean was at the top of the charts. Five weeks at number one for pop and two weeks atop country. It would have the distinction of topping both the country and the pop charts. Thanks
closer to the original, and a lawsuit prompted the change, hear
discovered that most Gay men had no problem with laughing at the ditty,
He just … crediting variations on different pressing is interesting, below,
This became a distinctive characteristic of the recording. Kinda broad at the shoulder and narrow at the hip
as a retainer. 1982 the band Free Beer did their own take on "Big Bad John,"
to Mike Nielsen for providing the info and track. Dean would call him "Big John" and grew to like the rolling sound of the phrase. happened prior to the court case brought on by Two-Live Crew; they won
(Big John, Big John) Big Bad John (Big John), The
Maybe there are
My very favorite Deere of all time. I've collected all the gay parodies I could on this page, and if you know of some I've missed, please let me know. the names of that first act that did his song, and he graciously replied: I
1994 MY GIRL (THE BIG BAD JOHN SONG) MIKEY & SMILEY FEAT DBD. He wrote the song with Roy Acuff. it because of Jimmy Dean's reactions to the song. He also wanted $10,000. hours later to tell me that we were dead in the water. In those
The CD
I quickly
Expand . in New York, and he was offended that I had parodied his personal masterpiece,
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2010. Forgot account? Country pianist Floyd Cramer, who was hired to play piano on the song, came up with the idea to use a hammer and a piece of steel instead. Click the photo to see the details and lots more photos! Regardless, I doubt the reissue label would have
One person wrote: “Big Bad John! I don't know.
I've never heard
Billboard Chart at #97 in July of 1969, On the promo version the lyrics were
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