NRBQ is an American rock band founded in 1966. It is known for its live performances, containing a high degree of spontaneity and levity, and blending rock, pop, jazz, blues and Tin Pan Alley styles. Its members are the quartet of pianist Terry Adams, bassist Casey McDonough, guitarist Scott Ligon and drummer John Perrin. Some of the most notable members in the band's long history are bassist Joey Spampinato, guitarists Steve Ferguson and Al Anderson, and drummer Tom Ardolino.
The abbreviation "NRBQ" stands for New Rhythm and Blues Quartet (originally Quintet).
Style and influence
The band's music is a blend of styles from rockabilly to Beatles-influenced pop to Thelonious Monk-inspired jazz. They have attracted fans as diverse as Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Keith Richards and Penn and Teller. NRBQ songs have been performed by Bonnie Raitt, Los Lobos, and Dave Edmunds, among many others. In addition, the group served as the unofficial "house band" for The Simpsons for the season 10-12 period in which NRBQ fan Mike Scully was head writer and executive producer. NRBQ allowed several of their songs to be used on The Simpsons, including "Mayonnaise and Marmalade", written specifically for the show. The band also appeared in animated form as well as on camera during the end credits to perform the show's theme song during the episode "Take My Wife, Sleaze" as well as Edmunds' cover of "Me & The Boys". The band also recorded a song entitled "Birdman" for an episode of Space Ghost Coast to Coast entitled "Pilot". The group appeared in feature films, including Day of the Dead, Shakes the Clown, and 28 Days. Their song "Down in My Heart" was featured in the series finale of Wilfred.
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ALBUMS
- Brass Tacks released: 2014
- Christmas Wish (Expanded Edition) released: 2007
- Ludlow Garage 1970 released: 2006
- Dummy released: 2004
- NRBQ released: 2004
- Live from Mountain Stage released: 2002
- Ridin' in My Car released: 1999
- You're Nice People You Are released: 1997
- Tokyo released: 1997
- Message for the Mess Age released: 1994
- Stay With We: The Best of NRBQ released: 1993
- Honest Dollar released: 1992
- Wild Weekend released: 1992
- Tiddlywinks released: 1990
- Uncommon Denominators released: 1990
- Peek-A-Boo The Best of NRBQ 1969-1989 released: 1990
- At Yankee Stadium released: 1989
- Kick Me Hard - The Deluxe Edition released: 1989
- Lou and the Q released: 1985
- Grooves in Orbit released: 1983
- All Hopped Up released: 1977
- Scraps released: 1972
- Boppin' The Blues released: 1970
- Tapdancin' Bats released:
- God Bless Us All released:
- Scraps released:
Christmas Wish (Expanded Edition)
Released 2007- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- Christmas Wish
- Electric Train
- Here Comes Santa Claus
- Christmas Time Is Here
- Jolly Old St. Nicholas
- Jingle Bells
- Holiday
- White Christmas
- It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
- The First Noel
- Away In A Manger
- Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Jesus Loves Me
- God Bless Us All
- Message From The North Pole
- The Christmas Song
- Christmas Wish (Reprise)
- Christmas Wish (TV Mix)
Tokyo
Released 1997- I Want You Bad
- Rain at the Drive-in
- Crazy Girl
- Just Ain't Fair
- Ramona
- Green Lights
- Ain't It All Right
- Everybody Thinks I'm Crazy
- Blues Stay Away From Me
- Miracles
- Little Floater
- I Love Her, She Loves Me
- Rc Cola and a Moon Pie
- If I Don't Have You
- Me and the Boys
- You and I and George
- Want You to Feel Good Too
Stay With We: The Best of NRBQ
Released 1993- C'mon Everybody
- I Say Gooday Goodnite
- Flat Foot Flewzy
- Have You Heard
- Rocket #9
- I Didn't Know Myself
- Mama Get Down Those Rock & Roll Shoes
- Kentucky Slop Song
- Tina
- Step Aside
- You Got Me Goin'
- Dogwood Winter
- Time & Place
- Stomp
- Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard
- Open All the Windows
- Fergie's Prayer
- You Can't Hide
- Hey Baby
- Tragic Magic
- Ain't It All Right
- Stay With We
- C'mon Everybody
- Down in My Heart
Uncommon Denominators
Released 1990- Me and the Boys
- Still in School
- People
- Want You to Feel Good Too
- Only You
- Feel You Around Me
- Howard Johnson's Got His Ho-Jo Workin'
- Whacky Tobacky
- Miss Moses
- Captain Lou
- Trouble at the Henhouse
- Don't She Look Good?
- Doctor's Wind
- I Don't Think Of...
- RC Cola and a Moon Pie
- Beverly
- It Was a Accident
- Ridin' in My Car
- Definition of Love
- Deaf, Dumb and Blind
- Big Goodbyes
Peek-A-Boo The Best of NRBQ 1969-1989
Released 1990- Flat Foot Flewzy
- Magnet
- Howard Johnson's Got His Ho-Jo Workin'
- Mona
- Deaf, Dumb and Blind
- RC Cola and a Moon Pie
- That's Alright
- I Got a Rocket in My Pocket
- Ridin' in My Car
- Still in School
- I Want You Bad
- It Comes to Me Naturally
- I Love Her, She Loves Me
- Green Lights
- Get Rhythm
- Wacky Tobacky
- It Was a Accident
- Christmas Wish
Kick Me Hard - The Deluxe Edition
Released 1989- Wacky Tobacky
- Don't She Look Good?
- It Was an Accident
- Mercy Mild
- All Night Long
- Things We Like to Do
- This Old House
- Barbara Carr
- It Don't Take But a Few Minutes
- Katie Loves Bobby
- What Can I Say?
- Throw Out the Life Line
- Hot Biscuits and Sweet Marie
- I Want To Show You
- Electric Train
- Don't You Know
- Chores
- Tenderly
- Welcome to Orlando
- North to Alaska
- Spinning Wheel
Scraps
Released 1972- Howard Johnson's Got His Ho-Jo Working
- Magnet
- Don't Knock at My Door
- Tragic Magic
- Only You
- Who Put the Garlic in the Glue?
- Get a Grip
- Boys in the City
- New Tune
- Scraps
- It's Not So Hard
- AC-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive/Things Are Getting Better
- Do You Feel It?
- Ain't It All Right
- Just Close Your Eyes and Be Mine Ruby
- Hymn #9
- Trouble at the Henhouse
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You're Nice People You Are
by: NrbqJust had a whim, to go take a swim
Out on a limb just haul off jump right in
But that's not so smart and so, I'll hold on to the rim
Ahh, and then I will live to swim again
It's really neat, to go cross the street
Don't skip a beat just fly on my swifty feet
But I'll stop before I go, the light will tell me when
Ahh, and then I will live to cross again
Slow down, buckle up, take the time, and rehearse
Always Safety First
I'm feeling free, I'll go climb a tree
Oh monkey me, I'm just like a chimpanzee
But it's way too high and so, this time I'll just pretend
Ahh, and then I will live to climb again
Ahh, ahh, ahh just remember
Always Safety First...
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