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Spike Jones

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Spike Jones

Born December 14, 1911 · Long Beach, California, USA

Died May 1, 1965 · aged 53

Lindley Armstrong "Spike" Jones (December 14, 1911 – May 1, 1965) was an American musician and bandleader specializing in spoof arrangements of popular songs and classical music. Ballads receiving the Jones treatment were punctuated with gunshots, whistles, cowbells, hiccups, burps, and outlandish and comedic vocals. Jones and his band recorded under the title Spike Jones and His City Slickers fro…

Known For

Variety GirlVariety Girl · 1947
Variety Girl
★ 6.51947
MovieMusicComedy
Dozens of star and character-actor cameos and a message about the Variety Club (a show-business charity) are woven into a framework about two hopeful young ladies who come to Hollywood, exchange identities, and cause comic confusion (with slapstick interludes) throughout the Paramount studio.
Meet the PeopleMeet the People · 1944
Meet the People
★ 5.81944
MovieComedyRomance
A idealistic shipyard worker interests a beautiful Hollywood star in staging a musical tribute to the war industry, but they disagree on some important issues.
Breakfast in HollywoodBreakfast in Hollywood · 1946
Breakfast in Hollywood
★ 6.01946
MovieMusicComedy
The goings on of a few members of a radio show's audience is the premise for this feature film derived from the popular ABC radio show of the 1940s. This film features Tom Breneman, the radio show's host, as well as Bonita Granville, Beulah Bondi, Zasu Pitts, Billie Burke and Hedda Hopper. Musical performances are provided by Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio, along with Spike Jones and his City Slickers.
Fireman Save My ChildFireman Save My Child · 1954
Fireman Save My Child
★ 8.01954
MovieComedy
Comedy about the members of an early 1900s fire company.
Bring on the GirlsBring on the Girls · 1945
Bring on the Girls
★ 6.31945
MovieComedyMusic
A millionaire joins the Navy hoping to find a girl who'll marry him for himself, not for his money. A beautiful gold-digger who works at a resort hotel sets out to get him.
Ladies' ManLadies' Man · 1947
Ladies' Man
★ 10.01947
MovieComedy
A boy from the country inherits $10 million, and decides to go to New York City to live it up.
Blacksmith SongBlacksmith Song · 1942
Blacksmith Song
1942
Movie
A Soundie with Spike Jones and His City Slickers.
Pass the Biscuits, MirandyPass the Biscuits, Mirandy · 1942
Pass the Biscuits, Mirandy
★ 4.51942
MovieMusic
Spike Jones and His City Slickers perform "Pass the Biscuits, Mirandy".

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