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Squirrel Nut Zippers — Put A Lid On It
Album: Hot
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Released: 1996
Length: 2:37
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Put a lid on it
What's that you say?
Put a lid on it
Oh man, no way
Put a lid down on it, and everything will be all right.
Put a lid on it
Don't hand me that
Put a lid on it
I'm all right, Jack
Put a lid down on it, before somebody starts a fight.

Say, every time I turn it loose you cats Come down and cook my goose
When I start I just can't stop
But if you keep this up you're gonna blow your top!
Put a lid on it
Too late this time
Put a lid on it
I've got to get what's mine
Put a lid down on it, and everything will be all right.

Well, grab your drink and clear a space I think it's time to torch this place
Now the girl's in overdrive
But some of your pals want to stay alive!
I'll put a lid on it
I'll put a lid down on it
Save it for another night
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i own this, still, i don't remember my CD sounding this good, and i played it loud.
Posted 2 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
The more I hear it, the more I like it!!  Thanx RP!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Excellent! I never heard of them before. Thanx RP!
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Saw the re-formed Zippers last year in Berkeley on their Hot anniversary tour and they Blew the Lid Off It! They were at the start of a year long tour, but I don't know how they could have lasted more than a week at that level of frenzy. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Posted 5 years ago by Gamecat    [ Reply ]
 djblitz wrote:
This is DOPE AS HELL!  I thought for sure I was listening to a song from the 20's that was remastered.  

 
right?  I was totally in the Swing revival in the late 90s, something so cool about the genre, the dancing, the wallets on chains, that goes well with the single malts I like to drink (neat of course, if it's good stuff)

And then recently my wife said her bro's g/f was a guest accordionist for some band 'squirrel something' and I was like "the Squirrel Nut Zippers!!?!!" and the fact I knew the band was way cool (although my wife thinks I'm cool all the time, so no biggie there) ....too bad I wasn't down in Austin for those shows!!

Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
This is DOPE AS HELL!  I thought for sure I was listening to a song from the 20's that was remastered.  
Posted 6 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]

 Bonedaddys?! Three huzzah for the Bonedaddies and their era of World Party Music! SNZ appreciated also. Saw them at Blue Note Honolulu earlier this year for a chill evening.

coloradojohn wrote:
Yeah! Saw the Bonedaddys play a legendary show at Al's Bar (4th and Traction, downtown LA) in the late '80s and again at The Ruby Room in Denver in the early '90s. "World Party Music" was how they described their sound. Truly fantastic memories, wild times!
SNZ rock it well and very old-school style in this, love it!
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Should check out the Bonedaddys from LA


 


Posted 7 years ago by whistlepig    [ Reply ]
Yeah! Saw the Bonedaddys play a legendary show at Al's Bar (4th and Traction, downtown LA) in the late '80s and again at The Ruby Room in Denver in the early '90s. "World Party Music" was how they described their sound. Truly fantastic memories, wild times!
SNZ rock it well and very old-school style in this, love it!
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(delete) wrote:
Should check out the Bonedaddys from LA

Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Now that's how you place a sax in the tune.....are you listening Morphine?

 
So Morphine should sound like SNZ? To what end?
Posted 8 years ago by Ulises    [ Reply ]
Now that's how you place a sax in the tune.....are you listening Morphine?
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I'd love to hear China Forbes or Storm Large sing with these guys.
Posted 8 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
What a trip.
Posted 9 years ago by MentalWedgie    [ Reply ]
Super Doopah!  Zips got me totally activated
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 phillips wrote:
a little faulty in their music, but still good memories for me! there are better songs than this on the album....
 
Actually, the members of this band are all very skilled musicians.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]

Let's Dance-!!!

Can' sit and listen to this... Happy Music... Dance... women... wee bit of alcohol... fun nights are made of this
Posted 12 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:


Do the wife and kids all suffer from the lingering effects of severe head trauma like dad Gary? 
 
G for Gerald or for Griffin?

Posted 12 years ago by baba-yaga    [ Reply ]
Ah, ah, ah, Bill! You just found Mark Knopfler inspiration for "Camerado"...
Posted 13 years ago by Orodrigues    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:


Two of them approved, two didn't. I'll break the tie ... and give it shaky thumbs-up.
 

Do the wife and kids all suffer from the lingering effects of severe head trauma like dad Gary? 


Posted 13 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this in ages!!!! Love it! {#Fire}
Posted 13 years ago by cirruss    [ Reply ]
Not my fav track by them, but great group. And the other songs on this same album are great FYI.
Posted 13 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
I just love these dorks - they're so much fun, but they've got such talent, too - vocals, incredible instrumentals, and that quirky, devilish, tongue-in-cheek humor. They take risks not many artists would take, and they don't underestimate their listening audience. That's so cool... {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 StellarSwarm wrote:
Derivatively original? Is that even possible? That's kinda like saying "I really like that ugly hot chick." Derivative adj.-Copied or adapted from others. Original adj Not derived from others. Fresh and unusual.   (Really?)Not making fun here...just confused. (scratches head)

  All music is derivative to some extent.  Anyhow, I think that comment was intentional word-play.  It was likely a deliberate oxymoron like "seriously funny" or "clearly misunderstood".
Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]


Two of them approved, two didn't. I'll break the tie ... and give it shaky thumbs-up.
Posted 14 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
Gauche-bags. Talking about all your panty waist "martinis" and never once mention gin or vermouth? I scoff in your general direction. Serving banana pudding in a martini glass doesn't make it a "banana martini".

 Ntropy wrote:
Well said. I agree 100%. No frou-frou martinis allowed.
 
Whoops...{#Whisper} Betty, ixnay on the martinis. We'll serve daiquiris instead.

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
Gauche-bags. Talking about all your panty waist "martinis" and never once mention gin or vermouth? I scoff in your general direction. Serving banana pudding in a martini glass doesn't make it a "banana martini".
Well said. I agree 100%. No frou-frou martinis allowed.
Posted 16 years ago by Ntropy    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear that North Cakalcky sound!!
Posted 16 years ago by teeyodi    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
i thought this was snappy and cute the first time i heard it, and now i absolutely can't stand it.
Ditto that. I get what they're going for but I'd just as soon listen to the "real thing." Her voice simply grates on me now.
Posted 16 years ago by twothingsatonce    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
I once got a squirrel caught in my zipper while he was going for my nuts.
Is the beans above the frank son?
Posted 16 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
"Meant to Be" from SNZ was my wedding song, but for my money, ya can't beat "Blue Angel." Sweet, hot sounds. And great in concert. Too bad about the sour breakup and all the pursuant lawsuits, eh?
Posted 17 years ago by littlerat    [ Reply ]
OK we give. So totally against the mainstream media in this country now. This is such a breath of fresh air. I'm givin' up some cash. Ya'll rock. Squirrel Nut, BB King, Medeski. Damn. Thanks RP.
Posted 17 years ago by ilibjorn    [ Reply ]
THIS ROCKS.
Posted 17 years ago by ilibjorn    [ Reply ]
I like Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers better. "One Hour Mama" is a great album.
Posted 17 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
Poacher wrote:
Well. . . one usually shakes the vodka in solid cubes of ice to get it as cold as possible and then strain it into the glass with no ice. The glass however should be cold and only the merest hint of Martini or other enhancement - only enough to coat the glass. A swizzle is not for this drink. . . ever.
Gauche-bags. Talking about all your panty waist "martinis" and never once mention gin or vermouth? I scoff in your general direction. Serving banana pudding in a martini glass doesn't make it a "banana martini".
Posted 17 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Worth a 5 for the name alone :), plus an extra 2 for the 'back to basics' retro sound.
Posted 17 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
This one is cute, but D-A-M-N-A-T-I-O-N is among the best off this one and not overplayed. "Plenty More" off The Inevitable album is nice too.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
Mmmmmm. Bari Sax solo.
Posted 17 years ago by bobrk    [ Reply ]
i thought this was snappy and cute the first time i heard it, and now i absolutely can't stand it.
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
horstman wrote:
I once got a squirrel caught in my zipper while he was going for my nuts.
Did you put a lid down on it? I hear it will be all right.
Posted 18 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
I once got a squirrel caught in my zipper while he was going for my nuts.
Posted 18 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by orientalis    [ Reply ]
phillips wrote:
a little faulty in their music, but still good memories for me! there are better songs than this on the album....
I wish you'd have pointed this out before they released the album. They could have put it out without faultiness.
Posted 18 years ago by kevin36    [ Reply ]
Me luvs me sum SNZ's!
Posted 18 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Quality. Every time.
Posted 18 years ago by okobojicat    [ Reply ]
StellarSwarm wrote:
Derivatively original? Is that even possible? That's kinda like saying "I really like that ugly hot chick." )
Or, like saying "that chick is pretty ugly".
Posted 18 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
Dig it, cats...
Posted 18 years ago by djinnthespazz    [ Reply ]
a little faulty in their music, but still good memories for me! there are better songs than this on the album....
Posted 18 years ago by phillips    [ Reply ]
and people say that Harry Belafonte's Banana Boat Song is silly.... pointless noise. why don't they Zip their squirrel nut mouths?
Posted 18 years ago by gernick    [ Reply ]
StellarSwarm wrote:
Derivatively original? Is that even possible? That's kinda like saying "I really like that ugly hot chick."
Sure - haven't you ever known an ugly hot chick? She's the one that isn't all that physically attractive, but she's just so damn cool that she's hot anyway. I've dated a couple - they make very high quality, low maintenance girlfriends. SNZ have taken a bunch of very derivative elements and come up with something thoroughly original. And timely, too, if you ask me - right about the time Hot came out, it was just the right thing. Clearly that's born out in the way their popularity skyrocketed at the time. For my part, I'm totally psyched to hear SNZ on RP any time, and this entire album is excellent!
Posted 18 years ago by Spot_69    [ Reply ]
drover wrote:
I just can't help but adore these derivatively original whackballs.
haha.. see the post below. and to add to that.. you think they are original? are you serious? man... not worth my time.
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
drover wrote:
I just can't help but adore these derivatively original whackballs.
Derivatively original? Is that even possible? That's kinda like saying "I really like that ugly hot chick." Derivative adj.-Copied or adapted from others. Original adj Not derived from others. Fresh and unusual. Not making fun here...just confused. (scratches head)
Posted 18 years ago by StellarSwarm    [ Reply ]
TAP TAP TAP
Posted 18 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Fun!
Posted 18 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
I just can't help but adore these derivatively original whackballs.
Posted 18 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
The SNZ are just pure fun!">
Posted 18 years ago by perikleshokie    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by ankhara99    [ Reply ]
Lack time to list its faults!
Posted 19 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
It's on the soundtrack for "A Life Less Ordinary" I think as well
Posted 19 years ago by lunar1963    [ Reply ]
rusalka wrote:
Yeah, I don't get the shaken not stirred thing. They invented the swizzle for a reason - not to chip the ice and water down the drink. So if you like 'em weaker, shake 'em up!
Well. . . one usually shakes the vodka in solid cubes of ice to get it as cold as possible and then strain it into the glass with no ice. The glass however should be cold and only the merest hint of Martini or other enhancement - only enough to coat the glass. A swizzle is not for this drink. . . ever.
Posted 19 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Ah, the official Port-A-John theme song. ;-) Novelty, yes, but good novelty. Quite likeable (and catchy).
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
and my favorite bar has my favorite martini (what I call the Mugro, of course, made with Grey Goose mandarin vodka and a splash of Gran Marnier, and a slice of orange as garnish, shaken not stirred and ice cold!),
Yeah, I don't get the shaken not stirred thing. They invented the swizzle for a reason - not to chip the ice and water down the drink. So if you like 'em weaker, shake 'em up!
Posted 19 years ago by rusalka    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by yashpheh    [ Reply ]
"...Minnie...the Mooch-ah!"
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
shel-nyc wrote:
Remember when swing made a comeback a couple years ago and all those swing clubs cropped up. That was a wild 3 weeks. I bet all those clubs are martini bars now-- at least until people realize that martinis taste like **** and the glass is really the best part.
I don't care what the "in thing" is. I know that I like swing and I like Martinis, so as long as my favorite station (RP of course!) has the swing, and my favorite bar has my favorite martini (what I call the Mugro, of course, made with Grey Goose mandarin vodka and a splash of Gran Marnier, and a slice of orange as garnish, shaken not stirred and ice cold!), then I could care less what everyone else thinks.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Gotta love a little SNZ!
Posted 19 years ago by ankhara99    [ Reply ]
Art_Carnage wrote:
Their best CD to date, but still they're considered a novelty act by most people.
Sadly, yes. The term "novelty act" is wrongly slapped on many multi-talented groups whose music may be jokey and eccentric.
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
these people are WAY too funny.....
Posted 20 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
This song was used to great effect in Contact, the Susan Stroman Broadway musical. When heard with the incredibly sexy, sensual and beautiful dancing of that show, the music was absolutely perfect.
Posted 20 years ago by TML    [ Reply ]
Historically significant perhaps, but nothing that conjures up musical paradise to me. An early cartoon, perhaps. Dancing cigarettes and such nonsense.
Posted 20 years ago by Mot    [ Reply ]
Joyfulchristine wrote:
I'm not sure why, but SNZ (and particularly this song) always sounds like a caricature of this sound, and not the real thing. It seems like they're trying too hard to sound like Billie, Cab, et al. Does anyone else feel that way, I wonder?
i have to agree. i can't hear them without wishing i was listening to the real thing. so, thanks, Bill, for putting some of the geniune stuff on next :)
Posted 21 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
alotlikeyou wrote:
I wonder if, perhaps, it's possible that you get that impression from the band's "whole package" image, in other words, the fact that they seem to dress the part. I can see that. In their defense, I've seen them live, and they pulled out all the stops and just blazed their set. It seems like that would be difficult with anything shy of authenticity.
I've never seen them, so no...it's not that.
Posted 21 years ago by Joyfulchristine    [ Reply ]
Well that sure was fun !!!
Posted 21 years ago by hunters    [ Reply ]
Heavenly!!! Love it!!!
Posted 21 years ago by bifcake    [ Reply ]
What a song. Gotta dance!
Posted 21 years ago by sassylass    [ Reply ]
Joyfulchristine wrote:
I'm not sure why, but SNZ (and particularly this song) always sounds like a caricature of this sound, and not the real thing. It seems like they're trying too hard to sound like Billie, Cab, et al. Does anyone else feel that way, I wonder?
I wonder if, perhaps, it's possible that you get that impression from the band's "whole package" image, in other words, the fact that they seem to dress the part. I can see that. In their defense, I've seen them live, and they pulled out all the stops and just blazed their set. It seems like that would be difficult with anything shy of authenticity.
Posted 21 years ago by alotlikeyou    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by shel-nyc: Remember when swing made a comeback a couple years ago and all those swing clubs cropped up. That was a wild 3 weeks. I bet all those clubs are martini bars now-- at least until people realize that martinis taste like **** and the glass is really the best part.
Martini's taste nothing like ****. Mine taste great. Can't beat incredibly cold Tanqueray and a hint of oil from the lemon peel. Yum.
Posted 21 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Remember when swing made a comeback a couple years ago and all those swing clubs cropped up. That was a wild 3 weeks. I bet all those clubs are martini bars now-- at least until people realize that martinis taste like **** and the glass is really the best part.
Posted 21 years ago by shel-nyc    [ Reply ]
has anyone heard the rumor that the SNZ female vocalist died? i thought i heard an interview with her on the radio recently, but maybe not...
Posted 21 years ago by 9-volt    [ Reply ]
is the chick in this band really a guy in drag or what?
Posted 21 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
I\'m not sure why, but SNZ (and particularly this song) always sounds like a caricature of this sound, and not the real thing. It seems like they\'re trying too hard to sound like Billie, Cab, et al. Does anyone else feel that way, I wonder?
Posted 21 years ago by Joyfulchristine    [ Reply ]
Some musical genres just never go out of style.
Posted 21 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Just awesome fun! Anyone know if these guys are still together?
Posted 21 years ago by jbwiv    [ Reply ]
I\'ve always loved her crazy, quirky voice :)
Posted 21 years ago by tuningin    [ Reply ]
What a fun song!
Posted 21 years ago by triviagal    [ Reply ]
Their best CD to date, but still they\'re considered a novelty act by most people.
Posted 21 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
Is this not \'hit the road Jack\' with different lyrics?
Posted 21 years ago by Mack    [ Reply ]
These guys crack me up! Very original, very cool.
Posted 21 years ago by wwgordon    [ Reply ]
Thank you! More SNZ! Thanks again!
Posted 22 years ago by Grfxboy    [ Reply ]
Please add The Ghost of Steven Foster to your playlist...killer song by the SQZs
Posted 22 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
Oh yeah, I agree! Colin James rules! Play any of his stuff!
Posted 22 years ago by El_Monty    [ Reply ]
Oh this is fab: and while you\'re in the mood for this sort of thing, Bill, play some of Colin James Little Big Band stuff. His version of Jackie Wilsons \"Baby Let\'s Shout\" swings hard.
Posted 22 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
Gotta love callouts from the horn section - great lick.
Posted 22 years ago by Johnski333    [ Reply ]
What a fun tune! :D
Posted 22 years ago by laura    [ Reply ]
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Posted 22 years ago by Blarg    [ Reply ]
It\'s amazing how that female singer actually sounds like she\'s from the 30s.
Posted 22 years ago by JCJ    [ Reply ]
Good song. Very fun. Perfect for occasional listening as is all of the zippers songs. Unfortunatly they get old very very fast.
Posted 22 years ago by CoolbeaN    [ Reply ]
Great choice. Proves the \"eclectic\" in your station masthead :) How about some Big Bad Voodoo Daddy as well?
Posted 22 years ago by lyn    [ Reply ]
"If it's good enough for granddad it's good enough for me" How a bout some real oldies like Cab Calloway and Louis Jordan? Are you All Reet? But I still love da zippers too
Posted 22 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
This sucks like a black hole.
Posted 22 years ago by Max    [ Reply ]
toe-tappin\' finger-snappin\' head-boppin\' sing-along fun!!
Posted 23 years ago by Lil_Chickadee    [ Reply ]
Verry nice. Good music. I just discover, Thanks Bill to increase my music culture.
Posted 23 years ago by poueck    [ Reply ]