Talk:Spike Jones
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[edit] Spike Jonze
I think it's within the realm of reason that people looking for Spike Jonze might get this page instead; I'm not sure how to point this fact out on the page itself, though.
When I saw this in recent changes I thought it was a misspelled article for Spike Jonze. :) -- Ô¿Ô
- I've added a little note to the bottom of the page - I agree it's very possible that somebody might get confused, or misspell Jonze's name. --Camembert
Ha ha, I corrected "Vaughan" to "Vaughn" and then typed "Vaugn" when saying that I did it. Stuff happens. Richard K. Carson 04:46, 14 Jan 2005 (UTC)
Great article on this band, which I really enjoyed as a kid. However, I remember the band's name being given as "Spike Jones and the Band That Plays For Fun." I believe this was when they had their own summer show on CBS in the late 1950s. I had a couple of LP albums from that period, and I seem to recall that name being on at least one of them.
Seems to me this name for Jones' band belongs in the article.
[edit] Mickey Katz
We need to find a way to refer to his band member Mickey Katz in the Spike Jones article
[edit] Spike Jones the percussionist on "White Christmas" the song?
Where is the citation or source regarding this dubious entry? I have edited the incorrect Wiki link for the song "White Christmas", but cannot find out if this entry is factually correct. Refsworldlee 18:59, 15 January 2007 (UTC)
- I have generally tidied the entry up, and verified it's feasibility, adding a citation. Refsworldlee 19:20, 15 January 2007 (UTC)
- The Scott Corbett book I've referenced under Further Reading has a lengthy list of Spike's pre-Slicker drumming sessions (based on musician's union contracts), including "White Christmas."Jordan R. Young 04:47, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Angel Radio 'live webcast' link - 2-2-07
Can we reach a consensus on the validity of this addition, assuming that it is not reverted in the meantime. Is this a notable and relevant link for the External Links section, outside of the Sources section? Would we then not object if other radio webcast links were featured, and where would it end? I would suggest that a short note inserted in the body of the article mentioning that Spike can still be heard on Angel Radio in the UK (no external link - this is not a link directory, remember) would be more appropriate. Please add your comments on this. Refsworldlee(chew-fat) 13:36, 2 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Reference to "Der Fuehrer's Face" and 'Cracked' magazine
Hi. I for one am quite happy to accept this as possibly true for now, although I could find no sources whatsoever on the internet. If the editor who added it (or anyone else) would like to furnish a citation where it now asks for one, it would help in the long term to ensure this fact is not eventually edited out due to lack of such sources. Thanks. Refsworldlee(chew-fat)(eds) 17:15, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] What about Eddie Maxwell
Eddie Cherkose (later known as Eddie Maxwell) was a Jones collaborator. Should he get a mention? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.110.235.248 (talk) 15:48, June 11, 2007
- Yes. I've added Maxwell ("Pal-Yat-Chee") and his fellow staff writers to the Radio entry.Jordan R. Young 05:01, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Carl Stalling
what kind of influential relationship do you think Spike Jones and Carl Stalling had with each other? I'm seeing alot of similarities. 69.203.216.234 19:16, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
- Spike was influenced by early Disney cartoons, some of which were scored by Stalling. Animator Ward Kimball suggested the Disney SFX dept. was a major infuence on him.Jordan R. Young 05:01, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Revisions
This is my first edit so please don't bite if I've flubbed format, style, etc. As Spike Jones' biographer, I felt many revisions were needed. I'm not through yet, but today's revisions include the discussion of the early years of the band; lists of '40s and '50s personnel; the mention of Jones' wife and children (minor edit); the discussion of "Der Fuehrer's Face" (existing text was a bit confusing--the Victor recording was 3 days before the Standard Transcription); and the graph about the radio shows (Groucho Marx was a guest on the '45 show, not the later series). My book--based on 20 years research, including interviews with former band members and access to union contracts, studio archives, etc.--is the major source of my information. Jordan R. Young 02:30, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
- Hi. Your own book can't be a major source when you yourself are editing - that's a possible conflict of interest, and may also lead to a non-neutral point of view. Please concentrate on other checkable sources. Also, I would advise against assuming to own the article - the article page is always open to editing by anyone. You may expect perceived contentious edits to be reverted from time to time. I am speaking only as one who patrols this article to prevent vandalism or clear misinformation being added. Otherwise, your contributions seem very valuable, keep it up. Thanks. Ref (chew)(do) 23:31, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
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- Thanks. I understand your concerns. I don't wish to be guilty of COI; I'm not here to promote my book. But much of the information contributed by others without attribution (e.g. info on Donald Duck in Nutziland; Give Us Wings) derives from my book (first published in '84), though someone was kind enough to reference it recently. Since I tend not to rely on secondhand information, not all my sources are easily checked--like Soundies production files in the private collection of a noted musicologist. But I'll try to be objective and not presume to own the article. Jordan R. Young 00:22, 19 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Merge proposal
It is proposed that William Tell Overture (Spike Jones version) be merged into William Tell Overture (Spike Jones song). (Discuss) Dbromage [Talk] 07:05, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Tracyspike.jpg
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- A FUR addressing WP:NFCC#10c has been added. MURGH disc. 00:57, 4 December 2007 (UTC)
