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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Talking Heads
Performer
Angel Fernandez
Trumpet
Chris Frantz
Drums
David Byrne
Keyboards
Jerry Harrison
Keyboards
Tina Weymouth
Bass Guitar
Bobby Porcelli
Alto Saxophone
Mitch Frohman
Alto Saxophone
Steve Sachs
Baritone Saxophone
Dale Turk
Bass Trombone
Abou M'Boup
Percussion
Manolo Badrena
Percussion
Robyn Eubanks
Sackbut
Al Acosta
Tenor Saxophone
Charlie Sepulveda
Trumpet
Jose 'Ite' Jerez
Trumpet
Steve Gluzband
Trumpet
Johnny Marr
Guitar
Mory Kanté
Kora
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Angel Fernandez
Songwriter
Chris Frantz
Songwriter
David Byrne
Songwriter
Tina Weymouth
Songwriter
Jerry Harrison
Composer
Jerry Harrison
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Talking Heads
Producer
Chris Frantz
Producer
David Byrne
Producer
Jerry Harrison
Producer
Tina Weymouth
Producer
NICK DELRE
Assistant Engineer
Jean-Loup Morette
Assistant Recording Engineer
Joseph Williams
Assistant Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Jack Skinner
Mastering Engineer
Steve Lillywhite
Producer
James Farber
Mixing Engineer
Fernando Kral
Overdub Engineer
Richard Manwaring
Recording Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Mr. Jones, put a wiggle in your stride
Loosen up, I believe he'll be alright
Changing clothes, now he's got ventilated slacks
Bouncing off the walls, Mr. Jones is back
[Verse 2]
Bulge out and wind your waist
Tight pants and got curly hair
Drinkin' cold beer from a metal can
Moonshine and handy wipes
[Verse 3]
Mr. Jones is back in town
It's his lucky day
Hold up your hands and shout
Jones is on his way
[Verse 4]
(Mr. Jones)
(Will that be cash or charge, Mr. Jones?)
[Verse 5]
Pitter pat, Mr. Jones is back in town
Aces high and now his pants are falling down
He looks so fine in those patent leather shoes
Mr. Jones, you look tired, I believe you'll be alright
[Verse 6]
Salesmen, conventioneers
Some rock stars with tambourines
Short skirts and skinny legs
Sellin' bibles and real estate
[Verse 7]
It's a big day for Mr. Jones
He is not so square
Mr. Jones will stick aorund
He's everybody's friend
[Verse 8]
Fast cars and motorbikes
I'm sure glad he's on our side
The Jones gang is down at the bar
Watch out, this time they've gone too far
[Verse 9]
They call for Mr. Jones
They put him in charge
Mr. Jones will help us out
He's a lucky guy
[Verse 10]
It is Mr. Jones birthday party
For another year
In his hotel room, party favors
It's a holiday
[Verse 11]
(Mr. Jones)
(Telephone call for Mr. Jones)
(Mr. Jones is down at the bar, sir)
Written by: Angel Fernandez, Chris Frantz, David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth