Our Music


When there's a song on here in its entirety, feel free to download it.
You may share it with any souls whom you think might benefit from knowing that
there are other suprahumans 
who still function at the outer fringes of society...
Just give us credit, because we checked, and we have none. 

The music you will find here is an unusual mix, we're told; so, sample at your leisure and then please let us know your favorites via the "guest book." If anything offends you, you can vent that also, but, of course, to little avail.  If something doesn't offend you, hang in there and keep listening.  We'll try to get to you sooner or later. 
(Seriously...We try to keep all our material G-rated--PG at worst--so,
don't worry about the kids listening!)

 

NEW!
Another "live show" recording of
a benefit concert, this is our latest album!

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Track Title Listen (mp3)
1. Mt. Misbegot  Introduction of group members
and a glimpse of the lifestyle.
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2. Mosquito (C.B. Smith) This is the real deal...
A genuine Michigan folksong. 
3. Melanomaville (J. Buffet)
Fulfilling our Community Service commitment...
4. Java Jive (M. Drake, B. Oakland)
Check out "Mares-y Doats" sometime!
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5. Merry Minuet (S. Harnick) 
Just crouch under your desk...You'll be fine. 
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6. Retirees (W. McKinney) At the beginning,
is that just a "senior moment," or a "TIA"?
7. Geritol Gypsy (Peter Krug) We sang this one
to kick off this year's Good Sam Club Samboree
in Midland, Michigan!  
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8. I Remember You (J. Mercer)
The face is familiar...
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9. Faithful to Me (Jennifer Knapp) Our daughter
 introduced Judy to this heartfelt song. 
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10. Tennessee Flattop Box (J. Cash)
Some barbers just use a bowl...

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11. 26' U-Haul (W. McKinney) 

12. Spanish Onions  What was Dinah up to in that Kitchen? Jeff Felmlee, who told us the story,
wrote this song. We especially like the melody! 
13. The Feline Returns (H.S. Miller)
Exciting news & a tale of action. 
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14. The Inebriated Yachtsman
(Adapt. --W. McKinney) We apologize for the glitch. Do not adjust your set. The tape turned over, leaving a moment's gap; but, we had so much fun doing it, we wanted it on here anyway.
15. Waitin' (Williams-Gazaway)
Judy has become quite good at this.
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16. Grandma's Feather Bed (J. Connor)
What's that smell?
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17. Get Up & Go (P. Seeger) Absolutely...
Right behind ya.
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18. Little Boxes (M. Reynolds, W. McKinney)
With a word from a sponsor! 
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19. Leave 'Er (Trad., Adapt. --W. McKinney)
A traditional sailor's complaint finds expression on the lakes.

20. Kalijah (H. Williams, F. Rose)
We had reservations about this...deservedly.
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21. Honkyrap (W. McKinney)
Just what you might expect from "people like us." 
22. Copenhagen (R.E. Keen)
Makes it's own gravy!
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23. Mama Knows (J. Stafford, C. Davenport)
But she don't 'low much.
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24. Well, Well, Well (B. Gibson) A deep subject... clip


The best of two live shows,
recorded as the title indicates.

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Track Title Listen (mp3)
1. Openerag We've been told it's best to
demonstrate the full range of our instrumental
viruosity right off the bat.  The kazoo is more
challenging than you might think. Really.
2. This Land Is Their Land The background
whirring is Woody Guthrie, spinning in his grave.
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3. Good Land Medley Two old favorites, the
first by Eric Andersen, the second by Oscar Brand.
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4. I Know a Man (W. McKinney, 1973)
5. Do You Love An Apple? A traditional Irish
tune that has suffered many an "update." Here's
another, not as fruity as the title sounds.
6. Seduced/Sex A medley of a tune by
Gary Tigerman & one generally attributed to
Mike Smith, each slightly amended. 
It's okay, we're married!
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7. Talk Show Blues (W. McKinney, 2002)
8. Foolish Questions (A.Baldwin Sloane/Wm. Lee)
From the 1910 production, "Beauty Spot."
The new verses are strictly McKinney, 2002.
9. My Old Man Premise by Tom & Dick Smothers,with major overhaul by W. McKinney, 1986. clip
10. Beam Me Up, Lord (W. McKinney, 2002)
11. If You're So Smart, Why Are You Rich?
(W. McKinney, 1974) Written as a reversal of a
question Whitt got tired of answering.

12. Ghost Chickens An unattributed verse &
refrain on the internet inspired the whole lavish,
spectacle.  We can state from experience that this is not appropriate for a chicken banquet.

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13. 2-Oh-Oh-2  The second show begins with
another dazzling instrumental display.  We know
it's dated, but it couldn't be helped, what with
it being eponymous, and all. 
Watch for the new hit single, "2-Oh-Oh-3."
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14. N/E U/L MI (W. & J. McKinney, 2001)
Lets you know where we're coming from, lately.
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15. The Garden Song  A blending of a song by
Dave Mallet & its parody by Eric Kilburn, messed
with by W. McKinney.
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16. God Bless The Grass  (Malvina Reynolds) clip
17. Ps. 34:Ate  (W. McKinney, 1993) We could
never be tree surgeons. We faint at the sight of sap.
18. The New Frankie and Johnny Shel Silverstein wrote this a long time ago, & Whitt tweaked the ending & concept to show that getting older is not for wimps. clip
19. Walkin' Dove (W. McKinney, 1993)
20. The Pig and the Humble Lad A vaudeville bit & a song we can't find out the composer of, yet...shaken, not stirred. clip
21. The Battle of New Ordeals
Tune by Johnny Horton, lyric by W. McKinney.
22. He's Coming Soon (W. McKinney, 1973)
23. Come Back to God (George Arntz, 1969)
24. One For To Know Ya A Travis Edmonson song & one by the Weavers, medley-ized. clip


Our second CD,
featuring the best
of two live shows--
over 76 minutes! 


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Track Title Listen (mp3)

1. N/E U/L MI (Whitt & Judy McKinney)
Not the same version as on our first album...
This one features the response of a group of
workers in the tourist industry.  

2. The Hunting Song (Tom Lehrer)
We think this song will become traditional yet!
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3. Ol' Blooey 
A true traditional song from Appalachia, "updated."
4. The Preacher and The Bear (Joe Arzona [sic])
Originally a minstrel show tune from 1904.
Whitt wrote the last "chorus."
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5. The Frozen Lager (James Stephens)
The composer called it "The Frozen Logger";
but, we think it sounds more refreshing this way!
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6. Snow Ball/Come Skating
Poetry of the late Shel Silverstein.
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7. Show Me The Easy Way Down A perennial pub favorite revisited for the snowsport set.
8. On Top Of Boyne Mountain (public domain)
Insert the name of your favorite ski site!
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9. Snow Mo Ron (Another PD tune)
Our answer to "Super Skier."
10. Little Bit Late (Lewie Wickham, Corrales, NM) Please don't tell him we're not using his chords. He hates that! clip
11. This Ol' House (Stuart Hamblen)  clip
12. Keewanau Light (Craig Johnson)
We learned this one off of Bob Miller's CD.
Never met Craig Johnson, but we'd like to.
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13. Blackflies (Wade Hemsworth)
Also known as "The Blackfly Song." 
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14. The I-Just-Cannot Polka
This one Whitt wrote from the depths of his sole.
15. Nancy Whiskey 
Whether this traditional tune was orginally Scottish,or Irish, as some claim, it is not a drinking song!
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16. Caffeine (Whitt & Judy McKinney)
Sung to the  tune of the old blues song about
an even more addictive substance.
17. Earl Gets Action As Mark Twain said,
"That is the story. Some of it is true."
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18. Great Big Stupid World (Randy Stonehill)
"Amen!"  
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19. Dedicated to the One I Love
(Lowman Pauling & Ralph Bass) 
Hey, we never said we only did folk music;
besides, a hundred years from now, this might be.
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20. Amarillo Jack (John Hadley)
John is a new friend, generous as he is clever--a
fine musician, songcrafter, & graphic artist.
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21. Leave 'Er
Whitt's Great Lakes twist on an ancient sea chanty.
22. When Herman Met Sally The Smothers Bros. (also kind & generous gentlemen!) started this one 40 years ago, or more. 
Whitt & Judy take it to new depths.
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23. Haul Joe Away 
Whitt may have exposed one of the most sinister
cover-ups in Great Lakes history with this one.
24. Cold Freshwater Trade (Warren Nelson) 
We never met Warren either; but we love his song.
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