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“His sound is so huge, it seems like it is everywhere and is as much coming to him as from him. He appears to be drawing in the sound while drawing in the listener.” A quote from former manager George Grauer, and a great description of the musical attitude that encompasses the debut release from singer/songwriter Jiggley Jones.
Don’t let the word “debut” fool you though. Just like the title of this 4 song EP, “No Spring Chicken”, Jiggley himself has lived. “Lets face it, I’m not 18 anymore and thank God for that”, says Jones. “I’m no longer coming from a place that I have to in order to fit in, I’m coming from a place that is different because that is what I’ve become. No tattoos, no piercings, just music, strong and true, music that paints a picture.”
However you want to look at this picture, whether it’s Americana, Wide Open Country, or acoustic whatever, this artist represents life, hope, and human nature as only a seasoned person can see it. The record, starting with the overwhelming strength of “Baby Blue”, a deep celebration of a new born life, to “Welcome Home” with it’s ability to remind you how comforting the idea of home can be, to track three, a fun hillbilly party called “Ain’t That Alright”, “No Spring Chicken” covers enough variety (the spice of life) to remind you of bands like The Beatles. The final track really takes variety to the next level, being an early Christmas release called “Christmas 365”. This song is full of holiday reminders and touches on the idea that if Christmas was all year round then would it lose it’s special place in one’s heart.
Jiggley Jones, the project, came about in late 2007. Jiggley, whether alone or a member of various bands in the past has written or co-written well over 100 songs. His experience has taken him through various phases and musical endeavors including a stint during his younger years working in entertainment public relations in Los Angeles. Throughout the 90’s he spent most of his time performing in the New York area at places like CBGB’s, the Philadelphia area at places like the Chestnut Cabaret, in New Jersey at clubs like The Woodbine Inn, and central Pennsylvania at venues like the Chameleon Club.
With some success on college radio in Pennsylvania, Jones was also, as a member of a band called “Q”, involved with soundtrack projects on select MTV shows such as The Dennis Rodman Show, Cindy Crawford’s “House of Style”, and the reality show Road Rules. His band was also used in the AON Films movie “Tainted Love”, directed by Mathew Ross. All these successes were accomplished while under the professional direction of industry representatives like N.O. Management based in London, England as well as Magic Music Management and Peter Baron Productions in New York. More currently he has worked with Nashville producer Terry Wendt, a former bandleader for Shania Twain. For this particular release he has teamed up with LA based producer/engineer Chris Tristram.
Jiggley Jones, after some very necessary time off, has been developing this new project, his best to date. With a strong belief in God and a family that means everything to him, this long awaited EP release has the feel of a homecoming of sorts. Like the lyrics of his new song “Welcome Home”, …”throughout one’s life when you roam, there’s no place like home, remember that smell, remember that tone”, “No Spring Chicken” brings you to a place that is strong in substance and chock full of familiarity.
Welcome to the world of JIGGLEY JONES.
No Spring Chicken
Song Lyrics
Baby Blue
Why are there skies of blue, why are all the flowers beautiful
How are you able to amaze me not even knowing who I am to you
Water moves
Taking a path that leads it where it needs to follow through
As long as you laugh and stay true
Then your life will flow as the rivers do
My arms will surround you
Nothing’s in your way, always remember
This takes my breath away
Just look at you, little wonder in a bundle
Water moves…
Miracles, they come around
Magic clouds bring the rain on down
Rivers flow
My baby blue, life has, it has a way to start… anew
Water moves…
Miracles…
…life will, life will, life will take ahold
Welcome Home
Where have you been, welcome home, man how you’ve grown
What have you seen, how time’s flown, come on over here…
Hang your hat and your coat right there
Man let me tell ya bout answered prayer
Alright I’m puttin’ the coffee on
Sit and we’ll hang till the coming dawn
Well you’re more then welcome to stay
Welcome home out of the rain…
I was afraid that I’d never see you again
Throughout one’s life when you roam, there’s no place like home
Remember that smell, remember that tone, one could close his eyes…
Where’s the fella that lived next door
We used to run to the general store
Life was so simple compared to now
Go home and bring it all back somehow…
…my friend welcome home
welcome home
Ain’t That Alright
Where are, where are you right now
I just wonder, where are you
Well ain’t that alright, ain’t that just fine
Really it’s only when I think about you
Think of that night, ain’t that alright, alright
Just the other day I thought about the time we had
I see your face shining through the winds of time
So what today, the sacred try, the wall, the way?
Could really use the sound of good advice
Where are you…
Well ain’t that alright…
I think you left a hole a mile wide
I climb the walls and hope to see the ocean tide
You let time and how I feel go by the way?
I hope to somehow get through the day
Where are you…
Well ain’t that alright, ain’t that just fine
Really you took my heart and ran away…
Well that’s yesterday, you know what they say…
Live for today…
Christmas 365
Bring the bottle of Perignon, I have the mistletoe…
Everyone that I know, gathering and riding that Christmas day flow
Yeah we’re rockin’ that once a year festival
Those special times me and you
Wonderful feelings are true
Waving a flag call the truce
Willing to set aside all our foolish pride
Sugar plum, rum bum bum of a drummer boy
Memories, candy canes and Christmas trees
Silent night, star of Bethlehem and family
Laughing out louder then ya really know how
Find a comfortable spot the cider is hot
Never better wow, then right now
Well would ya change it if ya could
What if life was that good
Something to think about awhile
Why can’t this feeling last all year round
Sugar plum…
