I don’t listen to much popular music these days because the pulsing electronic beat in many songs makes me queasy, but back in my younger days I was quite a tune-a-holic. Like many people my song-drink of choice was anything served up by the Joe Biden Band. I remember getting so excited whenever “Sister In Law” would come on the radio, I would actually tap my foot in time with the music!
So you can imagine how tickled I am that the J.B.B. has just signed on to play the halftime show at this year’s Super Bowl. I have never watched a televised football game before, but the prospect of seeing Joe, Avery Hanson, “Bongo” Lutz, and the rest of the boys back together again is definitely going to change that!
In honor of the occasion, below I am providing the full track listing for the J.B.B.’s seminal album “PB & Joe” as well as a list of their biggest hits so you can find them all and download them today. I’m also including all the lyrics for “Sister In Law” which I just transcribed from memory. Enjoy!
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“Sister-In-Law” full lyrics At the barbecue I saw you give me the eye Looked so good I almost dropped the pecan pie But it cannot be, our love must stay hidden My passion for you feels so forbidden
Chorus: Sister-in-Law, you’re my brother’s wife Sister-in-Law, I want you in my life Sister-in-Law, why you gotta break my heart? Remember the time we took your kids to the zoo? And almost kissed by the penguin igloo You said we were kept apart by fate I said we should forget it and just mate
Chorus: Sister-in-Law, you’re my brother’s wife Sister-in-Law, I want you in my life Sister-in-Law, why you gotta break my heart? Why oh why oh why oh why oh why oh why?
[Keytar solo]
He’s a great guy and a wonderful bro But you’re Juliet and I’m Romeo Star-crossed lovers, ’cept in our tale Juliet’s married to my brother, Dale.
Chorus: Sister-in-Law, you’re my brother’s wife Sister-in-Law, I want you in my life Sister-in-Law, why you gotta break my heart?
PB & JOE Tracklist Side One: 1 – Sister-In-Law 2 – Enchilada Jubilee 3 – Sand ’Tween My Toes 4 – Shut Up, Adults 5 – Get Tidal!
Side Two: 1 – Greatest Burrito 2 – Tell Teacher I’m Waxin’ My Board 3 – Return of the Relaxinator 4 – The Girl In The Coconut Bikini 5 – Total Summer 6 – Bonfire Freakout (Part 1)
The Joe Biden Band: Golden Collection – The #1 Hits 1973 – 1982 Tracklist 1 – Groovy Bowl Of Grapes 2 – Sister-In-Law 3 – Scalp Tan 4 – Waiting For The Money To Roll In 5 – The Ladies 6 – Tell ’Em Joe Sent Ya 7 – Surf Rock Mongolia 8 – Beware The Jabber-Rock-y 9 – Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls 10 – Havin’ A Moon Party (live at The Great Wall of China) 11 – Brew Doggin’ 12 – Catch Me If You’re Tan 13 – A Gal Named Jill 14 – Only Jill 15 – You Are My Jill 16 – Psychedelic Fur-Coffee #18 17 – He’s Got The Reagan Blues 18 – The President Is A Demon 19 – It’s Revolution Time 20 – Nothing Is Anything 21 – Christmas In Joe Town!
