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Southern Culture on the Skids — Funnel of Love
Album: Countrypolitan Favorites
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Released: 2007
Length: 2:35
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Well, I'm going down, down, down
My mind is a wreck
My head is spinning around and around
In the funnel of love

It's such a crazy, crazy, crazy thing
I get weak in my knees
My whole head's spinning
As I go deep in the funnel of love

I tried and tried to run and hide
I even tried to run away
But you just can't hide from the tunnel of love
It's gonna get you someday
It's gonna get you someday

It's such a crazy, crazy, crazy thing
I get weak in my knees
My whole head's spinning
As I go deep in the funnel of love
Funnel of love

I'm in so deep

I tried and tried to run and hide
I even tried to run away
But you just can't hide from the funnel of love
It's gonna get you someday
It's gonna get you someday

It's gonna get you someday
It's gonna get you someday
It's gonna get you someday
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Great voice
This song reminds me that The Raveonettes should be here on RP too. No "hearings" of them here ever, unfortunately - William?
 Tippster wrote:

PLAY MORE SCOTS!



IF IT'S NOT SCOTS IT'S CRAP!
 btt wrote:

Hey , wait just a minute here . I just got hit in the back of the head with a piece of fried chicken , (thigh , I believe) .
What gives ? 



yer at a SCOTS show!!! Most excellent band to see live, just so much fun!
Oh wow!  Haven't heard them in years!  Play on....
Always makes me think of Shocking Blue's Never Marry a Railroad Man (1967), though of course a lot of songs have this sound and feel.  (Shocking Blue did a lot more than Venus.  I'm probably just projecting some resentment at their being dismissed as a one-hit wonder [in the U.S.])

https://www.google.com/search?...
is that "funnah of love"?
Whoa! Crazy good. Makes the girls dance and the boys holler, ot was it the other way around? My head's dizzy 
Play more SCOTS!
Oh good it’s Southern Culture on the Skids! Glad I didn’t have to take this seriously.
I never looked to see who this was when it came on. Always thought it was Neko Case.
I guess they updated the RP app. At least mine just updated. It no longer feels like an app. Just links to the website. Very disappointing.
I haven't heard the SCOTS in awhile.  I missed them :)

Thanks Bill!
Vocal acrobatics on offer here.
Long live SCOTS!  Long live RP!!
 Tippster wrote:
PLAY MORE SCOTS!
 
YES INDEED! And more songs about chicken in general! 
Great tune for a Sunday night
always a great LIVE band
Camel walkin, booty shakin', flingin' fried chicken and great geetar pickin
 sonicsurfer wrote:
oh no! why do am I so enjoying this music?  why do I feel the need to own this cd? 
 
Buy it.  You won't be disappointed.  Dirt Track Date is a better album, as is Plastic Seat Sweat, but all their stuff is fun.


oh no! why do am I so enjoying this music?  why do I feel the need to own this cd? 
With a quick glance I thought I was seeing some of the actors from Married...with Children.
Haha I thought it was Lulu {#Roflol}
I'm a huge fan of SCOTS.

Two other great covers of this song, btw, are by Mike Ness as well as The Detroit Cobras.
Reminds me of Neko
Hannio wrote:
Sounds very much like "Love Potion Number 9". Love that sound - retro, vintage or whatever you want to call it.
  
{#Yes}
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Getting an upload added and played all on the same day: pretty rare
Getting a request played: almost unheard of
Getting a birthday shoutout from the DJ: lol

But all 3 happened Feb. 16 2008. This song, JustineFromWyoming's birthday.

 
should have played the Lottery that day
Getting an upload added and played all on the same day: pretty rare
Getting a request played: almost unheard of
Getting a birthday shoutout from the DJ: lol

But all 3 happened Feb. 16 2008. This song, JustineFromWyoming's birthday.
 ziakut wrote:
Guy in lower left of cover art looks like Dwight Schrute from The Office. 

 
Not really, if you saw him in person.
 richlister wrote:

Yeah... No.

 
Yeah...Yeah. Dwight's beefier, older brother or cousin. It's there. 

Cool song. A nice peppy PSD alternative to Agnes Obel's aingsty natterings.  
 ziakut wrote:
Guy in lower left of cover art looks like Dwight Schrute from The Office. dwight

 
Yeah... No.
Send me a Postcard/I Follow the Sun by Shocking Blue {#Shhh}
 Tippster wrote:
PLAY MORE SCOTS!

 
Agreed! 
Guy in lower left of cover art looks like Dwight Schrute from The Office. dwight
PLAY MORE SCOTS!
Hey , wait just a minute here . I just got hit in the back of the head with a piece of fried chicken , (thigh , I believe) .
What gives ? 
I think this song is and ode to funnel cakes.
 SCOS is headlining Tiki Oasis 2013 ———————> www.tikioasis.com  (note 2013 website not launched yet)
Neat tune! Wanda is a Wicked cool Rocker, and RP's DJ is doing an excellent job as usual
 rabguy wrote:
   Wanda Jackson, recently inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recorded it in 1961, its psychedelic style a bit ahead of its time IMHO. The guitar was played by none other than that Hee Haw pickin' and grinnin' master, and fellow Oklahoman, Roy Clark. I have met her and had the honor of playing drums for her 65th birthday concert in 2001. I saw her again recently when she was made part of an exhibit on Oklahoma Rock and Roll at the Oklahoma History Center. She can still rock and is a great lady. I also had the good fortune to meet Mary Huff of SCOTS, she is great also. I met her, in of all places, an Oklahoma City Laundrymat a few years ago and got to talk to her for quite a while and I even mentioned to her how her singing reminded me a little of Wanda Jackson, so maybe, indirectly I had something to do with them doing it(yeah right, haha). One great song and two great ladies.
  Great backstory, thank you!

Wanda Jackson was recently on Dave Letterman with Jack White, and they tore up 'Shakin' All Over'. Nice to see a legend still showin' the young'uns how it's done.


 BoulderKevin wrote:
Wow! How could I have missed them before this?
 

You've GOT to see them live!!
This is SO FUN!
Wow! How could I have missed them before this?
OK, I want to say this so folks hear it: "GO SEE SCOtS IN PERSON" if you ever have the chance.  They are the nicest, fun-loving, energetic, and talented bunch of folks I've seen in years.  You will absolutely revel in their showmanship and the level of crowd participation.  Go up and talk to them afterwards, get a snapshot with them, and buy their swag.  Enjoy!
{#Bananapiano}{#Devil_pimp}{#Drummer}{#Cheers}{#Bounce}{#Dance}{#Bananajam}


 rabguy wrote:
   Wanda Jackson, recently inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recorded it in 1961, its psychedelic style a bit ahead of its time IMHO. The guitar was played by none other than that Hee Haw pickin' and grinnin' master, and fellow Oklahoman, Roy Clark. I have met her and had the honor of playing drums for her 65th birthday concert in 2001. I saw her again recently when she was made part of an exhibit on Oklahoma Rock and Roll at the Oklahoma History Center. She can still rock and is a great lady. I also had the good fortune to meet Mary Huff of SCOTS, she is great also. I met her, in of all places, an Oklahoma City Laundrymat a few years ago and got to talk to her for quite a while and I even mentioned to her how her singing reminded me a little of Wanda Jackson, so maybe, indirectly I had something to do with them doing it(yeah right, haha). One great song and two great ladies.
 
IICC, Mary Huff was just the bass player, and they taught her how to sing. Pretty good pupil. BTW, neat memoir.


A lot of fun(nel)
Holy crap....the singer is like this crazily perfect combination of Kate Pierson and Neko Case. I don't know what I like better - the song or the album cover. Thanks, Radio Paradise! :D
 mrdak wrote:
cool ass song {#Clap}
 
Hell! That's absolutely correct.

cool ass song {#Clap}
Dambit! I missed it.  Don't think I have heard this one.  Loves me sum SCOTS!


I like {#Music}
 lazylemming wrote:
I love Wanda Jackson's version... but this ain't too bad either!
 
Word.

 countyman wrote:

They are great to see in concert.  The only band I've seen in my life were the drummer stands the entire show. 

 

Agreed - their shows are a blast.  If you like the music, you'll love them live.
 DeeCee1109 wrote:
The Searchers meet Neko Case . . .
Great get! 

Nope, I rated this 2. It really turned me off. I don't know why. Maybe it's just not a style I like, which is weird because I like almost everything.
I love Wanda Jackson's version... but this ain't too bad either!
 bindi wrote:
Brilliant concept - I'd love to see them live.  I bet they are a riot!
 
They are great to see in concert.  The only band I've seen in my life were the drummer stands the entire show. 

   Wanda Jackson, recently inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recorded it in 1961, its psychedelic style a bit ahead of its time IMHO. The guitar was played by none other than that Hee Haw pickin' and grinnin' master, and fellow Oklahoman, Roy Clark. I have met her and had the honor of playing drums for her 65th birthday concert in 2001. I saw her again recently when she was made part of an exhibit on Oklahoma Rock and Roll at the Oklahoma History Center. She can still rock and is a great lady. I also had the good fortune to meet Mary Huff of SCOTS, she is great also. I met her, in of all places, an Oklahoma City Laundrymat a few years ago and got to talk to her for quite a while and I even mentioned to her how her singing reminded me a little of Wanda Jackson, so maybe, indirectly I had something to do with them doing it(yeah right, haha). One great song and two great ladies.
 bindi wrote:
Brilliant concept - I'd love to see them live.  I bet they are a riot!
 
They are awesome live, lots of fun. Depending what part of NC you're from, you probably wouldn't have to very go far to see them; they're based in Chapel Hill.

 bindi wrote:
Brilliant concept - I'd love to see them live.  I bet they are a riot!
 
Oh, they are, they ARE!!! Definitely go......and get ready to throw some chicken and jump up on stage to dance with them! {#Bananajam}
Brilliant concept - I'd love to see them live.  I bet they are a riot!
 vivakitty wrote:
Yay!  SCOTS!

Apparently, they had to stop throwing fried chicken to the audience after someone got sick from eating a piece. 
 
Of course. Can't have fun now, can we?

B-52s after a drinking binge.

Yay!  SCOTS!

Apparently, they had to stop throwing fried chicken to the audience after someone got sick from eating a piece. 
 Tim_in_N_FL wrote:
I love SCOTS retro / mockumentery low-brow attitude and sense of redneck style.  I was introduced to them in the mid-90s after reading a review of this release: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirt_Track_Date

Fun stuff...{#Bounce}

 
Then you might enjoy this

https://www.tammyfayestarlite.com/

I love SCOTS retro / mockumentery low-brow attitude and sense of redneck style.  I was introduced to them in the mid-90s after reading a review of this release: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirt_Track_Date

Fun stuff...{#Bounce}

 Hannio wrote:
Sounds very much like "Love Potion Number 9". Love that sound - retro, vintage or whatever you want to call it.
 

The Searchers meet Neko Case . . .
Likin' it!
JustineFromWyoming wrote:
Hey! It's my song!!!!!


{#Heartkiss}
That was a trio. Awesome.
I wonder if they ever met the audreys, i notice the release dates; the audreys: 02/20/2006, southern culture: 02/20/2007, exactly one year apart, such a similar openin' phrase, i wondered? excellenti!
Sounds very much like "Love Potion Number 9". Love that sound - retro, vintage or whatever you want to call it.
Brings back memories of the all-girl bands of the 60s; only much better.
Hey! It's my song!!!!!
jbtidwell wrote:
Google search shows the song attributed to 2 different people - Wanda Jackson and Mike Ness. A band from Athens Georgia named "The Jody Grind" did a version that blows this one away (IMHO). That band is no more, but the lead singer, Kelly Hogan is still around (and has opened for Neco Case!) She is on Bloodshot Records > (click here)
It's my understanding this is an album of covers, like many on the Yep-Roc label seem to be doing. This being said, it's another kick-ass album by SCOTS.
Frater_Kork wrote:
Is that a banana pie? *ducks*
Sorry, a swede may not recognize that finest bit of subtle southern cuisine typically found at state fairs: the funnel cake. Visual puns aside it seems to fit SCOTS personality.
slartibart_O wrote:
Is that a banana pudding? *ducks*
damn, i love SCOTS.
Happy birthday!
jbtidwell wrote:
Google search shows the song attributed to 2 different people - Wanda Jackson and Mike Ness.
Yeah Wanda! Mike Ness came some years later My upload and I was out to lunch.
auckland wrote:
this is great - is it vintage or just "retro"? Never heard of this band...
Google search shows the song attributed to 2 different people - Wanda Jackson and Mike Ness. A band from Athens Georgia named "The Jody Grind" did a version that blows this one away (IMHO). That band is no more, but the lead singer, Kelly Hogan is still around (and has opened for Neco Case!) She is on Bloodshot Records > (click here)
auckland wrote:
this is great - is it vintage or just "retro"? Never heard of this band...
I would venture "retro' based on their Wiki entry: Southern Culture on the Skids, also known to fans as SCOTS, is an American music group composed of Rick Miller (vocals, guitar), Dave Hartman (percussion), and Mary Huff (vocals, bass guitar). The band formed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, in 1983. Stylistically, they gravitate towards the rockabilly, surf rock, country music, and R&B genres, with outrageous humor thrown in. The band attracted a modicum of national attention in 1995 with the release of the song "Camel Walk" from their album "Dirt Track Date". SCOTS music is generally very upbeat, as they usually write and perform songs about dancing, sex, and fried chicken, which are main themes in songs such as "Cheap Motels," "Soul City," and "Eight Piece Box". They are also known for their live shows, which often include throwing fried chicken and banana pudding into the audience, and audience members invited to dance onstage. As a general rule, they are not hostile toward non-commercial taping of their shows
We need a rating for "wtf"? I hadn't heard this before but SCOTS is on my radar from some of their other stuff that I've heard on RP and liked. I give it a "7". That may get higher on more listens.
..not so sure about the cover art... music is far superior IMHO bdwelch wrote:
Love the cover
Love the cover
this is great - is it vintage or just "retro"? Never heard of this band...
This is a fun CD...
great SCOTS!