Album Notes

Here is the story behind this CD:

Once upon a time a lady who like singing songs recorded some and decided to give alot of the CDs away.Her name was Shari Elf and she has some interesting artwork at http://www.sharielf.com

Here is where I come into the story:

And it came in the mail free with no explanation.What was it ? A CD by Shari Elf which I didn't care too much about but once my wife and me started listening to it-it turned out to be a nice little surprize.If it had ended there this CD would not have happened.

Here is what happened next:

Robin Good my wife began communicating with Shair Elf by E-mail and one day Shari invited her to take part in the Shari Elf Tribute CD

Check out the Shari Elf Tribute CD and you can hear me and Robin's Tributes to Shari Elf.

They are at http://www.cdbaby.com/sharielf2

So with such an Interesting Idea happening I thought if She could do it I could to and Shari thought it would be okay and she almost recorded a song too but then she got way too busy.

So then the problem was would people record them ?

At first I almost didn't do it because I didn't think I could get artist to do it.

Then me and The Great LukeSki perform a show together and he taped me and him battling out rap style.

Then I sent a message out to a bunch of musicians and Jim Andersen responded by sending me a couple tributes he did.

Another thing happened at this time is people shared with me Whimsical Will's funny Halloween cut-up so with about 4 in my hand and Biff from The Gomers saying he was interested I thought I would share the idea with the media.

Then things just started to snowball and I started getting publicity left and right so I thought if nothing else I would sell some CDs from this.

Then Dan Stafford a friend of mine said he was learning the saxophone and we got together and had a little fun and I was sharing with him the idea that maybe he could just recite the lyrics and play a little Saxophone and he said he didn't feel he could and then a month later he sent me his.

and the story goes on and on and I thank God and all the artist as well as Shari Elf who gave me the idea and My Wife who did the cover of the CD.

I am very fortunate to have succeed at this project and I hope you enjoy the clips.

Here is a review I got from Madison Area Tech College Newspaper called The Clarion:

'THE TRIBUTE' - ART PAUL SCHLOSSER AND FRIENDS ROCK

By JEFFREY HALLERAN
Clarion Staff Writer

Art Paul Schlosser, Madison’s very own musical visionary, has assembled a posse of musicians and compiled a solid offering in the form of “The Tribute.” In case you are not familiar with Art Paul, he can usually be found performing on or around State Street as well as other venues, churning out such classic Schlosser tunes as, “Purple Bananas on the Moon,” “Pink Pants” and “I Want a Girlfriend with a Car.” All these songs and more can be found on “The Tribute,” as performed by such artists as Joe Bainbridge, Joe Kopstick and the G. Wildens.

In most cases, “The Tribute” succeeds at what it sets out to accomplish. A few of the songs feature Art Paul rocking out with other artists, giving this recording a true feeling of Schlosser authenticity. “It’s a Beautiful Day” showcases Robin Good trading lyrics with Art Paul. One moment in this ditty is particularly humorous, when Art Paul says “Quack, quack, QUACK!” and Robin responds with, “That’s not singing!” with jubilant laughter following. Another standout track, “I’m More Demented than You/Pink Pants,” features Art Paul with The Great Luke Ski pitted in a vicious rap battle over who’s more demented, recorded live in Madison at the King Club. When they switch gears into “Pink Pants,” they really drop it like it’s hot.

The sans-Art Paul track that by far rocks the hardest has got to be “Punk Rock in the Whitehouse,” as performed by The Consequences. This jam is over pretty quick in true punk fashion, but the song has that classic basement-show driving drumbeat with shredding guitar and a sore-throat, hollered chorus. The track stands out from the rest of the artists’ work featured on “The Tribute” and “Punk Rock in the Whitehouse” is this writer’s personal favorite on the disc.

Tribute compilations can really be hit-or-miss, but thankfully Art Paul Schlosser gathered a fine group of musicians who were really feeling his musical style, and it shows on the work they’ve done with him on “The Tribute.” The release of this disc is sure to expose listeners to Art Paul Schlosser’s material, and hopefully they’ll be inclined to purchase his previously released musical recordings. Art Paul, who as well as being a musician, is a talented painter, has a cool MySpace page, myspace.com/artpaulschlosser, where you can find info about upcoming shows, music for purchase and all things Schlosser. Add him as your friend and you’ll be glad you did.


1. I’ll Meet You On Mars perform by Art Paul Schlosser with Robert W Monthey

I’ll meet you on Mars
Yeah what were you drinking?
I'll meet you on Mars
Tell me what was I thinking?
I'll meet you on Mars
Do you have a spaceship?
You look like an Alien
Or is that just your make up?

We can you go to Saturn
If you really want to
You talking in a pattern
Like you are from Neptune

I’ll meet you on Mars
Yeah it’s really groovy
I’ll meet you on Mars
Yeah it’s the new movie
Julie Roberts is an Alien
Tom Hanks is a Martin
It comes with Plastic figures
Some are red and some are green

The Angels play harps
As the Leprechaun sing
Some people are birds
Others have bat wings

I’ll meet you on Mars
No, this is not a drug song
I’ll meet you on Mars
Unless you take the turn wrong
You looking at me
Rather funny
You offer me carrots
Do you think I’m a bunny?

When you wake up
From a dream
Do things really seem
The way they seem?

I’ll meet you on Mars
Yeah I guess this song is over
If you had a dog
Would you name it Rover?

2.The One Chord Song perform by Biff Blumfumgagnge

This song has just one chord
This song has just one chord
You're bored

This song has just one chord
This song has just one chord
You're bored

3. Have A Peanut Butter Sandwich perform by Anthony A-Log LoGatto

Have a peanut butter sandwich
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Are you depressed ?
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Are you bored ?
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Have some milk
Have some Kool-ade
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Do you like White bread ?
Do you like Wheat bread ?
Do you like Rye bread
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Have some cake
Have some ice cream
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Why are you worried
About your weight ?
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Elvis like his
With Bananas
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Have another peanut butter sandwich
Have another peanut butter sandwich
You can always join weight watchers
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Everybody sing with me
Have a peanut butter sandwich
I can't hear you
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Wear it on your head
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Stick it in your nose
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Have your mom
Over for dinner
Have peanut butter sandwiches
Have peanut butter sandwiches
Invite all your friends over
To watch the game
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Everybody now
Have a peanut butter sandwich
I can't hear you
Have a peanut butter sandwich
Have a peanut butter sandwich...

4. They Thought He Was A Wiseman perform by Aaron Ackerson

Well they thought he was a wiseman
Well they thought he had knowledge from afar
Well they thought he was a wiseman
They didn't realized He was the Bright and Morning Star

They said isn't this just Jesus
Didn't he play here with our children
They said isn't this just Jesus
How did he get such wisdom

They said isn't this just Jesus
And they wondered how he knew such things
They said isn't this just Jesus
They didn't believe he was the King of Kings

Well I know he is a wiseman
And I know that he is God
Well I know he is a wiseman
He died so I could love

And if you would only recieve him
If you'ld let him in your heart
If you would only recieve him
Then all your fear would depart

Well they thought that they had killed him
And they thought they put him in the grave
Well they thought that they had killed him
But he rose on that first day

5. Pink Pants perform by Joe Bainbridge

You've got to wear them with pride
& let your freak flag fly

Well you might sing and you might dance
You might be real good at romance
You might tell a diamond from a glance
You ain't seen nothing 'til you wear pink pants

Chorus: Pink Pants
Woa Pink Pants
Tell you Uncles
Tell all your Aunts
You ain't seen nothing til you wear Pink Pants

It's the latest fad, it's the latest scene
It causes the ladies to scream! Scream! Scream!
You may think It's a bit obscene

Pink Pants
Pink Pants
Tell all your Uncles
Tell all your Aunts

Pink Pants
Pink Pants
Tell all the Critters
Tell all the Cats
You ain't seen nothing 'til you wear pink pants

It's the latest fad
It's the latest scene

You've got to wear them with pride

You've ain't done nothing til you wear pink pants

6.Her Boyfriend’s Mean perform by Jim Anderson

She’s really pretty
Her boyfriend’s mean
She’s really pretty
Her boyfriend’s mean

She calls me up
Late at night
She says let’s go out
But I’d rather save my life

She’s really pretty
Her boyfriend’s mean
She’s really pretty
Her boyfriend’s mean
She's pretty
Her boyfriend's mean

She’s really pretty
Her boyfriend’s mean
She’s really pretty
Her boyfriend’s mean

She calls me up
Late at night
She says let’s go out
I’d rather save my life

She's so pretty
Her boyfriend's mean

7. Purple Bananas On The Moon perform by Joe Kopsick

Purple bananas on the moon
I'm not quite sure but they said it was true
I'd go there and find out for myself
But I don't got the time or the wealth
I'd read a book about it too
But they say books can lie to you
Purple bananas on the moon

Purple bananas on the moon
Besides, they convinced me "ride this flying horse"
"It's the best we've got but we'll sell it, of course"
I know what your saying; the horse is a goat
but the price I paid, how could I say no
Besides they convinced me it really has wings
I'm going to fly to the moon, eat purple bananas, and sing
Purple bananas on the moon

Purple bananas on the moon

It's a Beautiful Day Perform by Art Paul Schlosser with Robin Good

It’s a beautiful day
It’s a beautiful day
It’s a beautiful day
It’s a beautiful day

It’s a happy sun
It’s a happy sun
It’s a happy sun
It’s a happy sun

It’s a beautiful day
It’s a beautiful day
It’s a beautiful day
It’s a beautiful day

The birds are singing
The birds are singing
The birds are singing
The birds are singing

Tweet tweet tweet tweet
Robin whistles
Tweet tweet tweet tweet
Robin whistles

Quack quack quack quack
Quack Quack ? that not singing
Quack quack quack quack
That’s quacking

It’s a beautiful day
It’s a beautiful day
It’s a beautiful day
It’s a beautiful day

It’s a happy sun
It’s a happy sun
It’s a happy sun
It’s a happy sun

Why are you smiling ?
I don’t know
Why are you smiling
I just feel good

The birds are singing
Doot tadoot doot do
The birds are singing
Robin whistles

The ducks are quacking
Robin whistles
The ducks are quacking
Robin whistles

Quack quack quack quack

Quack quack quack quack
Quack !

9.A, A7 Am perform by Art Paul Schlosser with his friend Robert W Monthey

Hi, this is a song we just made up
It’s called A, A7, Am

A, A7, Am
A, A7, Am
A, A7, Am
There were 3 guys
Once A, A7, & Am
Yeah you might think there was 2 guys and a minor
But it wasn’t just any ole minor
It wasn’t an young guy
You know you go to a bar you say you’re a minor
You can’t be drinking at this bar
No it wasn’t that kind of minor
No he was the type that dig for gold
He was a miner
He was a miner 49er
He was a miner
He was a miner 49er
Yeah it was A, A7 and Am
A, A7, Am
Well you know A said to A7
I just inherited this silver mine
Maybe we should hire that miner
To dig up our silver?
Yeah A7 thought that was a good idea
So they called up the miner
Said could you dig up the silver in our silver ore claim
Well you know what happens is people communicate
A, A7 thought he would just go down there and dig up the silver
And then they could pay him from the silver
But Am he decided that he’d like to get paid
Before he did all that work
You know paid in advance
A, A7, Am
Sing it with me
A, A7, Am
A, A7, Am
A, A7, Am
So you know what the miner said
Well I’ll tell you what the miner said
He said
C it’s like this
I’ve got bills to pay C
I said C it’s like this
I don’t like to work for free
He said C it’s like this
What if there’s no silver down there?
He said C it’s like this
I’d like to get paid first
I’ve got bills to pay
C do you C
Do you C, C, C, C, C

10 Halloween Cut-Up 2001 written and performed by Whimsical Will

It's Halloween time in dementia town:
Wow, what a day

The dementites and dementotes are running around:
Ow ow ow ow ow

There's Musical Mike with hands full of noise:
(a bunch of noises)

And Good Time Gil with frightening toys:
Da, da, da Good time Gil

The Holiday parties are all in full swing:
Welcome foolish mortals

With bobbing for apples:
(Water gargling)

And pin the tail on the thing:
We're gonna stick in your yin yang

The Costumes are theme all tail and top hat:
Looks like a penguin

I change into mine but where's the bathroom at:
Ah, blow it out

My costume's designed to make your blood curl:
Awwwww !

Part Scooby, part Shrek, part Power Puff Girl:
Oh, this is attractive

My pumpkin is carved with the face of Demento:
Thank you, Whimsical Will

My shaving cream beard and 2 eyes of Pimiento:
I never seen nobody look that silly before

It's trick or treat smell my feet; I practiced what to say:
(bell sound) trick or treat

But this year when I ring the bell, its:
Kick *** USA

I made the rounds; my bag is full; I pick up quite a booty:
Crust of black burnt butter toast, grisly bits of beefy roast

But now I must check carefully for razor blade or cootie:
Let's see, saw off shotgun, knife, bludgeon, box of dum dum shells; nothing suspicious here

And yet my evening's not complete; there's one more house to see:
Some say the place is haunted but you don't believe in such myths

The mansion 'neath the smogberry trees; home of Dr D:
We find it delightfully unlivable here in this ghostly retreat

I neared the house so quietly not wanting any harm:
Hey, I don't want no boot to the head

But as careful as my foot steps where I triggered the alarm:
(an alarm sound)

I rang the door and knocked the bell for a friendly voice I's hoping:
Hello

But as I turned to head back home, the door creaked slowly open:
Hello something scary happening

I cleared my throat and clench my fist and offered trick or treat:
Trick or Treat

But what I heard as my reply did knock me off my feet:
Have a Peanut Butter Sandwich
Have a Peanut butter Sandwich

What sound, what fright, what horror lurks in the heart of twisted men:
Man this is spooksville

But just as I regain my strength, I heard those words again:
Have a Peanut Butter Sandwich

Not man nor beast could make a sound so biting to the chore:
It was terrible, just terrible and I'll never get over it as long as I live

And when I turned to make my brake, I heard that sound once more:
Have a Peanut Butter Sandwich

I made it back in recorded time; my feet did fairly fly:
I'm getting out of here

But all the while remembering that horrible reply:
Have a Peanut Butter Sandwich

Now safe at home, I spend the night indulging in my treats:
Burp

But something's wrong; I find no peace in ordinary sweets:
Oh No !

That voice again sends messages resounding in my belly:
Have a Peanut Butter Sandwich

Those words ring true what I must do, I'll have mine with jelly:
Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha

11. Exaggeration by Pete Moeri

How do I love you, how shall I say?
I’d climb the sears tower even in the pouring rain
I’d do a million loop d loops in a fluorescent green plane
I’d even climb Mount Everest , write in huge letters your name

How do I love you, how shall I show ?
If you were ice cream I’d never be full
Write a million letters to everywhere that you go
And tell you all those things I want you to know

Exaggeration well I guess it is true
It’s hard to explain my feelings for you
Feelings deep inside of me
I love you for eternity times eternity times eternity times eternity

And if you ever decide that you don’t love me
Well you can go, yeah you can leave
My heart for you forever will bleed
My tears for you will over flood all of the seas

Exaggeration I guess it is true
It’s hard to explain my feelings for you
Feelings deep inside of me
I love you for eternity times eternity times eternity times eternity times eternity

I don’t what else I can say
I don’t know what else I can do
I’m just trying to let you know that
I really care about you and
You’re all I think about
No matter where you are
And no matter what we’re doing
And no matter how far apart we may be
I really care about you and
You’re on my heart and
You’re on my mind
I want you to know that
I love you

Exaggeration I guess it is true
It’s hard to explain my feelings for you
Feelings deep inside of me
I love you for eternity times eternity times eternity times eternity times eternity times eternity times eternity times eternity times eternity times eternity times eternity times eternity times eternity

Yeah pretty much forever

12. Punk Rock in the White House by The Consequences

In the news today there was a disturbance at the white house
It seems the neighbors were complaining about the noise they heard
It was coming from the place where they have all the parties
And the police drove up there to check it out

They had Punk Rock in the Whitehouse
Punk Rock in the Whitehouse
Punk Rock in the Whitehouse
Punk Rock in the Whitehouse

When they got inside they saw the President had a Mohawk
The Vice President had tattoos on both his arms
The President’s wife was wearing a leather jacket
They were all getting down to the sound of the clash and the ramones

They had Punk Rock in the white house
Punk Rock in the Whitehouse
Punk Rock in the Whitehouse
Punk Rock in the Whitehouse

Well if I’m elected President you know what I mean
Things got to be a little different we’ve got to change some things
One things for certain I’d like to state
We need some new music that old music’s out of date

We need Punk Rock in the white house
Punk Rock in the Whitehouse
Punk Rock in the Whitehouse
Punk Rock in the Whitehouse

15. Maybe You Think I’m Weird by Joe Baindbridge

Maybe you think I'm Weird

Just 'cause I don't dress like you
Doesn’t mean I'm not cool
Just 'cause I don't dress like you
Maybe you're the fool

Maybe you think I’m weird
Have seen yourself in the mirror
Maybe you think I'm strange
Have seen what you look like these days

Have you seen yourself ?
Have you seen yourself ?

Just cause I don’t dress like you

Your selfish illusions

Have you seen yourself ?

If the shoe fits
Wear it
If the shoe fits
Wear it
If you think it's true
You know it’s true
If you think it’s true
You know it’s true

If the shoe fits
Wear it

25. D

Now it’s time for you to sing along with Carrie Dahlby who is singing along with Art Paul.
It’s really easy anybody can do it because it’s in the key of D.

D D D D
G G G G
D D D D
A
G
D

D D sing along with me
G G it’s kind of easy
D D sing along with me
A
G
D

And now it’s time for you to sing along or play along, you can grab your guitar, you can grab your kazoo, you can grab your theremin or your triangle, you can grab your banjo just sing along:
D D DddDddDd
G G GggGgGgG
D D DddDddDd
A AaA
G GgG
D

DD I met a guy named D
G G Said it’s good to meet you D
D D I met a guy named D
A this song is Art
G it’s good to meet you
D

Now here’s the part if you’ve got a kazoo you could play the kazoo
But I don’t have a kazoo so it’s all on you

Kazoo solo

D D I met a guy named D
G G I Said It’s good to meet you D
D D I met a guy named D
A his name is Art No
G it’s good to meet you
DD D D
G It’s really easy G It’s really easy
D D D D
A
G
D

26. She’s the Only Dandelion in My Whole World by The Beeves

She’s the only dandelion in my whole world
She’s the only dandelion in my whole world
She’s the only dandelion in my whole world
I don’t want pick another flower
I don’t want pick another flower

I’ve been all over this great big world
I seen all sorts of pretty girls
I’ve been to weddings and funerals
But none of them look like heros
None of them look like heros

She’s the only dandelion in my whole world
She’s the only dandelion in my whole world
She’s the only dandelion in my whole world
I don’t want pick another flower
I don’t want pick another flower

I’ve seen tulips and daffodils
I’ve seen roses and marigolds
I’ve seen daisy
But none of them drew me that crazy
None of them drew me that crazy

Hi I’m Art Paul Schlosser the guy that wrote this song and I’d like you to think about the thing you love.
Is it your Girlfriend, your Wife, The President, The President’s Wife, your couch, your house, your bed or whatever this is, your twinkie, a chocolate malt and as you sing with us I’d like you to also think about the band members and what they think is the favorite thing they love.
Art Paul:AJ what is your Favorite thing ?
AJ: Dandelions
Art Paul:Or PJ ?
PJ: Dandelions
Art Paul: And How About You Drew ?
Drew: Dandelions
Art Paul: And Danny ?
Danny: Dandelions

She’s the only dandelion in my whole world
She’s the only dandelion in my whole world
She’s the only dandelion in my whole world
I don’t want pick another flower
I don’t want pick another flower

She’s the only world in my dandelion

Hey Art Paul we love you !

27. The Thought He Was A Wiseman(In Japanese) By Aaron Ackerson

賢人だと思った
遠くから　ちしき　あった
賢人か知っている
よう明のみょうじょう

イエスだと気付いた
どうやって知っただろうか
イエスだけじゃない
王様か信じなかった

ジョゼフとマリアの息子じゃない？
子供たちとあそんだじゃないの
ジョゼフとマリアの息子じゃない？
どうして知ったかな

賢人か知っている
神様か知っている
賢人か知っている
死んで愛が分かった

その人を受けさえすれば
あなたの心に
その人を受けさえすれば
恐れがなくなる

かれらは殺したと思った
まいそうしたと思った
かれらは殺したと思っても
一日目に生き返った

賢人か知っている
神様か知っている
賢人か知っている
死んで愛が分かった

その人を受けさえすれば
あなたの心に
その人を受けさえすれば
恐れがなくなる