Along Came Jones

The Coasters

About Along Came Jones

"Along Came Jones" is a comedic song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and originally recorded by the Coasters, but covered by many other groups and individuals.


Year:
1988
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I plopped down in my easy chair and turned on Channel 2
A bad gunslinger called Salty Sam was chasin' poor Sweet Sue
He trapped her in the old sawmill and said with an evil laugh,
"If you don't give me the deed to your ranch
I'll saw you all in half!"
And then he grabbed her (and then)
He tied her up (and then)
He turned on the bandsaw (and then, and then!)

And then along came Jones
Tall, thin Jones
Slow-walkin' Jones
Slow-talkin' Jones
Along came long, lean, lanky Jones

Commercial came on, so I got up to get myself a snack
You should've seen what was goin' on by the time that I got back
Down in the old abandoned mine, Sweet Sue was havin' fits
That villain said, "give me the deed to your ranch
Or I'll blow you all to bits!"
And then he grabbed her (and then)
He tied her up (and then)
He lit the fuse to the dynamite (and then, and then!)

And then along came Jones
Tall, thin Jones
Slow-walkin' Jones
Slow-talkin' Jones
Along came long, lean, lanky Jones

I got so bugged I turned it off and turned on another show
But there was the same old shoot-'em-up and the same old rodeo
Salty Sam was tryin' to stuff Sweet Sue in a burlap sack
He said, "if you don't give me the deed to your ranch
I'm gonna throw you on the railroad tracks!"
And then he grabbed her (and then)
He tied her up (and then)
He threw her on the railroad tracks (and then)
A train started comin' (and then, and then!)

And then along came Jones
Tall, thin Jones
Slow-walkin' Jones
Slow-talkin' Jones
Along came long, lean, lanky Jones

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The Coasters

The Coasters are an American rhythm and blues/rock and roll vocal group that had a string of hits in the late 1950s. Beginning with "Searchin'" and "Young Blood," their most memorable songs were written by the songwriting and producing team of Leiber and Stoller. Although the Coasters originated outside of mainstream doo wop, their records were so frequently imitated that they became an important part of the doo wop legacy through the 1960s. more »

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Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

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10 facts about this song

Song History
"Along Came Jones" was released in 1959 by the American doo-wop group, The Coasters.
Songwriters
The song was written by the legendary songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
Chart Performance
"Along Came Jones" reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of The Coasters' biggest hits.
Song Style
The song is renowned for its humorous narrative and is reminiscent of radio serials and Western films, intersecting R&B with pop.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics tell the story of a fictional cowboy hero named Jones who keeps rescuing the damsel in distress on various TV channels.
Song Influence
"Along Came Jones" has been covered by various artists, including Ray Stevens in 1969 whose version also charted in the Billboard Hot 100.
Cultural Influence
"Along Came Jones" is notable for its influence on the sub-genre of novelty songs, setting the precedent for comedic songs in popular music.
Film Influence
The song's title is a reference to an old movie with Gary Cooper called "Along Came Jones" (1945), however, the song is not related to the film plot.
Notable Performances
In live performances, The Coasters often enacted the narrative of the song, contributing to their reputation as a vibrant and entertaining musical act.
Album Recordings
The song was included in several albums of the band such as, "The Coasters", "Their Greatest Recordings: The Early Years", and "50 Coastin' Classics".

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