Rubber Biscuit

The Blues Brothers

About Rubber Biscuit

“Rubber Biscuit” is a novelty doo-wop song performed by the vocals-only team the Chips, who recorded it in 1956. It was famously covered by the Blues Brothers, on their debut album, Briefcase Full of Blues, among many other artists, as well as being featured in the 1973 film Mean Streets.


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1978
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Bow bow bow...

(Um, do that again)

Bow bow bow...

Have you ever heard of a wish sandwich? A wish sandwich is the kind of a 
sandwich where you have two slices of bread and you, hee hee hee, wish you 
had some meat...

Bow bow bow...

Ummm... the other day I had a ricochet biscuit. A ricochet biscuit is the 
kind of a biscuit that's supposed to bounce back off the wall into your 
mouth. If it don't bounce back, hee hee hee,... you go hungry! 

Bow bow bow...

Umm, umm, umm... the other day I had a cool water sandwich and a Sunday-go-
to-meetin' bun... 

Bow bow bow...

Hee hee hee hee... What da ya want for nothing? ... a rrrrrrrrubber biscuit? 

Bow bow oooh ooh oooh oooooooo-waaaaaaaah...

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The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers (or, more formally, The Blues Brothers’ Show Band and Revue) are an American blues and soul revivalist band founded in 1978 by comedy actors Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as part of a musical sketch on Saturday Night Live. Belushi and Aykroyd, respectively in character as lead vocalist "Joliet Jake" Blues and harmonica player/backing vocalist Elwood Blues, fronted the band, which was composed of well-known and respected musicians. The band made its debut as the musical guest on the April 22, 1978, episode of Saturday Night Live. more »

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Written by: CHARLES JOHNSON, NATHANIEL EPPS, PAUL FULTON, SAMUEL STRAIN, SHEDRICK LINCOLN

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13 facts about this song

Original Creators
"Rubber Biscuit" was originally recorded by a doo-wop band called "The Chips" in 1956.
The Blues Brothers Version
The Blues Brothers, a popular musical skit from the television show "Saturday Night Live," covered "Rubber Biscuit" for their debut album "Briefcase Full of Blues" in 1978.
Album Success
The album "Briefcase Full of Blues" where the Blues Brothers' version of "Rubber Biscuit" appears, reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Unique Musical Style
The song is known for its narrative comedic style, which was incorporated into the cover version by The Blues Brothers.
Influence from Radio
The Chips' original song was inspired by the nonsense rhymes and rhythms they heard on the popular R&B radio shows of the day.
Song Length
The Blues Brothers version runs 2 minutes and 50 seconds, longer than The Chips version which is about 2 minutes and 5 seconds.
Movie Appearance
Although the song "Rubber Biscuit" itself does not appear in either of The Blues Brothers' movies, the band performances shown in the movies greatly boosted the popularity of their music, including their cover of "Rubber Biscuit".
Unusual Song Content
The song is a fun nonsense tune about a man reminiscing his experience with a bouncing biscuit made of rubber, explaining why he has no money.
Nostalgic Revamp
While the original by The Chips is pure doo-wop, The Blues Brothers version incorporates elements of blues and soul, with powerful horns and soulful vocals.
Live Performance
The Blues Brothers' version of "Rubber Biscuit" was originally performed live on "Saturday Night Live" before it was recorded for their album.
Band Members
The Blues Brothers band comprised of comedians John Belushi (as "Joliet" Jake Blues) and Dan Aykroyd (Elwood Blues), who perform the vocals on the "Rubber Biscuit" cover.
Catchy Expressions
The song is known for its iconic phrase “bow bow bow”, which is often quoted in popular culture.
High-Energy Performance
The Blues Brothers' charismatic stage presence and high-energy performance style became synonymous with "Rubber Biscuit" and their other hits.

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