Basketball Jones
Cheech & Chong, Tyrone Shoelaces
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Basketball Jones, I got a Basketball Jones Got a Basketball Jones, oh baby, oo-oo-ooo Yes, I am the victim of a Basketball Jones Ever since I was a little baby, I always be dribblin' In fac', I was de baddest dribbler in the whole neighborhood Then one day, my mama bought me a basketball And I loved that basketball I took that basketball with me everywhere I went That basketball was like a basketball to me I even put that basketball underneath my pillow Maybe that's why I can't sleep at night I need help, ladies and gentlemen's I need someone to stand beside me I need, I need someone to set a pick for me at the free-throw line of life Someone I can pass to Someone to hit the open man on the give-and-go And not end up in the popcorn machine So cheerleaders, help me out {cheerleaders sing repeatedly...} (Basketball Jones, I got a Basketball Jones) (I got a Basketball Jones, oh baby, oo-oo-ooo) {while Tyrone Shoelaces sings/speaks...} Oh, that sounds so sweet Sing it out see'mon Coach Booty, Red Blazer, sing along with me That be bad, honky Yeah I want everybody in the whole stadium to stand up and sing with us Oh yeah, sing it out like you're proud All right, everybody watchin' coast-to-coast, sing along with us Bill Russell, sing along with us Chick Hearn, sing along with us Chris Schenkel, don't sing nothin' Oh, it feels so good Gimme the ball I'll go one-on-one against the world, left-handed I could stuff it from center court with my toes I could jump on top of the backboard, take off a quarter, leave fifteen cents change I could, I could dribble behind my back I got more moves than Ex-Lax I'm bad I could dribble with my tongue Here I go down court, try to stop me You can't stop me 'cause I got a Basketball Jones Here I come That's my hook shot with my eyebrow Yeah, I could dunk it with my nose I'm, I'm bad as King Kong, gimme the ball I'm hot, I'm hot as..., I'm hot as..., I'm hot as... uh Uh, uh, uh, uh (Basketball Jones, I got a Basketball Jones, I got a Basketball Jones, Basketball Jones) (Basketball Jones, I got a Basketball Jones, I got a Basketball Jones, Basketball Jones) (Basketball Jones, I got a Basketball Jones, I got a Basketball Jones, Basketball Jones) (Basketball Jones, I got a Basketball Jones, I got a Basketball Jones, Basketball Jones) {fade}
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Written by: Richard Marin, Thomas Chong
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"Basketball Jones" was released in 1973 as part of the album "Los Cochinos."
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ParodyThis song is a parody of the popular song "Love Jones" by the band Brighter Side of Darkness.
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Collaboration"Basketball Jones" features a celebrated roster of musicians, including George Harrison from The Beatles, who played lead guitar.
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High ChartingDespite its comedic nature, "Basketball Jones" reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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AnimationIt was animated and included in the 1975 cartoon "The White Man Can't Jump."
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Cultural ReferenceThe song has later been referenced in several films and television shows, including "The Simpsons" and "Space Jam."
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Song Theme"Basketball Jones" tells a humorous story of a young boy and his obsession with basketball.
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VocalsCheech Marin performed the lead vocals in the song, portraying the character Tyrone Shoelaces.
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All-Star Backing VocalsThe backing vocals included several notable musicians and vocalists, such as Carole King, Darlene Love, and Ronnie Spector.
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Popular Spin-offsThe song's narrative spawned a popular series of comedy sketches during Cheech & Chong's live performances.
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Musical StyleThe song is a unique blend of comedy, parody, and traditional soul and R&B music, reflecting the eclectic nature of Cheech & Chong's work.
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Media Features“Basketball Jones” featured in various media includes movies such as “Dazed and Confused,” and “Scary Movie 2.”
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Presidential ConnectionThe song was also used in a 2013 Funny or Die comedy sketch featuring President Obama and former NBA player, Charles Barkley.
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ArtworkThe artwork for the "Basketball Jones" single was done by famous illustrator Jack Davis, who was best known for his work on MAD Magazine.
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