Jabberwocks
The Jabberwocks | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
Genres | Collegiate a cappella |
Years active | 1949–present |
Website | Official Site |
The Jabberwocks is the oldest a cappella group at Brown University.
History
The group began in 1949 as an offshoot of the traditional Men's
The Chattertocks, a female a cappella group at the Pembroke women's college began as a parody of the Jabberwocks in 1952.[3]
The Jabberwocks temporarily disappeared in 1975, was resurrected in 1980, and survived a brief period in the mid-1980s when some singers tried to take the group professional. Over the decades the group's repertoire has ranged from 1950s doo-wop, to Motown to contemporary pop.[1]
For most of their history, the Jabberwocks were an all-male ensemble, with a brief
Awards
- 1993, Freedom '90 (song), Runner up, Best Male Collegiate Song[5]
- 2006, International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella regional quarterfinals, second place[6]
- 2010, International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella's Northeast semifinals, second place[7]
- 2010, Breaking & Entering (album) nominated for the 2010 Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards in three categories.[8]
- 2017, "Taking the Fall" (album) nominated for the 2017 Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards in three categories.[9]
Notable alumni
- Keith Barbour, American singer-songwriter
- Kid Beyond, a singer, beat boxer and live looper based in the San Francisco area
- Harrison Chad, American theater, film, and television actor.
- Michael Weisman, actor, known for The Glee Project (2011), A.N.T. Farm (2011) and Hot in Cleveland (2010).
- Brian Cross, actor, known for originating the role of Arnold Gaesling in "The Snow Geese" on Broadway (2013).
- David Gockley, general director, San Francisco Opera
- James Naughton, American director, theater, film and television actor
- Andy Suzuki, American singer-songwriter[10]
Albums
The Jabberwocks of 1953[11]
- Old rockin' chair
- How high the moon
- Mood indigo
- Hello, young lovers
- Wade in the water
- Aba daba honeymoon
- Lindy Lou
- Water boy
- Never throw a lighted lamp at Mother
- Soon one mornin'
- Halls of ivy
- Oh Joe
The Jabberwocks of 1956, Brown University[12]
- Be prepared
- From this moment on
- O Joe
- Were you there?
- Too good for the average man
- On the chapel steps
- Josephine
- That old black magic
- Steppin' around
- Hello, young lovers
- The farmer's daughter
- Farewell song
Fascinatin' Rhythm (1958)[13][14]
- Fascinatin' rhythm
- Autumn Leaves
- From this moment on
- Too darn hot
- Dancing on the ceiling
- Coventry carol
- Halls of ivy
- My ideal
- Wonderful Copenhagen
- Tea for two
- Swing low
- Good news
- Farewell song
A peace of ourselves (1969)[15]
- Enter the young (2:24)
- My old desk (2:15)
- Medley: The guys' song; The worst that could happen; Orange air (6:53)
- Hey Jude (6:46)
- Obladi, oblada (3:05)
- Never my love (2:56)
- Mrs. Robinson (3:23)
- Getting better (2:15)
- Medley: The fiddle and the drum; Requiem for the masses (5:34)
Streetnight (1984)[16]
- Tuxedo Junction
- Lean on me
- Every time we say goodbye
- Take you back
- Some people
- I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter
- Me and the boys
- Come go with me
- Streetnight
- Bright college days
- Old black magic
- Crocodile rock
- Rhythm of the rain
- You won't see me
- Farewell song : traditional Brown song
Hangin' Out (1988)
Stylin' By the Tum-tum Tree (1990)
The Sharpest Tools in the Shed (1992)
Liz's Slingback Boots (1993–1994)[17]
- Intro
- Me and the Boys
- 7
- Just the Two of Us
- Get into the Groove
- The Sweetest Thing
- Take Five
- Never Tear Us Apart
- Black Dog
- Walking on the Moon
- Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
- I Will Survive
- Why Should I Cry for You
- Don't Stop Believin'
- Farewell Song
Woonsocket (1996) [18]
- Don't You (Forget About Me) (04:30)
- Sexual Healing (04:07)
- How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore (03:51)
- Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (04:11)
- She's Leaving Home (05:22)
- With A Little Help From My Friends (02:32)
- Don't Dream It's Over (03:53)
- Me And The Boys (04:21)
- Superman (02:51)
- Vogue (05:58)
- Blue Skies (01:20)
- Farewell Song (01:57)
Sermons and Soda Water (1997–1998)[19]
- Me and the Boys (The Nylons)
- Send Me On My Way (Rusted Root)
- Change the World (Babyface, Eric Clapton)
- Volare (Gipsy Kings)
- Ribbon in the Sky (Stevie Wonder)
- It's Still Rock and Roll to Me (Billy Joel)
- Glory Days (Bruce Springsteen)
- Ebony & Ivory (Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney)
- When We Dance (Sting)
- Tempted (Squeeze)
- Love Will Come to You (Indigo Girls)
- All Night Long (Lionel Richie)
- You're All I Need to Get By (Marvin Gaye)
- Farewell Song (Brown Traditional)
The Jabberwocks: Fiftieth Anniversary Anthology (1949–1999)[20]
- Halls of Ivy (00:29)
- Never Throw A Lighted Lamp at Mother (01:52)
- Mood Indigo (01:58)
- How High The Moon (01:31)
- O Joe (01:44)
- Fascinatin' Rhythm (01:51)
- Old Black Magic (02:33)
- Civil War (02:27)
- Never My Love (02:52)
- Come Go With Me (02:30)
- Maine Girl (03:10)
- Rock-N-Roll Lullaby (04:53)
- Me and the Boys (03:57)
- Freedom '90 (05:33)
- 7 (03:56)
- How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore? (03:51)
- Send Me On My Way (04:01)
- Farewell Song (02:03)
Listening Session (2007)[21]
- Sympathy For the Devil (2:56)
- Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (4:00)
- The Seed 3.0 (4:19)
- Fix You (4:51)
- Ben Folds (4:05)
- The Last Time (2:54)
- Feeling Good (3:31)
- Tonight, Tonight (4:25)
- Get By (5:16)
- Farewell (1:48)
- Blackbird (2:45)
Breaking & Entering (2009)[22]
- You Know My Name (4:14)
- Ain't No Sunshine (3:36)
- The World's Greatest (3:54)
- Viva La Vida(3:47)
- Apologize 3.0 (3:25)
- Gone (3:17)
- Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing (3:45)
- 3-Pain (4:26)
- Higher Ground (3:55)
- Bright Lights (3:56)
- Dance With My Father (4:06)
- I'd Do Anything for Love (5:58)
- Farewell Song (1:42)
Jabbertalk (2013)[23]
- All of the Lights / Power (2:37)
- Keep It Loose, Keep It Tight (2:50)
- Retrograde (3:54)
- This Woman's Work (3:44)
- Use Somebody (4:13)
- Ragged Wood (3:05)
- Sweet Disposition (4:08)
- Someone Like You / Set Fire to the Rain (5:53)
- Mirrors (4:46)
- With a Little Help From My Friends(4:08)
- Farewell (1:44)
Taking the Fall (2016)[24]
- Sweater Weather (3:10)
- Bad Blood (4:23)
- Power Trip / Mine (3:48)
- Me and Mrs. Jones (4:40)
- Spider-Man (3:30)
- Human Nature (4:04)
- Stitches (3:33)
- Brick (4:29)
- Cry Me a River (4:27)
- Drift Away (3:21)
- Farewell (1:35)
Roommates (2019)[25]
- Take on Me (3:30)
- If You Were The Rain (3:17)
- All I Ask (4:27)
- Finesse (3:26)
- Climax (4:29)
- No Me No You No More/Let Me Down (4:28)
- Death of a Bachelor (3:34)
- Sign of the Times (3:44)
- Always on My Mind (4:21)
- Farewell (1:34)
References
- ^ a b "Blue Blazers in a Paisley World". Brown Alumni Magazine. November–December 1999. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ Martha Mitchell (1993). "Encyclopedia Brunoniana". Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ Joshua S Duchan (April 4, 2012). Powerful Voices: The Musical and Social World of Collegiate A Cappella. University of Michigan Press. p. 53.
- ^ "Jabberwocks to accept all genders, all voices". The Brown Daily Herald. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "1993 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award Winners". CASA The Contemporary A Cappella Society. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ "Wocks take second at a cappella competition". The Brown Daily Herald. March 5, 2006.
- ^ "Jabberwocks, Higher Keys compete at MIT". The Brown Daily Herald. March 21, 2010.
- ^ "2010 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award Nominees". CASA The Contemporary A Cappella Society. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ "2017 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award Nominees". CASA The Contemporary A Cappella Society. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- ^ "Ne-Yo - Sexy Love (The Brown University Jabberwocks w/ Andy Suzuki A Cappella Cover)". YouTube. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
- ^ "The Jabberwocks of 1953" (1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in.). Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ "The Jabberwocks of 1953, Brown University" (1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm ; 10 in.). Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ "Fascinatin' Rhythm" (lp vinyl). Retrieved July 10, 2012.
- ^ "The Jabberwocks of Brown University" (1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm ; 12 in.). Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ "A peace of ourselves" (1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm ; 12 in.). Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ "Streetnight" (1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm ; 12 in.). Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ "Liz's Slingback Boots". RARB Review. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
- ^ "Jabberwocks: Woonsocket CD Track Listing". Retrieved July 10, 2012.
- ^ "Sermons and Soda Water". RARB Review. March 30, 1999. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
- ^ "The Jabberwocks: Fiftieth Anniversary Anthology (1949-1999)". 1999. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
- ^ "Listening Session". April 13, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ "The Jabberwocks Breaking & Entering". May 1, 2009. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ "The Jabberwocks Jabbertalk". September 3, 2013. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
- ^ "The Jabberwocks Taking the Fall". Spotify. September 3, 2016. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- ^ "Roommates". Spotify. December 24, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2021.