The band's name derives from a bird Vinnie had while growing up, which was treated better than the rest of the family. It's also a reference to the phrase "everything is jake," which is an old phrase meaning everything is cool.
Less Than Jake released their debut album, Pezcore, in 1995, following a series of independent seven-inch single releases. The band's subsequent two studio albums, Losing Streak (1996) and Hello Rockview (1998), were released on major label, Capitol Records, leading to increased exposure. The band's fifth studio album Anthem (2003) was their most commercially successful to date, featuring the singles, "She's Gonna Break Soon" and "The Science of Selling Yourself Short".
In 2008 the band founded its own label, Sleep It Off Records, and released its seventh full-length album, GNV FLA. The band has recently stated its preference for EP releases, and independently issued Greetings from Less Than Jake (2011) and its counterpart, Seasons Greetings from Less Than Jake (2012). In late 2012, the band combined the two to create the compilation album, Greetings and Salutations (2012) Their eighth studio album, See the Light, was released on November 12, 2013.
Miscellaneous Info:
Vinnie was previously the owner of the independent record label Fueled by Ramen, as well as a toy company called Wünderland War (formerly Monkey Vs. Robot). This label has signed bands such as Fall Out Boy, Punchline, The AKAs, Gym Class Heroes, Panic! At The Disco and Days Away. Roger, meanwhile, is in a second band, called Rehasher, for whom he composes lyrics and plays guitar. JR played sax on the last track of Off Key Melodies. JR works with a promoting company called the CT Mafia, as well as composing solo music. He contributed one track to the Drive-Thru compilation tribute to Bob Dylan, using the band name The Stay At Home Joneses (Roger sang backup for this track).
Roger and Vinnie have an unexplained fetish for Pez candy and they reportedly have sizeable dispenser collections. This love for Pez goes so far as to name one of their albums, Pezcore (parodying of the way in which many bands are described as [something]-core, starting with hardcore) and Pez dispenser motifs are a common feature of their merchandise.
Roger's employment history includes a smoke shop in the band's hometown Gainesville, Florida known as Knuckleheads which has since been transformed into a similar establishment named Smoke. Band member haunts have included Eddie C's, the Hardback (which was transformed into the Lyric), and Insomnia (which used to be the Covered Dish, and is now the new location of Common Grounds).
The members of Less Than Jake also served as backup musicians for Asian Man Records owner Mike Park in the B.Lee Band (once called "the Bruce Lee Band", changed for legal reasons).
The track "Look What Happened" appeared on two of their albums, "Borders & Boundaries" (2000) and "Anthem." (2003) The "Anthem" version is completely re-recorded, and has eschewed the brass at the beginning of the song that was featured in the previous recording. The re-recording features guest vocals from Teen Idols/Bullets To Broadway's Heather.
They have also re-recorded many other songs, including "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts," "Jen Doesn't Like Me Anymore" and "Shotgun".
They recorded the main theme song "We're all Dudes" for the 1997 film "Goodburger" based on the sketch from the Nikelodeon TV show "All That." The song features Kel Mitchell (main character, Ed, in the movie). The song is based off of the jingle "Ed" would always sing while waiting for the next situation to come up in the Goodburger sketches. At the end of the song Mitchell says "Ah, Ed and Less than Jake, oh, uh... no?"
In 2004, Less Than Jake appeared on the Projekt Revolution Tour, joining such artists as The Used, Snoop Dogg, Korn, and the headlining band: Linkin Park.
Lineups:
Chris DeMakes - vocals and guitar (1992–present)
Roger Lima - vocals and bass (1993–present)
Buddy ''Goldfinger'' Schaub - tenor trombone and backing vocals (1993–present)
Peter ''JR'' Wasilewski - tenor saxophone and backing vocals (2000–present)
Matt Yonker - Drums (2018–present)
Past members:
Jessica Mills - alto saxophone (1993–1998)
Derron Nuhfer - tenor and baritone saxophone (1995–2000)
Pete Anna - tenor and alto trombone (1998–2001)
Vinnie Fiorello - drums (1992–2018)
Website: http://www.lessthanjake.com/
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Less Than Jake Lyrics
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Remembered forever as shoo-bop sha whada whadda yippidy boom da boom
Chang chang changity chang shoo bop that's the way it should be
Waooo, yeah
We're one of a kind like dip da dip da dip do whap de dobby do
Our names are signed like boogy boogy boogy boogy shooby shoo wap shoo wap
Chang chang changity chang shoo bop we'll always be like one
When we go out a night (oh oh)
And stars are shining bright (oh, oh)
Up in the skies above
Or at the high school dance
Where you can find romance, maybe it might be oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ramma lamma lamma ka dingity ding da dong
Shoo bop shoo wadda wadda yippity boom da boom
Chang chang changity chang shoo bop
Yip da dip da dip shoo bop sha dooby do
Boogy boogy boogy boogy shooby sho wap sho wap
Sha na na na na na na na yippity dip da do
Ramma lamma lamma ka dingity ding da dong
Shoo bop shoo wadda wadda yippity boom sha boom
Chang chang changity chang shoo bop
Yip da dip da dip shoo bopp sha dooby do
Boogy boogy boogy boogy shooby sho wap sho wap
Sha na na na na na na na yippity dip da do
A womp bop a looma a womp bam boom
We're for each other like womp bop a looma a womp bam boom
Just like my brother is sha na na na na na na na yippity dip da do
Chang chang changity chang shoo bop we'll always be together
Waooo, yeah
We'll always be together
The lyrics to "We Go Together" by Less Than Jake are a call back to the 1950s when doo-wop music was at its prime. The opening line is a reference to the 1978 film "Grease" in which the character Doody sings a song called "Those Magic Changes." The other lines in the verse follow the same doo-wop formulaic structure, with catchy nonsense phrases like "shoo-bop sha whada whadda yippidy boom da boom" and "dip da dip da dip do whap de dobby do." The chorus proclaims that the two people in the song will always be together, no matter what.
The second verse brings in more aspects of the '50s, specifically high school culture. The stars shining above and high school dances are referenced, along with the idea of finding romance. The chorus repeats the same sentiments from the first verse, solidifying the idea that the two people in the song are inseparable. The bridge of the song brings back the nonsensical phrases and adds in "womp bop a looma a womp bam boom," while also bringing in the idea of brotherhood.
Line by Line Meaning
We go together like ramma lamma lamma ka dinga da dinga dong
We are inseparable and complement each other like the words ramma lamma lamma ka dinga da dinga dong
Remembered forever as shoo-bop sha whada whadda yippidy boom da boom
Our bond and memories will be forever cherished like the rhythm of shoo-bop sha whada whadda yippidy boom da boom
Chang chang changity chang shoo bop that's the way it should be
We groove together in perfect harmony, just as the rhythm suggests, and that's how it should be
Waooo, yeah
Excited and thrilled about the connection and bond we share
We're one of a kind like dip da dip da dip do whap de dobby do
We are unique and rare, just like the lyrics, dip da dip da dip do whap de dobby do
Our names are signed like boogy boogy boogy boogy shooby shoo wap shoo wap
Our match and bond is official and signed, as in the lyrics boogy boogy boogy boogy shooby shoo wap shoo wap
Chang chang changity chang shoo bop we'll always be like one
Our relationship is strong, and we will always be united in perfect sync
Wa-wa-wa-wa-wa-wa-one
We are in sync, and the lyrics express the connection and unity we share
When we go out a night (oh oh)
The activities and events we do together also strengthen our bond, as this line hints
And stars are shining bright (oh, oh)
The beauty of the shining stars seems to complement our beautiful bond as well
Up in the skies above
The above lines are referring to the night sky as above
Or at the high school dance
We were close since high school and still enjoy each other's company
Where you can find romance, maybe it might be oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Although the song never mentions a romantic nature, this line contrasts that fact, and the hint is that their bond is stronger than a mere romantic interest
A womp bop a looma a womp bam boom
This line represents the joy and excitement we feel and share as a unit
We're for each other like womp bop a looma a womp bam boom
We get each other and are always there for each other, as in the lyrics womp bop a looma a womp bam boom
Just like my brother is sha na na na na na na na yippity dip da do
We share a bond as strong as siblings do, as in the lyrics of sha na na na na na na na yippity dip da do
Chang chang changity chang shoo bop we'll always be together
The song establishes the fact that they are tightly bonded, and this line emphasizes that fact
Waooo, yeah
They feel joy and excitement together, and they agree that they will always stand by each other
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Warren Casey, Jim Jacobs
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ed-WHOA...were in a movie?
Director-yes ed
Ed-who are you
Director-im the director
Ed-im like ready for my close up dude
Director-Ed this is good burger
Ed-whoa...i thought it was a movie
Director-it is
Ed-but you just said it was good burger {grabs microphone} welcome to good burger home of the good burger may i take your order...todays specials are..good burgers...good shakes...good chunks...good chili....whoa...we have alot of good food at good burger
_DannyPhantum_
If you remember this movie your actually a certified legend
wellhydrated
No, bb. I'm depressed and old now...like...golf hat with an anarchy patch and a walker old...just turned 31...
Simon Electronic
I remember being excited beyond belief when I saw that trailer on Nickelodeon after I came home from school I will never forget it I love this movie as stupid as it is.
Gregg Blade
You're
that__one__guy
Then we are both legends, my dude!
DuckyBoi
i did
ZoeAdvanceSP
This song sounds like the inside of an 11 year old boy's brain when his mom says his friends can stay over the night and play video games and order pizza. I love it so much.
Dracofear
@ZoeAdvanceSP they aren't exclusively ska, but they definitely have some ska songs.
ZoeAdvanceSP
@Dracofear I am a fan of Ska, but zebra head isn’t ska
Dracofear
If you want more music like this look up ska. I didn't know that Less Than Jake did this song but they are great 👌. Streetlight Manifesto and Zebrahead are also great.