The 5 Jones Boys, originally called the Dixie Cotton Pickers from Carbondal… Read Full Bio ↴The 5 Jones Boys, originally called the Dixie Cotton Pickers from Carbondale, Illinois came to Los Angeles in the mid 1930s. Lead tenor Jimmy Springs was joined by William Hartley, Herman Wood, Louis Wood, and Charles Hopkins. They hooked up with Gene Autry and were on his National Barn Dance radio show and some of his tours. In a January 1936 newspaper article, they were characterized as "real rivals (not imitators) of the Mills Brothers." Later that year, they toured with Duke Ellington (as they did in 1937, after a stint at Los Angeles' Cotton Club). There's a photo of the 5 Jones Boys and Ellington in the December 31, 1936 California Eagle. It names the members as Wm. Bartley, Helmer Woods, Louis Woods, Charley Hopkins, and Jimmy Spring.
The 5 Jones Boys were occasionally part of a syndicated radio program called "The Laff Parade", hosted by Ken Niles. One reviewer of a 1934 performance thought that they were actually the Mills Brothers. They made several appearances from 1934 through 1937.
Some Los Angeles appearances: In late June 1936, they opened at the Famous Door, replacing Louis Prima. In December, they were with Duke Ellington, Ivie Anderson, and the 5 Hot Shots at the Paramount Theater. February 1937 found them at Frank Sebastian's Cotton Club (the blurb in the February 26, 1937 California Eagle said that they came from the "coal mines of Illinois"). By May, they'd been added to the cast of "Shuffle Along" at the Lincoln Theater.
They were in several films (those from 1936 were all released within three days of each other) and had a couple of records on Variety. In Ali Baba Comes To Town (an uncredited performance) they're part of a black cast that included the Plantation Boys, Richard Davis, David Patillo, guitarist Oscar Moore, Ormonde Wilson (a member of the Plantation Boys, whom we'll meet later on), and two future Delta Rhythm Boys: Clifford Holland, and Carl Jones. The chorus was directed by Leon René and Earl Dancer.
The 5 Jones Boys were occasionally part of a syndicated radio program called "The Laff Parade", hosted by Ken Niles. One reviewer of a 1934 performance thought that they were actually the Mills Brothers. They made several appearances from 1934 through 1937.
Some Los Angeles appearances: In late June 1936, they opened at the Famous Door, replacing Louis Prima. In December, they were with Duke Ellington, Ivie Anderson, and the 5 Hot Shots at the Paramount Theater. February 1937 found them at Frank Sebastian's Cotton Club (the blurb in the February 26, 1937 California Eagle said that they came from the "coal mines of Illinois"). By May, they'd been added to the cast of "Shuffle Along" at the Lincoln Theater.
They were in several films (those from 1936 were all released within three days of each other) and had a couple of records on Variety. In Ali Baba Comes To Town (an uncredited performance) they're part of a black cast that included the Plantation Boys, Richard Davis, David Patillo, guitarist Oscar Moore, Ormonde Wilson (a member of the Plantation Boys, whom we'll meet later on), and two future Delta Rhythm Boys: Clifford Holland, and Carl Jones. The chorus was directed by Leon René and Earl Dancer.
Love Is the Reason
The 5 Jones Boys Lyrics
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Ariel Rivera I wake up each morning smiling Just couldn't help but b…
Arthur Godfrey Love is the reason you were born Love was the gleam…
Bagatelle Love is the Reason that I feel the way I do can`t…
BeBe Winans Where can I start, where do I begin? I feel the…
Billy & Sarah Gaines I live the same old dream Day and night Memories of love…
Blossom Dearie Love is the reason you were born Love was the gleam…
Cab Calloway What is this thing that makes the birdies sing, The flowers…
Captain G.Q. Sometimes we feel like we're alone We go unnoticed and overl…
Christina Taylor Now the old days are gone What you gonna do from…
Engelbert Yesterday, I knew the games to play I thought I knew…
Graham Nash Now the old days are gone What you gonna do from…
Indigone Trio & Strings I gave you something to hold on, to turn to I…
Jóhann Helgason Now the old days are gone What you gonna do from…
lawrence welk & his champagne music There is no greater love Than what I feel for you No…
Lisa Kirk Love is the reason you were born Love was the gleam…
Nassiri Now the old days are gone What you gonna do from…
Phil Keaggy Love is the reason for us now This is the season…
Rythm Syndicate I′ve been away, been away, been away too long And I've…
Shirley Booth Love is the reason you were born Love was the gleam…
Time It's very clear, our love is here to stay Not for…
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Mr. Ghost Goes to Town Who's there, who's there? Up there on the stairs Beware, bew…
Mr.Ghost Goes To Town Boy, don′t you go in there Come outa there, boy Don't you…
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Hoops Macabre
You know dude, for those human beings out there that can’t see that love and support works more for people and especially children than violence and abuse, those are the people who truly need to be in power and in charge of this world. Because they’d do anything and everything they can for other people. They’d curb human suffering and work for the benefit of the people and not for the profit.
Ya know, that’s kinda funny because that 100% describes The Minutemen Faction from Fallout 4 and I just played that like 20 minutes ago lol.
But seriously, the future needs to be run by love, courage, respect and dignity. All of that needs to be earned through hard work and sacrifice. All of that needs to be paid to those souls who remain broken, hurt and lost.
There are too many people in modern-day America that fit that description of broken, hurt and lost. I should know, I’m one of them.
I think the best we can do is follow in the footsteps of men like that drill sergeant. To sacrifice oneself for the betterment of others, to protect and to help heal the wounds others have created. To show no fear and to show no mercy to the merciless, to show immense love and support to those who remain in the darkness of despair.
If we CAN’T do that…
Well, we reap what we sow. And while we’re trying to sow love and hope in our society in inches nowadays, we have miles of despair and hate sown right now that were sown very recently by very, very bad people. That’s why we’re in darkness. We’d rather die here in the darkness than love this country for the pain it’s caused us. But if we continue to sow trust and love, make it crystal clear that haters have no future in this country, focus on love and respect and dignity for all human beings, perhaps we will see a better future.
Here’s to healing, love and happiness 🍻
Azrael Knightquest
Moments that stood out to me:
0:13 The drill sergeant dropped his arm and stared wide eyed at the crowd in utter disbelief. You could TELL the boy meant it.
0:19 The warm smile that the DS just COULDN'T hold back. He was clearly touched by such a sweet response.
0:23 is everyone's favorite part, where the boy's broken voice melts hearts.
0:29 Just how much love there is in this hug. He's not a Drill Sergeant anymore. He's a father that see's a boy that feels alone, rejected and unwanted. The soldier is gone. The man is all that's there right then.
Juan Vasquez
He knew at that moment that the poor baby didn’t need discipline he needed love. Hats off to that man
Allie B
100%
KonKarnage
No he wants structure from a father figure
Jarthen Greenmeadow
@KonKarnage But everyone needs it.
Alvin Nelson
Heavy
Hoops Macabre
You know dude, for those human beings out there that can’t see that love and support works more for people and especially children than violence and abuse, those are the people who truly need to be in power and in charge of this world. Because they’d do anything and everything they can for other people. They’d curb human suffering and work for the benefit of the people and not for the profit.
Ya know, that’s kinda funny because that 100% describes The Minutemen Faction from Fallout 4 and I just played that like 20 minutes ago lol.
But seriously, the future needs to be run by love, courage, respect and dignity. All of that needs to be earned through hard work and sacrifice. All of that needs to be paid to those souls who remain broken, hurt and lost.
There are too many people in modern-day America that fit that description of broken, hurt and lost. I should know, I’m one of them.
I think the best we can do is follow in the footsteps of men like that drill sergeant. To sacrifice oneself for the betterment of others, to protect and to help heal the wounds others have created. To show no fear and to show no mercy to the merciless, to show immense love and support to those who remain in the darkness of despair.
If we CAN’T do that…
Well, we reap what we sow. And while we’re trying to sow love and hope in our society in inches nowadays, we have miles of despair and hate sown right now that were sown very recently by very, very bad people. That’s why we’re in darkness. We’d rather die here in the darkness than love this country for the pain it’s caused us. But if we continue to sow trust and love, make it crystal clear that haters have no future in this country, focus on love and respect and dignity for all human beings, perhaps we will see a better future.
Here’s to healing, love and happiness 🍻
TheCardGuySC
Never underestimate the importance of a father figure
Viperx2
Unless your Batman
Midspiker
@Viperx2 especially if you’re Batman
Stan The Bland
@Midspiker I mean Batman thinks Dick Grayson is what he never could've been, so I guess you're right