In 1985 the band replaced Gus with Reggie Leon , replaced Mike Jones with Mike Radi and Greg French replaced Kevin O'Neal on bass. The Bus Boys toured extensively with this line up. The Bus Boys produced two notable albums but they are best known for their one minor hit, "Cleanin' Up the Town," which reached #68 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart in the United States (as well as being featured on the soundtrack to Ghostbusters). Their song "The Boys Are Back In Town" was featured in the movie 48 Hours and they were the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on January 29, 1983 featuring hosts Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas. Reggie Leon has been a member of Sha Na Na for over 15 years and Victor Johnson is currently the lead guitarist for Sammy Hagar.
They reformed in 2007 under the leadership of Brian O'Neal, and have begun touring again. The Bus Boys have also announced plans to release musically digitally in the coming year.
Cleanin' Up The Town
The Bus Boys Lyrics
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They had a real big problem
With some big mean local ghost
Those spooks were making the whole city lose control
Well the mayor was frantic, the town was panicked
'Cause they had no sense of fear
'Cause they knew that they were missing those boys with a mission
They went boxing and trapping and shooting through the joint
Stepped right in and got down to the point
Those Ghostbusters came in cleanin' up the town, oh yeah
About five o'clock those boys came up
And they could see those spooks were real
And they knew they'd better get right to work
So they revved up the Ectomobile
Yeah, the boys were ready, their aim was steady
And their hearts were made of steel
Well the mayor he started ranting around
And the whole town started to roar
And they're seeing this town that rocked
Those Slimers dropped down to the floor
They went boxing and trapping and shooting through the joint
Stepped right in and got down to the point
Those Ghostbusters came in cleanin' up the town
They went boxing and trapping and shooting through the joint
Stepped right in and got down to the point
You should seen those specters in the trap saying
"Those boys make 'em dance"
Well New York, New York's so happy now
They rocked that building, boy
But if the boys hadn't come to the rescue
The spooks might have still been making noise
They went boxing and trapping and shooting through the joint
Stepped right in and got down to the point
Those Ghostbusters came in cleanin' up the town
The Bus Boys's song "Cleanin' Up The Town" is a track that tells the story of the hit movie Ghostbusters. The lyrics narrate the situation of a little town who was plagued with ghosts that made them lose control. The mayor was desperate, and everyone in town was panicked as they didn't know how to get rid of the ghosts. However, they knew they needed "those boys with a mission," referring to the Ghostbusters.
As the song progresses, the Ghostbusters arrive, and they "went boxing and trapping and shooting through the joint." They did their job with excellence, which made the town feel safe again. The townspeople cheered for them, and they were undoubtedly happy that they could live in a peaceful environment. New York City, where the Ghostbusters were from, was also happy that the town was clean again. The song ends with the townspeople in awe, looking at the trap where the specters were captured, saying, "Those boys make 'em dance."
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna tell you a story about a little town I know
I'm about to recount my experience with this town
They had a real big problem
There was a significant issue plaguing the town
With some big mean local ghost
A group of malevolent ghosts were responsible for the problem
Those spooks were making the whole city lose control
The ghosts were causing chaos and disruption throughout the town
Well the mayor was frantic, the town was panicked
The situation was causing great distress for the town's leaders and residents
'Cause they had no sense of fear
The ghosts were so powerful that people were afraid to confront them
'Cause they knew that they were missing those boys with a mission
They realized that they needed specialized help to deal with the problem
So they called them up I cheer
They contacted a group of experts to assist them
They went boxing and trapping and shooting through the joint
The experts utilized various skills and tools to combat the ghosts
Stepped right in and got down to the point
They quickly tackled the issue at its core
Those Ghostbusters came in cleanin' up the town, oh yeah
The experts successfully eliminated the ghost problem and restored order to the town
And they could see those spooks were real
The experts were aware of the severity of the situation
And they knew they'd better get right to work
They were prepared to take immediate action
So they revved up the Ectomobile
They used their specialized vehicle to travel quickly to various locations
Yeah, the boys were ready, their aim was steady
The experts were fully prepared and skilled in their profession
And their hearts were made of steel
They were brave and fearless in the face of danger
Well the mayor he started ranting around
The town's leader was expressing his excitement and relief
And the whole town started to roar
The residents were overjoyed and celebrating the resolution of the ghost problem
And they're seeing this town that rocked
They were witnessing the town return to its normal state
Those Slimers dropped down to the floor
The ghost problem was completely neutralized
You should seen those specters in the trap saying
The ghosts were captured and contained
"Those boys make 'em dance"
The experts were highly effective at their job
Well New York, New York's so happy now
The city was grateful for the experts' help
They rocked that building, boy
The situation was resolved efficiently and effectively
But if the boys hadn't come to the rescue
If the experts hadn't been called upon, the ghost problem may have persisted
The spooks might have still been making noise
The ghosts would have continued to cause disruption and chaos in the town
Contributed by Blake L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.