1. The Jacks (also known as … Read Full Bio ↴There are a lot of bands called The Jacks:
1. The Jacks (also known as the Cadets) were an American doo wop group from the 50/60s
2. Jacks ( ジャックス) were a 1960s Japanese psychedelic rock group who released their best known studio album Vacant World (marketed as 'Karappo No Sekai' [Vacant World] or 'Jacks no Sekai' [Jacks' World] in Japanese) in 1968. The Jacks, originally known as Nightingale, began their career in 1966 as a folk trio. After jazz drummer Takasuke Kida joined the group they headed into a new musical direction. Vacant World is widely seen as one of the most important Japanese albums. The song 'Vacant World' (or 'Karappo no Sekai' in Japanese) was famously banned from Japanese airwaves due to lyrical content. The Jacks' musical legacy has carried on in Japan despite the fact that their career was quite short, disbanding shortly before the release of their second studio album Super Session (or 'Jacks No Kiseki' in Japanese).
3. The Jacks are 3 girls & 1 guy from Holland. They play rock music with a hint of pop.
Marcia's edgy voice and Estelle's nasty guitar solos are carried by the sturdy rythm section. Put them on a stage and you will experience a raw, energetic show.
4. Jacks (also kwnon as The Jacks) is a Greek Garage band!
The Jacks were born in October of 2006. Gathering their forces from different backgrounds, experiences, llifestyles and abilities they end up with one unique line-up. Alex Klimentopoulos (of the mighty Frantic V) on drums, Jim Lefakis (of the Greek poppers My Own Devices) on guitars, Themis Kyriazis (of My Own Devices and electronicateers Eko-Tiger), Beatrice B (special Eko-Tiger guest vocalist) and Thoula D (cellist and bassist of known Mod-Soul group) join up in order to spread the word... In March 2009 Apostolis Valassas joined in on bass after Themis departed for a better luck! Live performances: 3rd Belle Vue Weekender (June 2007), International Music Day (June 2008).
Alex Klimentopoulos : Drums, screams.
Jimi Lefakis : Guitars.
Apostolis Valassas : Bass.
Beatrice B : Vocals, backing vocals, tambourines.
Thoula D : Keyboards, backing vocals, maraccas.
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5.The Jacks, Northampton, UK
In the spring of 2007 Dom - lead vocals, rhythm guitar and Paul - bass, backing vocals got themselves together to form a band in their home town of Northampton. They had gone to school together and had kept in touch through their different Universities in Newcastle (Dom) and York (Paul). One of a long line of drummers was in place and THE JACKS did their first gig, not in Northampton, but all the way down in south-east London in a bar called Imbibe. Their soundman was the lad from the local hometown guitar shop who Dom had persuaded to come for the ride, but on seeing the band he had a different idea and offered to be the bands lead guitar player so from the 2nd gig onwards THE JACKS were four.
With changing drummers, THE JACKS spent the rest of 2007 gigging around Northampton and up to their University Cities trying to find a way to get their music heard. Before long they found that they had sold out Camden’s Barfly twice. Support slots followed in Newcastle at the Academy with the likes of One Night Only, Newton Faulkner, The Days, A-Human and Imperial Leisure.
In 2008 THE JACKS also managed to hustle some support slots with press darlings THE LONG BLONDES and joined them on three dates of their UK tour in Newcastle, Oxford and Northampton.
In the winter of 2008 they got some down time at Fish Factory Studios in Neasden to record their first single with producer Saul Davies (James). Around the same period at about 5am Dom was mooching around outside Gazza’s Rocking Blues in Soho where he met Martin. The night finished the following morning with the two paddling in the Thames by Putney Rowing Club. Later it emerged that Martin played the drums and he was recruited to join the band at the beginning of 2009. [source: www.altsounds.com]
Band Website:
www.thejacks.co.uk
Members:
Dom Goldsmith - Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Paul Colley - Vocals and Bass
Jack Gourlay - Electric Guitar
Martin Rooney - Drums
6. The Jacks was the name used by Buzz of Delight, a pre-solo career band for Matthew Sweet in Athens, Georgia in the mid-80's for a single recording studio session.
Smack Dab in the Middle
The Jacks Lyrics
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Where people like a rockin time
And stay awake both day and night
Till everybody's feelin good an' right
Then throw me (smack dab in the middle)
I wanna be (smack dab in the middle)
Ahhhhh, smack dab in the middle, boys now
Ten Cadillacs, a diamond mill
Ten suits of clothes to dress to kill
A ten room house, some Bar B Q
And fifty chicks not over twenty-two
Then throw me (smack dab in the middle)
Oh, I wanna be (smack dab in the middle)
Ahhhhh, now boys you can see why
I wanna be smack dab in the middle now
So I can rock and roll to satisfy my soul
One hundred beds with chorus girls
A street that's paved with natural pearls
A wagon load of bonds and stocks
Then open up the door at Fort Knox
Then throw me (smack dab in the middle)
I wanna be (smack dab in the middle)
Ahhhhh, now listen boys throw me
Smack dab in the middle right now
So Ray can rock and roll to satisfy his soul
That's all right!
A lot of bread and gangs of meat
Oodles of butter and somethin sweet
Gallons of coffee to wash it down
Bicarbonated soda by the pound
Then throw me (smack dab in the middle)
I picture it (smack dab in the middle)
Ah, throw me now, smack dab in the middle right now
So I can rock and roll to satisfy my soul
Alright!
The lyrics to The Jacks's song "Smack Dab In The Middle" describe a desire for a luxurious and indulgent lifestyle, complete with fancy cars, clothes, and houses, as well as an abundance of beautiful women and delicious food and drink. The singer of the song longs to be placed in a town where people know how to have a good time around the clock, so that he can rock and roll to his heart's content. The repeated refrain of "smack dab in the middle" emphasizes this desire for the center of attention, the locus of pleasure and excitement.
The lyrics may be interpreted as a celebration of excess and hedonism, as the desire for material wealth and sensual pleasures takes center stage. The repeated refrain of "smack dab in the middle" suggests a desire for attention and adoration, as well as a need to be surrounded by excitement and energy. The use of specific details, such as the preference for women under 22, adds to the sense of decadence and superficiality that pervades the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Pick me a town in any clime
Choose a town in any climate
Where people like a rockin time
Where people love to dance and have fun
And stay awake both day and night
Stay up all day and all night
Till everybody's feelin good an' right
Until everyone is happy and satisfied
Then throw me (smack dab in the middle)
Put me right in the middle of it all
I wanna be (smack dab in the middle)
I want to be right in the middle of it all
Ahhhhh, smack dab in the middle, boys now
Right in the center of the action, boys
So I can rock and roll to satisfy my soul
So I can dance to my heart's content
Ten Cadillacs, a diamond mill
Ten luxury cars, a factory that produces diamonds
Ten suits of clothes to dress to kill
Ten suits of clothes to impress others
A ten room house, some Bar B Q
A large house with a barbecue area
And fifty chicks not over twenty-two
And fifty young women not older than twenty-two
Oh, I wanna be (smack dab in the middle)
Oh, I really want to be in the middle of it all
Ahhhhh, now boys you can see why
Now boys, you understand why
I wanna be smack dab in the middle now
I want to be right in the center now
So I can rock and roll to satisfy my soul
So I can dance to my heart's content
One hundred beds with chorus girls
One hundred beds for dancing showgirls
A street that's paved with natural pearls
A road made of natural pearls
A wagon load of bonds and stocks
A lot of valuable bonds and stocks
Then open up the door at Fort Knox
Then access the gold reserve at Fort Knox
Oh, I wanna be (smack dab in the middle)
Oh, I really want to be in the middle of it all
Ahhhhh, now listen boys throw me
Now listen carefully, boys
Smack dab in the middle right now
Right in the center, right now
So Ray can rock and roll to satisfy his soul
So Ray can dance to his heart's content
That's all right!
All of that is great!
A lot of bread and gangs of meat
A lot of bread and plenty of meat
Oodles of butter and somethin sweet
A lot of butter and something sweet
Gallons of coffee to wash it down
Lots of coffee to drink with the food
Bicarbonated soda by the pound
Lots of baking soda
I picture it (smack dab in the middle)
I can imagine it, right in the center
Ah, throw me now, smack dab in the middle right now
Oh, put me right in the center now
So I can rock and roll to satisfy my soul
So I can dance to my heart's content
Alright!
Great!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES E CALHOUN
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ALAIN DEWAELE
love this track thank for the sharing Charles
Allen Blasco
From 1955 by The Jacks - "Smack Dab In The Middle" (alternate B side to "Why Don't You Write Me?"). Will "Dub" Jones sings bass lead on this, as he did on "Stranded In The Jungle" when the Jacks became The Cadets. He was also the famous bass voice with The Coasters, and is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with them.
Teresa Carella
Great!!!
Choock5219
Sure Is Teresa!
Daniel Kubacki
New too me. Fun one.
Choock5219
1st release from this L.A. based group
Rusty Koehler
This is topps daddio.