The Walkers were founded by Jean Innemee (bass guitarist, vocals), and comprised of Maddy Bleize (drums, vocals), Leo Steinbusch (trumpet, guitar, bass-guitar), Conny Peters (sax, keyboards, flute, clarinet) and Adri Coenen (guitar). The group metamorphosed from his band, the The Mosam Skiffle Group. Jean Innemee also founded the band, Carboon. From 1973, The Walkers included his brother, René Innemee (guitar, vocals).
As a prolific writer, Jean Innemee wrote songs in a number of styles, languages and dialects some of which were performed abroad. The English language song There's No More Corn On The Brasos, as sung by The Walkers, sold over a million copies. Official Website: www.thewalkers.nl
Jean died in 2007 but his brother, René Innemee, is still an active musician who leads his own country band, René Innemee & The Revival Band.
Rock 'N' Roll Band
The Walkers Lyrics
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Bap shoowady wah bap bap shoowady wah
Your eyes will meet a scintillating sight
Bap shoowady wah bap bap shoowady wah
The frogs are hopping and a-bopping, the peacocks performing a strut,
But Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino will be doing his stuff.
When he blows his horn all night, he blows it with all his might
That, Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino blows it right!
The monkeys are a-swinging and a-grinning from the tops of the trees
Bap shoowady wah bap bap shoowady wah
The ostrich and the emu are a-shaking their knobbly knees
Bap shoowady wah bap bap shoowady wah
The crocodiles are very happy snappy, a-splishing and a-splashing by the pool
But Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino, he's so cool.
Marmaduke the mouse used to sit there crying in his little mouse hole
He was sad 'cos he didn't have a clue how to rock 'n' roll
So Reginald went to see him, and whispered in his ear very low
All you gotta do is let yourself go go go-go go.
If you go down to the jungle on a saturday night
Bap shoowady wah bap bap shoowady wah
Your eyes will meet a most amazing sight
Bap shoowady wah bap bap shoowady wah
Marmaduke the mouse will be rocking, a-jumping and a-jiving with the rest
But Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino, he's the best!
When he blows his horn all night, he blows it with all his might
Just a clumsy old rhino he may be, but all the animals agree,
That, Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino blows it
Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino blows it
Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino blows it right! Yeah!
The lyrics to The Walkers' song "Rock 'n' Roll Band" depict a lively and vibrant jungle scene on a Saturday night. The singer invites the listener to go down to the jungle and witness an extraordinary sight. The animals in the jungle, including frogs, peacocks, monkeys, ostriches, emus, and crocodiles, are all engaged in their own exciting and musical activities. However, the highlight of the evening is Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino.
Reginald, though being a clumsy old rhino, captivates everyone with his horn-playing skills. He blows his horn with incredible energy and passion all night long. Despite his physical limitations, Reginald proves that he can rock 'n' roll just as well as anyone else. The other animals in the jungle recognize his talent and agree that Reginald is the best at what he does.
Marmaduke the mouse, initially feeling left out and sad because he doesn't know how to rock 'n' roll, catches Reginald's attention. Sensing Marmaduke's despair, Reginald goes to him and shares some words of wisdom. He tells Marmaduke that all he needs to do is let himself go and enjoy the music. Encouraged by Reginald, Marmaduke embraces his inner rock 'n' roller and starts jumping and jiving with the rest of the animals.
Line by Line Meaning
If you go down to the jungle on a saturday night
If you venture into the vibrant jungle nightlife on a Saturday evening
Bap shoowady wah bap bap shoowady wah
Amidst the lively atmosphere and energetic beats
Your eyes will meet a scintillating sight
You will encounter a mesmerizing spectacle
The frogs are hopping and a-bopping, the peacocks performing a strut
Witness the frogs hopping and the peacocks showcasing their elegant movements
But Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino will be doing his stuff
However, Reginald, the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino, will be showcasing his unique talents
When he blows his horn all night, he blows it with all his might
As he plays his instrument throughout the night, he passionately plays it with great force
Just a clumsy old rhino he may be, but all the animals agree
Although he may appear as a clumsy and aging rhino, all the animals recognize
That, Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino blows it right!
That Reginald, the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino, truly delivers a fantastic performance!
The monkeys are a-swinging and a-grinning from the tops of the trees
Observe the monkeys swinging playfully and happily from the tree canopies
The ostrich and the emu are a-shaking their knobbly knees
Additionally, the ostrich and emu are joyfully shaking their unique jointed knees
The crocodiles are very happy snappy, a-splishing and a-splashing by the pool
Meanwhile, the crocodiles are delightedly splashing and playing in the pool
But Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino, he's so cool
Yet, Reginald, the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino, maintains a remarkable level of coolness
Marmaduke the mouse used to sit there crying in his little mouse hole
Marmaduke, the mouse, used to sit and lament in his sheltered mouse hole
He was sad 'cos he didn't have a clue how to rock 'n' roll
He felt despondent as he lacked the knowledge and skill to rock 'n' roll
So Reginald went to see him, and whispered in his ear very low
In response, Reginald approached Marmaduke and confidentially whispered
All you gotta do is let yourself go go go-go go
Informing him that all he needed to do was relinquish his inhibitions and simply let loose
Marmaduke the mouse will be rocking, a-jumping and a-jiving with the rest
As a result, Marmaduke, the mouse, will be joining the others, rocking and enthusiastically dancing
But Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino, he's the best!
However, it is undeniable that Reginald, the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino, stands out as the absolute best!
When he blows his horn all night, he blows it with all his might
Whenever Reginald plays his horn throughout the night, he does so with an immense amount of effort
Just a clumsy old rhino he may be, but all the animals agree
Although he may be perceived as a clumsy and elderly rhino, all the animals unanimously acknowledge
That, Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino blows it
That Reginald, the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino, skillfully performs
Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino blows it
Reginald, the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino, executes his performance
Reginald the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino blows it right! Yeah!
Reginald, the Rock 'n' Roll Rhino, undoubtedly delivers an exceptional performance! Yeah!
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Written by: Mark Walker
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