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Wild in the Streets is my pride and joy. I consider it my “first“ Rock 'n' Roll record, written and released in 1973, and recorded with Dr. John and his band, with Alan Freedman, Michael Brecker, David Sanborn, David Spinozza, David Peel, Produced by Roy Cicala ----------------------------------- Single written and released in 1973. Also on the album “Ghost Writer“ (A & M Records, 1977) and reissued on the album “I'm Alive“ (Universal International, 2006). ----------------------------------- Garland Jeffreys: Lead vocal and acoustic guitar John Boudreaux: Drums Rick Marrotta: Drums Johnny Ace: Bass Alan Freedman: Acoustic electric guitar Sugarbear: Electric guitar Dr. John: Clavinet Michael Brecker: Tenor sax Randy Brecker: Trumpet David Sanborn: Soprano sax Phil Messina: Trombone David Peel and Friends: Background vocals Produced by Roy Cicala and Garland Jeffreys Arranged by Garland Jeffreys and Dr. John Recorded and mixed by Roy Cicala at Record Plant, 1973 Mastered at Atlantic ----------------------------------- Video compiled and edited by Doug Webb. ----------------------------------- WILD IN THE STREETS (Music and Lyrics by Garland Jeffreys) In the heat of the summer Better call up the plumber And turn on the street pump To cool me off With your newspaper writers And your big crime fighters You still need a drugstore To cure my cough Running wild in the streets We got a gang called Shady And a midnight lady And two transvestites To beat the band You better not touch us You best believe us Your teenage Johnny's Gonna be a man Runnin' wild in the streets Mrs. America Tell me how is your favorite son Do you really care What he has done Runnin' wild in the streets
