Jump!
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| Jump! | ||
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| Studio album by Van Dyke Parks | ||
| Released | February 1984 | |
| Recorded | December 1982 to February 1983 Cherokee Studios, Hollywood, CA |
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| Length | 35:50 | |
| Label | Warner Brothers | |
| Producer(s) | Steve Goldman | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Van Dyke Parks chronology | ||
| Clang of the Yankee Reaper (1976) |
Jump! (1984) |
Tokyo Rose (1989) |
Jump! is a 1984 album by Van Dyke Parks. The album (and its accompanying children's book) is a retelling of Joel Chandler Harris's Uncle Remus tales.
As is his wont, Parks mixes numerous musical styles. On Jump! these include Bluegrass, Tin Pan Alley, 1930s jazz, and Broadway musical.
(all music written by Van Dyke Parks; lyrics as credited)
- "Jump!" (instrumental) – 2:02
- "Opportunity for Two" (Lyrics: Martin Fyodr Kibbee and Van Dyke Parks) – 3:16
- "Come Along" (Lyrics: Martin Fyodr Kibbee and Van Dyke Parks) – 3:26
- "I Ain't Goin' Home" (Lyrics: Martin Fyodr Kibbee and Van Dyke Parks) – 3:45
- "Many a Mile to Go" (Lyrics: Martin Fyodr Kibbee and Van Dyke Parks) – 3:42
- "Taps" (instrumental) – 2:16
- "An Invitation to Sin" (Lyrics: Martin Fyodr Kibbee and Van Dyke Parks) – 3:20
- "Home" (Lyrics: Terry Gilkyson and Van Dyke Parks) – 2:55
- "After the Ball" (Lyrics: Martin Fyodr Kibbee and Van Dyke Parks) – 3:52
- "Look Away" (Music and Lyrics: Van Dyke Parks) – 4:03
- "Hominy Grove" (Lyrics: Martin Fyodr Kibbee and Van Dyke Parks) – 3:26
