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They stayed up all night. Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cash They stayed up all night selling cocaine and hash To an undercover cop who had a sister named Jan For reasons unexplained she loved the Monkey Man. Last Appearance Tweeter and The Monkey Man (Traveling Wilburys song) if ( localStorage.getItem(skinItemId ) ) { _g1.classList.remove('lazyload'); _g1.setAttribute('srcset', _g1.getAttribute('data-srcset')); Tweeter and the Monkey Man. _g1.setAttribute('src', _g1.getAttribute('data-src') ); Tweeter and The Monkey Man were a duo of Sock Monkeys that became members of Character D's Hitman Team. Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cash They stayed up all night selling cocaine and hash To an undercover cop who had a sister named Jan For reasons unexplained she loved the Monkey Man Tweeter was a boy scout before she went to Vietnam And found out the hard way nobody gives a damn They knew that they found freedom just across the Jersey Line So they hopped … Black One of us said, “Are we going to do a Wilburys song?” We said, “Let’s not do one of those. Blown up with a Bomb Rock by Joseph Yazawa and Romell Shoot The TV: The monkey man at the end. The band loved it. } No Name Given: The undercover cop in "Tweeter and the Monkey Man" is always referred to as "The undercover cop". _g1.classList.remove('lazyload'); _g1 = document.getElementById('g1-logo-mobile-inverted-source'); Become a star by singing & recording your favorite songs in our Internet karaoke community. Lately, Petty has been busting out “Tweeter & The Monkey Man” on tour, performing it during his run at New York City’s Beacon Theatre and this year’s Hangout Fest. 1 Comment. Offering the largest FREE online karaoke music database. Watch Petty and The Heartbreakers perform “Tweeter & The Monkey Man” at Beacon Theatre below. Become a member. 1. } catch(e) {}, try { After being released from jail, they joined Character D's Hitman Team, and were given the task of protecting The Badlands while the other hitmen weren't there. } catch(e) {}, by Only members can comment. They stayed up all night selling cocaine and hash to an undercover cop who had a sister named Jan. For reasons unexplained, she loved the Monkey Man. Tweeter was a Boy Scout. Dylan sings lead on the song's verses, with the rest of the group joining, except Orbison, singing backup on the chorus sections. Transgender: Tweeter. It’s like a book [laughs]. The other members were Roy Orbison (Lefty), Jeff Lynne (Otis), and George Harrison (Nelson). How about something else?” And Tom said, “How about ‘Tweeter and the Monkey Man?” I remembered the title, but it took until he played the chorus for me to remember how it went. Trooper Village Stories: The Awakening Characters. _g1.setAttribute('srcset', _g1.getAttribute('data-srcset')); Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cash They stayed up all night selling cocaine and hash To an undercover cop who had a sister named Jan For reasons unexplained she loved the Monkey Man Tweeter was a boy scout course he went to Vietnam And found out the hard way nobody gives a damn They knew that they found freedom just across the Jersey Line So they hopped into a stolen car, took Highway 99 And the walls came down, all the way to hell Never saw them when they’re standing, neve… Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cash They stayed up all night selling cocaine and hash To an undercover cop who had a sister named Jan For reasons unexplained she loved the Monkey Man View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2020 Vinyl release of "Volume One" on Discogs. Although it was never released as a single, one of the standout moments of the band’s debut album Vol. Status Were hot up for cash. But then it all came back to me, and we played it a few times. Year: 1988 376 Views. Tweeter and The Monkey Man were present when the Lizard informed the rest of the hitman team about the deaths of Charlie Charlie and Ricardo. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. _g1 = document.getElementById('g1-logo-inverted-img'); Who had a sister named Jan. For reasons unexplained. if ( localStorage.getItem(skinItemId ) ) { Tweeter and The Monkey Man manufactured crystal meth, before getting arrested by an undercover cop. She loved the Monkey Man. Trooper Village Stories: The Awakening (soundtrack), Deceased Characters from Trooper Village Stories: The Awakening, Trooper Village Stories: The Awakening Antagonists, https://kirby-bulborb.fandom.com/wiki/Tweeter_and_The_Monkey_Man?oldid=59879, Tweeter and The Monkey Man are named after. } About Tweeter and the Monkey Man "Tweeter and the Monkey Man" is a song by the British–American supergroup the Traveling Wilburys that first appeared on the 1988 album Traveling Wilburys Vol. Am G Tweeter was a boy scout before she went to Vietnam F Am And found out the hard way, nobody gives a damn G They knew that they found freedom just … They were the guards of The Badlands, protecting it at all costs. First Appearance Already a member? With an undercover cop. Species ‘Tweeter and the Monkey Man’ (1988) Meet Bob Dylan, the troll. Amongst the Dust and Ashes. […] Find More on that Topic: americansongwriter.com/tom-petty-tackles-tweeter-the-monkey-man/ […]. Related: Tom Petty On His Relationship With Bob Dylan. Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cash They stayed up all night, selling cocaine and hash To an undercover cop who had a sister named Jan For reasons unexplained, she loved the Monkey Man D Am D Am Am G Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cash F Am They stayed up all night selling cocaine and hash G To an undercover cop who had a sister named Jan F Am For reasons unexplained she loved the Monkey Man. — are only half the fun. Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cashThey stayed up all night selling cocaine and hashTo an undercover cop who had a sister named JanFor reasons unexplained she loved the Monkey ManTweeter was a boy scout before she went to VietnamAnd found out the hard way nobody gives a damnThey knew that they found freedom just across the Jersey LineSo they hopped into a stolen car … Despite this, they share the same lack of regard for the lives of others as the other members. Media Gender Tweeter and the Monkey Man Were hard up for cash They stayed up all night Selling cocaine and hash To an undercover cop Who had a sister named Jan For reasons unexplained She loved the Monkey Man Namesake In jest of the acclaim afforded to fellow singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, this track, recorded during Dylan's time with the Traveling Wilburys, is full of references to Springsteen songs, themes and Jersey City settings. Tweeter and The Monkey Man were a duo of Sock Monkeys that became members of Character D's Hitman Team. The Springsteen song title references in the lyrics — “Mansion On The Hill, “Thunder Road,” “Factory,” etc. We’ve done “Handle With Care” and “End of the Line” before. It’s got 10 verses. They were the guards of The Badlands, protecting it at all costs. Date of Death Apparently he objected to his portrayal in the news coverage. E D A E E D Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cash A E They stayed up all night selling cocaine and hash E D To an undercover cop who had a sister named Jan A … try { Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cash They stayed up all night, selling cocaine and hash To an undercover cop who had a sister named… View full lyrics Similar Tracks 1 is “Tweeter & The Monkey Man,” a Bruce Springsteen-baiting crime story with lead vocals from Dylan. Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons! January 23rd 2030 Deceased Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cashThey stayed up all night selling cocaine and hashTo an undercover cop who had a sister named JanFor reasons unexplained she loved the Monkey ManTweeter was a boy scout 'fore she went to VietnamAnd found out the hard way, nobody gives a damnThey knew th Tweeter and The Monkey Man The rest comes from the winding narrative (“The undercover cop pulled up and said everyone of yous a liar/ If you don’t surrender now it’s gonna go down to the wire”), set deep in the swamps of Jersey. I love the way Dylan writes, just on and on. Smoking cocaine and hash. But it’s cool. May 30, 2013, 5:25 pm Sock Monkey(s) To the untrained ear, there’s not a ton of difference in the “thin, wild, mercury-sounding” vocal stylings of Tom Petty and Bob Dylan. Evan Schlansky Jan kills her brother, because of her love for the Monkeyman, and the story climaxes with a shootout on a bridge, as is seen in the lines: " She took a gun out of the drawer / And said 'It's best if you don't know' / The undercover cop was found face down in a field ..." View full lyrics Kirby Bulborb Wikia is a FANDOM Games Community. Not a bad little combo. Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cash They stayed up all night selling cocaine and hash To an undercover cop who had a sister named Jan For reasons unexplained she loved the Monkey Man Tweeter was a Boy Scout, 'course he went to Viet Nam Found out the hard way nobody gives a damn Romell's Bizarre Adventure Funny and Lighthearted himself! Intro: E D A E verse 1 E D Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cash A E They stayed up all night selling cocaine and hash E D To an undercover cop who had a sister named Jan A E For reasons unexplained she loved the Monkey Man E D Tweeter was a Boy Scout, 'course he went to Viet Nam A E Found out the hard way nobody gives a damn E D Thought that they'd find freedom just across the … The story is like a movie. _g1 = document.getElementById('g1-logo-mobile-inverted-img'); Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cash They stayed up all night selling cocaine and hash To an undercover cop who had a sister named Jan For reasons unexplained she loved the Monkey Man. var _g1; Out of all the members of Character D's Hitman Team, Tweeter and The Monkey Man are the least villainous, not being responsible for or ordering any deaths. It is also remarkable how quickly and economically the characterisation and story line are traced out, with the two being intertwined At five verses in 5 minutes 27 seconds, "Tweeter and the Monkey Man" is the longest Traveling Wilburys song put to record. _g1.setAttribute('src', _g1.getAttribute('data-src') ); In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell shed some light on “Tweeter”s revival: I like that song a lot. Tweeter and the Monkey Man Were hot up for cash They stayed up all night Smoking cocaine and hash With an undercover cop Who had a sister named…. The two songwriters go way back; Petty and The Heartbreakers first backed their hero on tour in 1986. Male Tweeter and the Monkey Man were hard up for cash. The biggest laugh is courtesy of Bob Dylan — Mr. Log In. Sole Survivor: Implied to be the fate of the Monkey Man. 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