Worst Album Covers

Sheesh - imagine waking up next to that! And I dread to think what he's got dripping from his fingers.....

Trader Woody

On 2005-02-11 08:49, Trader Woody wrote:
Sheesh - imagine waking up next to that! And I dread to think what he's got dripping from his fingers.....

Trader Woody

Is that what poi looks like? I've never had it, but someone told me it looks like grey, wet peanut butter.

that Poi Dog cover might be the worst
picture I've ever seen...it kinda gives me
the creeps...I don't understand it...
gotta go away!

On 2005-02-11 07:50, PolynesianPop wrote:
Just stumbled across this one --

Rap Reiplinger from All Music Guide:

Biography by Greg Prato
Hawaiian comedian Rap Reiplinger may have only lived to see his 33rd year, but his witty comedy still lives on to this day, especially in his native tropical state. Born James Kawika Piimauna "Rap" Reiplinger on July 16, 1950, he discovered comedy via such influential artists as Red Skelton, Sid Caesar and Ernie Kovacs, among others. His imaginative TV specials, commercials, and comedy recordings of the late '70s (1978's Poi Dog, plus the 1979 pair Do I Dare Disturb the Universe and Crab Dreams) have resulted in several catch phrases still used in Hawaii to this day, among them "Russell, you get pen?," "How come I come, I stay you go?," and perhaps his best-known one, "Not too sweet, not too rancid, but just right!"

Reiplinger also helped create Hawaii's top comedy ensemble, Booga Booga, in 1974, which included such notables as James Grant Benton, and Ed Ka'ahea. Reiplinger's popularity continued to rise, as he began performing throughout the United States to enthusiastic audiences (including 'The Aladdin' in Las Vegas, 'Catch a Rising Star' in New York, and at 'The Improv' in Los Angeles), and received an Emmy Award in 1982 for his TV special 'Rap's Hawaii,' which he both wrote and starred in, and took home a bronze medal from the International Film and Television Festival of New York for "Most Outstanding Television Production." Since his cocaine-related death in January of 1984, Reiplinger's work has inspired countless Hawaiian writers, comedians, radio personalities, and actors. A decade after his death, several best-of compilations were issued, introducing the comedian to a whole new generation of admirers — 1993's The Best of Rap and 1996's The Best of Rap Too.

This was actually a huge seller in Hawaii when it was released and I remember hitting 4 record stores until I found one where it wasn‘t sold out. One even recreated that Lp cover in the display window with the stool, the poi, uke, and an androgynous manikin. Even with the thick pidgin English the record is a gas and is a nice snapshot of Hawaiian culture when people were able to laugh at each other with impunity (It was a local thing.). Sadly, Rap died ala John Belushi and his over dosed body was found on a hiking trail.
Here’s the gate fold of his next album.

[ Edited by: naugatiki on 2005-02-11 11:43 ]

RAP REIPLINGER? Uh oh... ShipwreckJoey, you'd better keep Mustang Sally away from this thread or we won't hear the end of it!!

(I let SWJ and Sally borrow my vhs copy of "Rap's Hawaii" many moons ago and Sally insists that I watch with her. She's very persistant. And colorful. Being from Hawaii, she has been a big Rap fan for years and has many stories to tell...) :wink:

Too late Z...the cat's outta the bag!

I just ordered this one from Amazon.com for a buck-fifty:

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!!!

Part II of the site originally posted by Swanky:
http://www.cenedella.com/stone/archives/000590.html

Here's another great repository of bad album covers: http://www.zonicweb.net/badalbmcvrs/

HEINO!!!

He RULES!

*On 2005-03-01 21:20, cynfulcynner wrote: *HEINO!!!

He RULES!
Absolutely!!

And what an early picture - pre-Orbison dark glasses, to hide that wandering eye!!

sigh ooooh, Heeeeinoooo.....

I got this at a thrift store Friday and have been laughing to myself ever since. Can you believe I went through about 300 LPs and this was the gem I came home with?

Hello! Sweet Jesus!

Track One: Hello! Sweet Jesus
Track Two: He Touched Me...

The Swank Pad Broadcast - If it's Swank...

[ Edited by: Swanky 2005-09-18 14:49 ]

His lyrics are great as well! Unfortunately I don't have an mp3 link.

I'm Jake the Peg, deedle eedle eedle um,
With my extra leg, deedle eedle eedle um.
Wherever I go through rain and snow,
The people always let me know:
There's Jake the Peg, deedle eedle eedle um,
With his extra leg, deedle eedle eedle um.

The day that I was born, oh boy, my father nearly died.
He couldn't get my nappies on, no matter how he tried,
'Cause I was born with an extra leg, and since that day begun,
I had to learn to stand on my own three feet,
Believe me that's no fun.

I'm Jake the peg, deedle eedle eedle um,
With my extra leg, deedle eedle eedle um,
Wherever I go through rain and snow,
The people always let me know:
There's Jake the Peg, deedle eedle eedle um,
With his extra leg, deedle eedle eedle um.

I had a dreadful childhood, really,
I s'pose I shouldn't moan,
Each time they had a three legged race,
I won it on my own.
And also I got popular,
When came the time for cricket,
They used to roll my trousers up,
And use me for the wicket.

I'm jake the peg, deedle eedle eedle um,
With my extra leg, deedle eedle eedle um.
Wherever I go through rain and snow,
The people always let me know:
There's Jake the Peg, deedle eedle eedle um,
With his extra leg, deedle eedle eedle um.

I was a dreadful scholar,
I found all the lessons hard,
The only thing I knew for sure was three feet make a yard.
To count to ten I used my fingers,
If I needed more,
By getting my shoes and socks of,
I could count to twenty-four.
(Pause...count: 1 2 3 4 5....) To twenty-five!

I'm jake the peg, deedle eedle eedle um,
With my extra leg, deedle eedle eedle um.
Whatever I did they said was false,
They said 'Quick march,' I did a quick waltz.
Then they shouted at me 'Put your best foot forward.'
'But which foot?' I said.
'It's very fine for you, you only got a choice of two, but me!

I'm jake the peg, deedle eedle eedle um,
With my extra leg, deedle eedle eedle um.

I've owned this LP cover, without the disc, for sometime. Thanks to Mr. BaliHai, I found a link to the LP cover, which I am now sharing with you.

Some things leave one speechless, and this is one of them.

Vern

Whoah!!!???

How in the heck does he play? Too bad you didn't have the record Vern.

Cheers,
Jeff

Someone had previously submitted the following LP cover as one of the candidates for 'Worst LP cover' .... from a 70's group named Orleans.

I was somewhat amazed to learn that John Hall, the bearded guy in the center, was earlier this month elected to Congress (NY, 19th District). He is the first professional rock musician to be elected to Congress (not counting Sonny Bono, who never played an instrument on-stage)

Here is what Mr. Hall looks like now.

Vern

On 2006-09-18 06:27, Jeff Central wrote:
Whoah!!!???

How in the heck does he play? Too bad you didn't have the record Vern.

Cheers,
Jeff

I'm more worried about how he drives that bus!

On 2006-11-28 07:49, cheekytiki wrote:

On 2006-09-18 06:27, Jeff Central wrote:
Whoah!!!???

How in the heck does he play? Too bad you didn't have the record Vern.

Cheers,
Jeff

I'm more worried about how he drives that bus!

What's Jesus using him for?

[ Edited by: martiki 2006-11-29 11:41 ]

I can't believe no one has been adding to this very funny thread for a long time. I just found these 3 that I had to post here. Enjoy....or groan.

Harmonica Geeks!

She's MAD for you Boy!

And since it's nearly Christmas, here's your present from Mr. & Mrs. 8FT Tiki...

HOHOHOHOHOHOHO

Big Hair Band...The Peirot Family Gospel Singers

I'm not sure if this is the best or the worst!

On 2004-02-28 17:25, Unga Bunga wrote:
This has gotta be in the top ten!
He's from somewhere around The S.F. area. God help us.
Here is the desciption:
Traditional Jewish folk songs and Instrumental Surf Music

Ask any big Hollywood macher, and they'll tell you - it's the latest craze with the boychiks and maydeles. The parting of the Red Sea and the curl of the Banzai Pipeline. The sands of the Sinai and the waves at Waikiki. The Diamond District and Diamond Head. The songs of the Jews and the sound of the surf guitar!

Grab your surfboard, a bobby-pin for your yarmulke, and pack a lunch. Don't forget sunscreen. The whole mishpuchah will be there, to kibitz, to nosh, and to dance the hora at the MESHUGGA BEACH PARTY!!!

I posted this not knowing who they were, now I'm a fan.
These guys rock.
Classic

Personally I believe these to be awesome, others may disagree...

ch

here's a few I've found in my travels....

and may i introduce...
the creepiest little boy on EARTH!?!?

On 2008-12-16 12:02, sputnikmoss wrote:

Big Hair Band...The Peirot Family Gospel Singers

I'd almost kill for a copy of that album! That hair can't be real!

Here's a couple hair-don't's I have at home (both religious)...