Isn't Wasn't Ain't
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Isn't Wasn't Ain't is the debut album by Christian parody band ApologetiX
, originally released in 1993. The album was re-released in 2003 and 2005.
ApologetiX
ApologetiX is a Christian parody band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The band was founded in 1992, and since then, has played in 44 states, released 17 studio albums, and built up a fan club that includes 45,000 people. The band is currently composed of J...
, originally released in 1993. The album was re-released in 2003 and 2005.
Track listing
- "Isn't Wasn't Ain't (In The Bible) - 2:31
- Parody of "Living Loving Maid (She's Just a Woman)Living Loving Maid (She's Just a Woman)"Living Loving Maid " is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin from their album Led Zeppelin II, released in 1969. It was also released as the b-side of the single "Whole Lotta Love". The song is about a groupie who annoyed the band early in their career...
" by Led ZeppelinLed ZeppelinLed Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
- Parody of "Living Loving Maid (She's Just a Woman)
- "David & Goliath" - 2:29
- Parody of "Paperback WriterPaperback Writer"Paperback Writer" is a 1966 song recorded and released by The Beatles. Written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney, the song was released as the A-side of their eleventh single...
" by The BeatlesThe BeatlesThe Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
- Parody of "Paperback Writer
- "Lions" - 3:39
- Parody of "Signs" by Five Man Electrical BandFive Man Electrical BandThe Five Man Electrical Band was a rock group from Canada's capital city of Ottawa, best known for their 1971 hit single "Signs"....
- Later rewritten & re-recorded for SoundproofSoundproof (album)-Track listing:# "Lions" - 4:15#* Parody of "Signs" by Five Man Electrical Band & Tesla#* Rewritten version of song which originally appeared on Isn't Wasn't Ain't.# "Sin of The World" - 2:42#* Parody of "Cinnamon Girl" by Neil Young# "I'm Cured" - 3:54...
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- Parody of "Signs" by Five Man Electrical Band
- "Patients" - 5:42
- Parody of "Patience" by Guns N' RosesGuns N' RosesGuns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
- Parody of "Patience" by Guns N' Roses
- "Help Me, Rhoda" - 2:38
- Parody of "Help Me, RhondaHelp Me, Rhonda"Help Me, Rhonda" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for their American rock band The Beach Boys. The song is the first Beach Boys song to feature a lead vocal by Al Jardine. It was released in March 1965 on the album Today! as "Help Me, Ronda"...
" by The Beach BoysThe Beach BoysThe Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, The Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962...
- Parody of "Help Me, Rhonda
- "That Daughter" - 4:08
- Parody of "Black Water" by The Doobie BrothersThe Doobie BrothersThe Doobie Brothers are an American rock band. The group has sold over 40 million units worldwide throughout their career. The Doobie Brothers were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.-Original incarnation:...
- Later rewritten & re-recorded for SoundproofSoundproof (album)-Track listing:# "Lions" - 4:15#* Parody of "Signs" by Five Man Electrical Band & Tesla#* Rewritten version of song which originally appeared on Isn't Wasn't Ain't.# "Sin of The World" - 2:42#* Parody of "Cinnamon Girl" by Neil Young# "I'm Cured" - 3:54...
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- Parody of "Black Water" by The Doobie Brothers
- "Little Esther" - 3:03
- Parody of "Little SisterLittle Sister (Pomus/Shuman song)"Little Sister" is a rock and roll song written by Doc Pomus & Mort Shuman. It was originally released as a single in 1961 by American singer Elvis Presley, who turned it into a #5 hit on the Billboard Hot 100...
" by Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyElvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
- Parody of "Little Sister
- "Don't Try (To Hide) - 4:17
- Parody of "Don't CryDon't Cry"Don't Cry" is a song by rock band Guns N' Roses, two versions of which were released simultaneously on different albums. The version with the original lyrics is the fourth track on Use Your Illusion I, while the version with the alternate lyrics is the 13th track on Use Your Illusion II...
" by Guns N' Roses
- Parody of "Don't Cry
- "I Found The Answer There" - 2:56
- Parody of "I Saw Her Standing ThereI Saw Her Standing There"I Saw Her Standing There" is a song written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, and is the opening track on The Beatles' debut album, Please Please Me, released in the United Kingdom by Parlophone on 22 March 1963....
" by The Beatles - Later rewritten & re-recorded for The Boys Aren't Backin' DownThe Boys Aren't Backin' DownThe Boys Aren't Backin' Down is the 3rd live album & 17th album overall by ApologetiX. The title references Thin Lizzy's smash hit "The Boys Are Back in Town".-Track listing:# "Strangest Folks" - 5:03#* Parody of "Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent...
as "I Saw The Answer There".
- Parody of "I Saw Her Standing There
- "Be Like David Was" - 4:39
- Parody of "Feel Like Makin' LoveFeel Like Makin' Love (Bad Company song)"Feel Like Makin' Love" is a song by British supergroup Bad Company. The song originally appeared on the LP Straight Shooter in April 1975 and was released as a single in August of the same year...
" by Bad CompanyBad CompanyBad Company were an English rock supergroup founded in 1973, consisting of two former Free band members — singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke — as well as Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs and King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell. Peter Grant, who, in years prior, was a key component of...
- Parody of "Feel Like Makin' Love
- "Ain't That A Miracle?" - 4:28
- Parody of "Pink HousesPink Houses"Pink Houses" is a song written and sung by John Cougar Mellencamp. It was released on the 1983 album Uh-Huh on Riva Records. It reached #8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in early 1984...
" by John Cougar Mellencamp - Later rewritten & re-recorded for SoundproofSoundproof (album)-Track listing:# "Lions" - 4:15#* Parody of "Signs" by Five Man Electrical Band & Tesla#* Rewritten version of song which originally appeared on Isn't Wasn't Ain't.# "Sin of The World" - 2:42#* Parody of "Cinnamon Girl" by Neil Young# "I'm Cured" - 3:54...
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- Parody of "Pink Houses
- "God I Like About You" - 2:50
- Parody of "What I Like About YouWhat I Like About You (song)"What I Like About You" is a song by American rock band The Romantics. The song, written by Romantics members Wally Palmar, Mike Skill and Jimmy Marinos is featured on the band's self-titled 1980 debut album, and was also released as a single. Marinos, the band's drummer, is the lead vocalist on...
" by The RomanticsThe RomanticsThe Romantics is an American New Wave band from Detroit, Michigan, formed in 1977. The band adopted the name "The Romantics" because they formed on Valentine's Day, 1977. The Romantics achieved popularity in the United Kingdom, The U.S... - Not on 2003 release
- Parody of "What I Like About You
- "Faith Pt. 2" - 2:37
- Parody of "FaithFaith (George Michael song)"Faith" is a #1 song, written and performed by George Michael, released as a single on Columbia Records, from his 1987 Faith album. According to Billboard magazine, it was the top-selling single of the year in the United States in 1988....
" by George MichaelGeorge MichaelGeorge Michael is a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley...
- Parody of "Faith
- "Christians Doin' Music" - 3:28
- Parody of "Listen to the Music" by The Doobie Brothers
- "What Is & Will Forever Be" - 4:51
- Parody of "What Is and What Should Never BeWhat Is and What Should Never Be"What Is and What Should Never Be" is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin on their 1969 album Led Zeppelin II. It was written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant....
" by Led Zeppelin
- Parody of "What Is and What Should Never Be
- "In Matthew 9" - 2:22
- Parody of "I Feel FineI Feel Fine"I Feel Fine" is a riff-driven rock song written by John Lennon and released in 1964 by The Beatles as the A-side of their eighth British single. The song is notable for the use of feedback on a recording for the first time by any musician...
" by The Beatles
- Parody of "I Feel Fine
- "Mrs. Protestant" - 3:35
- Parody of "Mrs. RobinsonMrs. Robinson"Mrs. Robinson" is a song written by Paul Simon and first performed by Simon & Garfunkel. When released as a single in 1968, it hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US, for their second chart-topping hit after "The Sound of Silence"...
" by Simon and GarfunkelSimon and GarfunkelSimon & Garfunkel are an American duo consisting of singer-songwriter Paul Simon and singer Art Garfunkel. They formed the group Tom & Jerry in 1957 and had their first success with the minor hit "Hey, Schoolgirl". As Simon & Garfunkel, the duo rose to fame in 1965, largely on the strength of the... - Not on 2003 release.
- Parody of "Mrs. Robinson
- "He Really Got Mad (1993)" - 2:52
- Parody of "You Really Got MeYou Really Got Me"You Really Got Me" is a rock song written by Ray Davies and performed by his band, The Kinks. It was released on 4th August 1964 as the group's third single, and reached Number 1 on the UK singles chart the next month, remaining for two weeks...
" by The KinksThe KinksThe Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964. Categorised in the United States as a British Invasion band, The Kinks are recognised as one of the most important and influential rock acts of the era. Their music was influenced by a... - Later rewritten & rerecorded on The Boys Aren't Backin' DownThe Boys Aren't Backin' DownThe Boys Aren't Backin' Down is the 3rd live album & 17th album overall by ApologetiX. The title references Thin Lizzy's smash hit "The Boys Are Back in Town".-Track listing:# "Strangest Folks" - 5:03#* Parody of "Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent...
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- Parody of "You Really Got Me
- "Love (Ain't Nothin')" - 3:34
- Parody of "Long Train Runnin'" by The Doobie Brothers
- Only available on 2005 release.
- "Verynice City" - 6:02
- Parody of "Paradise CityParadise City-Personnel:* Axl Rose - lead vocals, synthesizer, whistle* Izzy Stradlin - rhythm guitar, backing vocals, percussion* Slash - lead guitar, backing vocals* Duff McKagan - bass, backing vocals* Steven Adler - drums-Live:...
" by Guns N' Roses - Only available on 2005 release.
- Parody of "Paradise City
Personnel
- J. Jackson: Lead vocals, background vocals on "I Found The Answer There"
- Karl Messner: Guitar, background vocals, lead vocals on "I Found The Answer There"
- Andy Sparks: Rhythm guitar, background vocals
- Steve Kayner: Bass
- Keith Harrold: Drums
Additional personnel
- Jo Ann Herdt & Dana Spallinger: Background vocals on "David & Goliath"
- Gary Hayes: According to lead singer J. Jackson, Hayes supplied "The killer stratospheric Axl Rose impression in the call & response in the final chorus" on "Verynice City".