The Coolies
| The Coolies | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Alternative rock, Post-punk, Laffabilly |
| Years active | 1986-1989 |
| Labels | DB Records, Casino Records |
| Past members |
Jeb Baldwin |
Jeb Baldwin
Billy Burton
Rob Gal
Clay Harper
Frogg Jaguar Mellonball
The Coolies were an American alternative rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, active between 1986 and 1989. They derived the name from a dictionary definition of coolie which defines the word as, "one who does heavy work for little pay."
The Coolies' first album, dig..? was released in 1986 by DB Records, and consisted of nine tongue-in-cheek covers of Simon & Garfunkel classics plus a version of Paul Anka's 1974 #1 hit, "(You're) Having My Baby." While Anka's version of "Having My Baby" received criticism for perceived sexist undertones, Coolies lead singer Clay Harper takes it to a whole new level during a brief spoken interlude at the end of the song in which he reveals that she is not the only woman in town having his baby. Thus, he must leave town. "Scarborough Fair" was released as a 7" single.
dig..? was followed up in 1988 by the rock opera Doug. Doug contains thirteen original tracks, mostly written by guitarist Rob Gal, in the style of various previously existing bands. "Cook Book" is reminiscent of the Who's Tommy, and "Pussy Cook" is more-or-less a reworking of the Beastie Boys' Cooky Puss. Other bands paid homage to or spoofed include Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, and The Replacements.
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