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September 5, 2008

Christian Ska Band Sings "Jesus Is My Friend"

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This is a '70s Christian ska band called "Sonseed," singing a song called "Jesus Is My Friend" to that shag-danceable ska music. From the costumes to the singer to the lyrics in which Jesus is apparently stalking him, why it wasn't the very first thing anyone ever put up on the internet is a mystery. It's amazing:

Once I tried to run
I tried to run and hide
But Jesus came and found me
And touched me down inside

There's also a mention of Mounties, so it might even be Canadian! This must be seen to be believed:

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Via Dougsploitation, who apparently owned the videotape for years and just now got it digitized for the internet's pleasure. I would love to find out what that singer's doing now (and whether Jesus is still his friend.)

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Wow. What can I say, that was awesome. Thank you.

Posted by: Genevieve at 09/05/08 1:26 PM | Reply
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wow. out of all the possible things that i could possibly say about this video, i still have to say that i just think its weird that they are such good friends with someone they never met.

Posted by: david at 09/05/08 3:19 PM | Reply
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You say "ska," I say "polka."

Posted by: Michele at 09/05/08 4:02 PM | Reply
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Johngp

"Zap!"

Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha, that was genius. I'll probably watch this again.

Posted by: smiles profile link at 09/05/08 6:40 PM | Reply
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Skanin' for the lord. I really need a Sonseed shirt now.

Posted by: TigerMachine profile link at 09/05/08 7:26 PM | Reply
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this is an insult to ska, polka, and jesus

Posted by: Warren at 09/06/08 1:48 AM | Reply
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Thanks so much for the shout out! For more info about Sonseed and a new interview with the lead singer, visit my blog:

http://dougsploitation.blogspot.com/

Posted by: dougsploitation at 09/06/08 1:10 PM | Reply
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I always figured Jesus was Canadian.

Posted by: sarah at 09/06/08 4:45 PM | Reply
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My brother was the drummer for Sonseed. He is no longer with us, so you can imagine how wild it is to see that clip!
I remember when that was on TV... and yes, we all had Sonseed t SHIRTS... and there were groupies, too!

Posted by: Jo Ann at 09/09/08 3:53 PM | Reply
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moonmaster

Oh my god this is my favorite thing ever.

Posted by: moonmaster profile link at 09/11/08 1:09 AM | Reply
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