Sing the Songs of... (1990)

About this title: Depending on one's point of view, the Bobs are either a pretentious novelty item or a group that deserves a lot of credit for taking chances. They're certainly unique -- how often do you hear a cappella versions of Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" and Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire?" And not only are the Bobs unique -- they know how to make the pieces of their quirky, eccentric puzzle fit together nicely. Despite what their detractors say, The Bobs Sing the Songs of... isn't a mere novelty item -- it's an example of a group taking off-center ideas and making them successful. While other Bobs ...

Tracks:

1. Purple Haze [Hendrix]
2. Ring of Fire [Cash/Kilgore]
3. Temptation
4. Whole Lotta Love
5. You Really Got a Hold on Me [Robinson]
6. Helter Skelter [Lennon/McCartney]
7. You Can't Do That [Lennon/McCartney]
8. Come Together [Lennon/McCartney]
9. Psycho Killer [Byrne/Frantz/Weymou]
10. Fever [Cooley/Davenport]
11. Good Lovin' [Clark/Resnick]
12. Through the Wall
13. Sitting in Limbo

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.