Naked Boys, Naked Boys Sweaty Glistening Naked Boys
Recorded July 25th 1996
The name was taken from an episode of MAD Television that we were watching at Vic Moya's when we were trying to decide what we were going to call the album. We watched a skit with the words "naked boys, naked boys, sweaty glistening naked boys" in it and thought it would be a good idea and called the 7 inch that. The sooner the better so we could play poker.
This was the only well done studio recording that Cartoon Khaki would put out. It was also the only recording that Curtis Mathis would ever release as well. Next to the Earthlings 7 inch which came out about a year before this one Naked Boys remained with the Earthlings 7 inch the only known local records at the time.
The debate on whether to have the 7 inch at 45 rpm or 33 1/3 rpm was short lived. We wanted to put as much as possible on the record. And of course the decision to make it a clear red record as well. Each band was supposed to have separate art work for each side as well. However Cartoon Khaki's idea of having Jerry Urjaz throwing up in the toilet never made it to press. Which disappointed the band abit. Rob thought it would be a good idea to have a drunk guy on the record spinning around and around, and the whole band agreed. Side note: If you try to have a race to see who can drink a bottle the fastest it is best not to down a micky of gin (Jerry) in one minute with someone else (Jeff) just drinking a beer. You will look like the photo of Jerry in 15 minutes.
Jerry Urjaz on Jan Rudy's toilet June 8th 1996
After all this thought it was going to cost a little more then $1000 between both of the bands. Some band members bunted more of the cost then others, some non-band members as well. Belated thank-you's go to Dave Harangozo and Jen Moore for that.
Jeff scoping out the work
Vic Moya working hard
We would do anything to get the needed cash quick. Mark, Jeff, Rob and Vic all volunteered their time to earn cash towards the recording by raking grass, July 23rd 1996. The grass was like hay because the lawn was so over grown. Mark and Vic actually did most of the work while Rob took photos and Jeff offered much needed moral support for the raking endeavor. But we managed to get $100 that day for our labour.
Vic Moya and Jeff Reniers pausing for the camera while raking at Clarence Street
Mark in the distance raking the hay
Mark offering a friendly gesture
Mark and farming implements
Vic surveying a job well done
Jan getting the payola
Jan Rudy handing over some cash to Vic Moya at the Lyden Road Royal Bank branch July 23rd 1996
The anticipation of the recording was great. For all of us this was the first time in a real studio to record our songs. No one could wait and it was a very exciting day when it finally came. Vic Moya was totally elated. This was one of his dreams come true.
Vic in the studio
Chris behind the drums with Dave in the foreground
Vic and Vince Moya, Dave and Mark
Scott Darcy adjusting Vince's bass sound
Curtis Mathis recording (Vince with bass)
Chris drumming
Dave watching the show go on
Jan getting ready to rock out live to tape
last updated April 24th 2003