Something Weird - Hey Folks! It's Intermission Time! (2023) [Official Digital Download]

Welcome to the sweet-but-savory, suspiciously sticky, and slightly sinful world of old-school movie theater intermission messages. It’s where big-band jazz, psychedelic rock, sequin-bedecked disco, virgin vanilla orchestrated pop, and more are pressed into service, with your satisfaction as the solitary goal.

Thirsty? A jumping jazz trio backs jazz/pop singer Joanie Sommers (famous for her ‘62 hit “Johnny Get Angry”) on the standard “Makin’ Whoopee” with lyrics revamped to turn you on to the sparkling taste of Pepsi. A hipster from an animated, Paul Klee-gone-bebop tableaux slings beatnik proto-rap in service of Dr. Pepper. An ode to Orange Crush goes down easy amid hip-swiveling piano licks.

Hungry? “Let’s All Go to the Lobby” is the theme from the Citizen Kane of intermission films, preserved in the Library of Congress’s National Film Registry. The classic '50s clip features animated treats crooning award-winning soundtrack composer Jack Tillar's snack-bound song, which borrows liberally from “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Hey, are we crazy or does candy singing about the consumption of candy smack just a wee bit of cannibalism?

Just imagine—what if the explosion of multicolored madness you encounter in this alternate dimension were the fabric of your everyday existence? What if candy-counter expeditions and popcorn pop music were the news of the day and your world had a warm, woozy 35 mm blur and a dream-state sugar rush? It’s a tantalizing notion. For starters, here’s your soundtrack.

Tracklist
01. Welcome - Please Keep The Theatre Clean
02. Let's All Go To The Lobby
03. Popcorn And Candy, Yum Yum
04. The Greatest Show On Earth
05. Lots Of Pretty Pickles
06. Carnation Whipped Hot Cocoa
07. Oh The Time Is Now, The Time Is Here
08. You'll Love Corn Dogs
09. James River Smithfield BBQ
10. Ready To Serve All Of You
11. Instrumental Intermission 1
12. No Smoking, No Littering, No Talking… Please
13. Sprite Intermission
14. Shrimp Rolls / Hot Meatball Sandwich
15. Tony's Pizza
16. Instrumental Intermission 2
17. Going To The Movies With Harry
18. Buttercup Popcorn
19. PIK Insect Repellant
20. Pepsi Instrumental Intermission
21. Go Man Go Dr. Pepper Jingle
22. Oh We Ride In The Rodeo Jingle
23. Orange Crush Jingle
24. Ladies & Gentlemen - Our Next Attraction
25. Goodies Machine
26. Sprite Instrumental Intermission
27. Pepsi Jingle
28. Candy Bar Intermission
29. Thanks For Coming To Our Show Tonite!
30. 3 Minute Clock Countdown
31. Drizzle Guard
32. Instrumental Intermission 3
33. Instrumental Intermission 4
34. Minute Clock Countdown
35. It's Intermission Time At The Lake City Drive-In Theatre, Florida
36. BernzOmatic In-Car Heater
37. Little Lola Pepsi Intermission
38. It's Great To Go To A Drive-In At The Lake City Drive-In Theatre, Florida
39. Fine Entertainment Farewell
40. Please Replace The Speaker
41. SWV Sound Effect