The Wurzels

"I Shot J.R." b/w "Alberts Funny Farm"

This was the eleventh 7" 45rpm vinyl single released by The Wurzels after Adge Cutler's death. It was released on June 6th 1980 on the John Miles record label, catalogue number JM1003

Song Lyrics

The Band:

At the time of the recording of this single The Wurzels consisted of Pete Budd, Tommy Banner and Tony Baylis, all of who had been supporting Adge Cutler at the time of his death in 1974.

The Tracks:

I Shot J.R. - the 'A' side on this single - and Alberts Funny Farm were both new and previously unreleased tracks. They were both studio recordings.

Disc and Label Variations:

The examples below are taken from the collection of Professor Wurzel and represent what a collector should expect to find. Generally The Wurzels' vinyl single releases from 1975 onwards tended to have an initial pressing run and were then taken off the catalogue. Matrix, Mother and Stamper codes were still used on the vinyl and the information centred around Adge's 1960's recordings that can be found on the Main Menu under 'Vinyl Collecting Guides' remains relevant (with minor changes between different record labels).

Image 1:

This single - JM1003 - was the third release on John Miles (The Wurzels manager) own record label who used Pye Records to manufacture and distribute his records.

'A' Side Matrix: JM1003 A1 DTONE 1 O

'B' Side Matrix: JM1003 B2 DT 1

Collectors' Extras:

Autographed copy of the single JM1003 - signed by all three of the band.

'A' Side Matrix: JM1003 A1 DTONE 1 O 'B' Side Matrix: JM1003 B2 DT 1

"I Shot J.R." b/w "Alberts Funny Farm" - Song Lyrics

Side 1 I Shot JR
Late one Friday night, I came in on the Dallas flight
And a lamp was shining bright on the seventh floor
Now he knew that his day had come
When he saw my shining gun
There was nowhere he could run, any more
(Chorus)
I shot JR, I wanted to be a superstar
I shot JR, I wanted a ride in his big black car
So I shot JR
Now Dusty may be dead, and Miss Ellie's safe in bed
And Sue Ellen was out of her head, at the time
So it's no good taking bets
Or being glued to your TV sets
That's the last time that he steps, out of line
(Repeat chorus)
You better get on your knees and pray
The bullet went astray
And JR will be back some day, come what may
(Repeat chorus twice)
Repeat chorus to fade
Lyrics Kindly transcribed by E.Bryant,
Verified by Professor Wurzel

Side 2 Albert's Funny Farm
There's a place I like to go, when I'm feeling down
Not too far to travel, only ten miles out of town
You'll see a crooked five bar gate, just by a crooked stile
The crooked road continues, about a crooked mile
There's the cutest little farm you've seen in all your life
Sitting in the doorway is the farmer and his wife
They're a crazy couple, who do things differently
Just look around the farmyard, and you'll really see
Things are getting crazy all the time
Keep on going when you see the sign upon the barn
To whom it may concern, you'll be pleased to learn
You're entering old Albert's funny farm
They milk the cat and stroke the cow, breed rabbits for their eggs
Dogs pull all the haycarts, the horse just sits and begs
Sheep are swimming in the pond, ducks live in the sty
The farm's become a madhouse since the pigs began to fly
Chickens are out grazing, the corn grows upside down
The blackbird flaps his wings to keep the windmill turning round
The geese all bark together while the donkey taps his hoof
The bull sings like a lovebird as he perches on the roof
Things are getting crazy all the time
Keep on going when you see the sign upon the barn
To whom it may concern, you'll be pleased to learn
You're entering old Albert's funny farm
Look at that cat there, he's lining up to be milked again
Given fourteen pints this week
Things are getting crazy all the time
Keep on going when you see the sign upon the barn
To whom it may concern, you'll be pleased to learn
You're entering old Albert's funny farm
Old Daisy the cow, she loves being tickled under the tail
And that bull can sing contralto, it'll be a sad day when his voice breaks
As for flying pigs, well they can be positively dangerous when they're in a playful mood
Look out! Oh dear, better run a bath Mother!

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