Merry Christmas To All

Merry Christmas!

As a special gift to all:

Sonseed Facebook Page

I created the Sonseed page on Facebook.

Sonseedaholic Resources Inventory #1

As of today, Sonseedaholic has:

• This blog
• A main site
• A forum
• A MySpace page
• A MySpace group
• A Facebook group
• A YouTube channel

Don't forget to check these things out. Permanent links to these items are on the right of the page under Sonseedaholic links.

Sonseedaholic MySpace Group

Sonseedaholic now has a MySpace group.

Sonseedaholic Facebook Group

Sonseedaholic now has a group on Facebook.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Turkey is a friend of mine!

I Was Right?!

"4. Doug was able to get a copy of Sal's video recording of the final Sonseed concert and will be posting it online. This may be the most likely yet."

So, I was right (sort of). Doug did indeed get a copy of the concert recording and he posted Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine LIVE.

Can't wait to see the other songs!

Incorrect Theories, Part 2

"LOL - I love your theories. Unfortunately they are all wrong (for now). Hopefully I'll have the goods to deliver by the end of the week...a nice Thankgiving gift to loyal Sonseed fans." -Doug

Darn, I was wrong. Well, I'll just keep speculating (and getting those wrong too).

1. A&E Biography will be doing a documentary about Sonseed. Probably not, since Sonseed it still not yet well-known. But hopefully one day!
2. A biopic about the members of the band will be made. See the comment for #1.
3. The band members contracted with a record company to release "First Fruit" on CD and MP3. It's possible, but again, not probable.
4. Doug was able to get a copy of Sal's video recording of the final Sonseed concert and will be posting it online. This may be the most likely yet.

First Fruit Lyrics

Over the weekend I finally transcribed the lyrics to all the songs on "First Fruit." You can find them here.

Note: Lyrics are 97% accurate, 3% best guess.

Exciting Sonseed News Coming Soon

Earlier today, Doug said in a comment "Some exciting SONSEED news coming soon. I'll keep you posted."

What could this exciting news be? I have come up with several theories (none of which are probably right).

1. Sonseed has reunited and is beginning a nationwide tour, and will be releasing a new album. That would be the dream of every Sonseed fan, but it is very unlikely. Two of its members have already passed away, and the rest have gone their own way and led very successful lives.
2. Contemporary Christian artists are remaking the album First Fruits. We have seen the video of David Crowder covering "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine". MercyMe could do "Gospel Ship", tobyMac could do "Oh Happy Day", and "Say Yes" could be done by Newsboys. But this probably is not the news.
3. The band members will reunite on "Good Morning America." This is possible,but not probable.

Hopefully, no matter what the news is, it will be exciting for Sonseedaholics everywhere.

Marketing Campaigns

In the past couple weeks I have launched a couple "marketing campaigns" to promote Sonseed and Sonseedaholic.

Campaign 1: I joined the message board of Snopes.com as "searchingforsonseed" and started a thread inquiring about the validity of Sonseed. This is getting people to investigate Sonseed for themselves, and hopefully will prompt Snopes to create an official page proving the authenticity of Sonseed.

Campaign 2: After learning about Rickrolls, I created a few "Seedrolls" in a marketing attempt. Success or failure is still unknown.

If you, like me, are a Sonseedaholic, then help me get the word out.

Day After Election Day

Congratulations to President-elect Polchetti and Vice-President-elect Archer for winning by a landslide- 100%*

I fully support changing our national anthem to "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine."

*Only one person voted--and that was me. Why?

Election Day

Alec Baldwin on David Letterman

Watch this clip from Alec Baldwin's interview with David Letterman. In this clip Alec is discussing his brother Steven.

An Important Message From Your Presidential Candidate

Click on the link for your presidential candidate and hear an important message from him.

John McCain
Barack Obama

Sonseedaholic endorses neither candidate.

Sonseedaholic YouTube Channel

Sonseedaholic is now on YouTube. Hilarious "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine" videos are in production and will be posted soon!

Sonseedaholic Official Website

Sonseedaholic now has an official website.

Sonseedaholic on MySpace

Visit the all new official Sonseedaholic MySpace page here. Become a friend!

Election 2008

Sonseedaholic officially endorses Sal "Jesus is my Friend" Polchetti and Jim "Groovy Guy" Archer for President of the United States and Vice President of the United States, respectively. Elections are Nov. 4. Don't forget to vote.

Also, don't miss Saturday Night Live this Saturday. Vice Presidential nominee Jim Archer will be performing the "Groovy Guy Rap."*

*Not really.

globeandmail.com Sonseed Article

Sonseed's Jesus Is My Friend has gone viral

LISAN JUTRAS

From Monday's Globe and Mail
October 20, 2008 at 9:34 AM EDT

This is a bi-weekly column about microcelebrities - the often accidental stars of the viral videos and jpegs crowding our inboxes.

A Christian band, apparently adrift in the late 1970s, rocks its way through a tight little ska tune: "He taught me how to pray/and how to save my soul./He taught me how to praise my God and still play rock and roll." Everybody's dressed in shades of blue, swaying stiffly, looking like elementary-school teachers cutting loose in the staff room. The men wear vests; their collars are too big. The guitarist, in grey suede shoes, thrashes away. "He is like a Mountie," sings the band's incredibly earnest front man in more innocent, pre-Taser days. "He always gets his man/And he'll zap you any way he can ... ZAP!" Read article

Gospel Ship

The Imperials perform Gospel Ship:



Also check out: Gospel Ship performed by VeggieTales

Let's Watch It Again

WANTED! Sonseed Font

I want a font based on this logo? Any help?

Wikipedia Article for First Fruit

I just created the Wikipedia page for First Fruit.

Sonseed Store

Dougsploitation, the rediscover of Sonseed, has opened a Sonseed store on Cafepress. You can find it here.

Plans are underway for an official Sonseedaholic store.*

*But don't hold your breath.

The Copyright for First Fruit

First fruit / [performed by] Sonseed.

Type of Work:	Sound Recording
Registration Number / Date:	SR0000035515 / 1981-12-11
Title:	First fruit / [performed by] Sonseed.
Imprint:	[Brooklyn] : Sonseed RM-824, c1981.
Publisher Number:	Sonseed RM-824
Description:	1 sound disc : 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in.
Copyright Claimant:	Sonseed, Inc.
Date of Creation:	1981
Date of Publication:	1981-11-01
Authorship on Application:	words, music, arrangements & sound recording: Sonseed, Inc., employer for hire.
Previous Registration:	Words, music & arrangements prev. reg.
Basis of Claim:	New Matter: "sound recording."
Copyright Note:	C.O. correspondence.
Contents:	Born of the flesh -- Another kind of love song -- Jesus is a friend of mine -- The Gospel ship -- Sonseed -- The Opened door -- Sail on -- Oh, happy day -- Gettin' back -- And the Father will dance -- Say yes.
Other Title:	The Gospel ship.
	The Opened door.
Names:	Sonseed.
	Sonseed, Inc.

Official Page

David Crowder Cover

David Crowder covers "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine."

He Is Like A Mountie...

Rest In Peace, Brother John

"Brother John" Wieners, former member of Sonseed, passed away on September 29, 2008. Wieners gained internetional fame earlier this year when "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine" was posted on YouTube. He was the lead singer on the song "Sonseed," the band's fifth track of their album, "First Fruits."

He was preceded by drummer Nick Sciarra, and survived by band members Sal Polichetti, Patricia Costagliola, Melody Sorrentino, Anne Lessing, Jimmy Archer, and Frank Franco.

Read more here.

Testimonial

Hi. My name is Brian, and I am addicted to Sonseed!

On Sunday, September 28, 2008, I saw the video of "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine" for the very first time. That goofy video with a silly song changed my life forever. Since seeing it I have downloaded their entire album and listened to it, started this blog, and have even started my own Christian ska band.* I am now a better man after listening to "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine." Thanks, Sonseed!




*Not really!

One Week Anniversary

Yesterday marked the one week anniversary since I first saw the video of "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine." It's funny how a silly video can change someone's life...

Zap!

Download First Fruit Free

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Track List:

1. Born of the Flesh
   
2. Another Kind of Love Song
   
3. Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine
   
4. The Gospel Ship
   
5. Sonseed
   
6. The Opened Door
   
7. Sail On
   
8. Oh Happy Day
   
9. Gettin' Back
   
10. And The Father Will Dance
    
11. Say Yes

Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine- Lyrics

Chorus:
Jesus is a friend of mine
Jesus is my friend
Jesus is a friend of mine
I have a friend in Jesus
Jesus is a friend of mine
Jesus is my friend
Jesus is a friend of mine

He taught me how to live
My life as it should be.
He taught me how to turn my cheek
When people laugh at me.
I've had friend's before
And I can tell you that
He's one who will never leave you flat.

-chorus-

He taught me how to pray
And how to save my soul.
He taught me how to praise my God
And still play rock-and-roll.
The music may sound different
But the message is the same
It's just an instrument to praise His name.

-chorus-

Jesus is a friend of mine
Jesus is a friend of mine

Once I tried to run
I tried to run and hide.
But Jesus came and found me
And He touched down inside.
He is like a Mountie
He always gets His man
And He'll zap you any way He can.
Zap!

-chorus-

He loves me when I'm right
He loves me when I'm wrong
He loves me when I waste my time
By writing silly songs.
He loves me when I'm quiet
And I have nothing to say
He'll love me when I'm perfect
If I ever get that way!

-chorus-

I'm A Sonseedaholic!

I saw this video in my Sunday School class this Sunday, and I immediately liked the song. When I got home from church I Googled Sonseed and found that I could download their album for free, so I did. I listened to it, and determined "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine" is the best song. I listen to it at least 20 times a day. I have decided that makes me a Sonseedaholic.