Ska Parade, also known as SP Radio One, is a southern California radio show whose goal is to promote up-and-coming ska artists, as well as other types of new bands. The show was created by Tazy Phyllipz and Albino Brown. The show was a part of the Orange County third-wave ska movement of the mid-1990s. Ska Parade's first compilation album, Step On It: The Best of The Ska Parade Radio Show, helped the career of Sublime and helped launch third wave ska onto the airwaves of many commercial radio stations (e.g. KROQ-FM, KCXX, 91X). Ska Parade's second compilation, Runnin' Naked Thru the Cornfield, featured exclusive tracks by Reel Big Fish, The Specials, Save Ferris and The Aquabats. **Ska Parade (based in OC, CA) currently airs on KUKQ (Phoenix, AZ - commercial alternative) every Sunday from 9p-11p Pacific.
Skybird
make your tune
for none may sing it
just as you do
(And let your song be heard!)
Look at the way I glide
caught on the wind's lazy tide
sweetly how it sings
rally each heart at the sight
of your silver wings
Skybird, skybird
Nightbird
find your way
for none may know it
just as you may
(Seek out your harbor of light!)
(Let your song be heard!)
(Rally each heart to the sign of your silver wings!)