Rock Track Feature: Peppos-Jones Band Title-Gotta Do’s

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The do’s and don’ts of life are learned at a very young age. As we mature and take on responsibility, some things need to be done, and some need to be done daily, and they become the “Gotta Do’s.” To take it to the next level, once a man grows up, gets committed to a woman, and then marries her, it becomes the Gotta Do’s amplified. Or should I say honey do’s as in a list?

The Peppos-Jones band decided to make a song about this very subject, titled, you guessed it, “Gotta Do’s.” The lyrics, while humorous, resonate with the daily struggles we all face. If you have a sense of humor, you’ll find that some of it is very true to life.

Additionally, they put the “Parental Advisory” sticker on the cover art. This sticker, commonly used in the music industry to warn listeners of explicit content, was a humorous touch by the band (in my estimation). Now, by today’s standards in film and music, that probably would be ignored. However, out of respect for listeners with children, this was appropriate.

All that aside, this is a great rock song with fun lyrics.  Some bluesy rockin’ guitar and vocals fit the lyrical content perfectly.  Here is one verse as an example; I would suspect it’s meant for those who have experienced the challenges of adult life, regardless of age.

Here is an example of the lyrics of one verse:

Wanna watch the game but I gotta cut the grass

Pulled on the cord it broke and I fell on my stupid ass

Wanna stop taking this plethora of pills

Instead I gotta stop and pay all these friggin bills

The lyrics are mildly abrasive, and I found them amusing.  But that’s me. The main point is that, musically, it is excellent, and the production values are superb.

Peppos-Jones Band not only knows how to have a good time but also how to create a track that listeners can relate to. In the end, that is what it’s all about when you release your music to the masses.

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-MuzikMan.net Founder

November 19, 2025

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Stephen Peppos and Bob Jones met in 1966 while attending Granby High School in Norfolk, VA. They soon formed the band "The New Directions". They recorded a song Louis Jones wrote for the band to perform called “Springtime Lady.” That song is now considered a favorite Garage Psych classic.