It is indeed "Wooly Bully" by Sam the Sham. Hiway beats Bullwinkle by one minute! Oooh!! A photo finish. Maybe Sports Illustrated should be covering this! I know what you mean about the opening line. For a long time I thought it was "Maddy po plappy...amunna tang ee tall"
Do we have to do Rock? I've got one I've had on my mind for days and I think you'll recognize it. It's of the jazz genre and it's been sung by a variety of "crooners".
Okay, I'm a little embarrassed here. The song is "Lulu's Back in Town". Mel Torme did just an awesome version of this song a few years ago but You Tube must have pulled it. It's an old song that's been done by a few jazz crooners and it dates back to 1935. So as you can imagine, the earlier versions were a bit "tinny". The Mills Brothers also did it and as you might imagine, Lulu did it in the 60's for obvious reasons. I picked a version by Fats Waller which is nice. But the reason I was excited about this song was because of Mel Torme's version which I cannot provide for you now. Sorry.
I found it on lala.com which is a new site to me and I'm having a ball in there.
It's a free registration and then you can buy mp3's or just listen. I first found Fats Waller's version which was great, then I listened to Oscar Peterson's piano with no vocals and that was sweet.
Today I went back and searched for Mel Torme's version, which I have to agree with you - was my personal favorite too. (And not 'cause my first name is in it a couple times, either - lol.)
I found it on lala.com which is a new site to me and I'm having a ball in there.
It's a free registration and then you can buy mp3's or just listen. I first found Fats Waller's version which was great, then I listened to Oscar Peterson's piano with no vocals and that was sweet.
Today I went back and searched for Mel Torme's version, which I have to agree with you - was my personal favorite too. (And not 'cause my first name is in it a couple times, either - lol.)
Thank you for passing that information along! I very much enjoyed listening to Torme's version. A while back I came across a version on You Tube that he did with his son. His son wasn't bad either and they really "cooked" on this song. Thanks again!
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Yes WordWolf, One of my very favorite songs. Hopes the memories are good ones. Your answer, of course, is spot on. Your go!
WordWolf
I agree with you about "Who's Nect" and äqualung". I'm more familiar with The Doors by their catalog than which song is on what album, but I know enough to know you just mentioned "L.A. WOMA
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She packed my bags last night pre-flight
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can't slip any past waysider
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I'm sittin' in a railway station, got ticket for my destination....
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Now you're being gracious. This would be "Homeward Bound" by Simon and Gar Farkel.
I can see I'm in the midst of music trivia heavyweights.
"Uno, dos, one two tres quatro...
Matty told Hattie, about a thing she saw."
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"Wooly Bully"-Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs
the Matty told Hattie line was news to me. I never knew what he was saying.
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"Wooly Bully"
Sam the Sham and the Pharoahs
ackk!!!!
fell asleep again
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It is indeed "Wooly Bully" by Sam the Sham. Hiway beats Bullwinkle by one minute! Oooh!! A photo finish. Maybe Sports Illustrated should be covering this! I know what you mean about the opening line. For a long time I thought it was "Maddy po plappy...amunna tang ee tall"
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Off Topic Alert!!
Speaking of misunderstood lines:
How about this one from Groovin' by The Young Rascals.
Life will be ecstasy, you and me and Lesley.
(Life will be ecstasy, you and me endlessly)
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Further off topic!
Check this site for almost every misunderstood lyric: Kissthisguy.com
Is this the only game thread left? Where is everybody?
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Seizing the initiative here...
I've got a song, ain't got no melody...
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Would anyone like my turn?
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ok if I must
"Sitting at a tiny table in a ritzy restaurant"
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Perhaps one of the most covered songs IMO. Every podunk band does it.<br><br>
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Do we have to do Rock? I've got one I've had on my mind for days and I think you'll recognize it. It's of the jazz genre and it's been sung by a variety of "crooners".
"Gotta get my ol' Tuxedo pressed,
Gotta sew a button on my vest...."
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Nah, no rule says we have to only do rock songs here - there's been plenty of variety.
I was sure I didn't know your song by the clues so I googled it - cool tune! Thanks!
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"Gotta get my ol' tuxedo pressed,
Gotta sew a button on my vest
'cause tonight I gotta look my best...."
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"Puttin' On the Ritz"?
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Gret guess but no...think Mel Torme. Here's the bridge:
"You can tell all my pets,
All my blondes and brunettes,
Mr. Otis regrets that
He won't be around."
"You can tell the mailman
Not to call.
I won't be at home
Until the Fall and
I may not be back home at all...."
I won't belabor this much longer. If someone doesn't guess I'll reveal the answer.
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Okay, I'm a little embarrassed here. The song is "Lulu's Back in Town". Mel Torme did just an awesome version of this song a few years ago but You Tube must have pulled it. It's an old song that's been done by a few jazz crooners and it dates back to 1935. So as you can imagine, the earlier versions were a bit "tinny". The Mills Brothers also did it and as you might imagine, Lulu did it in the 60's for obvious reasons. I picked a version by Fats Waller which is nice. But the reason I was excited about this song was because of Mel Torme's version which I cannot provide for you now. Sorry.
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I found it on lala.com which is a new site to me and I'm having a ball in there.
It's a free registration and then you can buy mp3's or just listen. I first found Fats Waller's version which was great, then I listened to Oscar Peterson's piano with no vocals and that was sweet.
Today I went back and searched for Mel Torme's version, which I have to agree with you - was my personal favorite too. (And not 'cause my first name is in it a couple times, either - lol.)
http://www.lala.com/#search/Mel%20Torme%20Lulu's%20Back%20in%20Town
What a fun song!
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Thank you for passing that information along! I very much enjoyed listening to Torme's version. A while back I came across a version on You Tube that he did with his son. His son wasn't bad either and they really "cooked" on this song. Thanks again!
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Let's get this re-started:
Warden threw a party in the county jail...
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Jailhouse Rock - Elvis
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