When you are old and Gray
Onward with Tom; Including a list of ....ility In case, like me, you have some of them. An awful debility A lessened utility A loss of mobility Is a strong possibility In all probability I'l.. Read more
Jun 19th 2023, 11:50 am
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We Will All Go Together, When We Go
Tom Lehrer's humor in song continues to attract me to record and share... Read more
Jun 19th 2023, 4:55 am
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The Hunting Song
Another from the Tom Lehrer songs. It is short... Read more
Jun 18th 2023, 6:04 am
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The Masochism Tango
From the Tom Lehrer collection, I bring you this. It is a karaoke track, if it had not been, I would have made one. If you are into self-punishment, have a listen or two. Another familiar type of.. Read more
Jun 16th 2023, 1:16 pm
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Wabash Cannonball
J. A. Roff wrote a song, The Great Rock Island Route, in the 1880s. In the 1930s, after a rewrite as Wabash Cannonball, country and western singer Roy Acuff gained great popularity with the song... Read more
Jun 16th 2023, 11:43 am
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Wreck of Old 97
On a different track, going through the mountains of Virginia. This is the full story of Old 97. Started out thinking of the Eddy Arnold version. There are many artist that have recorded this, th.. Read more
Jun 15th 2023, 6:11 am
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Poisoning Pigeons in the Park
From my Tom Lehrer collection. There is karaoke version on YT However this is from his original, adapted... Read more
Jun 14th 2023, 6:08 am
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Princess of Pure Delight
From; "Lady in the Dark", opened in 1941, is a musical with music by Kurt Weill, lyrics by Ira Gershwin and book and direction by Moss Hart. It was produced by Sam Harris. The protagonist, Liza Ellio.. Read more
Jun 13th 2023, 11:44 am
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Triplets
Adapted from the Danny Kaye's version. I don't know which one wrote it. I don't know which one is singing it, either. They sound alike, they may alternate singing, Who would know?.. Read more
Jun 12th 2023, 12:57 pm
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Saga of Jenny
I started out to record Danny Kaye's version with research of the lyrics, I found this version by Dee Dee Bridgewater There are many versions, the lyrics vary as the artists vary. So, adapted by Q.. Read more
Jun 11th 2023, 12:48 pm
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My Heart Knows a Lovely Song
A, simple and pleasant tune adapted from Danny Kaye's songs. I am not the whistler. I would have if I could have... Read more
Jun 9th 2023, 8:31 am
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Try a Little Tenderness
The Jimmy Durante arrangement, feeling a bit nostalgic. Many have performed this tender melody, some before JD and some after. I'm in the after group. Of course, that's obvious! (imaging Jimmy sayi.. Read more
Jun 8th 2023, 7:37 am
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Life Could Not, Better Be
Opening song, for the "Court Jester, Danny Kaye sing this as the credits run. It's a happy tune. Adapted by and for Q's amusement and share... Read more
Jun 7th 2023, 1:01 pm
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Mad Dogs and Englishmen
1932, Going way back, this was a Noel Coward song/poem Danny Kaye performed it, much later. I have adapted it, so I may share... Read more
Jun 6th 2023, 8:42 am
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Civilisation (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)
Adapted from the Danny Kaye-Andrew Sisters version. The Sisters didn't want to be in my adaptation. Actually, I couldn't afford them. A song from long ago and fun to sing. Yes, yes, yes, yes..... Read more
Jun 5th 2023, 4:29 am
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The Maladjusted Jester
The "Court Jester" movie starring Danny Kaye. This is Danny Kaye's version as adapted, interpreted, by Q... Read more
Jun 4th 2023, 11:50 am
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Anatole of Paris
Entre nous; between you, the listener and me; Switching to Danny Kaye, for a few, them perhaps, Jimmy will pull me back. Danny Kaye was such a wonderful talent in so many ways. While doing Jimmy, f.. Read more
Jun 2nd 2023, 2:33 pm
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I'm the Guy That Found the Lost Chord
Adapting another Jimmy performance, I give you this. Jimmy's "I'm the Guy That Found the Lost Chord", performed by Q. Jimmy hid it and I found it... Read more
Jun 1st 2023, 8:49 am
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Blackstrap Molasses
This is an adapted version of Jimmy Durante, Danny Kaye, Jane Wyman, Grouch Marx. Treating it like it is all Jimmy. The others may be heard, lightly, in the background, the chorus. This was also rec.. Read more
May 31st 2023, 8:29 am
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A Fugitive From Esquire
James Francis Durante was an American comedian, actor, singer, and pianist. His distinctive gravelly speech, Lower East Side accent, comic language-butchery, jazz-influenced songs, and prominent nose .. Read more
May 30th 2023, 10:58 am
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Patron of the Arts
Another Durante doings. Comedy of the Schnozz... Read more
May 29th 2023, 7:19 am
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Jimmy, the Well Dressed Man
From the comedy of Jimmy Durante, Q doing Jimmy's "Well Dressed Man"... Read more
May 26th 2023, 7:36 am
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I'm Feeling Mighty Low
"I'm Feeling Mighty Low" is a Jimmy Durante song and routine. Q is doing Jimmy's part and the others, too!.. Read more
May 25th 2023, 7:21 am
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There Are Two Sides to Every Girl
Jimmy Durante was an entertainer of many styles. Adapting and sharing, in a Q way, some additional, little known beyond his TV show, songs and comedy... Read more
May 24th 2023, 4:23 am
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The Day I Read A Book
Adapted from Jimmy Durante's song, story, by Q. It's a literary adventure... Read more
May 22nd 2023, 11:59 am
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