Kathleen, there was so much music "in the air." Sometimes I have the vaguest memory of an old song, and then WHAP, a tune comes back to me. Sometimes the "tunes" are old radio jingles advertising this or that. But "Three Little Fishies" is a keeper! Anyone with a heart and a wee sense of humor has to love it .. even after all these decades.
I played this for my grandsons, and they loved it! Of course, I'm the one who is now walking around the house singing, "Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!"
A "Different Universe" is an apt description for the talents of Kay Keyser and his ensemble. I always enjoyed Kay Keyser's "Kollege of Musical Knowledge," a humorous musical quiz show on radio, movies and later on TV. Dressed in cap and gown, he would start the show with, "Ev'nin folks, how y'all?" The top prize for the best humorous answer was a whopping $50.
We watch a lot of old TV from the 50's and 60's .. and it WAS a different world. Even (perhaps especially) the game shows show HOW different. We find those funny and relaxing to watch, little doses of normal. Good medicine!
“Laughter has been implanted in our soul, that the soul may sometime be refreshed.”
St. John Chrysostom, no less!
The amiable humor is well-carried by some skillful musicians…..worthwhile in many respects.
Here’s another fun retro piece…
https://youtu.be/Irlt3Vl1Xos?si=Uq2ZJvufiUBcQzzd
I've never seen that one. Amiable is a good word for the jokes from the era. Watching and listening to music like his really is good for the soul.
My 92 year old mother used to sing this and “The Witch Doctor” to me when I was a tadpole! Thank you for stirring up such a wonderful memory.
My dad used to sing me "The Purple People-Eater" and a song I won't name because I hope to do it soon, but which amazed me as a kid!
I’ve never heard this one. It’s adorable!
I'm so glad to be introducing this song to new listeners! <3
What a fun song! I don’t think I ever heard it. I certainly would have sung it to my children! Thank you 😊
Kathleen, there was so much music "in the air." Sometimes I have the vaguest memory of an old song, and then WHAP, a tune comes back to me. Sometimes the "tunes" are old radio jingles advertising this or that. But "Three Little Fishies" is a keeper! Anyone with a heart and a wee sense of humor has to love it .. even after all these decades.
I played this for my grandsons, and they loved it! Of course, I'm the one who is now walking around the house singing, "Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!"
Hahaa, love it! And a "Boop book dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu" right back at you! (It's stuck in my head too!)
You made me laugh! Good on you 🤗
We were having a great time with this song at our house last night!
Fun! I remember hearing that a long time ago!
A "Different Universe" is an apt description for the talents of Kay Keyser and his ensemble. I always enjoyed Kay Keyser's "Kollege of Musical Knowledge," a humorous musical quiz show on radio, movies and later on TV. Dressed in cap and gown, he would start the show with, "Ev'nin folks, how y'all?" The top prize for the best humorous answer was a whopping $50.
We watch a lot of old TV from the 50's and 60's .. and it WAS a different world. Even (perhaps especially) the game shows show HOW different. We find those funny and relaxing to watch, little doses of normal. Good medicine!
Normal is my very favorite adjective. 🥰