Canada Jim
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Welcome to SOTU #502 - Parodies "Look What They've Done To My Song Ma!" September 26
I hope this hasn't been done recently. I know it hasn't been done since I became a Seasonista.
Homer Haynes and Jethro Burns, Homer & Jethro, were the masters at taking well known songs and writing new messages to the tunes. As school kids, we all knew playground parodies of commercials and Christmas carols:
I hate Bosco, it's no good for me
Mama puts it in my milk to try and poison me
But I fooled Mama, I put some in her tea
Now I have no Mama to try and poison me.
As shepherds washed their socks by night
All seated round the tub. . .
I'm sure we all know a few parodies that we could share this season, either humorous or serious, but if you don't know any, feel free to write a parody of your own.
Thanks to Melanie Safka for the use of the title of her 1972 song to use as the title of this season.
A few guidelines:
-Ukulele should play a prominent role
-Other instruments and collaborations are welcome
-One song/day limit
-New songs made for this season, unless you have a note from your doctor (Rob)
-Please include the title & composer of the song that is being parodied
-Usual start and stop times - 12:00 am Hawaii Time, 26 September, is the opening bell for contributions.
I'll start us off with Bob Blue's parody of Paul Anka's My Way that he calls I Did It Their Way.
I can't wait to see what you come up with.
Here's the song list. I think I've got it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-OvkpXBulfr_-FzS6LcpvbpWZFWT-DMm
Season #501 wrap is up. Thanks Bob and congratulations Steve. I think I'll stay in my blue jeans.
I hope this hasn't been done recently. I know it hasn't been done since I became a Seasonista.
Homer Haynes and Jethro Burns, Homer & Jethro, were the masters at taking well known songs and writing new messages to the tunes. As school kids, we all knew playground parodies of commercials and Christmas carols:
I hate Bosco, it's no good for me
Mama puts it in my milk to try and poison me
But I fooled Mama, I put some in her tea
Now I have no Mama to try and poison me.
As shepherds washed their socks by night
All seated round the tub. . .
I'm sure we all know a few parodies that we could share this season, either humorous or serious, but if you don't know any, feel free to write a parody of your own.
Thanks to Melanie Safka for the use of the title of her 1972 song to use as the title of this season.
A few guidelines:
-Ukulele should play a prominent role
-Other instruments and collaborations are welcome
-One song/day limit
-New songs made for this season, unless you have a note from your doctor (Rob)
-Please include the title & composer of the song that is being parodied
-Usual start and stop times - 12:00 am Hawaii Time, 26 September, is the opening bell for contributions.
I'll start us off with Bob Blue's parody of Paul Anka's My Way that he calls I Did It Their Way.
I can't wait to see what you come up with.
Here's the song list. I think I've got it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-OvkpXBulfr_-FzS6LcpvbpWZFWT-DMm
Season #501 wrap is up. Thanks Bob and congratulations Steve. I think I'll stay in my blue jeans.
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