Music Monday —Allan Sherman

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So what can you say about Allan Sherman?  A nice Jewish boy, a TV comedy writer/producer who hit it big in the 1960's with his very ethnic parody songs.

You've probably heard a few of his songs.  Even if you haven't, you should listen...you'll laugh.

Let's start with "Harvey and Sheila".




"My Zelda"






In his autobiography Sherman mentions that even JFK was singing this one:



And we close it out with his best-known work:











Comments

  1. LindaFebruary 24, 2020 at 8:33 AM

    HA! Hello Muddah! I remember that, smiles. Have a great week.

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  2. MaribethFebruary 24, 2020 at 9:09 AM

    Love Camp Granada. Have been singing it all my life. Happy Monday!

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  3. CAACFebruary 24, 2020 at 9:27 AM

    Robin,

    I believe it was you who introduced me to Allen Sherman. Of course, I recognized him immediately when you shared once before "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh". Up until then I had no idea that he was Jewish or even a comedian singer. His humorous tunes always bring a smile to my face. Excellent way to close out February on the dance floor! Thanks for being apart of the crew this month, my dear honorary co-hostess! Have a boogietastic week. ;)

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  4. John HoltonFebruary 24, 2020 at 11:17 AM

    Until The Beatles came around, Allan Sherman was my favorite musical artist. My favorite album of his is "Allan In Wonderland," with "Green Stamps," "The Drop-Outs March," and "Holiday for States." Poor guy died broke and pretty much alone. What a shame...

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    1. songbird's crazy worldFebruary 24, 2020 at 9:55 PM

      Yes, his life story ...the real deal, not the romanticized version in his autobiography...was sad.

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  5. ForsythiaFebruary 24, 2020 at 5:11 PM

    I loved Allan Sherman. Another memorable line, from what song I don't know--but it's about the "drapes of Roth" which allegedly hung in the White House.

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    1. songbird's crazy worldFebruary 24, 2020 at 9:57 PM

      It’s his parody of Battle Hymn of the Republic. He called it The Ballad of Harry Lewis.

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  6. bookwormFebruary 24, 2020 at 6:16 PM

    Oh yes, how I remember Allan Sherman. My friend had the My Son the Folk Singer album and...well, it is nice hearing these once again. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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  7. AnnieFebruary 24, 2020 at 11:24 PM

    I sure do remember him! Very funny man.

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  8. Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and GrannyFebruary 25, 2020 at 3:37 AM

    MOL...that's a fun guy, Songbird. We didn't know him, so we're glad now we do😸Pawkisses for a Happy Tuesday🐾😽💞

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  9. Stacy UncorkedMarch 1, 2020 at 5:22 PM

    So much fun! I've heard the Camp Granada song in commercials and such, so it was nice to get to 'know' the man behind the music (with bonus songs, too!) :) Thanks for the dance!

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