I'm a serious man, as serious as cancer some would say. But it's Saturday night, a night on which I allow myself a drink or two and some nostalgic indulgence. Tonight, the unseriousness of nonsense titles and lyrics.
The Rivingtons, Papa Oom Mow Mow
The Trashmen, The Bird is the Word. It is not about Bird's Opening. A partial rip-off of the Rivingtons. Cultural appropriation?
Shirley Ellis, The Nitty Gritty
Shirley Ellis, The Name Game, long version. You didn't know there was a long version? Another reason you need my blog.
The Crystals, Da Doo Ron Ron
Captain Beefheart, Abba Zaba. I'd like to see a transcription of these lyrics. California's Mojave desert can do some strange things to your head.
Manfred Mann, Doo Wah Diddy Diddy
Arthur "Blind" Blake, Diddy Wah Diddy, 1929. Very nice guitar work. "I wish someone would tell me what 'Diddy Wah Diddy' means."
Little Richard, Tutti Frutti
The Chips, Rubber Biscuit, 1956
Beatles, Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da
Eric Clapton, Hootchie Kootchie Man. This one goes out to Ed Buckner. Solo starts at 2:45. Cultural appropriation at its finest.
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