I grew up in Monsey from 1963 and only last year moved to Orange County. My summers were spent in Harris where my Grandmother had a small bungalow colony. Such fond memories. I still drive through the "country'...it is slowly vanishing as it was when i was a boy.
@Woodmanvegas I have lived the last 56 years in the Spring Valley/Monsey area. When I first came here, this area was a Summer resort for Jews living in NYC. There were nice hotels: Bader's, Singer's, Rubenfeld's, and the White House. The opening of the Tappan Zee Bridge in late 1955 was the beginning of the end. Rockland County became a bedroom suburb. Spring Valley deteriorated to becoming a drug and crime infested slum.
@Woodmanvegas Spring Valley, where I lived 1954-2001 before moving to nearby Monsey, has changed. When I first came here, it was a Summer vacation place for NYC Jews. Now it is a drug and crime infested slum. 4 major hotels are no more. The White House no longer exists. Singer's is now a Hasidic Yeshiva. Bader's is now an assisted living facility in a neighborhood that is now all Black. Rubenfeld's is now an adult home.
Wow! I haven't heard this one in years and it brought tears to my eyes.I have memories of my childhood in Bronx with my family, listening to this on our old record player.(Wonder where that record is now) We spent our summers in Rockaway,but also took a vacation from our bungalow and went up to The Echo Hotel in the Catskills--and BOY--the words to this hilarious song were true for the adults!
Brings back great memories. Sitting around with friends on College Ave. & 169th St., Bronx, listening to this and other memorable recordings.."Today I am a Fountain Pen"... Also worked in the Catskills as a musician when there were about 300 hotels, large and small, all with entertainment.
Of course it's not kosher - neither is Campbell's soup. In my parents' house we had only Heinz tomato soup. And there weren't a whole lot of Chasidim in the Ketzkills at Frieda's Bungalow Colony or the Shady Nook Hotel. But this is meant to be FUNNY. (It always amazes me how many people have their heads up their tuchases).
@asbpab1966 That's because the "concession" was independent, not part of the hotel, using separate prep facilities and cutlery, etc. As such, they were not bound by the dietary laws.
@SesameSquirrel First, a Kosher hotel would not use a non-Kosher concession. They would have to warn those clients who observe the dietary laws that the utensils were probably non-Kosher. Second, in order not to destroy the Kashrus of the room, they would have to place unused tablecloths on all serving and eating tables and take them away after the nosh.
I listened to this song growing up in the Catskills in the 1960's. It was on a record album entitled Alan Sherman and Friends. I still have the album laying around somewhere . . . Funny song . . . does capture the "essen"ce of what the Borscht Belt experience was all about.
Hi, David! My mother was close friends with Lee and to us, the kids, he was called, Uncle Lee. Still have an Glossy he signed, To my favorite Niece! Saw him for the last time in the late 80s on a trip to New York. Think my parents got him some Gigs in the Bahamas were we moved in '61. Do you know if there is a surviving copy of, When Hinney (sp) met Fanny? It was my favorite! Just watched the 'apt bit' on youtube which was my favorite comedy bit! Great memories!
Hi, David! My mom's name was Shirley Woskoff and she married Charles Schwartz when she moved to Florida. I asked my twinsister (Nancy, I'm Patricia and the older sister is Leslie; mother and Charles had David, our brother) and she confirmed that Lee did some shows in the Bahamas. Did you ask your mom about the song I inquired about above?
Wow! I love your dad's songs. I grew up with ESSEN on a 78, inherited from my dad's massive 78 collection. I searched the web like a fiend several years ago, hoping there was a digital copy of ESSEN floating around to share with friends. Came up empty at the time. Didn't realize it was on YouTube 'til now. Pity that the above version is missing the gag on the end of side one on the 78: "Please -- turn me over on the other side" to hear the song in its entirety. ~ Patti from NYC, now in Chicago
@PattiSacks This song was from my Grandma's record Titled Allan Sherman and friends. Probably not as old at the 78 you are talking about, Thanks for the great comment. Glad you like it. if you want the digital version I will be happy to send it.
I heard this song on Doctor Demento a few times back in the 1980's!
Pookatube 1 year ago
I grew up in Monsey from 1963 and only last year moved to Orange County. My summers were spent in Harris where my Grandmother had a small bungalow colony. Such fond memories. I still drive through the "country'...it is slowly vanishing as it was when i was a boy.
ibjunkman 1 year ago
Gevaldig!
mrbb33 1 year ago
Kozans Bungalow Colony, Briggs Highway. Now a Chasissid camp. Roclaway is no more summer camp for city folks. Ahh the good old days in NYC.
Woodmanvegas 1 year ago
@Woodmanvegas I have lived the last 56 years in the Spring Valley/Monsey area. When I first came here, this area was a Summer resort for Jews living in NYC. There were nice hotels: Bader's, Singer's, Rubenfeld's, and the White House. The opening of the Tappan Zee Bridge in late 1955 was the beginning of the end. Rockland County became a bedroom suburb. Spring Valley deteriorated to becoming a drug and crime infested slum.
asbpab1966 1 year ago
@Woodmanvegas
asbpab1966 1 year ago
@Woodmanvegas Spring Valley, where I lived 1954-2001 before moving to nearby Monsey, has changed. When I first came here, it was a Summer vacation place for NYC Jews. Now it is a drug and crime infested slum. 4 major hotels are no more. The White House no longer exists. Singer's is now a Hasidic Yeshiva. Bader's is now an assisted living facility in a neighborhood that is now all Black. Rubenfeld's is now an adult home.
asbpab1966 1 year ago
Wow! I haven't heard this one in years and it brought tears to my eyes.I have memories of my childhood in Bronx with my family, listening to this on our old record player.(Wonder where that record is now) We spent our summers in Rockaway,but also took a vacation from our bungalow and went up to The Echo Hotel in the Catskills--and BOY--the words to this hilarious song were true for the adults!
Barbara N-D. from 170th ST AND GRANT!
bedacket 2 years ago
@bedacket I am glad you liked it!
asuenlowe 2 years ago
Liked it? I loved it!
who are you, by the way?? Where did you grow up?
bedacket 2 years ago
@bedacket
Brings back great memories. Sitting around with friends on College Ave. & 169th St., Bronx, listening to this and other memorable recordings.."Today I am a Fountain Pen"... Also worked in the Catskills as a musician when there were about 300 hotels, large and small, all with entertainment.
irvcutt624 2 years ago
@bedacket
JUST THE BEST VIDEO EVER!
mrbb33 1 year ago
Loved the trip down memory lane!!!I Those were the days!
harrietsue100 2 years ago
Of course it's not kosher - neither is Campbell's soup. In my parents' house we had only Heinz tomato soup. And there weren't a whole lot of Chasidim in the Ketzkills at Frieda's Bungalow Colony or the Shady Nook Hotel. But this is meant to be FUNNY. (It always amazes me how many people have their heads up their tuchases).
ivanavindalotto 2 years ago
Not only Chasidim keep Kosher. And the hotels that catered to Jewish clientele were Kosher and had signs saying "Dietary Laws Observed."
asbpab1966 2 years ago
The late night nosh lists both meat and dairy items--that is NOT KOSHER.
asbpab1966 2 years ago 3
I agree with you definitely NOT KOSHER...I used to go to Grossingers...sure miss those years
cantortany 2 years ago
@cantortany
Grossingers was the best!
mrbb33 1 year ago
@mrbb33 Yes, my father used to go there and to the Concord in the fifties and sixties.
asbpab1966 1 year ago
@asbpab1966 That's because the "concession" was independent, not part of the hotel, using separate prep facilities and cutlery, etc. As such, they were not bound by the dietary laws.
SesameSquirrel 1 year ago
@SesameSquirrel First, a Kosher hotel would not use a non-Kosher concession. They would have to warn those clients who observe the dietary laws that the utensils were probably non-Kosher. Second, in order not to destroy the Kashrus of the room, they would have to place unused tablecloths on all serving and eating tables and take them away after the nosh.
asbpab1966 1 year ago
I listened to this song growing up in the Catskills in the 1960's. It was on a record album entitled Alan Sherman and Friends. I still have the album laying around somewhere . . . Funny song . . . does capture the "essen"ce of what the Borscht Belt experience was all about.
chillsauc 2 years ago
That was a fabulous video. Thanks so much for sharing.
friedie1jeff 2 years ago
this is my dad singeing lee tully.. im David Tully. :) thanks for remembering
cazden11 3 years ago 5
Wow Thanks for the Comment! Glad I could hit home for you, and glad to have a family comment. :D:D This song brings lots of memories for our family.
asuenlowe 3 years ago
My friends and I have loved this for years. How is it STILL not available on CD?? :c(
ErsatzWino 2 years ago
@asuenlowe
he is very talented!
Hysterical
mrbb33 1 year ago
Hi, David! My mother was close friends with Lee and to us, the kids, he was called, Uncle Lee. Still have an Glossy he signed, To my favorite Niece! Saw him for the last time in the late 80s on a trip to New York. Think my parents got him some Gigs in the Bahamas were we moved in '61. Do you know if there is a surviving copy of, When Hinney (sp) met Fanny? It was my favorite! Just watched the 'apt bit' on youtube which was my favorite comedy bit! Great memories!
patafeapecosa 2 years ago
ill ask my mom about it im sure we probably have it... what is your mothers name? I'll ask my mom about that too .. thats so cool...
cazden11 2 years ago
Hi, David! My mom's name was Shirley Woskoff and she married Charles Schwartz when she moved to Florida. I asked my twinsister (Nancy, I'm Patricia and the older sister is Leslie; mother and Charles had David, our brother) and she confirmed that Lee did some shows in the Bahamas. Did you ask your mom about the song I inquired about above?
patafeapecosa 2 years ago
Hi,
I love this! Do you have any more of your dad's music. I have looked and it's very hard to find! Thanks.
33analog 2 years ago
Wow! I love your dad's songs. I grew up with ESSEN on a 78, inherited from my dad's massive 78 collection. I searched the web like a fiend several years ago, hoping there was a digital copy of ESSEN floating around to share with friends. Came up empty at the time. Didn't realize it was on YouTube 'til now. Pity that the above version is missing the gag on the end of side one on the 78: "Please -- turn me over on the other side" to hear the song in its entirety. ~ Patti from NYC, now in Chicago
PattiSacks 3 months ago
@PattiSacks This song was from my Grandma's record Titled Allan Sherman and friends. Probably not as old at the 78 you are talking about, Thanks for the great comment. Glad you like it. if you want the digital version I will be happy to send it.
asuenlowe 3 months ago