I didn't do an extensive amount of research, but yes indeed, the song was composed by L. Silvers and the lyrics provided by DeSylva. Nevertheless, I will always remember the rendition by Spike Jones with the hilarious harmonica accompaniment which punctuates each gag line. You're absolutely correct. Maybe, the era of funny parodies has gone the way of the traditional American Western movie. We need more parodies these days. lol
Amendment to previous comment: This is not a Berlin tune. It was written by Louis Slivers and B.G. DeSylva and dates from 1921 which is within Berlin's long productive period. Composers and musicians alike, all would likely be pleased to see their work still being enjoyed this far down the line. Pardon my error.
I thought I'd heard'em all. This is choice. I think this is an Irving Berlin song, but considering the mastery of who's doing it here, maybe he isn't turning over in his grave. Would that we could have such fine comedy and parody in contemporary stuff. What became of it all?
I love this song. It always makes me laugh. The sad thing is that I used to have a tape with this song. The next song was "Split-Level Head." Now, I can't separate the two ... (cymbal crash) Anybody here? I'll be here all week. (drum ensemble)
Allays woved...awways lolved...no, no...*blows whistle* OOOOOOO always loved Doodles Weaver.
PatrickRsGhost 7 months ago
April Showers - Spike Jones & His City Slickers
mrtimetime123 9 months ago
I didn't do an extensive amount of research, but yes indeed, the song was composed by L. Silvers and the lyrics provided by DeSylva. Nevertheless, I will always remember the rendition by Spike Jones with the hilarious harmonica accompaniment which punctuates each gag line. You're absolutely correct. Maybe, the era of funny parodies has gone the way of the traditional American Western movie. We need more parodies these days. lol
christopherm2k 11 months ago
Amendment to previous comment: This is not a Berlin tune. It was written by Louis Slivers and B.G. DeSylva and dates from 1921 which is within Berlin's long productive period. Composers and musicians alike, all would likely be pleased to see their work still being enjoyed this far down the line. Pardon my error.
6061peb 1 year ago
I thought I'd heard'em all. This is choice. I think this is an Irving Berlin song, but considering the mastery of who's doing it here, maybe he isn't turning over in his grave. Would that we could have such fine comedy and parody in contemporary stuff. What became of it all?
6061peb 1 year ago
I love this song. It always makes me laugh. The sad thing is that I used to have a tape with this song. The next song was "Split-Level Head." Now, I can't separate the two ... (cymbal crash) Anybody here? I'll be here all week. (drum ensemble)
christopherm2k 1 year ago
My grandfather used to sing this song, but he would sing "it's raining cigarettes" instead of "it's raining violets." :3
petitequinte 1 year ago
Doodles Weaver strikes again!
BigKwell 2 years ago