How about "Grow Mrs. Goldfarb" , "Turn Back the Clock"' or "Pop Hates the Beatles" some of the funniest songs I ever heard!!! somebody post them PLEASE!!!
LOL Yea this was a funny bit! Allan did not take care of himself though, like so many Americans then and now. Over eating, chain-smoking, drinking too much alcohol and depression killed him before his time.
The sad thing is, that by today's standards in America, he's not that fat. But it was obviously too much for him anyway. So sad - such a loss. Thanks so much for posting this!
someone posted Allan Sherman was not subtle. Listen to his parody of Americas move to suburbia called Heres to the Crabgrass. It is based on and English Diddy, named Country Garden. That alone is clever enough.
If that does not get you, THe Streets of MIami which rips every western ever made will. The man remains totally brilliant.
Sadly, this used to be considered fat. Overweight is overweight. Serious morbid obesity is now considered "a little fat" in America. So yes, he is fat. But by today's American obese standards, no, he's 'Not that Fat'--he's not morbidly obese.
He was overweight and he became more so over the years. He also drank heavily. He developed diabetes and emphysema and died just a few days before his 49th birthday. He was such a wonderfully funny and clever man. Its a shame that he died so young. We could sure use his parodies today!
I grew up with this guy... SO glad my mom never found records obselete. <3
YumiRulz 4 months ago
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TheBannedPoet 5 months ago
Hail to thee, @llamageek2 , for that war thing. Lots and lots of hail too!
Sinjinator 6 months ago
yes, yes it does
stardark113055 7 months ago
I am fat. so... does this aply to me as well?
llamageek2 7 months ago
i love the old comedy and music... awesome.
sbseed 7 months ago
can someone PLEASE post "That Old Back Scratcher"
eddiemurphyfan100 9 months ago
How about "Grow Mrs. Goldfarb" , "Turn Back the Clock"' or "Pop Hates the Beatles" some of the funniest songs I ever heard!!! somebody post them PLEASE!!!
Secretfan09 1 year ago 2
This is totally unrelated, but why isn't Allan's "Twelve Gifts Of Christmas" on YouTube? That has to be one of the funniest Christmas sketches ever.
paperdain 1 year ago
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Sorry, just found it. Disregard this post
paperdain 1 year ago
Great silliness never dies. I'm glad YouTube exists so bits like this can carry on to entertain future generations.
lyrksalot 1 year ago
Alan Sherman was great and had too short a life. That albumn My Son the Folk Singer is excellent !
AstringOfPoloponies 1 year ago
My history teacher played this when we studied the Marshall Plan. Great stuff.
paperdain 1 year ago
apparently his wish to not have a generation of short fat kids with glasses was not granted
battlelos 1 year ago
Another under-rated artist..Brilliant!
foreverinbluejeans63 1 year ago
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It is because of this man's inspiration that I became a short, fat child with glasses.
And I have continued the fight to be fat throughout my life. No sacrifice is too great for the cause.
weewillywiley 1 year ago
It is because of this man's inspiration that I became a short, fat child with glasses.
And I have continued the fight to be fat throughout my life. No sacrifice is too great for the cause.
weewillywiley 1 year ago
LOL Yea this was a funny bit! Allan did not take care of himself though, like so many Americans then and now. Over eating, chain-smoking, drinking too much alcohol and depression killed him before his time.
7tnorris 1 year ago
Thanks Robin!!!! That was awesome!!!!!
dapriceisr1ght17 1 year ago
The sad thing is, that by today's standards in America, he's not that fat. But it was obviously too much for him anyway. So sad - such a loss. Thanks so much for posting this!
FlaviaR 1 year ago
"Hail to thee, Fat Person!"
About damn time!
sillyrnu007 1 year ago 2
Song made me cry the first time I heard it. AWESOME
falcon55356 2 years ago 2
someone posted Allan Sherman was not subtle. Listen to his parody of Americas move to suburbia called Heres to the Crabgrass. It is based on and English Diddy, named Country Garden. That alone is clever enough.
If that does not get you, THe Streets of MIami which rips every western ever made will. The man remains totally brilliant.
roblance21 2 years ago 3
Quality is poor, but thank you so much for a great bit of comic history.
marlis44 2 years ago
Is it really true that he used to be a judge, and he would sing his verdicts with a guitar?
pazzensutra 3 years ago 2
I found: My Son, the Folk Singer record at a thrift store today... and yes i bought it.
nicetryjason 3 years ago 17
a great find
laurensadriaanse 3 years ago
@nicetryjason Wish I still had my copy--given to me by my folks as a Christmas present when I was ten.
RoyFive 1 year ago
@nicetryjason Wow! I had that album! Glad you snagged a copy.
ethermeoru 1 year ago
"America The Beautiful" set to Wonderful Poerty! The perfect end to Side One of "My,Son,The Nut!" Michael Boyce
mrmjb1960 3 years ago 3
"I don't want a whole generation of children that are short and fat and wear glasses"
Well, he got 2/3 of his wish... I don't know too many people that are short and wear glasses...
oggendoggen2 3 years ago 5
HAIL TO THEE FAT PERSONS
SgtPeppersGirl 3 years ago 2
Thank you. :-)
torinobob 2 years ago 2
I love this bit! So hilarious! R.I.P Mr.Sherman.
angelgirl1992 4 years ago 17
very funny, but hes really not that fat
trackstar789 4 years ago
Sadly, this used to be considered fat. Overweight is overweight. Serious morbid obesity is now considered "a little fat" in America. So yes, he is fat. But by today's American obese standards, no, he's 'Not that Fat'--he's not morbidly obese.
kc7fys 4 years ago 3
He was fat...fat as in cool.
breeeegs 2 years ago 4
He was overweight and he became more so over the years. He also drank heavily. He developed diabetes and emphysema and died just a few days before his 49th birthday. He was such a wonderfully funny and clever man. Its a shame that he died so young. We could sure use his parodies today!
RobtRobt 3 years ago 3
could you imagine the parodies he could do today
laurensadriaanse 3 years ago
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what the fuck is this sam
aarr413 4 years ago
hey i once saw a music video for "good advice"
done in claymation!!! has anyone else seen that???
mrich30000 4 years ago
Where'd you see that? I want to!
slavetothebobalu 4 years ago
YES!!! It was on HBO or Showtime. In the late 80's or early 90's
floristan123456 4 years ago
ya, i was looking for it here.. if anyone has it.. upload it!
randypetersen 4 years ago
I adored Allen Sherman-I treasure my copy of his autobiography (thanks Tommy!) and loved his work.
LindaMoyer 4 years ago
Meshugina!
Teankun 4 years ago
CLA-SIC! I first heard this on tape when I was young, ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS! Here's to you Al!
FwankFwank 4 years ago
tops
suttoakm 5 years ago
fantastic.
geeseteeth 5 years ago
first time ive heard him and its okay
deathwarinsanity 5 years ago
Thank you, God, for giving us Alan Sherman. He was here only a short time but he left behind some great laughs. We could sure use Alan Sherman today!
RobtRobt 5 years ago
well we have him!
Weird Al!
mickeynotmouse 5 years ago
No, in my opinion Alan Sherman's humor has a sophistication and subtlety that others lack. Just my opinion.
BullockOnline 5 years ago
You're right, Al is in absolutely NO way subtle. But hey, he makes me giggle.
mickeynotmouse 5 years ago