Good track - language changes; too bad this is getting lost in those changes. With the promo muscle behind Bigtop in this era, I'm surprised this wasn't a bigger hit.
Personally I think the way schoolkids have re-invented the word "gay" is absolutely spot on and brilliant. That said I find highly unlikely that those involved in the production of the song were anything other than very tongue in cheek (their own) over it.... and good for Kenny Lynch with his appearances in Till Death Us Do Part and appreciation of Bernard Manning.
Funny how the objection now to "poof" would be based upon it being perceived as homophobic now yet promotional of homosexuality then. As for Chris Moyles being homophobic, utter bollocks, he just takes the piss out of us because all we do is whinge. We would be liked and respected if we weren't imposing the victim culture and negativity into everything, something I hasten to add that Kenny Lynch never did about his colour which made him liked for who he was.
How true! In elementary scool back in the mid 50s poof meant to indicate a sudden vanishing, gay meant happy & merry. Partygirl was the fun ladie/aunt at the neighborhood get togethers & family picnicks. All the kids I grow up with used DOPE, we all built model airplanes, that was the name of the paint we used. Grass was something we'd cut. So many words now we can't seem to use anymore, like, I feel gay today! Where did you dump the grass? Did you bring the DOPE? The partygirl coming tonight?
here are the lines which the BBC found objectionable, and the revised lyrics in brackets: He created a woman and a lots of lovin' for a man (He created old Adam then He made a woman for the man) For every kiss you're givin' (For all the joy He's given) For the arms that are holdin' me tight (For my world full of beauty and life) Doin' just what he should do (Makin' land and sky and sea) To make a livin' dream like you (And doin' it all for you and me)
UK version on HMV label was "Puff". "Poof" could not be used due to it's association with homosexuality. UK was very strict, especially with lyrics. Craig Douglas' version of Gene McDaniels' song "100 lbs of Clay" had to be re-worded due to 'sexual inuendo', otherwise it would have received no air-time from BBC
I'm gay and this doesn't offend me. I can't stop laughing. I think Kenny's a great singer and entertainer. Just don't tell Chris Moyles (the homophobic Radio 1 Dee Jay) about this!!! PLEASE!!!
This is the kind of song that grows on ya! It keeps growing on me, It should have charted really nice. Just think, LaBamba that no American can understand a frigin word charts, I believe #1, but then again, I can't figure a 700 billion dollar bail out either?
I like "Puff (right up in smoke)" it sounds much better!
Probably changed because Puff has a different meaning in America? At one time when America was good they had banned Jimmy Dean's Big Bad John, because at the end of the song he said, at the bottom of the mine lies one hell of a man, Big John. He had to change hell to heck. Now 50 years later hell & heck have been changed to every other 4 letter word in the world?????????? Anyway, let's all enjoy a blast from the past, thanks guys
Yes - fromliverpool2 - I was puzzled by that also! Though my single of the song is long gone now I can still "see" the label and am sure it said "Puff (right up in smoke)"
Looks like it might have been altered - though am at a loss to understand why!
Have been looking for this track for months!!It was my favourite Kenny Lynch song and I bought the single years & years ago which I played over & over again until it sounded totally worn out. It was quite amazing but there again records were like that at one time - each one actually sounded different! Thanks for posting.
I sure hope he said yes? This song really blows my mind, it seems the more I play it the more I get hooked. I can't explain it. When I 1st heard it, ah I thought. Anyway, now I'm in love with it! Thanks for liking Kenny!
You're right. Good choice.This piece is SO AHEAD OF IT'S TIME. The wavy, swirly sounds in the background, the stops and starts, everything.How on earth did he get a way with it in the early 60s? Brilliant sound.Thanks for posting. (However, the BEST Kenny Lynch track is My Own Two Feet - I have the original 45 on HMV).Is BIG TOP a British label or American?
Thank you! My Own Two Feet is probably British, it has the mid 60s british sound, plus others he had done had the Herman Hermits, Dave Clark Five, etc. sound. Don't Make The Same Mistake That I Did, is a perfect example. If Dave Clark 5 did this It would have really hit the charts big time.
"Poof" went paul o' gray lol .. only jokin :) funny song and funny how the meaning is so different now lol. Great singer & actor Is Kenny :)
petebest22 9 months ago
Good track - language changes; too bad this is getting lost in those changes. With the promo muscle behind Bigtop in this era, I'm surprised this wasn't a bigger hit.
countrypaul 1 year ago
the Video won't play
thePharoah90086 1 year ago
popcorn!!!
ostrogho 1 year ago
Personally I think the way schoolkids have re-invented the word "gay" is absolutely spot on and brilliant. That said I find highly unlikely that those involved in the production of the song were anything other than very tongue in cheek (their own) over it.... and good for Kenny Lynch with his appearances in Till Death Us Do Part and appreciation of Bernard Manning.
abelseeman 2 years ago
Funny how the objection now to "poof" would be based upon it being perceived as homophobic now yet promotional of homosexuality then. As for Chris Moyles being homophobic, utter bollocks, he just takes the piss out of us because all we do is whinge. We would be liked and respected if we weren't imposing the victim culture and negativity into everything, something I hasten to add that Kenny Lynch never did about his colour which made him liked for who he was.
abelseeman 2 years ago
How true! In elementary scool back in the mid 50s poof meant to indicate a sudden vanishing, gay meant happy & merry. Partygirl was the fun ladie/aunt at the neighborhood get togethers & family picnicks. All the kids I grow up with used DOPE, we all built model airplanes, that was the name of the paint we used. Grass was something we'd cut. So many words now we can't seem to use anymore, like, I feel gay today! Where did you dump the grass? Did you bring the DOPE? The partygirl coming tonight?
dowopper51 2 years ago
been looking for this for years. Away head if its ime. thatnks!. Brill!!!!
throovest 2 years ago
Top Rank JAR555 1961 A Hundred Pounds Of Clay/ Hello Spring #9
Top Rank JAR556 1961 A Hundred Pounds Of Clay (Amended Version)/ Hello Spring
mickeymousetoo 2 years ago
mickeymousetoo 2 years ago
WOW, never knew that, THANKS!
I love the GREAT original lyrics like God would have made him write, nothing wrong with them. Sad, isn't it?
God created Adam, from Adam he created Eve, not one person in this world can ever change that which is written. As you can tell, I'm a firm believer.
Thanks again for your time & explanation, hmm, never knew it. Actually, when the song was released in the US they were still in the closet.
dowopper51 2 years ago
UK version on HMV label was "Puff". "Poof" could not be used due to it's association with homosexuality. UK was very strict, especially with lyrics. Craig Douglas' version of Gene McDaniels' song "100 lbs of Clay" had to be re-worded due to 'sexual inuendo', otherwise it would have received no air-time from BBC
mickeymousetoo 2 years ago
UNBELIEVABLE, "Puff". "Poof" I always wondered why it was written both ways. What was wrong with 100 Pounds Of Clay?
dowopper51 2 years ago
I'm gay and this doesn't offend me. I can't stop laughing. I think Kenny's a great singer and entertainer. Just don't tell Chris Moyles (the homophobic Radio 1 Dee Jay) about this!!! PLEASE!!!
welch57 2 years ago
Someone sent this to me years ago...When I opened the package I was so surprised...Great song...
heavensrendezvous 3 years ago
It is great, it sounds better every time I play it!
dowopper51 3 years ago
It's quite funny, I sold my collection of 45's 2 years ago and I kept just a few. This is one. My copy says Poof also,.....no smoke.
invicta62 3 years ago
This is the kind of song that grows on ya! It keeps growing on me, It should have charted really nice. Just think, LaBamba that no American can understand a frigin word charts, I believe #1, but then again, I can't figure a 700 billion dollar bail out either?
dowopper51 3 years ago
On the british release on His Masters Voice it is titled Puff (right up in smoke)
Probably changed because Puff has a different meaning in America?
musiccity123 3 years ago
I like "Puff (right up in smoke)" it sounds much better!
Probably changed because Puff has a different meaning in America? At one time when America was good they had banned Jimmy Dean's Big Bad John, because at the end of the song he said, at the bottom of the mine lies one hell of a man, Big John. He had to change hell to heck. Now 50 years later hell & heck have been changed to every other 4 letter word in the world?????????? Anyway, let's all enjoy a blast from the past, thanks guys
dowopper51 3 years ago
Yes - fromliverpool2 - I was puzzled by that also! Though my single of the song is long gone now I can still "see" the label and am sure it said "Puff (right up in smoke)"
Looks like it might have been altered - though am at a loss to understand why!
midlander07 3 years ago
Have been looking for this track for months!!It was my favourite Kenny Lynch song and I bought the single years & years ago which I played over & over again until it sounded totally worn out. It was quite amazing but there again records were like that at one time - each one actually sounded different! Thanks for posting.
midlander07 3 years ago
this was the first record I bought, but i am sure it was called PUFF
fromliverpool2 3 years ago
I just learned it was Puff! My very 1st record was Ernie Maresca - Shout Shout, after that I just went nuts with 45s.
dowopper51 3 years ago
Your welcome!
dowopper51 3 years ago
I sure hope he said yes? This song really blows my mind, it seems the more I play it the more I get hooked. I can't explain it. When I 1st heard it, ah I thought. Anyway, now I'm in love with it! Thanks for liking Kenny!
dowopper51 3 years ago
You're right. Good choice.This piece is SO AHEAD OF IT'S TIME. The wavy, swirly sounds in the background, the stops and starts, everything.How on earth did he get a way with it in the early 60s? Brilliant sound.Thanks for posting. (However, the BEST Kenny Lynch track is My Own Two Feet - I have the original 45 on HMV).Is BIG TOP a British label or American?
Umskiddy 3 years ago 2
Thank you! My Own Two Feet is probably British, it has the mid 60s british sound, plus others he had done had the Herman Hermits, Dave Clark Five, etc. sound. Don't Make The Same Mistake That I Did, is a perfect example. If Dave Clark 5 did this It would have really hit the charts big time.
dowopper51 3 years ago
Kenny's stuff was great...I have a video with 4 of his rare stuff as well, I actually contacted him a while back and heh was kind enough to respond.
VeeFan1964 3 years ago