Friday, July 31, 2009

Sugar Shack

He marries waitress
after many trips to the
wooden coffeehouse.


Sugar Shack (single - 1963)
Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

We Three

Where’s the gal he loves?
He waits and walks with shadow
and talks with echo.

We Three (single - 1940)
The Ink Spots

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Private Eyes

You lie to yourself
but cannot fool private eyes.
They see every move.


Private Eyes (1981)
Hall & Oates

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Please No Squeeza Da Banana

Fruit stand operator
is mad at the officer
that ruins his wares.

Please No Squeeza Da Banana (single - 1945)
Louis Prima

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Monday, July 27, 2009

Rubber Ball

I'm bouncy, bouncy...
even though you treat me cruel,
I come bouncing back.

Bobby Vee (1960)
Bobby Vee

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Dead Presidents

I’m bent, but not broke.
Washington don’t get you far.
It’s Cleveland I want.


Dead Presidents (single - 196?)
Little Walter

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Saturday, July 25, 2009

Substitute

Interchangeable,
one is switched for another.
Looks are deceiving.

Substitute (single - 1966)
The Who

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Friday, July 24, 2009

Chances Are

Probability
that you are the one for me
will always be high.

Chances Are (single - 1957)
Johnny Mathis

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Wild Thing

Bodies start slappin'
when Tone gets with the ladies...
so long as it's free!

Loc-ed After Dark (1989)
Tone Loc

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

True Love Ways

We’ll have ups and downs.
Our love will bring joys to share,
with all those who care.

True Love Ways (single - 1960)
Buddy Holly

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

The Tennessee Waltz

She sees friend at dance.
Old friend dances with her guy
and steals him away.

The Tennessee Waltz (single - 1950)
Patti Page

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Monday, July 20, 2009

Swinging On a Star

Creatures illustrate
that bad choices cause problems.
It’s all up to you.

Swinging On a Star (single - 1944)
Bing Crosby

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

Sylvia's Mother

Calling from pay phone,
he begs mom to talk to her
before she marries.

Sylvia's Mother (single - 1972)
Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show

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