When I went down to San Diego a few weeks back, the complete CD set of Burt Bacharach provided the road accompaniment. A wonderful collection of work that has to be heard to be appreciated. Hit after hit after hit after hit. That's not to say that there weren't some clinkers. You would be surprised to know that Burt wrote the theme song for "The Blob," which was Steve McQueen's big screen debut in 1958. And there is this song from the hit Broadway production of "Promises, Promises," which was the musical comedy version of the movie "The Apartment." Take a peek at the words to "Turkey Lurkey Time," which framed the office holiday party depicted in the show. Truly one of the most dismal moments in Burt's career.
It's turkey lurkey time.
He's really home to stay, never one to roam.
Let's make a wish, and may all our wishes come true.......
A snowy, blowy christmas, a mistletoey christmasA turkey lurkey christmas to you...
A turkey lurkey christmas to you.
It's loosey goosey time.
She was a gadabout, but she's back again.
It's loosey goosey time.
Her time is running out, and we all know when.
Let's make a wish, and may all our wishes come true....
A snowy, blowy christmas, a mistletoey christmasA loosey goosey christmas to you...
A loosey goosey christmas to you.
Turkey lurkey, loosey goosey.
Some for Uncle Joe, some for Cousin Lucy.
Everybody gather round the table.
Dig in, dinner is being served.
Eat all the turkey you are able.
Can't you see a partridge in a pear tree?
Climb up and bring it down for me.
That's something i would like to see.
A snowy, blowy christmas, a mistletoey christmas.
A turkey lurkey christmas to you......Jingle bells, jingle bells
.Sound goofy? You bet your yams. But, now watch how these totally ridiculous words translate to a truly infectious musical comedy number.
Burt, I stand corrected. Have a drumstick on me.
Dinner last night: Teriyaki chicken from Rotisserie Works.
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