Paul Simon — Was A Sunny Day
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Was a sunny day
Not a cloud was in the sky
Not a negative word was heard
From the people passing by
'Twas a sunny day
All the birdies in the trees
And the radio's singing song
All the favorite melodies
He was a navy man
stationed in Newport News
She was a highschool queen
with nothing left to lose
She was a highschool queen
with nothing left to lose
Was a sunny day
Not a cloud was in the sky
Not a negative word was heard
From the people passing by
'Twas a sunny day
All the birdies in the trees
And the radio's singing song
All the favorite melodies
Her name was Lorelei
She was his only girl
She called him "Speedoo"
But his Chistian name was Mister Earl
She called him "Speedoo"
But his Chistian name was Mister Earl
Was a sunny day
Not a cloud was in the sky
Not a negative word was heard
From the people passing by
'Twas a sunny day
All the birdies in the trees
And the radio's singing song
All the favorite melodies
Not a cloud was in the sky
Not a negative word was heard
From the people passing by
'Twas a sunny day
All the birdies in the trees
And the radio's singing song
All the favorite melodies
He was a navy man
stationed in Newport News
She was a highschool queen
with nothing left to lose
She was a highschool queen
with nothing left to lose
Was a sunny day
Not a cloud was in the sky
Not a negative word was heard
From the people passing by
'Twas a sunny day
All the birdies in the trees
And the radio's singing song
All the favorite melodies
Her name was Lorelei
She was his only girl
She called him "Speedoo"
But his Chistian name was Mister Earl
She called him "Speedoo"
But his Chistian name was Mister Earl
Was a sunny day
Not a cloud was in the sky
Not a negative word was heard
From the people passing by
'Twas a sunny day
All the birdies in the trees
And the radio's singing song
All the favorite melodies
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Minor (?) lyrics correction: "…from the peoples passing by"
dfphillips1 wrote:
The yungins today often fail to realize that, at the time, many cultural musical styles outside of the U.S. mainstream were under-represented and under-appreciated by the unwashed masses until artists like Simon introduced them into the mix.
Not his best. The affected Caribbean accent is pretty lame.
The yungins today often fail to realize that, at the time, many cultural musical styles outside of the U.S. mainstream were under-represented and under-appreciated by the unwashed masses until artists like Simon introduced them into the mix.
For some reason, this was my morning shower song, and now I know I know all the words.
hayduke2 wrote:
I thought that the Mr. Earl reference is to the song Speedo, by the Cadillacs.
Earl "The Pearl" Monroe man, Mr. Simon always brings up current events in his fabulous tunes, and I'm guessing the champion Knicks are sort of referred to here, those were awesome times at Madison Square (though round) Garden, seeing Walt Frazier's awesome sideburns and Willis Reed towering and slammin, awwww maaaaann!!! Sunny Days in New York when it was a Real Town, with all-together Real People
I thought that the Mr. Earl reference is to the song Speedo, by the Cadillacs.
A sense of Mother and Child Reunion, but I'm not complaining...
thewiseking wrote:
Cheezy comment!
the Cadillacs were alot better than this cheezy pseudo-Calypso nugget
Cheezy comment!
Not his best. The affected Caribbean accent is pretty lame.
Excellent!
Fun fact: Earl Speedo Carroll ended up as the custodian at my son's elementary school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in the 90s. The kids called him Mr. Earl, and loved him because he snuck candy to them. A very sweet man. I believe that before our time at the school, he gave concerts to raise money for the PTA.
thewiseking wrote:
mmmm, cheesy nuggets......
the Cadillacs were alot better than this cheezy pseudo-Calypso nugget
mmmm, cheesy nuggets......
thewiseking wrote:
The Cadillacs had some great tunes; it would be nice to hear some of there stuff here, or maybe The Coasters too.
the Cadillacs were alot better than this cheezy pseudo-Calypso nugget
The Cadillacs had some great tunes; it would be nice to hear some of there stuff here, or maybe The Coasters too.
the Cadillacs were alot better than this cheezy pseudo-Calypso nugget
a real classic .... just puts me in a good mood! Thx
Antigone wrote:
But his Christian name was Mr. Earl .......As is my brother-in-law's name. Well, ex-bil actually but isn't it a bugger when you like married-in family better than those born-in?
But his Christian name was Mr. Earl ...
One of the first albums I bought myself.
One of the first albums I bought myself.
But his Christian name was Mr. Earl .......As is my brother-in-law's name. Well, ex-bil actually but isn't it a bugger when you like married-in family better than those born-in?
It's probably been 40 years since I last heard this song. Funny thing is, I remember all the lyrics!
Earl "The Pearl" Monroe man, Mr. Simon always brings up current events in his fabulous tunes, and I'm guessing the champion Knicks are sort of referred to here, those were awesome times at Madison Square (though round) Garden, seeing Walt Frazier's awesome sideburns and Willis Reed towering and slammin, awwww maaaaann!!! Sunny Days in New York when it was a Real Town, with all-together Real People
Yup! "They often call me Speedo but my real name is Mr Earl"
back in the day......love it!
back in the day......love it!
joelbb wrote:
His best line was in echoing The Cadillacs: "They often call me Speedo but my real name is Mr. Earl."
ploba wrote:
"....a platter that really matters, only the best and by request!"
Right?
haha - what a blast from the past!
"....a platter that really matters, only the best and by request!"
Right?
Grammarcop wrote:
I suppose it's better than Mimin' Simon. There would have been 3:41 of silence.
I suppose it's better than Mimin' Simon. There would have been 3:41 of silence.
Well thank you. That's a cut I can honestly say I haven't heard since I owned the album as a kid. Paul was looking for the exotic beat before it was cool.
The older men / musicans have more wisdom!
A great song!
A great song!
His best line was in echoing The Cadillacs: "They often call me Speedo but my real name is Mr. Earl."
A living legend. A poet who will live on in literature for years to come. Lucky to have lived in his era of song.
haljordan wrote:
Agreed! Excellent illustration of his many talents and influences.
There are a lot of gems on this album.
Agreed! Excellent illustration of his many talents and influences.
A great homage album to 50s doo wop, and one of PS's best.
would prob just give it a 7 but the nostalgic flashback pushed it to 8. played this vinyl to death as a teenager.
There are a lot of gems on this album.
But his Christian name was Mr. Earl ...
One of the first albums I bought myself.
One of the first albums I bought myself.
haha - what a blast from the past!
This is a new one to me, but I like PS so we'll see what happens!