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Oct 11, 2012 · Enjoy the hilarious song The Thing by Phil Harris, the comedian and singer who topped the charts in 1950 with this novelty hit.
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It is probably derived from the English bawdy folk song "The Chandler's Wife", which derived its tune from the earlier English folk song "The Lincolnshire Poacher". The song was recorded by Phil Harris on October 13, 1950, and released as a 78 rpm by RCA Victor with catalog number 20-3968.
May 2, 2024 · The Thing, a classic tune from the 1950s, was famously performed by Phil Harris. Though it may seem like a silly novelty song, the lyrics actually have a deeper meaning. In this article, we’ll explore the story behind The Thing and what it represents. Table of Contents.
“The Thing” is a novelty song originally recorded by Phil Harris in 1950. The song tells the story of a person who discovers a large wooden box on the beach and is excited about its contents. However, when the narrator shows the box to various people, they all react negatively and urge the narrator to get rid of it.
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Songfacts®: "The Thing" is a novelty song written by Charles Randolph Green and recorded by Phil Harris. In it, Harris tells a story about finding a box floating in a bay. He opens the box and thinks whatever is inside is grand, but soon finds that everyone else in the world is repulsed by its contents and, because of that, by Harris himself.
The Thing Lyrics. While I was walking down the beach one bright and sunny day. I saw a great big wooden box a-floatin' in the bay. I pulled it in and opened it up and much to my surprise. Ooh, I...
Nov 9, 2012 · Video version of The Thing by Phil Harris. It went to #1 on December 2, 1950 on the Billboard Top 100 and stayed on top for two weeks. The single version ...
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