While still in high school, Dodie’s career skyrocketed. She appeared on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand and starred with Fabian in her first film, “Hound Dog Man”. She continued to record a string of singles and albums, and more television guest appearances followed, including Bob Hope’s weekly television show. Dodie also toured worldwide with Fabian, Frankie Avalon, Paul Anka, Bobby Rydell and many more teen idols from that era.
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Pink Shoe Laces
Dodie Stevens Lyrics
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He's my guy and I love him truly
He's not good lookin', heaven knows
But I'm wild about his crazy clothes
He wears tan shoes with pink shoelaces
A polka dot vest and man, oh, man
Tan shoes with pink shoelaces
And a big Panama with a purple hat band
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
He takes me deep-sea fishing in a submarine
We got to drive-in movies in a limousine
He's got a whirly-birdy and a 12-foot yacht
Ah, but that's-a not all he's got
He's got tan shoes with pink shoelaces
A polka dot vest and man, oh, man
Tan shoes with pink shoelaces
And a big Panama with a purple hat band
Now Dooley had a feelin' we were goin' to war
So he went out and enlisted in a fightin' corps
But he landed in the brig for raisin' such a storm
When they tried to put 'em in a uniform
He wanted tan shoes with pink shoelaces
A polka dot vest and man, oh, man
He wanted tan shoes with pink shoelaces
And a big Panama with a purple hat band
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Now one day Dooley started feelin' sick
And he decided that he better make his will out quick
He said "Just before the angels come to carry me
I want it down in writin' how to bury me."
A'wearin tan shoes with pink shoelaces
A polka dot vest and man, oh, man
Give me tan shoes with pink shoelaces
And a big Panama with a purple hat band
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
And a big Panama with a purple hat band!!
The song Pink Shoe Laces by Dodie Stevens is a light-hearted tune about a girl who falls in love with a guy named Dooley. She loves him truly despite his lack of good looks and loves his crazy clothes even more. The lyrics describe Dooley’s unique fashion sense, which includes wearing tan shoes with pink shoelaces, a polka dot vest, and a big Panama with a purple hat band. Dooley’s fashion and possessions are highlighted in the song, with references to his limousine, submarine, whirly-birdy, and 12-foot yacht.
The song takes an unexpected turn with Dooley’s enlistment in a fighting corps, which lands him in the brig for raising too much of a storm. Even in his enlistment, Dooley’s fashion sense is emphasized as he wants to wear a uniform that includes tan shoes with pink shoelaces, but the authorities refuse his request. The love between the girl and Dooley is evident in the final verse where Dooley is on his deathbed, and he asks to be buried in tan shoes with pink shoelaces, a polka dot vest, and a big Panama with a purple hat band. This song is a testament to the saying that true love sees beyond appearances and focuses on what is intrinsic.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I've got a guy and his name is Dooley
I am currently in a relationship with a man named Dooley
He's my guy and I love him truly
Dooley is my partner and I have deep feelings for him
He's not good lookin', heaven knows
Dooley is not conventionally attractive
But I'm wild about his crazy clothes
I am fascinated by Dooley's unique and eccentric style
He wears tan shoes with pink shoelaces
Dooley's shoes are tan and his shoelaces are pink
A polka dot vest and man, oh, man
Dooley's vest is covered in polka dots
Tan shoes with pink shoelaces
Dooley's shoes have tan color and pink shoelaces
And a big Panama with a purple hat band
Dooley wears a large hat called Panama with a purple band around it
He takes me deep-sea fishing in a submarine
Dooley enjoys taking me on an unconventional and exciting activity like deep-sea fishing in a submarine
We got to drive-in movies in a limousine
Dooley is extravagant and likes to take me to drive-in movies in a limousine
He's got a whirly-birdy and a 12-foot yacht
Dooley owns a helicopter and a 12-foot yacht, which further highlights his lavish lifestyle
Ah, but that's-a not all he's got
Dooley has even more possessions and luxuries
Now Dooley had a feelin' we were goin' to war
Dooley predicted a looming war
So he went out and enlisted in a fightin' corps
In response to his feeling, Dooley joined the military
But he landed in the brig for raisin' such a storm
Dooley caused a ruckus and ended up in military prison
When they tried to put 'em in a uniform
Dooley resisted wearing a standard military uniform
He wanted tan shoes with pink shoelaces
Even in the military, Dooley wanted to wear his unique tan shoes with pink shoelaces
A polka dot vest and man, oh, man
Dooley insisted on wearing his polka dot vest
He wanted tan shoes with pink shoelaces
Dooley continued to request his signature shoes
And a big Panama with a purple hat band
Dooley also wanted to keep his large hat with a purple band
Now one day Dooley started feelin' sick
Dooley's health began to decline
And he decided that he better make his will out quick
Dooley realized he needed to write his will before it was too late
He said "Just before the angels come to carry me
Dooley knew his time was running out
I want it down in writin' how to bury me."
Dooley made it clear how he wished to be buried
A'wearin tan shoes with pink shoelaces
As a final request, Dooley wanted to be buried wearing his signature shoes
A polka dot vest and man, oh, man
Dooley's vest was also noted in his burial wishes
Give me tan shoes with pink shoelaces
Dooley emphasized his desire to have his special shoes in his final moments
And a big Panama with a purple hat band
His large hat with a purple band was also included in his burial request
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Continued expression of excitement and enthusiasm
Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Further expression of excitement and enthusiasm
And a big Panama with a purple hat band!!
Dooley's unique hat continued to be a source of excitement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICK GRANT
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