Sherman was just a television producer, most famous for the quiz show "I've Got a Secret," not at all known as a comedian or performer, and it shocked everyone in the know when songs from his album My Son, The Folk Singer became popular. In fact, president John F. Kennedy was heard singing the song Sarah Jackman. Sherman's overnight popularity suddenly ended when the nation's attention focused on Kennedy's assassination, and the nation was too sad for such up-beat musical offerings.
Sherman then slipped back into his longtime depression, and died, quietly, at the young age of 48.
Hello Muddah Hello Faddah!
Allan Sherman Lyrics
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Here I am at Camp Grenada
Camp is very entertaining
And they say we'll have some fun if it stops raining
I went hiking with Joe Spivey
He developed poison ivy
You remember Leonard Skinner
All the counsellors hate the waiters
And the lake has alligators
And the head coach wants no sissies
So he reads to us from something called Ulysses
Now I don't want this should scare ya
But my bunkmate has Malaria
You remember Jeffery Hardy
They're about to organize a searching party
Take me home, oh Muddah, Faddah
Take me home, I hate Grenada
Don't leave me out in the forest where
I might get eaten by a bear
Take me home, I promise I will
Not make noise, or mess the house with
Other boys, oh please don't make me stay
I've been here one whole day
Dearest Fadduh, darling Muddah
How's my precious little bruddah
Let me come home if you miss me
I would even let Aunt Bertha hug and kiss me
Wait a minute, it's stopped hailing
Guys are swimming, guys are sailing
Playing baseball, gee that's bettah
Muddah, Faddah kindly disregard this letter
The lyrics of Allan Sherman's song "Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah" talk about a young boy at summer camp, initially expressing his discomfort in the camp due to several reasons such as the constant rains, getting poison ivy from hiking, fellow campers contracting illnesses like malaria and ptomaine poisoning, scary animals in the lake, and the head coach reading from difficult literature like "Ulysses". He pleads with his parents to take him back home, promising to be well-behaved, and not cause any trouble. However, towards the end of the song, the boy realizes that he is actually having fun with his friends, and the mood of the song takes a lighter turn. He tells his parents to disregard his previous letter, as he is now enjoying activities like swimming, sailing, and playing baseball with his new friends.
The song is essentially a humorous take on the experiences and emotions of young children at summer camps. It highlights the initial fears and apprehensions that children may have when away from their parents and comfort zones, but also brings to light the excitement and joys that come with making new friends, playing games, and exploring new activities. Allan Sherman's witty lyrics and catchy tune make this song a classic piece of summer camp nostalgia that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello Muddah, hello Faddah
I'm saying hello to my mom and dad
Here I am at Camp Grenada
I'm at Camp Grenada right now
Camp is very entertaining
Camp has a lot of things to do and I'm enjoying myself
And they say we'll have some fun if it stops raining
We're hoping the rain stops so we can do more fun activities
I went hiking with Joe Spivey
I went on a hike with Joe Spivey
He developed poison ivy
He got poison ivy on his skin from the hike
You remember Leonard Skinner
You remember Leonard Skinner, right?
He got Ptomaine poisoning last night after dinner
He got sick from eating bad food last night
All the counsellors hate the waiters
The counselors don't like the waiters
And the lake has alligators
There are alligators in the lake
And the head coach wants no sissies
The coach wants us to be tough
So he reads to us from something called Ulysses
He reads to us from a book called Ulysses
Now I don't want this should scare ya
I don't want you to be scared
But my bunkmate has Malaria
My bunkmate has Malaria
You remember Jeffery Hardy
You remember Jeffery Hardy, right?
They're about to organize a searching party
They're going to organize a search party for someone
Take me home, oh Muddah, Faddah
Please take me home, Mom and Dad
Take me home, I hate Grenada
I don't like it here at Camp Grenada
Don't leave me out in the forest where
Please don't leave me alone in the forest
I might get eaten by a bear
I'm afraid a bear might eat me
Take me home, I promise I will
I promise I will behave if you take me home
Not make noise, or mess the house with
I won't make noise or make a mess at home
Other boys, oh please don't make me stay
I don't want to stay with the other boys
I've been here one whole day
I've only been here for one day
Dearest Fadduh, darling Muddah
Dear Dad and Mom
How's my precious little bruddah
How is my little brother?
Let me come home if you miss me
Let me come home if you miss me
I would even let Aunt Bertha hug and kiss me
I'll even let Aunt Bertha hug and kiss me
Wait a minute, it's stopped hailing
It's not hailing anymore
Guys are swimming, guys are sailing
The guys are having fun swimming and sailing
Playing baseball, gee that's bettah
Playing baseball is better than what we were doing before
Muddah, Faddah kindly disregard this letter
Please don't worry about what I wrote in this letter
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Allan Sherman, Lou Busch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@biblebadcopycatofcuneiform8210
@@Yur_Commentator
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Ever? Maybe some time in one of your previous lives?
"There’s a thing called PDF."
Yeah, ehhh...Books are better. I like both.
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I was a hard-core Christian, look at my Avatar, and I know the Bible very well..I read it completely several times. I can go toe-to-toe if needed with them. Because I read it completely, I switched to Pagan. The Bible doesn't go against any "Beliefs" of Pagan or Wiccan, it uses and copies from Pagan/Wicca. You know who Mithra is, right? Where do you think the idea of Jesus/Yeshua comes from? Someone didn't help you very well in your switch from Christian to Wicca. Sad face.
I left Christianity because I noticed all of the flaws, errors, contradictions. I also peered deeply into the Christian past. I've read the correct translations of Cuneiform, and from Cuneiform You...Will..Find..the deepest Pagan/Wicca roots.
"A. It’s no one’s business and B. I find talking about churchy things to be uncomfortable. But otherwise thanks for the comment."
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I'm very confident, and I'll talk Church stuff if someone cares enough to challenge me. When you're ready, if you choose to become ready, you will be able to also.
Don't challenge others until you're ready. To be ready is to challenge yourself first.
Love without conditions, is something the Gods and Goddesses do, not conditional love..which is what's in the Bible.
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@CZsWorld
Marge? Is Lisa at Camp Granada?
@Evil_Befall
If we both survive
@Redcrewmate1296
Probably
@kristinludlowUX
My dad played this all the time when we were growing up. He just passed at 85. This brings back memories.
@fromthegamethrone
I'm sorry to hear it man, my condolences. My brother passed in April this year, 33 years old :( I'm 36. He wasn't supposed to die before me, mom and dad. My parents played this song in the car when we were kids and man, we laughed - we didn't understand it, we just liked the way he spoke. Then as an adult I'm listening now and it asks "How's my precious little brother" ... shit hits hard man. Who'd have thought such a funny and light hearted song could bring a tear to my eye. Good sir, I hope you find peace in the lessons and life your father gave you.
@robertl.crawford4369
Rest in peace dad.
@robertl.crawford4369
@@fromthegamethrone Rest in peace bro.
@fromthegamethrone
@@robertl.crawford4369 thanks man x
@keyzenthiru5867
sorry to hear that, my condolences to you and your family
@liamcavanagh5270
This song stuck in my head after that scene in Simpsons. I couldn't get it out, so I decided to face the enemy and listened to this original version. And now it's ...stuck foreverrrr!