Starting his career on the Television show Designing Women, Engvall hit his acclaimed first "big break" when he went on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and from there won the American Comedy Awards Comic of the Year, landing then on the television show Delta Burke, which lasted for one year, and from then on producing his albums. Before becoming a well-known comedian, Engvall joined the popular talent show Star Search.
Engvall's career toiled in relative obscurity for several years, hitting a low point while starring as CHUD #14 in the cult film C.H.U.D, until he turned his most famous routine, "Here's Your Sign," into a song by country music star Travis Tritt. The song was a hit, catapulting Engvall to comedic stardom. More recently, he recorded a Comedy Central special and starred with fellow comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, and Ron White in the hit redneck-themed stand-up movie Blue Collar Comedy Tour (as well as its sequels and spin-off TV show). The Blue Collar group has been called the redneck Rat Pack. Foxworthy is both the leader and most famous of the group, like the Rat Pack's Frank Sinatra. Engvall equates to Dean Martin, since he is the best friend of the leader, and is arguably the second-most famous member of the group.
He is married to his wife Gail since 1982 and has a daughter named Emily, a junior at the University of Puget Sound, as well as a son named Travis.
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Beatles (white Album/limited Ed.)
The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill (lennon/mccartney)
Hey, bungalow bill
What did you kill
Bungalow bill?
He went out tiger hunting with his elephant and gun
He's the all american bullet-headed saxon mother's son.
All the children sing
Hey bungalow bill
What did you kill
Bungalow bill?
Deep in the jungle where the mighty tiger lies
Bill and his elephants were taken by surprise
So captain marvel zapped in right between the eyes
All the children sing
Hey, bungalow bill
What did you kill
Bungalow bill?
The children asked him if to kill was not a sin
Not when he looked so fierce, his mother butted in
If looks could kill it would have been us instead of him
All the children sing
Hey, bungalow bill
What did you kill
Bungalow bill?
The lyrics to "The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill" by The Beatles, found on their 1968 self-titled "White Album," tell the tale of a young American man named Bill who goes on a tiger hunting trip in the jungle with his gun and pet elephant. The song is a critique of the idea of big game hunting as a sport and the privileged mindset that often accompanies it. The lyrics describe how Bill and his party were taken by surprise and attacked by a tiger, but Captain Marvel comes in and shoots the tiger between the eyes, saving the day. The children who witness the event are confused as to whether killing an animal is a sin, but Bill's mother dismisses their concerns by saying that if looks could kill, they would have been killed instead.
Notably, the song stands out on the "White Album" for its unique sound, featuring acoustic guitar and a choir of multiple voices singing the refrain. Musically, the song showcases the band's signature vocal harmonies and catchy melodies.
Line by Line Meaning
Beatles
The famous rock band The Beatles
Beatles (white Album/limited Ed.)
Their album called 'The Beatles' (also known as 'white album') which had a limited edition released
The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill (lennon/mccartney)
The name of a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney called 'The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill'
Hey, bungalow bill
A greeting directed towards a person called Bungalow Bill
What did you kill
Inquiring about what animal Bungalow Bill killed while hunting
Bungalow bill?
Repeating the name of the person being addressed in the song
He went out tiger hunting with his elephant and gun
Bungalow Bill went hunting for tigers with an elephant and a gun
In case of accidents he always took his mom
Bungalow Bill made sure to bring his mom along in case of any accidents
He's the all american bullet-headed saxon mother's son.
Bungalow Bill is an all-American, stubborn and tough guy who loves his mom
All the children sing
The children join in the chorus and sing together
Deep in the jungle where the mighty tiger lies
Bungalow Bill and his elephants were in the jungle where tigers live
Bill and his elephants were taken by surprise
Bill and his elephants were surprised by something unexpected
So captain marvel zapped in right between the eyes
Captain Marvel came in and shot the tiger right between the eyes
All the children sing
The children join in the chorus and sing together
The children asked him if to kill was not a sin
The children asked Bungalow Bill if it was okay to kill an animal
Not when he looked so fierce, his mother butted in
His mother defended him and said it was okay because Bungalow Bill looked fierce while doing it
If looks could kill it would have been us instead of him
If Bungalow Bill's fierce looks could have killed, the children wouldn't be alive, but he spared the tiger instead
Hey, bungalow bill
A greeting directed towards a person called Bungalow Bill
What did you kill
Inquiring about what animal Bungalow Bill killed while hunting
Bungalow bill?
Repeating the name of the person being addressed in the song
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.