In The Cool Cool Cool Of The Evening
Crosby Bing Lyrics
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Tell 'em I'll be there
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Save your pappy a chair
When the party's getting a glow on
And singin' fills the air
In the shank of the night
When the doin's are right
I like a barbecue
I like to boil a ham
And I vote for bola baste stew
What's that?
I like a weenie bake, steak and a layer cake
And you'll get a tummy ache too
We'll rent a tent or a teepee
Let the town crier cry
"All's well!"
And if it's RSVP
This is what I'll reply
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Tell 'em we'll be there
If you need a pair of freeloaders
To fracture your affair
I may even give them Pagliacci
Now stand back and give him air
If one can relax and we'll have a few yaks
And you can tell them we'll be there
"Oui" said the bumblebee
"Let's have jubilee"
"When?" said the prairie hen, "Soon?"
"Sure" said the dinosaur
"Where?" said the grisly bear
"Under the light of the moon"
"How about your brother, jackass?"
Everyone gaily cried
"Are you coming to the fracas?"
Ain't gonna blow it
"Over respects" he signed
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Tell 'em I'll be there
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Stick 'em on my hair
If perchance we look a bit peeked
Remember c'est la guerre
If we're still on our feet
And there's something to eat
Well you can tell them we'll be there
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Tell 'em I'll be there
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Better save a chair
When the party's getting a glow on
And singin' fills the air
If there's gas in my hack
And my laundry is back
If there's room for one more
And you need me
Why sure
If you need a new face or a tenor or base
If I can climb out of bed and put a head on my head
Well you can tell 'em we'll be there
The lyrics of the song "In The Cool Cool Cool Of The Evening" by Crosby Bing is a fun-filled account of a group of friends who are trying to put together a party. It's a song about camaraderie, togetherness, and having a good time. Each verse is dedicated to a specific person in the group who has a certain preference for the kind of food they want at the party. Despite each having their own preference, the group collectively decides to have a potluck where everyone brings something to eat.
As the night wears on, everyone becomes excited and the anticipation for the party begins to build. In the chorus, the singer of the song clarifies that he will be there for the party and requests that they better save him a chair. He assures his friends that he will not miss the party, and nothing can stop him from joining them to have a good time.
The final verse features the members of the group exchanging banter, discussing what they will do at the party. The lyrics emphasize that the group is coming together for a good time, and they want to make the most of the evening. The song ultimately encapsulates the joy and fun of being with good friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Sue wants a barbecue,
Sue wants to have a barbecue party.
Sam wants to boil a ham,
Sam wants to cook ham by boiling it.
Grace votes for Bouillabaisse stew.
Grace prefers to have Bouillabaisse stew on the menu.
Jake wants a weeny bake,
Jake wants to have a hot dog roast.
Steak and a layer cake,
Jake also wants to have steak and a layered cake.
He'll get a tummy ache too.
Jake is overeating, and may get a stomach ache.
We'll rent a tent or tepee.
They plan on renting a tent or tepee for the party.
Let the town crier cry.
They want the town crier to announce/publish about the party.
And if it's R-S-V-P
If asked to RSVP for the party.
This is what I'll reply.
The response to the RSVP request will be as follows.
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
In the pleasant, comfortable evening.
Tell 'em I'll be there
Saying that they will attend the event.
Better save a chair
Requesting to reserve a seat for them.
When the party's gettin' a glow on
When the party starts to warm up.
And singin' fills the air
When there are lots of songs being sung.
In the shank of the night
Late at night.
When the doin's are right
When things are going well.
You can tell 'em I'll be there
They can inform others that they will be present at that time.
"Whee" said the bumblebee,"
The bumblebee exclaims with excitement.
"Let's have a jubilee"
Suggesting everyone to have a large celebration.
"When?" said the prairie hen, "Soon?"
Prairie hen inquires about the celebration timing.
"Shore" said the dinosaur.
The dinosaur agrees to the idea.
"Where?" said the grizzly bear,
Grizzly bear wants to know the party location.
"Under the light of the moon?"
The party location will be under the light of the moon.
"How 'bout ya, brother jackass?"
The group asks the jackass if he will also come to the party.
Ev'ryone gaily cried,
Everyone joins and cries with excitement together.
"You comin' to the fracas?"
Asking if the jackass will join the party.
Over his specs he sighed
The jackass responds negatively to the party invite.
Slickum on my hair.
Preparing oneself for the party.
If I ain't in the clink,
If they aren't in jail,
And there's sumpin' to drink,
If there is anything to drink,
You can tell 'em I'll be there
They will be there in that scenario.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maryerb6062
If there are two of you and you want to present a funny, well-written song, this is just right!
@njplr
I really believe, Bing Crosby was the greatest male vocalist of the 20th Century. He has such an easy, clean, almost effortless delivery. It's a shame the new generations aren't as familiar with him, as they are with Dean and Frank.
@corbse2059
Absolutely.
@FWOFProductions
I loveee this song ! Thanks for the upload !
@gregorykayne6054
remarkable.
@alefor5423
I imagined a romantic movie with images and music with starrings Jane Wyman and Gregory Peck
@irvingbush
Garry Crosby also sang this with his dad!
@maryerb6062
Thanks! I didn't know that!
@GretaLint
Flip side of this old 78 was "I Like Ike." I grew up singing these songs ...
@maryerb6062
You don't SAY!!