In 1946, McCurdy began singing folksongs over the Canadian Broad casting Corporation radio system. In 1952, he began writing and performing for children's program's in radio and television, continuing to utilize folkmusic at every opportunity. Since late 1954, he has been living in New York City, and has appeared frequently in Televisions broadcasts for both adults and children originating from that city.
McCurdy is accompanied on second guitar, and banjo, by ERIK DARLING, an Upstate New Yorker who has been working out of New York City in recent years. Mr. Darling has made numerous recordings as a banjoist and singer, both as a solo performer and as an accompanist. He has performed extensively in concerts, and on television and radio, including several years on Oscar Brand's "Folksong Festival" over station WNYC. His most recent musical adventure has been performing as all integral part of an exciting new folksong trio, "The Tarriers", in whose success his instrumental and vocal talents have played an important role.
McCurdy died March 23, 2000
Mr. Rabbit
Ed McCurdy Lyrics
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Your head is mighty gray
Yes, bless God, it′s made that way
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine
Every little soul′s gonna shine, alone
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit
Your ears are mighty long
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine
Every little soul′s gonna shine, alone
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit
Your tail is mighty white
Yes, bless God, I′ve been gettin out of sight
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine
Every little soul′s gonna shine, alone
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, you look mighty thin
Yes, bless God, they're a cut through in the wiind
Every little soul′s gonna shine, shine
Every little soul's gonna shine, alone
The song "Mr. Rabbit" by Ed McCurdy is a simple yet profound piece of music that uses the figure of Mr. Rabbit to convey a message of empowerment and individuality. The opening lines of the song, "Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, your head is mighty gray. Yes, bless God, it's made that way" suggest that even though Mr. Rabbit may be old and wise, his unique qualities are what make him shine. The lines "every little soul's gonna shine, shine, every little soul's gonna shine, alone" emphasize the idea that everyone has their own unique abilities and characteristics that can make them shine, even if it may appear differently than others.
The verses that follow continue to use Mr. Rabbit's physical characteristics as metaphors to convey the message of the song. For example, Mr. Rabbit's ears are "mighty long" but put on "wrong", highlighting the idea that even though a person may not conform to others' standards, their unique qualities can still be celebrated. The repetition of the phrase "Every little soul's gonna shine" reinforces the message of the song and serves as a call to action for listeners to embrace their individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit
Addressing the rabbit
Your head is mighty gray
Your head is old
Yes, bless God, it′s made that way
It happened naturally
Every little soul's gonna shine, shine
Everyone has potential
Every little soul′s gonna shine, alone
Everyone is unique
Your ears are mighty long
Your ears are big
Yes bless God, they're put on wrong
It's a mistake from God's part
Your tail is mighty white
Your tail is bright
Yes, bless God, I′ve been gettin out of sight
I have been escaping from you
Mr. Rabbit, Mr. Rabbit, you look mighty thin
You appear skinny
Yes, bless God, they're a cut through in the wind
The wind is making you look thin
Every little soul′s gonna shine, shine
Everyone has potential
Every little soul's gonna shine, alone
Everyone is unique
Writer(s): Westerberg Paul
Contributed by Declan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.