Byrnes capitalised on the success of his character by releasing a number of singles, most notably "Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb," a duet with Connie Stevens that made it into the top 5 of the US charts.
Yulesville
Edd Byrnes Lyrics
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Edd "Kookie" Byrnes of "Lend Me Your Comb" fame-recorded 1959--
Words and Music by Warren E Barker, Terry Galanoy, and William A Olofson
from the Rhino CD "The Best Of Cool Yule"
Yulesville is a Christmas-themed song recorded by Edd "Kookie" Byrnes in 1959. The song talks about the town of Yulesville, a magical place where Christmas is celebrated all year round. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a place where the snow is always falling, and the people are always happy and festive. Yulesville is described as a place where the Christmas spirit is alive and well, and where the warmth and joy of the holiday season are never far away.
However, the song also hints at a more profound meaning beneath the surface. It may be interpreted as a metaphor for the importance of holding onto the joy, wonder, and innocence of childhood, and keeping that feeling alive throughout our lives. Yulesville may represent a state of mind, a place where we can return to a time when everything seemed possible, and every day was full of magic and wonder.
Overall, Yulesville is a beautiful song that captures the essence of Christmas and the importance of holding onto the joy and wonder of life.
Line by Line Meaning
In Yulesville everyone is hip
Everyone in Yulesville is cool and trendy
They all dig the sounds of the cool guitar
Everyone in Yulesville loves the sound of the guitar
And they're all very fond of the beat
People in Yulesville enjoy and appreciate music with a strong beat
The message of the season gets across
The true meaning of the holiday season is well understood in Yulesville
The pleasure that giving brings is never lost
In Yulesville, people know that the joy of giving is priceless
And they all join together in a song
Yulesville residents enjoy coming together and singing along to popular holiday songs
To celebrate the joy that lasts so long
People in Yulesville celebrate the long-lasting happiness the season brings
In Yulesville you'll find no tears
Yulesville is a joyful place where sadness is rarely felt
Only happy thoughts and Christmas cheers
Positive thoughts and holiday spirit are abundant in Yulesville
And the bells ring out on Christmas morn
The sound of bells fill the air on Christmas morning in Yulesville
To welcome in the Holy Child that's born
Yulesville residents celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Holy Child
Writer(s): Barker, Olofson, Galanoy
Contributed by Lillian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jrichardjacobs34
Dad and I wrote the original lyric in 1958 as a filler for the Capitol Records Music Views magazine, a house organ of Capitol Records of Hollywood. The lyric was changed slightly to improve the meter and to fit Edd's style more closely.
@charlesarizona
When I was a kid growing up in England, hungry for anything from the US, this song fascinated me. I loved the hipster vocabulary! Thank you!
@TheDanskMagnus
I knew about Kookie but I never heard this! Now it will be in my Yule rotation... thanks from a child of the 80s.
@johnedwardheaps5133
It's on my Xmas Eve playlist!
@kurtb8474
I'm 61 and this has been played in our house since before I was born. It wasn't until a few years ago I found out who it was.
@kurtb8474
I was born in '59. I've heard this every Christmas growing up.
I was watching a rerun of Adam 12 last week and Byrnes was playing the leader of a bike gang. What was more surprising is Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees was playing one of his gang members.
@johnedwardheaps5133
And now it's everywhere again! A dim memory from my childhood found online in minutes! Wonders everywhere!
@09kittykatz09
I only heard this twice when I was twelve years old....but I always remembered it...especially since it was by Kookie. He was my heart-throb when I was twelve. I'm so happy to find it again...after fifty-four years.
@rogers8818
used to watch 77 sunset as a kid - first heard this xmas 1987 - love it, my favourite christmas song..........
@jdnam77
I'd long forget this gem. Thanks a lot.