1. Heinz (full name Hei… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists called Heinz.
1. Heinz (full name Heinz Burt) was the bassist for The Tornados before being selected by producer Joe Meek to become a solo act. In 1963 he hit the British Top Five with the Eddie Cochran tribute "Just Like Eddie" before going on to have several other Top 30 hits, including "Country Boy," "You Were There," "Questions I Can't Answer," and "Diggin' My Potatoes."
2. Heinz is a rock band from Austria, also known as Heinz aus Wien.
Diggin' My Potatoes
Heinz Lyrics
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If you want some, oh, just ask us
They′re warm and soft like puppies in socks
Filled with cream and candy rocks
Oh, potatoes and molasses
They're so much sweeter than algebra classes
If your stomach is grumblin′ and your mouth starts a-mumblin'
There is only one thing to keep your brain from crumblin'
If you can′t see ′em, put on your glasses
They're shiny and large like a fisherman′s barge
You know you've eat enough when you start seeing stars
Oh, potatoes and molasses
It′s the only thing left on your task list
They're short and stout to make everyone shout
For, potatoes and molasses
For, potatoes and-
-That′s enough!
The song "Diggin' My Potatoes" by Heinz is a playful and whimsical ode to the beloved comfort food of potatoes and molasses. The lyrics paint a picture of soft and warm potatoes filled with sweet candy rocks and creamy goodness, perfectly satisfying any grumbling stomach. Heinz compares the simple pleasure of potatoes and molasses to the complexity of algebra classes, suggesting that sometimes the simplest things in life can provide the most comfort. The imagery of shiny, large potatoes like a fisherman's barge and the suggestion that you know you've had enough when you start seeing stars brings a sense of fun and lightheartedness to the lyrics.
Overall, the song reminds us to find joy and happiness in the small things in life, such as enjoying a delicious meal with loved ones. The repetition of the phrase "potatoes and molasses" throughout the song also creates a catchy and memorable tune that is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, potatoes and molasses
The singer introduces the subject he wants to talk about which is potatoes and molasses.
If you want some, oh, just ask us
The singer offers to give potatoes and molasses to the listener if they want some.
They're warm and soft like puppies in socks
The singer describes the texture of potatoes and molasses as being warm and soft, like how puppies feel when they're wearing socks.
Filled with cream and candy rocks
The artist adds that potatoes and molasses are not only warm and soft, but also have cream and candy rocks inside them.
They're so much sweeter than algebra classes
The artist compares the sweetness of potatoes and molasses to the lack of sweetness in algebra classes.
If your stomach is grumblin′ and your mouth starts a-mumblin'
The singer introduces a hypothetical situation in which someone's stomach is empty and their mouth is watering for something to eat.
There is only one thing to keep your brain from crumblin'
The singer suggests that eating potatoes and molasses is the only solution to prevent someone's brain from getting too hungry and tired.
If you can′t see ′em, put on your glasses
The artist suggests that if someone can't find potatoes and molasses, they should put on their glasses to help them see better.
They're shiny and large like a fisherman′s barge
The artist gives a visual comparison of potatoes and molasses to something that is shiny and large like a fisherman's barge.
You know you've eat enough when you start seeing stars
The artist implies that eating too many potatoes and molasses can cause someone to become dizzy and start seeing stars.
It′s the only thing left on your task list
The singer implies that eating potatoes and molasses is the only thing left to do, or the only thing that matters.
They're short and stout to make everyone shout
The artist describes the physical appearance of potatoes and molasses as being short and stout, and suggesting that they are so delicious that everyone will want to shout and sing about them.
For, potatoes and molasses
The singer reaffirms the subject of the song which is about potatoes and molasses.
That′s enough!
The singer signals the end of the song.
Writer(s): Minnie Lawlers
Contributed by Lincoln S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@emilyoshiro
I just heard that Jimmy Page is on this track, super cool!
@johnbednall4465
I will settle it. I was the drummer with Heinz and played on this track. It was Jimmy Page, not Ritchie, Ritchie had left the band prior to this recording, fell out with Joe and did'nt do many more sessions with Joe. Solved, me John Bednall.
@PurpleHounding
He left a month before it was released, not recorded. However, if Jimmy says he overdubbed the solo, there could be what he was dubbing over. But if you were there, I digress. Cool to talk to someone on this classic version of the Bill Broozy record, I paid good money for mine. I cleaned all this other stuff up, but it is a fact that a lot of collectors have bought this thinking it is Ritchie, and I wonder how many knowing it's Jimmy. I doubt as many. I bought it in 1984.
@Grahamgusbull
LISTEN TO THAT BASS! This play is in memory of my dear friend and early sixties bass player,who passed away this week. Brian "Tumbleweed" Woods. Freddie Starr took my place in my band,The Midnighters,when they went professional in spring 1963. He then joined Heinz,played on this record,with,I can confirm,Richie!
@thegcstar1801
Just found out Jimmy Page is playing the solo. It's so HIM. Great!
@rickymills122
Just found out from Jim himself about overdubbing this solo! Way cool 😎
@bryanpalmer9660
According to Heinz CD it was jimmy page on guitar-heinz said on the CD info-"after the session jimmy packed away his guitar and left"
@philwoods2011
From the son of the Bass guitarist Brian Woods I am assured it is Ritchie on this track! After all my dad was there so from the horses mouth basically
@MrDagwoodBumstead
I understood it was Ritchie Blackmore on this track, not Jimmy.
@fredwallin815
MrDagwoodBumstead page claimed it is page in an Instagram post.