Helen O'Connell joined the Jimmy Dorsey band in 1939 and achieved her best selling records in the early forties with "Green Eyes", "Amapola", and "Tangerine". In each of these Latin-influenced numbers, Bob Eberly crooned the song which Helen then reprised in an up-tempo arrangement. Helen won the 1940 Metronome magazine poll for best female vocalist. She was one of the first "girls" on NBC's The Today Show, and at one point had her own television show.
Helen retired from show business upon her first marriage in 1943. Helen had four daughters and eight grandchildren. When the first marriage failed, she embarked on a solo career in 1951, achieving some chart success and becoming a regular television performer. Helen has married a total of four times.
She co-hosted the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants with Bob Barker from 1972 to 1980.
In her last marriage, she was married to arranger/conductor/composer Frank De Vol when she died in San Diego, California from a battle with hepatitis C resulting in primary liver cancer (hepatoma).
Boog It
Helen O'connell Lyrics
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Boog it, in the mellow track,
Boog it, dig it comin' back,
Fim fam skim skam jim jam rock!
Boog it, everybody out,
Boog it, who ya hunchin' now?
Boog it, everybody bow,
You do like shinin' a window,
But you ain't got no window!
So you just picture a window,
And boog it, boog it, slow and easy.
Boog it, now you dig it Jack,
Boog it, that's the mellow track,
Boog it, got it comin' back,
Fim fam skim skam jim jam rock!
Boog it, slow and eay, you
Boog it, now you dig it Jack,
Boog it, that's the mellow track,
Boog it, got it comin' back,
Fim fam skim skam jim jam rock!
The lyrics of Helen O'Connell's "Boog It" express a playful and carefree attitude towards life. The title itself implies a sense of moving forward or getting things done, with "booging" being something easy and effortless. The repetition of "Boog it" throughout the song reinforces this sense of ease and enjoyment.
The lyrics also include some nonsensical phrases, such as "fim fam skim skam jim jam rock," which contribute to the carefree and playful tone of the song. The lines "You do like shinin' a window, But you ain't got no window! So you just picture a window" suggest a sense of imagination and resourcefulness, encouraging listeners to make the most of their circumstances and enjoy life in spite of limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
Boog it, nothin' to it Jack,
Let's dance, it's easy and fun, my friend.
Boog it, in the mellow track,
Let's dance to this smooth and relaxing music.
Boog it, dig it comin' back,
We'll enjoy this again when the music comes back around.
Fim fam skim skam jim jam rock!
Let's move our bodies and enjoy the rhythm of the music.
Boog it, everybody out,
Everyone should join in and dance together.
Boog it, who ya hunchin' now?
Why sit still when you can dance and have fun?
Boog it, everybody bow,
Let's show our appreciation for the music and dance with a bow.
You do like shinin' a window,
You enjoy the feeling of accomplishing something.
But you ain't got no window!
You may not have anything to shine, but that won't stop you from enjoying yourself.
So you just picture a window,
You can imagine something to accomplish and take pleasure in the dance.
And boog it, boog it, slow and easy.
Dance at your own pace and enjoy the movement of your body.
Boog it, now you dig it Jack,
You're getting the hang of it now and enjoying yourself, buddy.
Boog it, that's the mellow track,
This music is perfect for a relaxed and fun dance.
Boog it, got it comin' back,
We'll have another chance to dance to this great music again.
Fim fam skim skam jim jam rock!
Let's keep dancing and enjoying the music to the fullest.
Boog it, slow and easy, you
Just keep dancing at your own pace and having fun, my friend.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Buck Ram, Cab Calloway, Jack Palmer
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