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).
How D'ya Like Your Eggs In The Morning?
Helen O'connell Lyrics
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DEAN: I like mine with a kiss
HELEN: Boiled or fried
DEAN: I'm satisfied, as long as I get my kiss
HELEN: How d'ya like your toast in the morning
DEAN: I like mine with a hug
HELEN: Dark or light
DEAN: I've got to have my love in the morning
HELEN: Or the rest of my day is positively mayhem
DEAN: I'm a regular monster
HELEN: How d'ya like your eggs in the morning
DEAN: I like mine with a kiss
HELEN: Up or down
DEAN I'll never frown, eggs can be almost bliss
BOTH: Just as long as I get my kiss
DEAN: How d'ya like your eggs in the morning
HELEN: How d'ya like your eggs in the morning
DEAN: I like mine with a kiss
HELEN: I like mine with a kiss
DEAN: Boiled or fried
HELEN: I'm satisfied
BOTH: As long as I get my kiss
HELEN: How d'ya like your toast in the morning
DEAN: How d'ya like your toast in the morning
HELEN: I like mine with a hug
DEAN: I like mine with a hug
HELEN: Dark or light
DEAN: The world's all right
BOTH: As long as I get my hug
DEAN: I've got to have my love in the morning
HELEN: Or the rest of my day is positively mayhem
DEAN: I'm a regular monster
HELEN: How d'ya like your eggs in the morning
DEAN: I like mine with a kiss
HELEN: Up or down
DEAN: I'll never frown
BOTH: Eggs can be almost bliss, just as long as I get my kiss
The song "How D'ya Like Your Eggs In The Morning?" is a playful duet between Dean Martin and Helen O'Connell about how they like their breakfast. However, the song can also be interpreted as a metaphor for their desire for affection from each other. The repetition of the line "as long as I get my kiss" and "as long as I get my hug" highlights their need for physical intimacy in the morning. Additionally, Dean's line "I've got to have my love in the morning" emphasizes the importance of love and affection in his life.
The playful tone of the song is reflected in the use of puns and wordplay. The title of the song itself is a pun on the common question "how do you like your eggs in the morning?" which is usually asked when ordering breakfast. The lyrics also contain other puns, such as "eggs can be almost bliss" and "the world's all right" (which sounds like "the toast is all right").
Line by Line Meaning
How d'ya like your eggs in the morning
Asking how someone prefers their eggs for breakfast
I like mine with a kiss
Responding with a playful line about wanting a kiss alongside their eggs
Boiled or fried
Asking if the person prefers boiled or fried eggs
I'm satisfied, as long as I get my kiss
Stating that as long as they get their desired affections (kiss), they're satisfied either way
How d'ya like your toast in the morning
Asking how someone likes their toast
I like mine with a hug
Responding with a playful line about wanting a hug alongside their toast
Dark or light
Asking if someone prefers their toast toasted light or dark
The world's all right, as long as I get my hug
Stating that getting the desired affection (hug) makes everything okay
I've got to have my love in the morning
Asserting that they need love and affection to start their day right
Or the rest of my day is positively mayhem
Implying that without love in the morning, the day will be chaotic and stressful
I'm a regular monster
Jokingly admitting that they become difficult if they don't receive their desired affections in the morning
Up or down
Asking if someone prefers their eggs sunny side up or over easy
Eggs can be almost bliss
Stating that eggs can be enjoyable and delicious
Just as long as I get my kiss
Reiterating the importance of receiving desired affection (kiss) in the morning
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS BRODSZKY, SAMMY CAHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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HELEN: How d'ya like your eggs in the morning
DEAN: I like mine with a kiss
HELEN: Boiled or fried
DEAN: I'm satisfied, as long as I get my kiss
HELEN: How d'ya like your toast in the morning
DEAN: I like mine with a hug
HELEN: Dark or light
DEAN: The world's all right, as long as I get my hug
DEAN: I've got to have my love in the morning
HELEN: Or the rest of my day is positively mayhem
DEAN: I'm a regular monster
HELEN: How d'ya like your eggs in the morning
DEAN: I like mine with a kiss
HELEN: Up or down
DEAN I'll never frown, eggs can be almost bliss
BOTH: Just as long as I get my kiss
DEAN: How d'ya like your eggs in the morning
HELEN: How d'ya like your eggs in the morning
DEAN: I like mine with a kiss
HELEN: I like mine with a kiss
DEAN: Boiled or fried
HELEN: I'm satisfied
BOTH: As long as I get my kiss
HELEN: How d'ya like your toast in the morning
DEAN: How d'ya like your toast in the morning
HELEN: I like mine with a hug
DEAN: I like mine with a hug
HELEN: Dark or light
DEAN: The world's all right
BOTH: As long as I get my hug
DEAN: I've got to have my love in the morning
HELEN: Or the rest of my day is positively mayhem
DEAN: I'm a regular monster
HELEN: How d'ya like your eggs in the morning
DEAN: I like mine with a kiss
HELEN: Up or down
DEAN: I'll never frown
BOTH: Eggs can be almost bliss, just as long as I get my kiss
@cellis3045
I sing this to my old dad who is 84 in the morning whilst making eggs...and when he says 'I like mine with a kiss' I kiss his forehead lol...
@irenegeorgiou4285
C Ellis aww that’s adorable x
@petevanderwaal8984
How beautiful. I remember this song from back in Holland. I think it was a radio show called the Family Doorsnee or something. It started with this song. That's how I learned my English back in 1954.
@HaHaLooLoo
ew gross
@2to-tango
That is absolutely delightful! 💕
@R4lee444
@@HaHaLooLoo right...this "eggs" was a euphemism for sex for the censors...and for fun.
@geraintroberts565
This song reminds me of a great put down word. Back in the 70's my friend was always using cheesy chat up lines, one was " How do you like your eggs in the morning?" He tried it on a girl one night and got back "Unfertilized" Classic.
@SterrenDief
My grandmother recently mentioned that she likes this song and she's very reserved so she doesn't tell others at lot of things she likes so I had to listen to it and I'm not disappointed! It's so cute and lovely just like my grandmother ♡
@SLJRatcliffe
Who the hell put a dislike for this song?It rocks!
@stevestone9327
I met my wife on POF and her question was how do you like your eggs in the morning, despite all the rude answers I was the only one who came up with the right answer , words to the song, were on our 6th year together , I love her like I did the day we met and we both love this song