He was the son of pharmacists Paul Bynum Kyser and Emily Royster Howell Kyser, and a cousin of Vermont C. Royster. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, his campus popularity and enthusiasm as a cheerleader caused him to be invited to join a commercial band being formed by other students. Although he started clarinet lessons, he was better as an entertaining announcer for the band than as a musician. He adopted the initial of his middle name as part of his stage name, for its alliterative effect.
Ole Buttermilk Sky
Kay Kyser Lyrics
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I'm keepin' my eye peeled on you
What's the good word tonight?
Are you gonna be mellow tonight?
Ole buttermilk sky (ole buttermilk sky)
Can't you see my little doggie and me
We're as happy as a christmas tree
I'm gonna pop her the question, that question
Do you darlin', do ya do?
It'll be easy, so easy
If I can only bank on you
Ole buttermilk sky (ole buttermilk sky)
I'm tellin' you why, now you know
Keep it in mind tonight
Keep brushin' those clouds from sight
Ole buttermilk sky (ole buttermilk sky)
Don't you fail me when I'm needin' you most
Hang a moon above her hitching post
Hitch me to the one I love (buttermilk sky)
Gonna pop her the question, the question
Darlin', do you do?
It'll be easy, so easy
If I can only bank on you
Ole buttermilk sky (ole buttermilk sky)
I'm tellin' you why, now you know
Keep it in mind tonight
Keep brushin' those clouds from sight
Ole buttermilk sky (ole buttermilk sky)
Don't you fail me when I'm needin' you most
Hang a moon above her hitching post
Hitch me to the one I love (buttermilk sky)
You can if you try
Don't tell me no lie
(Will you be mellow and bright tonight?
Oh, buttermilk sky)
The song "Ole Buttermilk Sky" by Kay Kyser, Mike Douglas and The Campus Kids is a playful and optimistic tune about a man's pursuit of love. The lyrics describe the singer keeping his eye on the buttermilk sky, asking for the good word and hoping for a mellow night. He is accompanied by his little doggie and envisions himself as happy as a Christmas tree, headed towards the one he loves. He plans to pop the question and hopes it will be easy if he can bank on her. He emphasizes the importance of the buttermilk sky in this mission, asking it not to fail him when he needs it most to hang a moon above her hitching post and hitch him to the one he loves. The song leaves the listeners with an optimistic message that anything is possible if you try.
Line by Line Meaning
Ole buttermilk sky
The picturesque sky reminds me of someone special.
I'm keepin' my eye peeled on you
I am watching the beautiful sky with great attention.
What's the good word tonight?
What's the vibe tonight?
Are you gonna be mellow tonight?
Are you going to be calm and peaceful tonight?
Can't you see my little doggie and me
My beloved dog and I are enjoying the beauty of the sky together.
We're as happy as a Christmas tree
Our joy knows no bounds, we're as happy as children who just saw their presents under a Christmas tree.
Headin' for the one I love (The one I love)
My love is the only destination, the only person I'm heading towards.
I'm gonna pop her the question, that question
I'm going to ask her to marry me.
Do you Darlin', do ya do?
Will you marry me, my dear?
It'll be easy, so easy
I'm confident that she'll say yes easily.
If I can only bank on you
If I can only count on your support and good luck charm.
I'm tellin' you why, now you know
I'm going to tell you the reason why I need your help.
Keep it in mind tonight
Remember this, keep this thought in your head tonight.
Keep brushin' those clouds from sight
Keep the sky clear and beautiful by brushing the clouds gently.
Don't fail me when I'm needin' you most
Please don't let me down when I need you the most.
Hang a moon above her hitching post
Make the sky even more beautiful by hanging a bright shining moon above her beloved place.
Hitch me to the one I love (Buttermilk sky)
Please bring me to the love of my life.
You can if you try
I believe in you and your powerful influence over the sky.
Don't tell me no lie
Please don't disappoint me by not coming through on your promise.
Will you be mellow and bright tonight? Oh, butermilk sky!
Will you create a peaceful and beautiful atmosphere tonight, oh, magnificent sky?
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Jack Brooks
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@franklinchmara3039
I like all the old songs of the 1940's that is what I call music, not the junk music of today.
@robertchamberlain7202
Awhile delivering newspapers I would sing this song(1946)
@marinegrunt6633
# 1 song when I was born 12/20/1946
@NWCattleCo
Now we sing it while hiding in our underground fallout shelters!!
@clivsoph
Recorded in Hollywood some time in June 1946. It hit the charts on Sept. 21 (I was 8 years old and starting at Kohut boarding school in Harrison, NY). The Campus Kids were a quintet of Jud Conlon, Gloria Wood, Loulie Jean Norman, Diane Pendleton, and Charlie Perloto.
@marinegrunt6633
That was the #1 song when I was born on Dec. 20th, 1946......I love this song with Mike Douglas singing....
@randydandy8840
This is a wonderful song. I have it on 78 that was in a record book I bought some time ago. That how I originally came across and heard the song. It makes sense that it was popular and on the charts because I've seen this record several other times since.
@ericseal4453
I don't know why, but this song makes me think of driving on Route 66 in Oklahoma, or the Texas Panhandle, on a bright, warm, spring day!
@taylormaddux8433
What a nice image. Thanks!
@justinalmorado7276
This song reminds me of stabbing a pink elephant