Lou Monte, born Louis Scaglione on (April 2, 1917 – June 12, 1989), was an … Read Full Bio ↴Lou Monte, born Louis Scaglione on (April 2, 1917 – June 12, 1989), was an Italian-American singer best known for a number of best-selling, Italian-themed novelty records which he recorded for both RCA Records and Reprise Records in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Monte's first big hit came in 1954, with the release of his version of "Darktown Strutters' Ball." In 1962, Monte would release his first million-seller, "Pepino, the Italian Mouse." Sung in a pastiche of both Neapolitan and English, "Pepino" tells the humorous tale of a mischievous mouse who lives within the walls of a man's kitchen and who comes out at night to eat cheese, drink wine, frighten Lou's girlfriend when she comes over and befriends the cat, sent out to catch him.
The "flip side" of the single featured another Italian-American hybrid novelty song called "What Did Washington Say (When He Crossed The Delaware?)." The song presumes that George Washington was cold, tired, hungry and without a change of underwear on his famous trip. At one point in the song, "Washington" complains that the pizzas his wife Martha baked were as "cold as ice." His solution? "Sell them to the Indians for only half the price." He then asks his boatsmen to row faster because "tonight I'm posing for my picture on the dollar bill."
Monte's other famous novelty records include 'Dominick the Donkey', a holiday staple in many Italian-American households and "Pasquale, the Italian Pussycat," the sequel to "Pepino."
After his death his son continued to sing his songs in concert for some time.
He contributed to the founding of the Lou Monte, Jr. leukemia laboratory at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in memory of his son who died of the disease at age 21.
Monte's first big hit came in 1954, with the release of his version of "Darktown Strutters' Ball." In 1962, Monte would release his first million-seller, "Pepino, the Italian Mouse." Sung in a pastiche of both Neapolitan and English, "Pepino" tells the humorous tale of a mischievous mouse who lives within the walls of a man's kitchen and who comes out at night to eat cheese, drink wine, frighten Lou's girlfriend when she comes over and befriends the cat, sent out to catch him.
The "flip side" of the single featured another Italian-American hybrid novelty song called "What Did Washington Say (When He Crossed The Delaware?)." The song presumes that George Washington was cold, tired, hungry and without a change of underwear on his famous trip. At one point in the song, "Washington" complains that the pizzas his wife Martha baked were as "cold as ice." His solution? "Sell them to the Indians for only half the price." He then asks his boatsmen to row faster because "tonight I'm posing for my picture on the dollar bill."
Monte's other famous novelty records include 'Dominick the Donkey', a holiday staple in many Italian-American households and "Pasquale, the Italian Pussycat," the sequel to "Pepino."
After his death his son continued to sing his songs in concert for some time.
He contributed to the founding of the Lou Monte, Jr. leukemia laboratory at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in memory of his son who died of the disease at age 21.
Sixteen Tons
Lou Monte Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Sixteen Tons' by these artists:
Alexis Korner & CCS Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Anna Domino Some people say a man is made outta' mud A poor…
B. B. "Blues Boy" King and His Orchestra Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
B.B. King Some people says the man's made out of mud, Some people…
Big Bill Broonzy Some people says the man's made out of mud Man's made…
Bo Diddley People say a man is made outta mud Poor man made…
Brave Combo I...........was born one morning When the sun didn't shine …
C.C.S Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Cactus Brothers Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
CCS Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Ccs (Collective Consciousness Society) Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Classic Country Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Corb Lund Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Dave Dudley Some people say a man's made outta mud a poor…
Don Harrison Band Some people say a man, I made out of mud. Well…
Eddie Cochran Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Edmundo Ros Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Eric Burdon Some people say a man is made outta' mud A poor…
Frankie Laine Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Geoff Castellucci Some people say a man is made out of mud A…
Golden Gate Quartet Some people say man is made out of mud A poor…
Hank Thompson SIXTEEN TONS Writer Merle Travis Some people say man is mad…
Homer & Jethro Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
I Giganti Some people say a man is made outta' mud A poor…
Ina Forsman Katarina Pejak Ally Venable Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Jack Fascinato And His Orchestra Tennessee Ernie Ford Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Jack Parnell & His Orchestra Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Jerry Reed Some people say man is made out of mud A poor…
JEWEL & EDDIE Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Jimmy & Johnny Some people say a man is made out of mud A…
Jimmy Dean Some people say a man is made outta mud. A poor…
Johnnie Taylor Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Johnny Cash & June Carter Some people say a man is made out of mud A…
Johnny Desmond Some people say a man Is made out of mud A poor…
Kate Smith Some people say man is made out of mud A poor…
Lester Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Lorne Greene I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine…
Louis Neefs Now right back from Germany We duce the fabulous Lou Neefs …
Maciej Maleńczuk Niektórzy mówią że człowiek jest z błota Biedni są inni ich…
Marvin & Johnny Some people say a man is made out of mud A…
Merle Travis I was born one mornin' when the sun didn't shine Picked…
Nighthawks Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Pete Seeger Some people say a man is made out of mud A…
Pig Farmer Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Platters (the) Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Platters The Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Reed Les Orchestra/Tom Jones Some people say a man is made out of mud Well,…
Restless Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Stevie Wonder (I'm a hardworking man) Some folks say a man is made…
Tennessee E. Ford Some people say a man is made out of mud A…
Tennessee Ernie Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Tennessee Ernie Ford Some people say a man is made out of mud A…
The Bar J Wranglers; Merle Travis Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
The Don Harrison Band Some people say a man, I made out of mud. Well a…
The Flames Of Discontent Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
The Golden Gate Quartet Some people say man is made out of mud A poor…
The Hi-Lo's Some people say man is made out of mud A poor…
The Nighthawks Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
The Rattles Some people say man's made out mud, Well, a good man's…
The Starlite Orchestra Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
The Weavers Some people say a man is made out of mud A…
Tom Jones Some people say a man is made outta mud A poor…
Western Flyer Some people say a man is made outta mud A…
Willie Nelson Some people say man is made out of mud A poor…
Woody Guthrie And Pete Seeger Some people say a man is made out of mud A…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Lou Monte:
(At The) Darktown Strutters Ball I'll be down to get you in a taxi honey Better…
(At The) Darktown Strutters' Ball (Italian Style) Well, I'll be down to get you with the pushcart,…
Adeste Fideles O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O…
Angelique Angelique, Angelique Your mama got to take you back Angeliqu…
At the Darktown Strutters' Ball I'll be down to get you in a taxi honey Better…
Bella Notte Oh this is the night, it′s a beautiful night And we…
Calypso Italiano Calypso aïe! Calypso aie! Calypso Italiano Calypso si! Calyp…
Che La Luna Mezzo Mare C' 'na luna mezz'u mare Mamma mia m'a maritare Figlia mia a…
Comm'e Belle A Stagione Ah, com'e bella la stagione Senza lampi, senza tuoni,senza v…
Darktown Strutters Ball Well, I'll be down to get you with the pushcart,…
Dominic the Donkey Hey, chingedy ching, hee haw, hee haw It's Dominick, the do…
Dominick the Donkey Hey, chingedy ching, hee haw, hee haw It's Dominick, the don…
Dominick The Donkey (The Itali Hey, chingedy ching, hee haw, hee haw It's Dominick, the do…
Dominick the Donkey (The Italian Christmas Donkey) Hey! Chingedy ching, (hee-haw, hee-haw) It's Dominick the do…
Domonic The Italian Christmas Donkey Hey, chingedy ching, hee haw, hee haw It's Dominick, the do…
Eh Marie! Eh Marie! Arápete fenesta, Famme affacciá a Maria, Ca stóngo ′mmiez'â …
Guarda Che Luna C' 'na luna mezz'u mare Mamma mia m'a maritare Figlia mia a…
Ha! Ha! Ha! I have to laugh each time I think about her She…
Heart Of My Heart I sometimes wish I was a kid again Down in the…
Hey Gumbaree Hey Gumbaree ci vo sanari Chi si sona U friscalettu E…
If I Knew You Were Comin Idve Baked a Cake Well, well, well, look who's here. I haven't seen you in…
Lazy mary C'è 'na luna mezz'u mare Mamma mia m'a maritare Figlia mia a…
Lazy Mary (Luna Mezza Mare) LAZY MARY (Luna Mezzo Mare) C'è 'na luna mezz'u mare Mamma …
Luna Luna Luna Lazy Mary you better get up" She answered back, "I am…
Mala Femmena Si avisse fatto a n'ato chello ch'e fatto a me st'ommo t'ave…
Pepino Pepino, oh, you little mouse, oh, won't you go away Find…
Please Mr. Columbus In fourteen hundred ninety two, three ships set out to sea: …
Roman guitar Purple shadows are creeping And the fountain is weeping Hear…
Santo Natale Santo Natale, Santo Natale This is my way of saying Merry Ch…
Senza Mamma E Nnammurata! Sperduto comm'a cane ‘mmiez'â via, chiagne stu core mio addu…
Silver Bells City sidewalks, busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style In…
Skinny Lena E si voi venì te port a Brookalina Ti faro verdè…
The Sheik Of Araby "I'm the Sheik of Araby, Your love belongs to me. At…
The Sheik of Napoli "I'm the Sheik of Araby, Your love belongs to me. At…
The Wife I have traveled to so many places And so many things…
tijuana italiano 1.Тунги аспанга жарасады ай карап Жайма шуак самал ести майд…
Vera's Veranda Vera's a girl who loves puppies and turtledoves. Rabbits she…
Volare Penso che un sogno così non ritorni mai più Mi dipingevo…
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+Owen Williams
Lyrics
Quanno ero guaglione, vint’anne fa,
aggio ditto a mammema: <<Voglio spusà’!>>,
mammema ha ditto: <<Figlio mì',
mò siente a mme che t’aggi’ ‘a dì’:
You load sixteen tons, what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt
si nun puorte ‘a paga a chella llà,
mugliereta nun te dà a mangià’!
Otto pare ‘e scarpe e otto pare ‘e cazette,
‘na vesta se leva e ‘na vesta se mette,
‘e ffemmene so’ ffatte pe’ mangià’
e l’uommene so’ fatte pe’ zappà’!
You load sixteen tons, what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt
si nun puorte ‘a paga a chella llà,
mugliereta nun te dà a mangià’!
Da ‘a matina a la sera sempe a zappà’,
cchiù stanco te siente e cchiù viecchio te faje
e si nun puorte ‘a paga a chella llà,
mugliereta nun te dà a mangià’!
You load sixteen tons, what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt
e si nun puorte ‘a paga a chella llà,
mugliereta nun te dà a mangià’!
You load sixteen tons, what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt
e si nun puorte ‘a paga a chella llà,
mugliereta nun te dà a mangià’!>>.
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Translation
When I was young, twenty years ago,
I told my mum: <<I want to get married!>>,
my mum told: <<My son,
now listen that I have to tell you:
You load sixteen tons, what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt
if you don’t take the pay to that,
your wife doesn’t give you feeding!
Eight pairs of shoes and eight pairs of stockings,
she takes off a dress and wears another one,
women are made to eat
and men are made to hoe!
You load sixteen tons, what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt
if you don’t take the pay to that,
your wife doesn’t give you feeding!
You hoe all the time from morning till night,
you feel more tired and older
and if you don’t take the pay to that,
your wife doesn’t give you feeding!
You load sixteen tons, what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt
and if you don’t take the pay to that,
your wife doesn’t give you feeding!
You load sixteen tons, what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt
and if you don’t take the pay to that,
your wife doesn’t give you feeding!>>.
@mparmymom51
Lou Monte takes me back to when I was a kid.
@hattulalintu8714
Thank you sooo much for sharing!! My absolute favourite version of 16 tons!
@ManuDellaValle63
Stupenda e vera !
@gordonlawlessjr5792
I enjoy this music because it makes me happy when I think about my mom,she passed away 7 years ago in August and with Mother's Day being this past sunday and tomorrow(would have been her 85th birthday) it makes me sad. At least I have wonderful memories of her.
@danieleaiello6949
Gordon La
@bukhis
Sempre stato piacevole ascoltarlo.
@ItalianoStallion2007
Bellissima Lou Monte
@VivianaCoelho
Meraviglioso Lou Monte -
@tyroneepps3018
This is a great version
@Vr-zo7qk
Terrible les années 60 la grande classe 👌