Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
Oh Neil
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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I've loved you for so long
I never dreamed you'd put me in a song
I'm Carol
And I live in Tennessee
I never hoped that you'd remember me
My pulse skipped a beat
My heart felt so heavy
Like I had too much to eat
Then you took me walking in the moonlight
It was, oh, so sublime
I had too much molasses
And your lips stuck to mine
Oh! Neil
I'd even give up a month's supply of chewin' tobacky
Just to be known as Mrs. Neil Sedaky
My Grandpappy, he don't like your records
He said if I play them, I will surely die
Lookout, I see him comin' with his shotgun!
There's nothing left to do\
Oh! Neil
I'll surely die for you!
(Shotgun blast)
(Grandpappy) I told that gal not to play them dad-gum Neil Sedaky records!
The song "Oh! Neil" is a comedic tale of a teenage girl named Carol from Tennessee who is in love with Neil Sedaka, the pop singer, to the extent that she would give up a month's supply of chewing tobacco just to be known as "Mrs. Neil Sedaka". Carol reminisces about the time when she met Neil Sedaka at a square dance, and how her heart skipped a beat when he took her walking in the moonlight. She even tells the story of how her Grandpappy disapproves of her playing Neil Sedaka's records, to the extent that he threatens her with his shotgun. The song is a lighthearted and humorous tribute to Neil Sedaka.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! Neil
I am addressing Neil Sedaka.
I've loved you for so long
I have been a fan of Neil Sedaka's music for a long time.
I never dreamed you'd put me in a song
I did not expect to be mentioned in one of Neil Sedaka's songs.
And I live in Tennessee
I reside in the state of Tennessee.
I never hoped that you'd remember me
I did not think that Neil Sedaka would remember me.
Darling, when I saw you at the square dance
I felt excited when I first saw Neil Sedaka at the square dance.
My pulse skipped a beat
My heart rate increased suddenly.
My heart felt so heavy
I felt overwhelmed with emotion.
Like I had too much to eat
I felt full or nauseous, like I had just eaten too much.
Then you took me walking in the moonlight
Neil Sedaka and I went for a romantic walk under the moonlight.
It was, oh, so sublime
It was a perfect and delightful experience.
I had too much molasses
I was very sweet on Neil Sedaka and could not resist him.
And your lips stuck to mine
We had a kiss that was so romantic and sweet.
I'd even give up a month's supply of chewin' tobacky
I would give up something important to me to be married to Neil.
Just to be known as Mrs. Neil Sedaky
I would be honored to be recognized as Neil Sedaka's wife.
My Grandpappy, he don't like your records
My grandfather does not enjoy Neil Sedaka's music.
He said if I play them, I will surely die
My grandfather warned me that listening to Neil Sedaka's music would have negative consequences.
Lookout, I see him comin' with his shotgun!
My grandfather is coming after me with a loaded shotgun.
There's nothing left to do
I am out of options.
I'll surely die for you!
I am willing to risk my life for Neil Sedaka.
(Shotgun blast)
My grandfather fired his shotgun.
(Grandpappy) I told that gal not to play them dad-gum Neil Sedaky records!
My grandfather is angry with me for listening to Neil Sedaka's music.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GERRY GOFFIN, HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
zanti209
Great answer song. A real hoot! Lyrics below. Enjoy!
Oh! Neil
I’ve loved you for so long.
I never dreamed
You’d put me in song.
I’m Carole
And I live in Tennessee.
I never hoped
That you’d remember me.
Darling, when I saw you at the square dance
My pulse skipped a beat.
My heart felt so heavy
Like I had too much to eat.
Then, you took me walkin’ in the moonlight
It was all so sublime.
Now, I had too much molasses
And your lips stuck to mine.
Oh! Neil
I’d even give up a month’s supply of chewing tobaccy
Just to be known as Mrs. Neil Sedaky.
My gran’ pappy,
He don’t like your records.
He said if I play them
I will surely die.
Look out! I see him coming with his shotgun.
There’s nothing left to do.
Oh! Neil,
I’ll surely die for you!<pop>(I told that gal not to play them dag-gone Neil Sedaky records!)
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Oh!
Oh!
Neil
Neil
Te he amado por tanto tiempo
I've loved you for so long
Nunca soñé que me pondrías en una canción
I never dreamed you'd put me in a song
Soy carol
I'm Carol
Y vivo en Tennessee
And I live in Tennessee
Nunca esperé que me recordaras
I never hoped that you'd remember me
Cariño, cuando te vi en el baile cuadrado
Darling, when I saw you at the square dance
Mi pulso dio un vuelco
My pulse skipped a beat
Mi corazón se sintió tan pesado
My heart felt so heavy
Como si tuviera demasiado para comer
Like I had too much to eat
Entonces me llevaste caminando a la luz de la luna
Then you took me walking in the moonlight
Fue, oh, tan sublime
It was, oh, so sublime
Tuve demasiada melaza
I had too much molasses
Y tus labios pegados a los míos
And your lips stuck to mine
Oh!
Oh!
Neil
Neil
Incluso renunciaría al suministro de un mes de chewin 'tobacky
I'd even give up a month's supply of chewin' tobacky
Solo para ser conocida como la Sra. Neil Sedaky
Just to be known as Mrs. Neil Sedaky
Mi abuelo, no le gustan tus discos
My Grandpappy, he don't like your records
Dijo que si los juego, seguramente moriré
He said if I play them, I will surely die
¡Cuidado, lo veo venir con su escopeta!
Lookout, I see him comin' with his shotgun!
No queda nada por hacer
There's nothing left to do\
Oh!
Oh!
Neil
Neil
¡Seguramente moriré por ti!
I'll surely die for you!
¡Le dije a esa chica que no tocara los discos de papá-chicle Neil Sedaky!
I told that gal not to play them dad-gum Neil Sedaky records!
Fuente: LyricFind
Compositores: Gerry Goffin / Howard Greenfield / Neil Sedaka
Letra de Oh Neil © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
zanti209
Great answer song. A real hoot! Lyrics below. Enjoy!
Oh! Neil
I’ve loved you for so long.
I never dreamed
You’d put me in song.
I’m Carole
And I live in Tennessee.
I never hoped
That you’d remember me.
Darling, when I saw you at the square dance
My pulse skipped a beat.
My heart felt so heavy
Like I had too much to eat.
Then, you took me walkin’ in the moonlight
It was all so sublime.
Now, I had too much molasses
And your lips stuck to mine.
Oh! Neil
I’d even give up a month’s supply of chewing tobaccy
Just to be known as Mrs. Neil Sedaky.
My gran’ pappy,
He don’t like your records.
He said if I play them
I will surely die.
Look out! I see him coming with his shotgun.
There’s nothing left to do.
Oh! Neil,
I’ll surely die for you!<pop>(I told that gal not to play them dag-gone Neil Sedaky records!)
Retro Reklám
thx
zanti209
@Mercury King That's Carole's gran pappy. He warned her not to play Neil's records.
Mercury King
Could you tell me who is the man in the end of the song? Thanks in advance
zanti209
@Siva Bandaru Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PekwWBHDKik The lyrics are posted by Imagenes y Palabras in the comments section. Enjoy!
Siva Bandaru
Can u share the lyrics of Oh Carol too.
Gato
This was supposed to be a joke record, but it's still pretty darn good
Alan Stevenson-Graham
Not a joke record at all, there was a spate of 'answer' records coming out, for example, The Devil Came Back To Georgia and a lot more, it became a fad
Eric Lurio
well she was a genius after all.
NOLAW47
I come from the era of Carole and Neil but I have never heard this song before, love it. Greatly appreciated for sharing.