When Stephens received several requests for The New Vaudeville Band to tour he had to put together a group, since the song was recorded by studio musicians hired only for the recording session. He contacted a real group, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, which played similar music at the time. Only Bob Kerr from that group was interested, so he left The Bonzos to help Stephens form a touring version of The New Vaudeville Band. The lead singer of the touring version of the group was Alan Klein, who was billed as 'Tristram—Seventh Earl Of Cricklewood'. The group enjoyed success for two years until the novelty wore off. Kerr then formed his own group, Bob Kerr's Whoopee Band, which continues to perform.
In 1967, The New Vaudeville Band released the Finchley Central LP.
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
New Vaudeville Band Lyrics
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She's nobody's turtle dove
No one cares, no one cries,
No one listens to her sighs
The way she looks, it's so bad
The laughing policeman he's so sad
Sadie Moonshine's got no love,
Sob sob boo hoo hoo ah
Sadie Moonshine's feeling glum
She's nobody's special chum
No one to squeeze and hold her tight
No one to keep her warm at night
Give her diamonds in a silver?
But even this won't cheer her up
For Sadie Moonshine's got no love,
Sob sob boo hoo hoo ah
Mona Lisa's got her geezer
Queenie's got her duke
Romeo, he had his Juliet
Jeff Arnold's got Luke
But Sadie Moonshine's got no love
She's nobody's turtle dove
No one cares, no one cries,
No one listens to her sighs
The way she looks, why, it's so bad
The laughing policeman, he's so sad
Sadie Moonshine's got no love,
Sob sob boo hoo hoo ah
The New Vaudeville Band's song "Sadie Moonshine" tells the story of a woman who is down in the dumps because she has no love in her life. The lyrics suggest that no one cares for her and that no one will listen to her sighs. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Sob sob boo hoo hoo ah," emphasizing the sadness and hopelessness that Sadie feels.
The verses describe Sadie's situation in more detail. The first verse comments on her appearance, suggesting that she may not be conventionally attractive. The second verse suggests that she has no close relationships and no one to keep her warm at night. The bridge of the song makes a comparison between Sadie Moonshine and other famous figures who have found love and happiness in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Sadie Moonshine's got no love,
Sadie Moonshine is lacking in love and affection from others.
She's nobody's turtle dove
Sadie Moonshine is not someone's beloved or sweetheart.
No one cares, no one cries,
There is no one who worries or has compassion for Sadie Moonshine.
No one listens to her sighs
There is nobody who pays attention to Sadie Moonshine's expressions of sadness.
The way she looks, it's so bad
Sadie Moonshine's appearance is unappealing or not desirable.
The laughing policeman he's so sad
Even the policeman who is supposed to maintain order and remain cheerful cannot help but feel sad for Sadie Moonshine's situation.
Sadie Moonshine's feeling glum
Sadie Moonshine is feeling depressed or melancholy.
She's nobody's special chum
Sadie Moonshine has no one who is particularly close or loyal to her.
No one to squeeze and hold her tight
Sadie Moonshine is unable to find someone to embrace and share affection with.
No one to keep her warm at night
Sadie Moonshine is lonely and does not have anyone to share a bed or keep her company during the night.
Give her diamonds in a silver?
Even if Sadie Moonshine is given expensive jewelry, it will not solve her lack of love and emotional connection with others.
But even this won't cheer her up
None of the material possessions or gestures that may make someone else happy would work on Sadie Moonshine.
Mona Lisa's got her geezer
Even the enigmatic and famous Mona Lisa has someone who is devoted to her.
Queenie's got her duke
Even Queen Elizabeth has Prince Philip, her devoted husband and life partner.
Romeo, he had his Juliet
Even one of literature's most famous and romantic characters, Romeo, had someone who he was deeply in love with.
Jeff Arnold's got Luke
Jeff Arnold, a male character, has someone in his life who he cares greatly for, showing that it is not just women who need love and affection.
Sob sob boo hoo hoo ah
Sadie Moonshine is reduced to tears due to her loneliness and lack of love in her life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Howard, Joseph Edgar / Adams, Frank R / Hough, Will
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