As of 2007, Joey Bishop is the only male member of the Rat Pack who is still alive.
2) In 1984, RAT PACK singer/founder Matt Ratt was covering the vocal duties for Rich Kids on LSD, while singer Jason Sears was away on "medical leave". During this time Rich Kids on LSD was signed on to record for the now infamous"NARDCORE" album on Mystic Records. Just prior to recording, Jason returned from his leave of absense. So left with the dilema of an album to record, and suddenly no band, Matt was told to throw something together quickly and record for the album anyway. So after a few rehearsals with Chris Rest and Alpo D.(borrowed from Rich Kids on LSD) Dave Casillas from STALAG 13 and Mike Torres from NARTHEX STRUCTURE, RAT PACK was born! Although originaly only meant to be a recording project for the NARDCORE album, RAT PACK ended up doing three records for Mystic, 1985's self titled 7", 1987's "Ice Cream Acid and Cigarettes" 7" and 1990's self titled full length Lp. Through the years RAT PACK has gone through long periods of hibernation, with many line up changes...people that have played in and recorded with RAT PACK include current and former members of bands such as NOFX, SOCIAL DISTORTION, STALAG 13, ADOLESCENTS, D.I., SUGAR CULT, HOLLYWOOD HATE, FOO FIGHTERS, Rubber Neck, LAGWAGON, Rich Kids on LSD, NO USE FOR A NAME, and ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES.
Eee-O Eleven
Rat Pack Lyrics
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chauffeur... and a block long limousine
Eee-o-Eleven.
Eee-o-Eleven.
Someday I'll have me a penthouse.
Stacks and stacks of folding green.
Eee-o-Eleven.
It's all a state of mind.
Whether or not you'll fine.
That place down there or heaven.
In the meantime.
Eee-o Eee -o
Eee - o- Eleven.
Eee- o - Eleven.
Eee- o -Eleven.
Show me a man without a dream.
And I'll show you a man that's dead.
Real Dead.
Once I had me a dream.
But that dream got kicked in the head.
Dream dead.
I nearly had me that chauffeur
And that block long limousine.
Eee-o-Eleven
Eee-o-Eleven
I nearly had me that penthouse.
All them stacks of folding green.
Eee-o-Eleven
Eleven.
Some Judge is gonna say.
I'm putting you away.
For four score years add seven.
In the meantime.
Eee-o-Eleven
Eee-o-Eleven
In "Eee-O Eleven," the Rat Pack sings about their aspirations and dreams of wealth and success. The lyrics depict a longing for a luxurious lifestyle, symbolized by having a chauffeur and a block-long limousine, as well as a penthouse and stacks of money. The repetition of "Eee-o-Eleven" emphasizes their desire for this extravagant life.
The song also explores the idea that one's state of mind is crucial in achieving their dreams. It suggests that whether one finds their ideal place on Earth or in heaven, it is all dependent on their mindset. This can be interpreted as a reminder to stay positive and hopeful while working towards their goals.
The lyrics take a darker turn in the second verse when it mentions a man without a dream being physically dead. This implies that dreams provide a sense of purpose and vitality in life. The disappointment of having one's dream "kicked in the head" reflects the setbacks and challenges faced along the journey to success.
In the final lines, there is a mention of a possible prison sentence, suggesting that despite their dreams, the characters in the song may not achieve the life they desire. This serves as a reminder that dreams don't always come true and that one must be prepared for obstacles and potential disappointments along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
One day I'll have me a chauffeur... and a block long limousine
In the future, I aspire to have a personal driver and a luxurious limousine that is so long it spans an entire city block.
Someday I'll have me a penthouse. Stacks and stacks of folding green
Eventually, I will own a lavish penthouse apartment filled with countless bundles of money, representing immense wealth.
It's all a state of mind. Whether or not you'll find. That place down there or heaven. In the meantime
The experience of achieving such extravagant dreams heavily relies on one's mindset, regardless of whether they can locate their desired place on Earth or in the afterlife. However, during the transitional period, life goes on.
Show me a man without a dream. And I'll show you a man that's dead. Real Dead
If you cannot present me with an individual who possesses aspirations, then I will present you with someone who lacks any vitality or purpose, both literally and figuratively.
Once I had me a dream. But that dream got kicked in the head. Dream dead
There was a time when I had a significant aspiration, but unfortunately, it was abruptly shattered or destroyed, leaving my dream lifeless and unattainable.
I nearly had me that chauffeur. And that block long limousine. Eee-o-Eleven
At one point, I came perilously close to acquiring the services of a personal driver and possessing a limousine that stretched across an entire city block. However, my pursuit fell just short.
I nearly had me that penthouse. All them stacks of folding green. Eee-o-Eleven Eleven
I almost achieved my goal of possessing a high-class penthouse overflowing with numerous bundles of money. However, my success was incomplete, as signified by the mention of the number eleven in repetition.
Some Judge is gonna say. I'm putting you away. For four score years add seven. In the meantime
A judicial authority will eventually declare their intention to imprison me for a lengthy period of eighty-seven years. Nevertheless, life continues despite this impending consequence.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, SAMMY CAHN
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Eisen Bandrakin
Rest in Peace Frank, Sammy, Joey, Peter, Dean. The Original Rat Pack.
Leslie Watson
Can you imagine the song's and joke's! Now that's Heaven...
Mike Winnie
The only rat pack
Edmund Charles
@John Heinrich
The days before Vegas became just another family-oriented Disneyland.
Eric Carter
An AllStar Cast,loved that movie. Script was deep-the money ashes to ashes?
no comment
to be honest 'the rat pack' were essentially just Sammy, Dino and Frank, Peter lawford and joey bishop were fairly subsidiary to the 'big 3'
Celluloidwatcher
May The Rat Pack (Frank, Dean, Sammy, Peter, and Joey) rest in peace and entertainment. And, yes, the real founder of the group, Humphrey Bogart, is not forgotten by any means, either. Just love Sammy's rendition of Eee-O-Eleven, as it carries the movie's soundtrack, along with Dino's Ain't That a Kick in the Head. Ocean's 11 (original version) is one of those movies that one wants to watch over and over again. It never loses its touch.
J B
He had the the midas touch. I'm a big Frank and Dean fan, but Sammy's talent was supernatural.
God bless you, I hope you know how much you were truly loved.
Gilly James
Sammy Davis Jr was the greatest singer/performer! That man could REALLY belt out a song, and with feeling and truth. Even though I am a lifelong fan and admirer of Frank Sinatra, he often ruined a performance by hamming it up or clowning around, but Sammy always gave 100% to each performance. God bless you Sammy - you were unique! 👏
D. A.
That twist at the end was a real kick in the head! This ending is one of the coolest scenes in movie history. Now, the remake takes quite a different angle at the end, but the ending merge of Debussy's Claire de Lune while overlooking the Bellagio fountain is all-kinds-of-cool in its own right...but this scene right here? Gorgeous, brilliant, iconic cool.