He graduated from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio in 1927. He attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Kaye could play the saxophone and the clarinet, but he never featured himself as a soloist on either one.
A leader of one of the so-called "Sweet" bands of the Big Band era, he made a large number of records for Vocalion Records, RCA Victor, Columbia Records, and the American Decca record label. Kaye was known for an audience participation gimmick called "So You Want To Lead A Band?" where audience members would be called onto stage in an attempt to conduct the orchestra, with the possibility of winning batons. Kaye was also known for his use of "singing of song titles", which was emulated by Kay Kyser and Blue Barron.
Musicians included Ralph Flanagan, Dale Cornell and Marty Oscard. Singers included Don Cornell (not related to Dale Cornell), Billy Williams, and Nancy Norman.
He was posthumously inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1992 and for his contribution
to the recording industry has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Chickery Chick
Sammy Kaye Lyrics
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"Chick-chick" all day
Soon that chick got sick and tired of just "chick-chick"
So, one morning he started to say:
[Chorus]
"Chickery-chick, cha-la, cha-la
Check-a-la romey in a bananika
Chickery chick is me?"
Every time you're sick and tired of just the same old thing
Sayin' just the same old words all day
Be just like the chicken who found something new to sing
Open up your mouth and start to say
Oh!
[Chorus]
The song "Chickery Chick" by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra is about a chicken who gets bored of saying "chick-chick" all day and decides to spice up its communication game by adding some new sounds and words. The chicken starts saying "Chickery-chick, cha-la, cha-la, check-a-la romey in a bananika, bollika, wollika, can't you see, Chickery chick is me?" This new way of communication not only brings excitement and energy to the bland conversations but also inspires others to open up and find new ways to express themselves.
The lyrics of the song encourage listeners to not settle for monotony and urges them to get creative with their words and expressions. The underlying message is to not be afraid of trying something new and to keep evolving. The song encourages the listeners to be like the chicken who found a new way to communicate and to not be afraid to do the same.
Overall, the song "Chickery Chick" is a lighthearted and fun way to remind individuals to step out of their comfort zones and not to be afraid to try something different.
Line by Line Meaning
Once there lived a chicken who would say "chick-chick"
There was a chicken who used to make 'chick-chick' sound all the time.
"Chick-chick" all day
The chicken kept making the same sound all day long.
Soon that chick got sick and tired of just "chick-chick"
The chicken became bored of making the same sound repeatedly.
So, one morning he started to say:
One morning, the chicken began to sing a different tune.
"Chickery-chick, cha-la, cha-la
The chicken started singing 'Chickery-chick' with some additional words.
Check-a-la romey in a bananika
The chicken sang about a dance move called 'Check-a-la romey.'
Bollika, wollika, can't you see
The chicken sang these words, which don't have any particular meaning.
Chickery chick is me?"
The chicken was saying that he was the 'Chickery-chick.'
Every time you're sick and tired of just the same old thing
Whenever you get bored of doing the same thing over and over again.
Sayin' just the same old words all day
Repeating the same words or phrases all day long.
Be just like the chicken who found something new to sing
Be adventurous and try something different like the chicken who changed his tune.
Open up your mouth and start to say
Start expressing yourself and saying new things!
Oh!
An exclamation of excitement or encouragement.
[Chorus]
The repeated chorus of the song.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SID LIPPMAN, SYLVIA DEE
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Chickery chick, cha-la, cha-la
Check-a-la romey in a bananika
Bollika, wollika, can't you see
Chickery chick is me?
Once there lived a chicken who would say, "chick-chick"
"Chick-chick" all day
Soon that chick got sick and tired of jus't "chick-chick"
So one morning he started to say
Chickery chick, cha-la, cha-la
Check-a-la romey in a bananika
Bollika, wollika, can't you see
Chickery chick is me?
Chickery chick, cha-la, cha-la
Check-a-la romey in a bananika
Bollika, wollika, can't you see
Chickery chick is me?
Every time you're sick and tired of just the same old thing
Sayin' just the same old words all day
Be just like the chicken who found something new to sing
Open up your mouth and start to say, oh
Chickery chick, cha-la, cha-la
Check-a-la romey in a bananika
Bollika, wollika, can't you see
Chickery chick is me?
Oh, chickery chick, cha-la, cha-la
Check-a-la romey in a bananika
Bollika, wollika, can't you see
Chickery chick is me?
Chickery chick, cha-la, cha-la
Check-a-la romey in a bananika
Bollika, wollika, can't you see
Chickery chick is me?
Every time you're sick and tired of just the same old thing
Saying just the same old words all day
Be just like the chicken who found something new to sing
Open up your mouth and start to say, oh
Chickery chick, cha-la, cha-la
Check-a-la romey in a bananika
Bollika, wollika, can't you see
Chickery chick is me?
Chickery chick is me?
Chickery chick is me?
Bollika, wollika, can't you see
Chickery chick is me?
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@pamelacannon873
Until just recently I thought this was a nonsense thing my dad made up ,, but he taught it to me when I was a little girl and I still remembered it after all these years later at age 64
@BabyChili1
Isn’t it precious to have the memories of our youth. My dad sang this to me as well. Never bothered to check out its origin. I’m 54 and still sing it. He also sang a song called “Pickle in the middle” you might have heard that one as well. Makes me smile when I think of him happy to sing these to and with me. Peace ❤
@Nikodymus
I listened to this with my grandma when I was little. At 29, I still love it as much as I did then. If I’m blessed to have children, I’ll be sure to share it with them. : )
@lynnecook3914
My grandma taught her daughters this song, my mom taught me and I taught my daughter. On Christmas my grandma, aunt, my mom, my daughter and I sang it.
@johnblackwell8090
my mom has dementia born in 1932 just started singing this morning
@strawberryme08
I’m only 42 but learned this song in music class as a kid and I always sang it chickity chick and it’s wrong 😂
@user-ym5io2ul1o
My mother is 92. She has been singing this song. She doesn't remember where she learned it but my cousin found it on her phone and played it for her.
@tomlynntigard
It's how we won the war. No other country has been blessed with music and humor like ours; and it gets us through everything!
@muffs55mercury61
When this came out, most of the boys who survived the war were finally home. I'm sure the mood was happy when listening to this song. I still have my dad's 78.
Unlike many bands that soon broke up, Sammy's band survived and prospered during the post war years, having hits thru 1953 and came back 11 years later and had "Charade".
@melindasingleton1380
My dad use to sing this all the time. ❤️❤️