The Andrews Sisters were a group of singing sisters: LaVerne Andrews (contr… Read Full Bio ↴The Andrews Sisters were a group of singing sisters: LaVerne Andrews (contralto; July 6, 1911-May 8, 1967), Maxene Andrews (high harmony; January 3, 1916-October 21, 1995) and Patty Andrews (lead; February 16, 1918-January 30, 2013). All were born in Minnesota, United States to a Greek immigrant father and a Norwegian American mother.

“Patty Andrews, the lead singer of the Andrews sisters group was born in Mound, Minnesota on February 16, 1918 in a house that occupied the property where The Gillespie Center stands today.

During the 1920’s Laverne, Maxene and Patty Andrews spent their summers in Mound, living with their parents in a house across the street from the grocery store that was owned by Pete and Ed Sollie, bachelor uncles of the three girls. (Today, Green T Accounting occupies the Sollie grocery store building and The Gillespie Center is on the land where the Andrews Sisters’ house once stood.)” - From a commentary by Tom Rockvam that appeared in The Laker Newspaper during 2005.

They started their career as imitators of an earlier successful singing group, the Boswell Sisters. After singing with various dance bands and touring on Vaudeville, they first came to national attention with their recordings and radio broadcasts in 1937. Their music entertained Allied troops worldwide during World War II, sold war bonds, appeared in several films (including a few Abbott and Costello features), and performed for soldiers serving overseas. Their first film with Abbott and Costello, the pre-war comedy Buck Privates, introduced their best-known recording, "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" which would win Best Song at the Academy Awards.

They also recorded many songs with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and other popular artists of the era. Their popularity was such that after the war they discovered that some of their records had actually been smuggled into Germany after the labels had been changed to read "Hitler's Marching Songs."

After a brief hiatus after the war, the sisters regrouped, performing in clubs throughout the United States and Europe. They broke up in 1953, with Patty's choice to go solo. Their last appearance together was in 1962 on The Dean Martin Show. Laverne, who had cancer, retired soon after; she died five years later, in 1967 at the age of 55.

After a long silence, the two surviving sisters had something of a comeback when Bette Midler recorded a cover of their song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Maxene and Patty appeared both together and separately throughout the 1970s, with Maxene releasing a solo album in 1986. Their most notable comeback; however, was in the Sherman Brothers' nostalgic World War II musical: "Over Here!" which premiered on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre in 1974. The musical featured the two then living sisters (Maxene and Patty) and was written with them in mind for the leads. It launched the careers of many, now notable theater and film icons (John Travolta, Marilu Henner, Ann Reinking, et al). Ironically it was the last major hurrah of the sisters and was cut short due to a frivolous lawsuit initiated by Patty's husband to the show's producers.

Throughout their long career, the sisters had sold over 60 million records. The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998.

The last of the three sisters Patty Andrews died of natural causes at her home in Northridge, California on January 30, 2013, just 17 days before her 95th birthday. The sisters were interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California, close to their parents.

Good Good Good
The Andrews Sisters Lyrics

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Good, Good, Good, that's you, that's you
Nice, nice, nice, that's you, that's you
Fine, fine, fine, that's you, that's you
Good, Good, Good, that's you, that's you

Your tasty lips are sweeter than a lollipop
And every time I kiss you oh I hate to stop
Keep talkin'

I wrack my brain to find the proper adjective
A sentimental compliment to give you.

Good, Good, Good, that's you, that's you
Nice, nice, nice, that's you, that's you
Fine, fine, fine, that's you, that's you
Good, Good, Good, that's you, that's you

Good, Good, Good, that's you, that's you
Nice, nice, nice, that's you, that's you.
Yum, yum, yum, that's you, that's you
Good, Good, Good, that's you, that's you

Good, Good, Good, that's you, that's you
Sweet, sweet, sweet, that's you, that's you
Yum, yum, yum, that's you, that's you.
Good, Good, Good, that's you, that's you

I never went to Eaton University
Therefore I have a limited vocabulary

And so I use the language that I have on hand
While making love to you on your veranda

Good, Good, Good, that's you, that's you
Nice, nice, nice, that's you, that's you.
Fine, fine, fine, that's you, that's you

Good, Good, Good,
Serweet.
Fine, fine, fine

Yum, yum, yum
Good, Good, Good, that's you, that's you!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Andrews Sisters' song "Good Good Good" are a playful and lighthearted expression of affection towards someone. The repetition of "good," "nice," "fine," and other similar words emphasizes the singer's admiration and appreciation for the person they are addressing. The lyrics suggest that this person is not only physically attractive but also sweet and enjoyable to be around. The reference to their "tasty lips" being sweeter than a lollipop emphasizes the sensuality and pleasure the singer experiences when kissing them. The line "I wrack my brain to find the proper adjective, a sentimental compliment to give you" indicates the singer's fondness for this person, as they genuinely struggle to find words that accurately capture their feelings.

The playful and somewhat self-deprecating line "I never went to Eaton University, therefore I have a limited vocabulary" adds a touch of humor to the song. It suggests that the singer may not possess an extensive knowledge of eloquent words, but they make up for it by using the language they have at their disposal in the moments of intimacy with this person, even on their veranda.

Overall, "Good Good Good" is a love song that celebrates the physical and emotional attraction between two individuals in a fun and affectionate manner. It is a testament to the simple joys and pleasures of being with someone special.

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