The band's only appearance on the UK Singles Charts was "I'm the Urban Spaceman", which reached #5 in October 1968. The single was produced by Paul McCartney under the pseudonym "Apollo C. Vermouth". The band disbanded in 1970. The band reunited briefly in 1972 and again in 1988, before reuniting permanently in 2002.
After the initial split, Innes provided songs for "Monty Python's Flying Circus" and the Monty Python troupe's subsequent films, and is often considered to be an "unofficial member" of the troupe. Stanshall died in a house fire in 1995.
The band's six albums are: "Gorilla" (1967), "The Doughnut in Granny's Greenhouse" (1968, released as "Urban Spaceman" in the US), "Tadpoles" (1969), "Keynsham" (1969), "Let's Make Up and Be Friendly" (1972) and "Pour l'Amour des Chiens" (2007).
Hello Mabel
The Bonzo Dog Band Lyrics
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But I can't help the way I feel when I'm with you
Hello Mabel, are you able to come out today?
It's a lovely day, won't you come and stay?
Hello Mabel, if you're able, slip out on your own
Leave your chaperone so we can be alone
But I can't help the way...
Hello Mabel, if you're able say you'll come please do
For an hour or two
You know I love you
Mmm.. that's nice
Hello Mabel!
Hiya, fellas
People may say it will never do
But I can't help the way
I feel when I'm walking out with you
Hello Mabel, if you're able say you'll come please do
For an hour or two
You know I love you
Shoodela bee,
Shoodela wasp
Shoodela wah wah wah!
The Bonzo Dog Band's song "Hello Mabel" is a playful tune about a man who is infatuated with a woman named Mabel. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that what he feels for Mabel may not be accepted by others, but he cannot help the way he feels when he is with her. He then proceeds to invite Mabel to spend time with him, encouraging her to leave her chaperone behind so that they can be alone. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Hello Mabel" several times, emphasizing the singer's desire to spend time with her.
The lyrics of "Hello Mabel" are simple and straightforward, but they convey a sense of joy and excitement that is infectious. The playful melody, the upbeat tempo, and the use of playful nonsense words (such as "shoodela bee" and "shoodela wasp") all contribute to the song's lighthearted tone. The song is a celebration of infatuation and the joy that comes with spending time with someone you care about, even if it goes against social norms or expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
You know, people may say that it will never do
Although society may disapprove, I cannot help my feelings for you
But I can't help the way I feel when I'm with you
My love for you is strong and uncontrollable
Hello Mabel, are you able to come out today?
Mabel, would you like to spend time together today?
It's a lovely day, won't you come and stay?
The weather is nice and I want to spend it with you
Hello Mabel, if you're able, slip out on your own
If you can, please come alone without a chaperone
Leave your chaperone so we can be alone
I want us to have privacy so we can be together without anyone else around
Hello Mabel, if you're able say you'll come please do
Please let me know if you're able to come spend time with me
For an hour or two
I hope to see you for a short while
You know I love you
I care for you deeply
Hello Mabel!
I am excited to see you
Hiya, fellas
Greetings, my friends
Shoodela bee,
Nonsense syllables
Shoodela wasp
Nonsense syllables
Shoodela wah wah wah!
Nonsense syllables
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: INNES
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