"Shaving Cream" is a song written by Benny Bell in 1946. It is a novelty so… Read Full Bio ↴"Shaving Cream" is a song written by Benny Bell in 1946. It is a novelty song which uses innuendo with the verses ending in a way that implies that the next word is "shit", while the refrain begins with the words "Shaving Cream," with exaggerated emphasis on the "sh" sound.
"I have a sad story to tell you
It may hurt your feelings a bit
Last night when I walked into my bathroom
I stepped in a big pile of ...shhhhh . . . aving cream,
be nice and clean. . . .
Shave ev'ry day and you'll always look keen."
(Note how the second measure of the verse rhymes with "shit" while the verse ends with an expression that could commonly or logically end in "shit." This pattern is repeated throughout the song).
The original version of "Shaving Cream" was issued on Benny's record label with Phil Winston on vocals under the pseudonym Paul Wynn, and as that name was also used by Bell himself, Winston's version has often been mistaken for Bell's, and has appeared on Benny Bell compilation albums more frequently than Bell's own version.
After the song began to be played on the the Dr. Demento radio show in the 1970s, Vanguard Records reissued the song in 1975, and it became a hit, peaking at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Bell recorded a new verse as a salute to Dr. Demento, following it with "You thought I was gonna say ---."[citation needed]
A remake of "Shaving Cream" performed as a duet with Dr. Demento was released on the albums, Dr. Demento's Dementia Royale and Dr. Demento's 25th Anniversary Collection. Another 1970s cover version was recorded by a reggae group, The Fabulous Five.
Dave Van Ronk famously performed this song at his shows over the years, and a version is included on the CD of rarities, The Mayor of MacDougal Street.
"I have a sad story to tell you
It may hurt your feelings a bit
Last night when I walked into my bathroom
I stepped in a big pile of ...shhhhh . . . aving cream,
be nice and clean. . . .
Shave ev'ry day and you'll always look keen."
(Note how the second measure of the verse rhymes with "shit" while the verse ends with an expression that could commonly or logically end in "shit." This pattern is repeated throughout the song).
The original version of "Shaving Cream" was issued on Benny's record label with Phil Winston on vocals under the pseudonym Paul Wynn, and as that name was also used by Bell himself, Winston's version has often been mistaken for Bell's, and has appeared on Benny Bell compilation albums more frequently than Bell's own version.
After the song began to be played on the the Dr. Demento radio show in the 1970s, Vanguard Records reissued the song in 1975, and it became a hit, peaking at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Bell recorded a new verse as a salute to Dr. Demento, following it with "You thought I was gonna say ---."[citation needed]
A remake of "Shaving Cream" performed as a duet with Dr. Demento was released on the albums, Dr. Demento's Dementia Royale and Dr. Demento's 25th Anniversary Collection. Another 1970s cover version was recorded by a reggae group, The Fabulous Five.
Dave Van Ronk famously performed this song at his shows over the years, and a version is included on the CD of rarities, The Mayor of MacDougal Street.
Shaving Cream
The Fabulous Five Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Shaving Cream' by these artists:
Bell Benny I have a sad story to tell you It may hurt…
Benny Bell I have a sad story to tell you It may hurt…
Benny Bell & Paul Wyn I have a sad story to tell you It may hurt…
Benny Bell feat. Paul Wynn I have a sad story to tell you It may hurt…
Doctor Demento I have a sad story to tell you It may hurt…
Dr. Demento I have a sad story to tell you It may hurt…
Dr. Demento Radio Station I have a sad story to tell you It may hurt…
Dr. Demento with the Benny Bell Orchestra I have a sad story to tell you It may hurt…
Dr. Ring Ding I have a sad story to tell you It may hurt…
Paul Wynn I have a sad story to tell you It may hurt…
The Cats I have a sad story to tell you And it may…
The Fab 5 Inc I have a sad story, to tell it might hurt…
The Gruesome Three I have a sad story to tell you It may hurt…
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Come Back and Stay When the stars. come out to shine at night Baby that's…
Love Me for a Reason Girl when you hold me, how you control me You bend…
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@terriannarnold6386
Who is here in 2024 listening to nostalgic music so much memories I'm smiling as I listen 🎶 ❤😅
@RainbowFlowerCrow
I can almost hear aunty singing along, laughing and dancing to this song😄💃🏿🇯🇲
@tonymeniro
My father use to play these and dance ❤🎉now hes gone🥺💔😭
@RainbowFlowerCrow
@@tonymeniro I'm sorry for your loss, Tony.. Let's remembered your dad and my aunties when we hear this song and smile with them💜
@ingridwalker390
I remember as a kid I wasn't allowed to sing this song, but we would wait until our Dad wasn't around.... we just sing word for word just like the our father prayer that we had to say every night before bed ... lol ❤❤❤❤👍👍
@sharri5412
Back when adults protect kids mind....
@utardaiasmus8793
My stepmother beat me up because I sang this song when I was 10 yrs old now I am 57 yrs😊
@peterashley
Lol, you afraid of getting beaten 🤣
@peterashley
Lol😅
@sandracooley9053
Exactly the same here 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂