Bobby Sox Idol
Wilmoth Houdini Lyrics


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Ah Frankie Sinatra
Ah Frank Sinatra
Frankie me boy you don't know
You have a perfect voice to sing Calypso
What did dey say?

Ah Frankie Sinatra
Ah Frank Sinatra
Frankie my boy you don't know
You have a perfect voice to sing Calypso

Why not make a dish wit' de Houdini?
Singin' de West Indian melody
Frankie me boy I'm sure
We sell two million copies or more

Ah Frankie Sinatra
Ah Frank Sinatra
Frankie my boy you don't know
You have a perfect voice to sing Calypso

It can be Dickens or Bing Crosby
Bet me money on little Frankie
I know ye have the ability
To sing Calypso symphoniously

Ah Frankie Sinatra
Ah Frank Sinatra
Frankie my boy you don't know
You have a perfect voice to sing Calypso

You will be on the Caribbean moon
Frankie will sing, Houdini will croon
Then the Bobby Sox would know
I've made you the high priest of Calypso

Ah Frankie Sinatra
Ah Frank Sinatra
Frankie my boy you don't know
You have a perfect voice to sing Calypso

All West Indian will be bummed to say
When they have to serenade break of day
Frank Sinatra is getting old
Wilmoth Houdini is alone

Ah Frankie Sinatra
Ah Frank Sinatra
Frankie my boy you don't know
You have a perfect voice to sing Calypso

Do re mi so fa la ti do
Music is a thing, Frankie that you know
With your ability
Only leave the accent to Houdini
What a savior!

Ah Frankie Sinatra
Ah Frank Sinatra
Frankie my boy you don't know
You have a perfect voice to sing Calypso

Today in America
They talk about the Andrews Sisters
When they sing Rum and Coca Cola
But we bring them something now better
What a savior!

Ah Frankie Sinatra
Ah Frank Sinatra




Frankie my boy you don't know
You have a perfect voice to sing Calypso

Overall Meaning

The song "Bobby Sox Idol" by Wilmoth Houdini, is an interesting blend of Calypso and American music, with the singer praising Frank Sinatra for his vocal abilities while urging him to lend his voice to the tropical Caribbean music style. Houdini believes that Sinatra has a perfect voice for singing Calypso, and he imagines the two joining together to create a masterpiece that will sell millions of copies, making both of them even more successful. Houdini is convinced that Sinatra's voice is well suited for the West Indian melody and that he has the ability to create a Calypso symphony. He even goes on to suggest that Sinatra could be the high priest of Calypso.


Houdini emphasizes the importance of music regardless of where it comes from, and he recognizes Sinatra's understanding of this. Together, they could create a unique sound that their fans would love. Houdini reminds Sinatra that the West Indian people would be immensely grateful if he dedicated his voice to Calypso, as it would be a great recognition of the musical genre.


Overall, "Bobby Sox Idol" is a tribute to Frank Sinatra's vocal ability and the importance of music. Houdini's belief that Sinatra can create a beautiful symphony of Calypso with his voice and the profound impact it would have on the community is the main message of this song.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah Frankie Sinatra
Oh Frank Sinatra


Ah Frank Sinatra
Oh Frank Sinatra


Frankie me boy you don't know
Frank, my friend, you're unaware


You have a perfect voice to sing Calypso
Your singing voice is ideal for Calypso music


What did dey say?
What did they say?


Why not make a dish wit' de Houdini?
Why not collaborate with Houdini?


Singin' de West Indian melody
Singing the melody of the West Indies


Frankie me boy I'm sure
Frank, my friend, I'm certain


We sell two million copies or more
We'll sell two million copies or more


It can be Dickens or Bing Crosby
Whether it's Dickens or Bing Crosby


Bet me money on little Frankie
I'll bet my money on young Frankie


I know ye have the ability
I know you have the talent


To sing Calypso symphoniously
To sing Calypso with harmony


You will be on the Caribbean moon
You'll be a star of the Caribbean


Frankie will sing, Houdini will croon
Frankie will sing, Houdini will provide background vocals


Then the Bobby Sox would know
Then the young fans would know


I've made you the high priest of Calypso
I've made you the leader of Calypso music


All West Indian will be bummed to say
All West Indians will be disappointed to hear


When they have to serenade break of day
When they have to sing until daybreak


Frank Sinatra is getting old
Frank Sinatra is aging


Wilmoth Houdini is alone
Wilmoth Houdini is by himself


Do re mi so fa la ti do
Musical notes


Music is a thing, Frankie that you know
You know, Frank, that music is important


With your ability
With your talent


Only leave the accent to Houdini
Let Houdini handle the accent


What a savior!
What a great help!


Today in America
Currently, in America


They talk about the Andrews Sisters
People are discussing the Andrews Sisters


When they sing Rum and Coca Cola
When the Andrews Sisters sing Rum and Coca Cola


But we bring them something now better
But we're bringing something better now


What a savior!
What a great help!




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