Read or print original its in the book lyrics updated. Song information for its in the book johnny standley on allmusic. Immensely popular in its day, its in the book was a millionselling single in 1952, and was the first ever comedy single to sell more than a million copies. It s in the book part 2 45 comedy f2249 center intact. Horace heidt introduces johnny standley doing his hit single, its in the book. The man said she lost her sheep, turns right around and boldly states. Johnny standley its in the book lyrics lyricsfreak. Watch the video for it s in the book from johnny standley s original hits 1952 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Little bo peep it says here, little bo peep who was a little girl. It really should be the end of the story, but as i got to thinking about this very short and ambiguous text, i remembered a record 45 rpm from my own youth. It s in the book parts 1 and 2 johnny standley i have a message for you a very sad message. Johnny standley its in the book vinyl records and cds for. It says here, little bo peep, who was a little girl, has lost her sheep, and doesnt know where to.
Grandma lye soap so now if you will, kindly pick up your books, and turn to page 222. The number featuring heidt s orchestra continues in that vein, with standley praising, among other things, lye soap, while the audience cheers. Watch the music video and find other hit songs for any day. It says here, little bo peep, who was a little girl, has lost her. Stream johnny standley on amazon music unlimited now. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. In 1953, standley recorded a comedy single on capitol records called its in the book, which sold more than 1 million copies. Versions different performances of the song by the same artist. The comedic recording sold over two million copies and received a. Standley wrote with and recorded its in the book, a number one single on the billboard charts in 1952. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from johnny standley. Leave them alone and they, they being the sheep, they will come home. Its in the book is a recorded comic monologue, partly sung, partly an exhortation in the manner of a revivalist preacher on the subject of little bopeep.
Visit an apple store, call 1800myapple, or find a reseller. In it, standley plays a revivalist preacher who gives a possibly inebriated take on the childrens tale little bo peep, claiming his interpretation is in the bible. Covers performances of a song with the same name by different artists. Letra its in the book letralyrics i have a message for you a very sad message. Its in the book lyrics johnny standley its in the book this song is by johnny standley. Comment below with facts and trivia about walkin my baby back home and we may include it in our song. Home artists starting with j johnny standley lyrics its in the book. Johnny standley its in the book we are number ones. Its in the book by johnny standley humor at its best. Johnnie ray walkin my baby back home 1952 music video. Features five rare live tracks recorded with horace heidt. Hes backed by horace heidt and his musical knights. Its in the book parts 1 and 2 johnny standley i have a. Check the price of its in the book parts 1 and 2 by johnny standley on.
It s in the book by johnny standley it s in the book parts 1 and 2 johnny standley i have a message for you a very sad message. Compilations other albums which feature this performance of the song. Its in the book is a recorded comic monologue, partly sung, partly an exhortation in the. Listen to music from johnny standley like it s in the book. Its in the book lyrics by johnny standley lyrics on demand. Listen to your favorite songs from johnny standley. Capitol eap 1020 1956 pc at the best online prices at ebay. Its, its reasonable to assume, if little bo peep had lost her sheep, its only natural that she wouldnt know where to find them. Its in the book parts 1 and 2 johnny standley i have a message for you a very sad message. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited with the purchase of a cd or vinyl record dispatched from and sold by amazon, you get 90 days free access to the amazon music unlimited individual plan. Johnny standley it s in the book part 1 it s in the book part 2 capitol usa 1952 previous by artist. Johnny standley its in the book 1952, vinyl discogs. Here is its in the book, a routine by johnny standley which is a parody of church. Johnny standley its in the book tri capitol 45rpm nm.
In the early 1950s, he joined bandleader heidt as a comedian and toured the country, also appearing on his television show. Its in the book parts 1 and 2, johnny standley, i have a message for you a very sad message. The recording can be heard in the background in the final scene of the 1971 film, the last picture show. Standley wrote with art thorsen and recorded it s in the book, a number one single on the billboard charts in 1952. Its in the book lyrics johnny standley, its in the book this song is by johnny standley. The reason i point this out is because its always highly amusing when a recording breaks this theme. It is by johnny standley and its called its in the book.
This category lists all songs by the artist johnny standley. Johnny standley with horace heidt and his musical knights its in the book part 1 its in the book part 2. After your purchase, you will receive an email with further information. In 1953, standley recorded a comedy single on capitol records called. It s in the book was released by the small magnolia label as a single in the fall of 1952, then picked up by capitol records. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Its in the book by johnny standley its in the book parts 1 and 2 johnny standley i have a message for you. Johnny standley its in the book part 1 its in the book part 2 capitol usa f2249.
Johnny standley it s in the book part 1 it s in the book part 2 capitol usa f2249. Kelsey, i knew i had a parody of the gospel preachers somewhere in my box of delights. In a break from the usual, lets have some standup comedy, because why the hell not. Its in the book remastered single by johnny standley on. See also edit list of billboard numberone singles of 1952. Vinyl 7 johnny standley its in the book 1952, vinyl discogs. Its in the book by johnny standley veddy funny 1952 youtube. Standley wrote with art thorsen and recorded its in the book, a number one single on the billboard charts in 1952. This must have been a one shot thing for standley, since. It was marketed as a pop song and made the billboard chart in 1952, reaching number one. That, that basically is reasonabllle, but, uh, leave them alone. Johnny standley its in the book parts 1 and 2 duration. It says here, little bo peep, who was a little girl, has lost her sheep, and doesnt know where to find them.
Musician, actor, and comedian from milwaukee, wisconsin, who also lived in oklahoma city, oklahoma. My subject for this evening will be little bo peep. Its in the book lyrics international lyrics playground. Johnny standley it s in the book records, lps and cds. Laugh along with the classic comedy stylings of johnny standley on this cd remastered from original 78s. Apr 21, 2008 this is just a bit of nostalgic humour. Its in the book remastered single by johnny standley. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Find johnny standleys songs, tracks, and other music. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Its in the book in 1952, standley wrote with art thorsen a songcomedy routine called its in the book. It s only natural that she wouldnt know where to find them. Its in the book johnny standley song info allmusic.
Johnny standley its in the book download flac album. It says here, little bo peep, who was a little girl, has. Its in the book johnny standley lyrics songteksten. The preacher is not reading from a bible, however, but from little. A british sounding comedian on an american label on a record made in japan.
The night before christmas it came upon a midnight clear away in the manger the first noel. In 1952, standley wrote with art thorsen a songcomedy routine called its in the book. Apr 03, 2010 horace heidt introduces johnny standley doing his hit single, it s in the book. Its in the book and more by johnny standley bigbands. Kelsey, i knew i had a parody of the gospel preachers. Its in the book part 1 its in the book part 2 discogs. It says here, little bo peep, who was a little girl, has lost her sheep. It s in the book is a recorded comic monologue, partly sung, partly an exhortation in the manner of a revivalist preacher on the subject of little bopeep. I found this after posting my recording of the rev. Includes the hilarious its in the book, in which standley deconstructs some of our favorite nursery rhymes.
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