Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On The
Lonnie Donegan
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Oh me oh my oh you Whatever shall I do? Hallelujah, The question is peculiar I'd give a lot of dough If only I could know The answer to my question Is it yes or is it no? Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? If your mother says don't chew it, Do you swallow it in spite? Can you catch it on your tonsils, Can you heave it left & right? Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? Here comes a blushing bride The groom is by her side Up to the altar, Just as steady as Gibraltar The groom has got the ring And it's such a pretty thing But as he slips it on her finger The choir begins to sing: Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? If your mother says don't chew it, Do you swallow it in spite? Can you catch it on your tonsils, Can you heave it left & right? Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? Now the nation rise as one To send their wanted son Up to the White House, yes, The nation's only White House To voice their discontent Unto the Pres-I-dent The bonny burning question, What has swept this continent? If tin whistles are made of tin, What do they make fog horns out of? Boom boom Does your chewing gum lose its flavor On the bedpost overnight? If your mother says don't chew it, Do you swallow it in spite? Can you catch it on your tonsils, Can you heave it left & right? Does your chewing gum lose its flavor On the bedpost overnight? On the bedpost overnight Hello there, I love you and The one who holds you tight! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sat'day night On the bedpost overnight A dollar is a dollar & a dime is a dime! He'd sing another chorus But he hasn't got the time On the bedpost overnight, yeah!
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Written by: BILLY ROSE, ERNEST BREUER, MARTY BLOOM
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10 facts about this song
Historical Significance“Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On the Bedpost Overnight)” was originally released by Lonnie Donegan in 1959. It greatly contributed to the rapidly evolving landscape of popular music throughout the 20th century.
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Successful Chart PerformanceThe song was highly successful upon its release. In the United States, it reached the number five position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, maintaining its position for a staggering 15 weeks.
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International HitApart from its success in the US, the song also performed well on the international stage. It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart in the same year as its release.
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Music Genre ClassificationThe song is widely recognized as a skiffle track – a genre that emerged in the United States in the 1920s and gained popularity in the UK during the mid-1950s through the efforts of artists such as Lonnie Donegan himself.
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Original SourceThe song is actually a version of the original song written in 1924, titled, "Does the Spearmint Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight?" The original song was written by Billy Rose and Ernest Breuer.
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Notable RecordLonnie Donegan’s song is one of the few music tracks in the world to feature a question in its title. This unique fact added an element of novelty to the song which greatly contributed to its popularity among listeners.
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Song CompositionThe song is renowned for its catchy and upbeat melody. Furthermore, it conveys a sense of British humor thereby reflecting Donegan's knack for comedy and his flair for showmanship.
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Later VersionLonnie Donegan re-recorded the song in 1975 for his album "Puttin' On the Style".
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Influence on ArtistsThe song and Donegan's style of skiffle music influenced many future British musicians, including prominent members of The Beatles and Led Zeppelin.
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Unique BanDespite the song's international success, it was actually banned from being played on the BBC radio until 2007 due to the second stanza of the song being mistakenly viewed as inappropriate. After being reassessed, the ban was lifted.
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