The Umbrella Man
Harry Babbitt, Ginny Simms, Kay Kyser
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Toodle - luma luma Toodle - luma luma Toodle - oh lay Any umbrellas, any umbrellas To mend today? Bring your parasol, it may be small. It may be big He will fix them all on what you call a thing-a-ma-jig Pitter patter patter! Pitter patter patter! It looks like rain. Let it pitter patter. Let it pitter patter. Who cares for rain? He'll mend your umbrellas, then go on his way Singing toodle luma luma. Toodle luma luma. Any umbrellas to mend today. When there's a lull And things are dull He'll sharpen knives for all the wives In the neighborhood And he's very good. He'll darn a sock Or fix a clock An apple cart A broken heart -- He'll mend anything but he'd much rather sing - Toodle - luma luma Toodle - luma luma Toodle-oh-lay Any umbrellas - any umbrellas To mend today? He'll mend your umbrella Then go on his way singing Toodle luma luma Toodle luma luma Any umbrellas to mend today
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Written by: James Cavanaugh, Larry Stock, Vincent Rose
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Umbrella Man" by Kay Kyser belongs to the Big Band and Swing genres. Big Band music became popular in the 1930s and 1940s when dance music was a significant part of pop culture.
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Date of ReleaseThe song was recorded and released in the year 1938.
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Chart PerformanceAccording to Billboard Magazine, "The Umbrella Man" reached number one on the charts in late November and stayed there for three weeks.
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Song's OriginThis song was originally from the short-lived Broadway revue "Hellzapoppin',” which opened in September 1938.
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Who SangIt was delivered by Ginny Simms, the vocal leader of Kay Kyser's band.
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Classic LyricsThe catchy chorus of the song goes, "He'll mend your umbrellas and go on his way, singing in the rain, rain, rain..."
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Collaboration and Co-writersThe song was co-written by James Cavanaugh, Vincent Rose, and Larry Stock.
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Film Appearance"The Umbrella Man" made an appearance in the 1943 black-and-white musical film, "Around the World," where it was performed by Kay Kyser's band.
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Kay Kyser's Career"The Umbrella Man" is one of the songs that bolstered Kay Kyser's status as a successful bandleader in the Swing Era.
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Other Famous VersionsVarious artists have covered the song, some of the noteworthy performers include Sammy Kaye, Spike Jones, Flanagan and Allen, and The Dinning Sisters.
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Cultural InfluenceThe melodies and lyrics of "The Umbrella Man" reflect the optimism and vitality of American culture during the Swing Era.
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LegacyAlthough Kay Kyser passed away in 1985, his music still lives on, and "The Umbrella Man" is amongst his top hits that continue to be celebrated today.
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