What's New Pussycat

Tom Jones

About What's New Pussycat

"What's New Pussycat?" is the theme song for the eponymous movie, sung by Welsh singer Tom Jones, and written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1966, it lost to "The Shadow of Your Smile". It was Jones' third UK top 30 record, and peaked at number 11. In the US, "What's New Pussycat?" peaked at number 3, and was Jones' second entry on the Top 40. The original single included a 13-second instrumental introduction, ending in the sound of shattering glass, but later issues omitted this introduction. It has also been performed by Bobby Darin, Steve Lawrence, Anita Kerr, The Wailers and The Four Seasons. Barbra Streisand performed several lines in her "Color Me Barbra Medley" from the TV special and album Color Me Barbra. 


Year:
2003
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What's new pussycat whoa
What's new pussycat whoa oh
 
Pussycat, pussycat, I've got flowers 
And lots of hours to spend time with you
So go and powder your cute little pussycat nose
Pussycat, pussycat, I love you yes I do
You and your pussycat nose
 
What's new pussycat whoa
What's new pussycat whoa oh oh
 
 Pussycat, pussycat, you're so thrilling
And I'm so willing to care for you
So go and make up your big little pussycat eyes
Pussycat, pussycat, I love you yes I do
You and your pussycat eyes
 
What's new pussycat whoa
What's new pussycat whoa oh oh
 
Pussycat, pussycat, you're delicious
And if my wishes can all come true
I'll soon be kissing your sweet little pussycat lips
Pussycat, pussycat, I love you yes I do
 
You and your pussycat eyes whoa 
You and your pussycat  nose

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Tom Jones

Sir Thomas John Woodward, OBE (born 7 June 1940), known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer. He became one of the most popular vocalists to emerge from the British Invasion. Since the mid-1960s, Jones has sung nearly every form of popular music – pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, soul and gospel – and sold over 100 million records. more »

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Written by: Hal David, Burt Bacharach

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General Information
"What's New Pussycat?" is a song that was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. - The song was first recorded and popularized by Welsh singer Tom Jones in 1965.
Song Performance
Tom Jones's version, which was his second single’s release after "It's Not Unusual", reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 10 in the US. - The song's tempo is a bright bossa nova, reflecting the global popularity of Brazilian music in the 1960s.
Theme and Lyrics
The lyrics tell the story of a man who is infatuated with a woman, asking her "What's new, pussycat?", a colloquial and flirtatious way of inquiring about someone's life or happenings.
Song in Media
It was the titular theme song for the movie "What's New Pussycat?" which starred Peter Sellers and Peter O'Toole. - The lyrics were rewritten for a commercial for Purina Cat Chow in the mid-1960s.
Anita Kerr’s Version
Anita Kerr, an American singer, also recorded this song, which featured in her album "Slightly Baroque".
Covers and Tributes
"What's New Pussycat" has been covered by multiple artists, including Bobby Darin and James Brown. - The song is performed several times in comic John Mulaney's stand-up routine "The Salt and Pepper Diner" in his comedy special "The Top Part".
Final Fact
Interestingly, despite its enduring popularity, Tom Jones has stated in several interviews that "What's New Pussycat?" is his least favorite of his hits.

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