The Lumberjack Song
Monty Python
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"Well the weather for the whole area Will continue much the same as the past few days Temperatures seventeen centigrade, that's forty-nine Fahrenheit Winds will freshen later tonight to south-west force six or seven And there will be showers sometimes heavy in many Oh sod it, I didn't wanna do this I don't wanna be a weather forecaster I don't wanna rabbit on all day about sunny periods And patches of rain spritting from the west I wanted to be A lumberjack! Leaping from tree to tree As they float down the mighty rivers of British Columbia The giant redwood The larch The fir The mighty Scots pine The lofty flowering cherry The plucky little aspen The limping Roo tree of Nigeria The towering Wattle of Aldershot The Maidenhead Weeping Water Plant The naughty Leicestershire Flashing Oak The flatulent Elm of West Ruislip The Quercus Maximus Bamber Gascoigni The Epigillus The Barter Hughius Greenus With my best buddy by my side We'd sing, sing, sing" I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK I sleep all night and I work all day He's a lumberjack and he's OK He sleeps all night and he works all day I cut down trees, I eat my lunch I go to the lavatory On Wednesdays I go shopping and have buttered scones for tea He cuts down trees, he eat his lunch He goes to the lavatory On Wednesdays he goes shopping and has buttered scones for tea I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK I sleep all night and I work all day I cut down trees, I skip and jump I like to press wild flowers I put on women's clothing and hang around in bars He cuts down trees, he skips and jumps He likes to press wild flowers He puts on women's clothing and hangs around in bars I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK I sleep all night and I work all day I cut down trees, I wear high heels Suspendies and a bra I wish I'd been a girlie, just like my dear Papa He cuts down trees, he wears high heels? Suspendies and a bra? He's a lumberjack and he's OK He sleeps all night and he works all day He's a lumberjack and he's OK Sleeps all night and he works all day
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Written by: TERRY JONES, MICHAEL EDWARD PALIN, FRED TOMLINSON
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15 facts about this song
Background Information"The Lumberjack Song" was first introduced on December 14, 1969 in the ninth episode of "Monty Python's Flying Circus" during its first series.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Fred Tomlinson.
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Parody TuneThe song is a parody and used as a comic device to spoof the stereotype of the typical lumberjack profession, one of the great symbols of rugged masculinity.
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Musical CompositionThe song starts as a slow, soothing melody and changes to a brisk chorus, which adds to the humor and absurdity of the lyrics.
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Iconic SingersThe original version of the song was sung by Michael Palin, accompanied by the Fred Tomlinson Singers.
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Audience ParticipationDuring live performances, "The Lumberjack Song" is often sung with crowd or audience participation, with the audience joining in on the chorus.
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Numerous VersionsThe song has been recorded in numerous versions, over the years, in multiple languages and on various albums.
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ControversyDespite its humor, the song has faced criticism for its portrayal of cross-dressing and has been a point of discussion in studies of gender and sexuality.
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LegacyThis song has achieved iconic status and is one of Monty Python's most celebrated sketches.
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InfluenceIt was referenced multiple times in popular culture, including in television shows like "The Simpsons" and "Family Guy."
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In Popular OpinionIn a BBC poll in 1999, "The Lumberjack Song" was voted the best comedy song of all time.
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Concert PerformancesThe song was regularly performed at Monty Python's live concerts, including at the Hollywood Bowl in 1982.
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Album Inclusion"The Lumberjack Song" is part of the music album "Monty Python's Previous Record" released in 1972.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as a single in 1975 making it to No. 75 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoA music video for "The Lumberjack Song" was filmed in 1975 featuring a lumberjack who dreams of being a girly nightclub dancer. The music video further contributes to the wacky humor of the song.
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