The Monkey That Became President
Tom T. Hall
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I was there on the day the monkey came into this world His face was round and reddish and his hair was slightly curled He didn't look too different from the others I had seen Who'd-a-thought he was the answer to the nation's dream? At first he didn't seem to be intelligent at all Each time he'd start to walk about he'd stumble and he'd fall My first impression was to be a most mistaken thought Lord a'mighty, what's this little hairy monkey wrought? Because I witnessed his departure from his mother's womb I felt inclined to check his progress every afternoon One day the keeper of the zoo called in the live TV Frankly said, "I think you'll be amazed at what you see" The monkey walked and talked and waved his arms about his head In the corner was the stack of books that he had read "An Educated Monkey!", said the papers 'cross the land It was more than weary sociologists could stand Oh, his fame was universal, he was on the Carson show People talked about him kindly everywhere he'd go His insight was amazing, his philosophy was fair He became a politician welcome everywhere His wit was not to be compared with any mind intact He'd lace a phrase with irony and blend it all with fact Conservatives applauded and the liberals were entranced The bigots and the integrationists were in his camp Nobody dared to meet him in an open press debate He was nominated by the folks from every state Yes, a monkey was the President, though maybe not the first And there was peace and harmony throughout the universe The dream I had last night has been related as it came As for interpretation, well, it's really very plain Would you rather have a monkey up in Washington, D.C. Or have those people making monkeys out of you and me?
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Written by: HALL, Tom Hall
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"The Monkey That Became President" is a humorous country song performed by Tom T. Hall. It was released in 1972 as part of an album of the same name.
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Singer-SongwriterTom T. Hall, the singer and writer of the song, is an established Country Music Hall of Famer, noted for his storytelling style of songwriting. He is often known as "The Storyteller" due to his narrative song delivery.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its quirky title and subject matter, "The Monkey That Became President" managed to chart fairly well. It reached No. 11 on the U.S. Country music chart.
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Album SalesThe album "The Monkey That Became President" also did noticeably well. It reached No. 38 on the U.S. Country Albums chart.
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ThemeThe song features a cheeky commentary on politics and was written during the period of the U.S. presidential race in 1972. The lyrics draw from a hypothetical scenario where a monkey becomes a great candidate for presidency.
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LyricsIn the lyrics of the song, Hall humorously emphasizes that a monkey could potentially do a good job in politics as it does not lie, cheat or have any personal agenda.
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Signature StyleThe song is an example of Hall's signature style, often seen in his work - telling an engaging story in a simple yet profound manner, wrapped in wit and humor.
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Other VersionsAlthough "The Monkey That Became President" is a classic Tom T. Hall song, it has also been covered by other artists, showcasing the enduring popularity and relevance of the song.
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Notable PerformancesSome of the most memorable performances of "The Monkey That Became President" occurred during the country music television show, Hee Haw, where Hall was a frequent guest.
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Song RecognitionDespite the passage of time, "The Monkey That Became President" continues to be recognized as one of Hall's more humorous and memorable songs. This can be attributed to its unconventional title and the unique storytelling element.
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