A Bushel And A Peck
Doris Day
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I love you a bushel and a peck A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck A hug around the neck and a barrel and a heap A barrel and a heap and I'm talkin' in my sleep About you, about you 'Cause I love you a bushel and a peck You bet your purdy neck I do A doodle oodle oh A doodle oodle oodle oh doo I love you a bushel and a peck A bushel and a peck though you make my heart a wreck Make my heart a wreck and you make my life a mess Make my life a mess, yes a mess of happiness About you, about you 'Cause I love you a bushel and a peck You bet your purdy neck I do A doodle oodle ooh doo A doodle oodle oodle ooh doo I love you a bushel and a peck A bushel and a peck and it beats me all to heck It beats me all to heck, how I'll never tend the farm Never tend the farm when I wanna keep my arm About you, about you 'Cause I love you a bushel and a peck You bet your purdy neck I do A doodle oodle ooh A doodle oodle oodle oh doo A doodle oodle oodle oh doo A doodle oodle ooh doo doo
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"A Bushel and a Peck" was written by the legendary songwriting duo, Frank Loesser and Charles Raye. This song is one of their most recognizable compositions, showing their knack for catchy, lighthearted melodies and whimsical lyrics.
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Song ReleaseAlthough the song is widely associated with Doris Day and Perry Como, it was originally released in 1950 as part of the Broadway musical "Guys and Dolls". Doris Day and Perry Como did not work together on this song; each covered the song as a solo performance.
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Doris Day's RecordDoris Day recorded this song in 1950. The likable songstress, who prior to becoming a singer was a dance instructor, brought her charm to the song, making her version one of the most loved renditions.
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Perry Como's RecordNot to be outdone, popular Crooner Perry Como released his version of "A Bushel and a Peck" in 1951. Como's smooth vocals brought a different texture to the song, and his version also became a huge hit.
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Song's InspirationThe song was inspired by an old English saying, 'I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck'. A bushel and a peck are both measurements used for dry goods. It is a way to quantify how much the singers love their respective partners.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "A Bushel and a Peck" are intentionally repetitive and simple, making the song easy to remember and sing along to. This feature greatly contributed to the song's popularity.
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Song Popularity"A Bushel and a Peck" remains one of the most popular show tunes from the musical "Guys and Dolls". Both Doris Day's and Perry Como's versions were extremely popular with post-war audiences, who appreciated the song's joyfulness and simplicity.
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Long-Lasting AppealToday, "A Bushel and a Peck" is often heard and performed in school productions and community theatre. Its catchy tune and simple, lovable lyrics continue to endear audiences of all ages.
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Kids' Favorite"A Bushel and a Peck" is also popular as a children's lullaby. Many parents sing it to their kids at bedtime.
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Media AppearancesThe song has been featured in various formats of media. It appeared in an episode of the 1980s/90s sitcom "The Golden Girls" and was also included in the soundtrack of the 2006 animated movie "Charlotte's Web".
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