What's New Pussycat
Tom Jones, Burt Bacharach
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What's new pussycat whoa What's new pussycat whoa 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 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 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 lips You and your pussycat eyes You and your pussycat nose
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Written by: Hal David, Burt Bacharach
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7 facts about this song
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.
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Song PerformanceTom 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.
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Theme and LyricsThe 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.
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Song in MediaIt 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.
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Anita Kerr’s VersionAnita Kerr, an American singer, also recorded this song, which featured in her album "Slightly Baroque".
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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".
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Final FactInterestingly, 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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