Goofus
Wayne King
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I was born on a farm out in Ioway A flaming youth who was bound that he'd fly away I packed my grip and I grabbed my saxophone Can't read notes, but I play anything by ear I made up tunes on the sounds that I used to hear When I'd start to play folks used to say "Sounds a little Goofus to me" Cornfed chords appeal to me, I like rustic harmony Hold that note and change the key, that's called "Goofus" Not according to the rules that you learn at music schools But the folks just dance like fools, they go "Goofus" Got a job but I just couldn't keep it long The leader said that I played all the music wrong So I stepped out with an outfit of my own Got together a new kind of orchestree And we all played just the same "Goofus" harmony And I must admit we made a hit
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Written by: WILLIAM HAROLD, GUS KAHN, WAYNE KING
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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7 facts about this song
Release Information"Goofus" was released in the year 1930 by Wayne King, who was an American musician and bandleader popular during the 1930s and 1940s.
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Team Behind the Song"Goofus" was originally written by William Harold-- the lyrics are by Gus Kahn, and the music is by Wayne King and William Harold.
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Song StyleThe song is categorized under the Early Pop/Rock, Jazz, and Big Band/Swing genres.
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Popular CoverIn addition to Wayne King, many other artists have also performed "Goofus", including the Carpenters who covered the song on their 1976 album "A Kind of Hush".
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Billboard RankingThe song "Goofus" was one of Wayne King's hits and it reached number two in the US Billboard chart.
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Historical BackgroundThe song became popular during the Great Depression era, reflecting the mood of the American contemporary society at that time.
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Artistic ApproachThe recording by Wayne King was marked by its jazz influences, big band style, the use of saxophones, and a danceable beat, all of which were hallmarks of Wayne King's unique musical style.
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