Ain't Got No Home

Clarence "Frogman" Henry

About Ain't Got No Home

"Ain't Got No Home" is a song written and originally recorded by American rhythm-and-blues singer and pianist Clarence "Frogman" Henry. It was released as a single in the United States on December 15, 1956. The first verse of the song is sung in a man's voice, the second in a girl's voice, and the third in a frog's voice. In the United States, the song reached no. 3 on one of the Billboard R&B charts and no. 20 on the Billboard pop chart, the Top 100.


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2007
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Ain't got no home
A-no place to roam
Ain't got no home
A-no place to roam
I'm a lonely boy
I ain't got a home

I got a voice
I love to sing
I sing like a girl
And I sing like a frog
I'm a lonely boy
I ain't got a home

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I ain't got a man
I ain't got a son
I ain't got a daughter
I ain't got no one
I'm a lonely girl
I ain't got a home

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I ain't got a mudder
I ain't got a fadder
I ain't got a sister
Not even a brudder
I'm a lonely frog
I ain't got a home

Oh, what you say to me
Please say to me
Oh, what you say to me
Please say to me
I'm a lonely frog
I ain't got a home

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Clarence "Frogman" Henry

Clarence "Frogman" Henry (born March 19, 1937, Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American rhythm and blues singer and pianist. more »

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Written by: Clarence Henry

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Clarence "Frogman" Henry is an American rhythm and blues singer and pianist born in 1937. His nickname "Frogman" came from the frog-like voice he uses in his song "Ain't Got No Home."
Song Origins
"Ain't Got No Home" was released in 1956, as the debut single by Clarence "Frogman" Henry. The song was both written and composed by him.
Chart Performance
The song enjoyed a fair amount of success in the United States, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 3 on the Billboard R&B chart.
Distinctive Style
"Ain't Got No Home" is unique in that the singer switches between three distinct voices: his regular singing voice, a falsetto ("girl voice"), and a croaking, low voice which earned him the nickname "Frogman."
Song Theme
The song is a novelty track that bemoans the singer's lack of a girlfriend and a home. The lyrics are quite humorous and lighthearted.
Cultural Impact
"Ain't Got No Home" has been featured in numerous films, including "Diner," "Casino," and "The Lost Boys." It has also been included on plenty of compilation albums over the years.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Ain't Got No Home" in subsequent years, including Woody Herman, The Band, Bruce Springsteen, and Rosie and the Originals.
Music Video
There's a hilarious music video for the song made by PBS for the American Masters Series on Fats Domino where "Frogman" Henry is shown in a swamp surrounded by frog puppets.
Reception
Despite its chart performance, "Ain't Got No Home" is one of the most enduring songs of 1950's rock and roll due to its distinguishing features and interesting vocal styles.
Musical Influence
The song expresses the playful, non-serious side of 1950s rock and roll music, showing how the genre can be both fun and intriguing. It's often seen as a fantastic example of the quirky, novelty trend in 1950s rock 'n' roll music.

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