I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts

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Now this is one of the greatest songs of all time and Fred Heatherton, the English composer who wrote this, deserves to have his name in lights up there with the likes of Gershwin, Lennon, Ellington, and Bernstein. This is the type of song that was traditionally performed in the old English music halls and with that view, is dedicated to all my MJ friends across the pond.

Thanks again and have a great week!

Michael

PS: I apologize in advance for the great storm of controversy this tune is bound to generate.

"I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts", written by Fred Heatherton circa 1925.
Vocal and vocal effects: MJK
Accompaniment: The All-Star Coconut Orchestra, directed by Hans Zoff

Artwork: A coconut obviously under some distress

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Hits: 2755
Comments: 47
Fans: 22
Plays: 263
Downloads: 63

Uploaded: May 30, 2010 - 01:21:25 AM
Last Updated: Sep 14, 2011 - 02:34:21 AM Last Played: Jun 17, 2013 - 08:34:05 AM

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coconuts (2), Merv Griffin (1), music halls (1), bogus terribly fake cockney accent (1)

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Symphony101	Symphony101 said 1117 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	Coconut in distress but a great great listen. You sang it so nicely Michael, your voice had quite a different character here. I discover so many great tunes I didn't know much about and I am enjoying the discovery. Thank you so much. Check out my latest song called The Wish Granter

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1117 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	Hi Yves Oh yes, this was more of a "character" vocal from me and I only hope my "accent" passes muster (I'm sure I'll hear from a few of the English chaps on this site about that sooner or later!) Thanks again and hope you are having an enjoyable weekend. Take care now, Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Mike_Lynn	Mike_Lynn said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	Good Delivery I think this is a great performance. The song has a strong carnival feel and then I realize it's alomost a century old. Amazing. Check out my latest song called Moods

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	Hi Mike Many of these music halls were located in resort areas of England by the beach, so there were many midways and a carnival type atmosphere about them. Thanks very much for stopping by and happy you enjoyed this old chestnut--thanks again and cheers! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

alackbass	alackbass said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	No One will ever accuse you of being no fun! Check out my latest song called Close to the Bone by Jerry Quinn

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	Thanks Andrew! Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

drakonis	drakonis said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	You're a nut! And I love it... one of the most ubiquitous songs out there, and you still infused new life into it! Got me smiling today, thanks Michael! Nice orchestral arrangement you found there. ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Belle Aire (for Mandolin Orchestra)

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	Thanks Eduard! Believe it or not, this song was the only big hit Merv Griffin had when he sang with Freddie Martin and his Orchestra in the late 1940s, so I tried to sound like him when I sang the intro. Glad you enjoyed it--take care now! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

DWL

DWL said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)

What a coincidence
I bought a coconut yesterday.

I hear a little Dick van Dyke in the accent but I take it that's deliberate :-) (then again you should hear my American accent.... )

There are some great songs from the English music hall. Most of them are thinly veiled ones about sex but all good clean fun.

A very nice version and I'm pleased you included the intro as that's very rarely heard.

Cheers

Dick

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michaeljayklein said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)

Hi Dick!
I'm afraid most my ideas about English accents come from old Hollywood movies starring Herbert Marshall or Cedric Hardwicke, but I gave it my best shot! Yes, there are some very lively tunes that emanated from the music halls and I hope to do some more eventually (I may be the only American familiar with George Formby!) I greatly appreciate you stopping in Dick and for your kind remarks---cheers! Michael

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Jarvoid

Jarvoid said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)

That coconut
is not distressed,it is having a fine old time rolling along to this rollicking version of its very own song.

A tad Dick Van here and there but wot the 'eck me owld cock sparrer yer giv it yore best lor' luv yer guv.......nah Oim off down the pears up the toad to the ruba dub for a tumble dahn the sink,wiv a godiva in me rocket.(That is your homework for tonight)

Great post,great fun,excellently done. 80)

Jarvo

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michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	Chris Okay, put that in English for me! Thanks again guv--you take care now! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

crissew

crissew said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)

I AM OFFENDED!!!!!!!!!!
how is that, lol. that should drive people here to this song. Nothing like a little controversy to drive up the ratings. I have always loved this song too. Very well sung. The backer on this one is a bit underpowered but your voice carries the day as always. Where did you get this backer? It doesnt sound as full as the others

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michaeljayklein said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)

Thanks Charles
Oh, I know ALL the tricks, believe me! Glad you liked this--it's a fun song and fun to sing. Truthfully, I do no remember who did the backing or what (I recorded this some years ago for somebody's birthday)--it may have even been a midi file of some kind (memory fails me) so yeah, there's not much oomph to it but it fills its purpose nicely I guess. You take care now and hope you are enjoying this long weekend, Michael

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dave_b	dave_b said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts Whimsical tune with a marching band feel to it. Hans Zoff is a good director but I prefer the more involved work of his cousin Hans Zonn. Another great vocal here. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	Hi Dave Oh definitely, Zonn is a far superior arranger and orchestra leader (have you ever heard his "The Romance of Three Brillo Pads" by Izzy Abel? Excellent stuff!) Thanks once again Dave--you take care now! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Narad	Narad said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts Thanks for this lovely bunch. Much enjoyed !!!!!!! :) Check out my latest song called Four to Paradise

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	Hello dere Harald! You are most welcome and hope you got a couple of decent coconuts out of this deal! Take care now! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

TERRAPLANE	TERRAPLANE said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	another Classic Michael ,, you must have an amazing archive of songs or your very busy making these masterful pieces.. well done again,, Terrific!!,,,T Check out my latest song called COME ON IN MY KITCHEN/ w Pockbluesman

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	Hi Terry! Currently I am suffering from my usual seasonal rhinitis, so many of these are from "the archives". I need to stop replying to these comments--I'm getting a terrible hankering for coconut cream pie (my favorite) now! Thanks again and have a terrific week Terry! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Keedee	Keedee said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	Electrifying!!! Listening, I was young, at a carnival and having the time of my life!!! Your performances quicken my pulse!!! You're such a true Delight!!!

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michaeljayklein said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)

And...
your comments make my heart flutter! Thanks as always Keedee, I'm happy you liked this and you did much better than I did entering "coconuts" in the search engine I see! My word, I saw things come up that I've never seen before when I was looking for pictures to put on this thing! You take good care and hope you are enjoying the long weekend. xox Michael

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Moviz	Moviz said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	There's Something about this production Michael that just says 'Fun Fair'... I can smell the black peas from here. Wonderful vibe you're giving here and without a trace of Dick-Van-Dyke to be heard LOL. Great fun, regards M Check out my latest song called He's The Jazzman

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michaeljayklein said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)

Maurice!
Oh it's definitely a carnival-midway type of song and maybe even more fun to sing than to listen to (I better not say anymore!) Is "Mary Poppins" the only American movie you folks have seen over there? All this Dick VanDyke stuff--I don't know! Just kidding--thanks again and much enjoyed your song today Maurice; you are so good it almost makes me jealous sometimes! Take care now, Michael

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magnatone	magnatone said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	Coconuts i love coconuts, let me just put that out there first. LOL - this is great Michael - you crack me up in every conceivable way, and then on top of it, you have this stellar voice. i think that coconut in the photo used to live at my house Check out my latest song called Wave Goodbye

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michaeljayklein said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)

Greetings Karen!
I'm very fond of coconut cream pie and in fact, this evening my partner baked something called "magic cookies", which was not stingy on the coconut, let me tell you! That coconut was in fact a member of your household, as I interviewed it for this song at the local Starbuck's and your name came up a couple of times. Some sob story about how it was rolled away from you at an early age, being shy and never coming out of its shell--there was more, but I'll just say it really milked it for all it was worth. Thanks again and take good care now! Michael

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Demeter7

Demeter7 said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)

I go
cuckoo for coconuts. I wonder if this is a thinly veiled sex song. Oh well, I guess that would be the case if you were singing about a pair. But, now..you never cease to amaze with your energy and your crazy, good fun. You make me smile no matter how my day is going. You are a happiness machine. And you are worth whatever is needed to be put in the slot, and then, some! Thanks. :)

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michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	My little coconut Thanks for making ME smile! Oh, I rather doubt this is some thinly veiled sex song (although it could be a thickly blanketed porno tune--one is never quite sure about these things). You take good care now and hope you are enjoying this Memorial Day Weekend, Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Relic67	Relic67 said 1116 days ago (May 30th, 2010)
	applause fun song, catchy chorus! hope it doesn't become an "earworm" though.... Check out my latest song called Someone Else's Thing

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1115 days ago (May 31st, 2010)
	Hey R67 Yeah, this is quite a haunting melody, you must admit! Thanks again--glad you had fun! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

lengold	lengold said 1115 days ago (May 31st, 2010)
	Gawd blimey guvnor.. I'm just dancing 'round the room with me thumbs in me lapels. You're a great singer Michael. Fun. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1114 days ago (June 1st, 2010)
	Thank ya suh Glad you have fun and nice to have you along for the trip and them's the brass tacks guv! Take care now Len, Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

CC_Connection	CC_Connection said 1115 days ago (May 31st, 2010)
	10 Stars!!! This song is so much fun. I like coconut pie to eat, very tasty. You sing so beautiful here, so nice to hear you today. Thank you so much for this. XOXO, CC

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1114 days ago (June 1st, 2010)
	Hi Tina Oh, I just love coconut cream pie too! I could eat 6 rows of it, easy! Thanks again Tina--you are always so kind! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

davisamerica	davisamerica said 1114 days ago (June 1st, 2010)
	truth in advertising .... you show up and find it is coconuts ...ahhh well..listened anyway! :-] Check out my latest song called 12

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1114 days ago (June 2nd, 2010)
	I'm afraid... You took a shell-acking on that one Jack! Thanks again! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

awigze	awigze said 1114 days ago (June 1st, 2010)
	lovely we should all have them! this is wonderful - vocals are elite and clarific Check out my latest song called Afraid of the Rain w/ Davisamerica

hackneybloke	hackneybloke said 1114 days ago (June 1st, 2010)
	ha! dick van dyke's got nothing on you michael. no seriously....i listened to this and thought, 'this isn't MJK...this is some old brit codger..."...but it's you michael...it's YOU. cor blimey! Check out my latest song called Every People Know w/Rok41, KTB, Scofugate & Sisters

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1113 days ago (June 2nd, 2010)
	Well... Who'd you expect Julian? Redd Foxx? Seriously, you are so very generous--coming from you, that is one highly prized endorsement you've given me...thanks for that! Take care now, Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

PrototypeEightyOne	PrototypeEightyOne said 1114 days ago (June 1st, 2010)
	nice! lol! very nice michael, this was the most fun ive had listening to a song in awhile. well done! Check out my latest song called Mechanical Memories

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1112 days ago (June 3rd, 2010)
	Thanks 81 Glad you had fun too! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

jdholliday	jdholliday said 1111 days ago (June 4th, 2010)
	Hey I've got a couple of coconuts, I keep them in my drawers, briefly except when I take them out and try to milk em, as I remember a couple of monkeys got together and made gave them to me, I've played with them so much the fuzz is starting to wear off, maybe I should just leave em alone! nah! Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1110 days ago (June 5th, 2010)
	Okay James... ...now I AM worried about you! Hahahahaha--thanks again! Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

egobandit	egobandit said 1110 days ago (June 5th, 2010)
	Nuts! big ones round one 2 big ones spaghetti and balls I say! your non stop my friend BTW my wife listened to this and said you have a nice voice! Check out my latest song called piece it together

ted23

ted23 said 1108 days ago (June 7th, 2010)

:)
Brilliant! Now, i've spent lots of money and many an hour flinging balls at coconuts... Um ooer. Ah British carry on humour, it cant be beat!
But seriously, i have. I even managed to knock one out of its horseshoe holders and win a fish once. Very proud moment for me as i was trying to impress my 14 year old girlfriend (i was 14 too just to be clear....)
Ah memories.... Often dream about what happened to that fish :)

Nice tune me old mate

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michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1102 days ago (June 13th, 2010)
	Ted I have it on the highest authority that the fish is now a Hollywood movie star and commanding 20 million per film. Keep that "carry on" humor--I love it! Thanks again and take good care (keep your coconut out of trouble too!) Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

grah3am

grah3am said 449 days ago (March 27th, 2012)

A very strange song
You don't suppose ... it may have ... a double meaning? I've never heard the chorus of this before. In the UK it used to be that you heard the first line of the song and that was it. It's interesting and amusing to hear the rolla pola chorus, and slightly disturbing. What was rolling, and who had the pole? I'm working my way thorugh you interpretations of these great old songs, and am impressed. Please post more Formby when you get chance. He was a genius. Good luck with the Lancashire accent!

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