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11 Jan 00 - 08:16 AM (#161055) Subject: Making Whoopee! From: ericsymonds I have found the lyrics on the forum but can anyone give me the chords or suggest somewhere I could find them,hope you are enjoying your trip to the U.S.Bill and Lorna. |
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11 Jan 00 - 09:29 AM (#161070) Subject: RE: Tune Req: Making Whoopee! From: Gary T I worked out chords to this that sound pretty good to me. It's a fairly simple pattern with C, F, G(7), and Em. Later I saw the sheet music, which was noticeably more complicated with more different chords, but I didn't get a chance to play through them to hear how it sounded. Your post heading says Tune request, I don't know an easy way to provide you with the tune. If you indeed know the tune, I'd be happy to share the chords I use, and you can see if they suit you. Let me know. |
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11 Jan 00 - 11:32 AM (#161121) Subject: RE: Tune Req: Making Whoopee! From: Brakn C, C#dim, Dmin7, G Cmaj7, C6, F, Fmin C, Cdim, G7, C mid 8 C7, F, Fmin, C C7, F, Fmin, C, G They should work. Mick Bracken |
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11 Jan 00 - 12:01 PM (#161131) Subject: RE: Tune Req: Making Whoopee! From: ericsymonds Thanks,great help,as usual.to Brakn and Gary T. I'll Give it a go and let you know(I've seen too many pantos!)thanks again,cheers Eric |
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13 Jan 00 - 08:03 PM (#162440) Subject: RE: Tune Req: Making Whoopee! From: Gary T Well, here's how I do it:
C.........C....G7........G7....C........C..........F....F... |
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13 Jan 00 - 08:07 PM (#162444) Subject: RE: Tune Req: Making Whoopee! From: Gary T The dang chords didn't line up with the proper words. Here's a summary of the verses: C - G7 - C - F - C AM F G7 C F C (G7) (G7 between verses 1 & 2, C otherwise) |
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09 Feb 18 - 12:44 AM (#3904507) Subject: Lyr Add: MAKIN' WHOOPEE (Kahn/Donaldson) From: Jim Dixon MAKIN' WHOOPEE! Words by Gus Kahn, music by Walter Donaldson, ©1928. I. As recorded by Eddie Cantor, 18-Dec-1928, Victor 21831-A, 3:22. (You can hear this at The Internet Archive.) [Verse] Ev'ry time I hear that march from Lohengrin, I am always on the outside looking in. Maybe that is why I see the funny side When I see a fallen brother take a bride. Weddings make a lot of people sad, But if you're not the groom, it's not so bad. [Chorus 1] Another bride, another June, Another sunny honeymoon, Another season, another reason For making whoopee. A lot o' shoes, a lot o' rice, The groom is nervous; he answers twice. It's really chilling that he's so willing To make whoopee. Picture a little love nest down where the roses cling. Picture the same sweet love nest; think what a year can bring. He's washing dishes and baby clothes. He's so ambitious he even sews; But don't forget, folks: that's what you'll get, folks, For making whoopee. [Chorus 2] Another year or maybe less, What's this I hear? Well, can't you guess? She feels neglected and he's suspected Of making whoopee. She sits alone 'most ev'ry night. He doesn't phone or even write. He says he's busy, but she says: "Is he?" He's making whoopee. He doesn't make much money: five thousand dollars per. Some judge who thinks he's funny says: "You pay six to her." He says: "Now, judge, suppose I fail?" The judge says: "Budge right into jail." You'd better keep her; you'll find it's cheaper Than making whoopee. II. As recorded by Eddie Cantor, 6-May-1941, Decca 3798 B, 3:09 (You can hear this at The Internet Archive.) [Verse] Ev'ry time I hear that dear old wedding march, I feel rather glad I have a broken arch. I have heard a lot of married people talk, And I know that marriage is a long, long walk. To most people, weddings mean romance, But I prefer a picnic or a dance. [Chorus 1] Another bride, another groom, Another sunny honeymoon, Another season, another reason For making whoopee. The choir sings: "Here Comes the Bride." Another victim is by her side. He's lost his reason, 'cause it's the season For making whoopee. Down through the countless ages, you'll find it ev'rywhere: Somebody makes good wages; somebody wants a share. She calls him Toodles and rolls her eyes. She makes him strudels and bakes him pies. What is it all for? It's so he'll fall for Making whoopee. [Chorus 2: same as version I.] |
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09 Feb 18 - 02:14 AM (#3904508) Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: Making Whoopee! From: Joe Offer For the record, here are the Digital Tradition lyrics for this song. Looks like they need a few corrections. MAKING WHOOPEE (Gus Kahn) Another bride, another groom The countryside is all in bloom; The flow'rs 'n trees is, The birds and bees is Making whoopie. The choir sings, "Here comes the bride" Another victim is at her side He's lost his reason 'Cause it's the season For making whoopee. Down through the countless ages, You'll find it ev'rywhere: Somebody makes good wages, Somebody wants her share. It's so he'll fall for Making whoopee. Another year, or maybe less What's this I hear? Or can't you guess? She feels neglected, And he's suspected Of making whoopee. She sits alone 'most ev'ry night He doesn't come home, or even write He says he's busy But she says, "Is he Making whoopee?" He doesn't make much money Five thousand dollars per; Some judge who thinks he's funny Says, "You pay six to her." He says, "Now judge, suppose I fail?" The judge says, "Bud, right into jail. You'd better keep her You'll find it cheaper Than making whoopee." Note: This set of words sung by Eddie Cantor in movie version of Whoopee! (1930) There are lots, lots, more.RG Additional verses: Another bride Another groom Another sunny Honeymoon; Another season, Another reason For makin' whoopee. A quiet service, A lot of rice, The groom is nervous He answers twice. It's really killing THat he's so willing To make whoopee. Picture a little lovenest Down where the roses cling Picture that same sweet lovenest Think what a year can bring. He's washing dishes And baby clothes He's so ambitious He even sews; But don't forget, boys THat's what you get, boys For makin' whoopee. @love @marriage filename[ MAKWHOOP TUNE FILE: MAKWHOOP CLICK TO PLAY RG Harry Nilsson recording (using most of these verses): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKpasnUqlM0 Nilsson studio recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81idHfFZKjU (may not play in UK) I vaguely recall that Nilsson had a funny version of this song that had a gorilla in it, but I can't find it. Anybody recall it? I'm thinking it came out in about 1980. By the way, A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night is a teriffic album. -Joe- |
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09 Feb 18 - 11:16 AM (#3904609) Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: Making Whoopee! From: GUEST,keberoxu Somebody check out the studio recording by Doris Day, which I have heard on those radio broadcasts devoted to vintage big-band hits. She sings all the verses and choruses. Of course the words have been adapted so that a lady can sing them. as for instance: "Weddings [something about being] sad. When they aren't YOURS, they're not so bad." |