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Thread #17562   Message #170402
Posted By: Snuffy
30-Jan-00 - 08:28 AM
Thread Name: Lyr/Chords Req: Tubas In the Moonlight
Subject: Lyr Add: TUBAS IN THE MOONLIGHT (Bonzo Dog Band)
Hi Susan!

The Bonzo Dog Band's 1969 album "Tadpoles" (Liberty LBS 83257 in UK) features Tubas in the Moonlight. (BTW when did they drop the Doo-Dah from their title?)

The label credits the song as (Spear) Bron Music, while the sleeve says Spear/Bron. Roger Ruskin-Spear was a member of the Bonzos, but I can't remember if Gerry Bron was. Anyway, he gets producer credits on some of their other albums.

TUBAS IN THE MOONLIGHT

(Slow, semi-spoken)
Through the twilight I can hear the humming of a melancholy coon,
For the memories that still linger, I thank you Mr Moon.
And although I never smile, Winter, summer, autumn too.
Now here's one tune to remind me why I feel so blue.


Tubas in the moonlight
Playing for me all night,
Tell me what I want to hear.
Am I only dreaming?
Am I only scheming?
Stars above me, shining brightly
Why can't she be standing here beside me?
Tubas in the moonlight
Will bring my loved one home.

Sorry I can't help with the Dooley Bros - never heard of them this side of the pond!
Wassail!

Snuffy
^^