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Thread #122720   Message #2694162
Posted By: MW (music)
05-Aug-09 - 11:31 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Bob Monkhouse: Witty song re acronyms!
Subject: Lyr Req: Bob Monkhouse?: Witty song re acronyms!
Re: Witty song about acronyms in the TV programme: 'An Audience With Bob Monkhouse'


Does anyone know where I can find out about a brilliant song - with lyrics based on acronyms (e.g. A.S.A.P. = As Soon As Possible)?

I heard it sung on an ITV programme (broadcast for the first time in, I think, the late 1990s/early 2000s). I believe Bob Monkhouse (or perhaps Des O'Connor - I have a bad memory re this!) sang on the programme. It was either called: "An Audience With . . . Des O'Connor" or ". . . Bob Monkhouse" - apologies, I remember the song not the singer!!

I would like to know the composer &/or lyricist, if anyone has recorded it, the correct title for the song, where to buy the sheet music, or even just where to find the lyrics for this witty song. It was a light-hearted 'mick-take' of how acronyms (such as BTW = By The Way, ASAP = As Soon As Possible, and more daft acronyms) have taken over our lives. Very clever lyrics.

I have not heard it before or since!

Any ideas anyone? I have of course Googled for it, but with no success.

Thanks!

MW (music)