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Thread #1494   Message #5040
Posted By: Bob Landry
09-May-97 - 07:42 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Salut CB Buddy (1755)
Subject: 1755 - Salut CB Buddy
An Acadian band from Moncton, New Brunswick named 1755 recorded a tune named, I think, Salut, CB Buddy. It's an excellent example of how we Acadians use two languages at once. It begins:

"Chu parti de Waltham avec une load dans ma van.

J'l'ai mis dans l'gear pis j'ai embarque sur le highway ...

The Chorus goes:

"Salut CB Buddy / Hello Honky turkey / Ch'tired de'm'voir promener sur les highways

10-4 there Teddy Bear / Right on Golden Vagabond / Ch'tired de m'voir promener sur les highways"

I've never been able to get all the lyrics. Can anybody help?

Bob

Bob