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17 Jan 02 - 02:20 PM (#629774) Subject: Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle From: Mrrzy All I really remember is that it's one of those songs that's really 2 songs, with different styles etc. I remember it from the 70s, I thought, but all I can find is something from 1989 that alternates Meanwhile, back in the Jungle with Meanwhile, back in the States. I don't remember the Back in the States part, and none of the lyrics look at all familiar, so I'm wondering if there were an earlier version I'm not finding? |
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17 Jan 02 - 02:27 PM (#629789) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle From: Gary T Oh yeah. It was a late 50's (or maybe very early 60's) chart hit for...the Cadets? I have it on an oldies LP at home. The "back in the states" part goes something like this:
Baby, baby, let's make romance |
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17 Jan 02 - 02:29 PM (#629791) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle From: Gary T I just remembered--I'm pretty sure the title is "Stranded in the Jungle." And I see I forgot the line breaks above.
Baby, baby, let's make romance |
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17 Jan 02 - 02:39 PM (#629797) Subject: Lyr Add: STRANDED IN THE JUNGLE (Johnson/Smith) From: Gary T Yes, it was the Cadets.
I crashed in the jungle while trying to keep a date, |
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17 Jan 02 - 02:45 PM (#629800) Subject: Lyr Add: STRANDED IN THE JUNGLE (Johnson/Smith) From: GUEST Found online with GOOGLE Stranded In The Jungle I crashed in the jungle while trying to keep a date With my little girl who was back in the States I was stranded in the jungle, afraid, alone Trying to figure a way to get a message back home But how was I to know that the wreckage of my plane Had been picked up and spotted and my girl in Lover's Lane Meanwhile, back in the States Baby, baby, let's make romance You know your old-time lover hasn't got a chance He's stranded in the jungle, sad as he can be So come on pretty baby, just you and me Meanwhile, back in the jungle The boys in the jungle had me on the run When something heavy hit me like an atomic bomb When I woke up and my head started to clear I had a strange feeling I was cooking gear I smelled something cooking and I looked to see That's when I found out they was cookin' me Ooga booga, lemme outta here! Meanwhile, back in the States Baby, baby, let's make romance You know your old-time lover hasn't got a chance He's stranded in the jungle sad as he can be So come on pretty baby just you and me Meanwhile, back in the jungle I jumped out of the pot, I finally got away I was frantic, worried about what my baby would say So I jumped in the ocean and started to swim My chance of surviving was gettin' slim So I thumbed down a whale that was headed my way And I reached the States in about half a day When I got to Lover's Lane I was almost dead Heard him talkin' to my baby, and this is what he said Baby, baby, the man's no good Baby, baby, should have understood You can trust me just as long as you please So come back pretty baby where you used to be Cause I love you (I love you, I love you, you're fine baby) Cause I love you (So damn fine) Cause I love you (I got a job; I have money too) Cause I love you (Did I show you my vehicle) Cause I love you (I'll take you for a ride) Cause I love you Written By: Ernestine Smith/James Johnson
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17 Jan 02 - 02:50 PM (#629805) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle From: Gary T The version GUEST posted above is the first one I found, and it indicated the Nylons did it. I looked further because I remembered the Cadets' original did not have the cascade of responses, shown above in parentheses, to "'Cause I love you" at the end. |
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17 Jan 02 - 03:49 PM (#629870) Subject: Lyr Add: TEN-POUND RADIO (Jerry Rasmussen)^^^ From: Jerry Rasmussen Gary T: My Man! How about Alley-oop?
"It wasn't all that long ago,
From Ten Pound Radio
I still love singing Searchin' and Stranded in the Jungle is still best by the Cadets. Jerry |
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17 Jan 02 - 06:13 PM (#629988) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle From: Gary T I didn't see it on street corners, but in my college dorm there were some fellows that sang some of the doo-wop songs in four-part harmony. Sounded good. I understand that "Searchin'" was the model for the song "Elvira," by the Oak Ridge Boys. "Searchin'" is a fine song indeed, and the flip side of the 45, "Young Blood," is one of the sexiest of the 50's rock songs. |
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17 Jan 02 - 07:57 PM (#630092) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle From: Jerry Rasmussen Fred Paris, the lead singer of the Five Satins lives right around here. I know this is thread creep, but hey, Mrzzy has had his question answered.. anytime anyone wants to talk rhythm and blues, drop me a note.. Jerry |
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17 Jan 02 - 09:12 PM (#630142) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle From: GUEST,Bardford I believe The New York Dolls did this song as well. |
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18 Jan 02 - 11:05 AM (#630528) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle From: Mrrzy SO the short answer is no, it's the same song, and who knows why the date said 1989... OK, thanks! |
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01 Nov 17 - 06:43 AM (#3886138) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle From: GUEST This is an old, old thread, but the lyrics seem to me pretty clearly inspired by the "toast" about "Shine and the titanic." |
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01 Nov 17 - 10:16 PM (#3886308) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Meanwhile, Back in the Jungle From: leeneia You can hear the Cadets sing it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h9PbMucPXU It's fun. |