Shaving Cream
Benny Bell, Paul Wynn
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I have a sad story to tell you It may hurt your feelings a bit Last night when I walked into my bathroom I stepped in a big pile of... [Chorus:] Shaving cream, be nice and clean Shave everyday and you'll always look keen I think I'll break off with my girlfriend Her antics are queer I'll admit Each time I say, "Darling, I love you" She tells me that I'm full of... [Chorus] Our baby fell out of the window You'd think that her head would be split But good luck was with her that morning She fell in a barrel of... [Chorus] An old lady died in a bathtub She died from a terrible fit In order to fulfill her wishes She was buried in six feet of... [Chorus] When I was in France with the army One day I looked into my kit I thought I would find me a sandwich But the darn thing was loaded with... [Chorus] And now, folks, my story is ended I think it is time I should quit If any of you feel offended Stick your head in a barrel of...
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6 facts about this song
Creation and Background"Shaving Cream" is a novelty song written by Benny Bell in 1946.
- According to biography, Benny Bell wrote the song inspired when one day he noticed a can of shaving cream in his bathroom.
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Label and DistributionThe song was initially released by Benny Bell’s own record label Benny Bell Records.
- In 1970s, the song got mainstream popularity when it was played on the Dr. Demento radio show and was then re-released by Vanguard Records in 1975.
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Song Content and Structure"Shaving Cream" is known for its humorous, catchy tune and clever lyrics.
- The song follows a vaudeville tradition where each verse ends with variation of the line "Oh, what an awful mess! And wouldn't you know it? I dropped my shaving cream, be nice and clean."
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Popularity and Chart AchievementDespite being a novelty song, it reached number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1975.
- The song spent 10 weeks on the charts, quite a feat for a novelty record.
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Influence and AdaptationsThe tune of the song is borrowed from "A Pub with No Beer", an Australian country song.
- The song has been covered by several other artists, including Dr. Demento himself.
- "Shaving Cream" has been used in various movies and commercial as well, highlighting its enduring popularity.
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Benny Bell's CareerBenny Bell is known for writing and performing several novelty songs, but "Shaving Cream" is arguably his most popular and best-remembered song.
- Despite the song's success, Benny Bell never quite achieved the same level of fame with his other songs. But he continued to work in the music industry until his death in 1999.
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