Tico-Tico
The Andrews Sisters
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Oh, tico tico, tick! Oh, tico tico, tock! This tico tico, he's the cuckoo in my clock. And when he says "cuckoo," He means it's time to woo, It's tico time for all the lovers on the block. I've got a heavy date, A tete a tete at eight, So speak, oh, tico, tell me if it's getting late? If I'm on time, cuckoo, But, if I'm late, woo-woo! The one my heart is gone to may not want to wait! For just a birdie, and a birdie who goes nowhere, He knows of every lover's lane and how to go there; For in affairs of the heart My tico's terribly smart, He tells me: "gently, sentimentally at the start!" Oh, oh, I hear my little tico tico calling Because the time is right and shades of night are falling. I love that not-so-cuckoo cuckoo in the clock, Tico tico tico tico tico tock!
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Written by: ERWIN DRAKE, ZEQUINHA DE ABREU
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, ROBERT MELLIN LIVING TRUST
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Tico-Tico" by The Andrews Sisters is recognized as an enduring piece of Brazilian popular music that falls under the Choro genre.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released by the sisters in 1944, becoming one of their many popular hits.
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Original ArtistThe original song "Tico-Tico no Fubá" was composed by Zequinha de Abreu in 1917. The Andrews Sisters recorded an English version of the song, which added to the song’s international fame.
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Lyrics TranslationThe English translation of the original Portuguese title "Tico-Tico no Fubá" is "Tick Tock in Cornmeal," but The Andrews Sisters titled their version simply, "Tico-Tico."
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Song PopularityThe Andrews Sisters' version of the song reached number 14 on Billboard's pop singles chart in 1944.
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Movie FeatureThe song was notably featured in the 1947 film "Copacabana" starring Groucho Marx and Carmen Miranda.
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Song's ThemeThe song’s lyrics recount a tale of a bird (Tico-Tico) that is eating the narrator’s cornmeal, using vivid and playful imagery that was well-received by audiences.
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Latin InfluenceThe Andrews Sisters' rendition of "Tico-Tico" reflects their penchant for incorporating Latin American music into their repertoire.
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MembersThe Andrews Sisters consist of three members: Patty Andrews, Maxene Andrews, and LaVerne Andrews. Their harmonious voice blend was key to the success of their version of "Tico-Tico."
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LegacyThe song "Tico-Tico" has been covered by countless artists after The Andrews Sisters, proving the influence and enduring popular appeal of their 1944 recording.
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Musical InstrumentsThe original composition of 'Tico-Tico no Fubá' features a strong emphasis on the guitar and flute, which was carried over to the version recorded by The Andrews Sisters - adding an extra layer of jazz swing to the mix.
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AwardZequinha de Abreu's 'Tico-Tico no Fubá', the original version of "Tico-Tico," was awarded a Latin Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 2010, reinforcing its recognized place in the annals of international music history.
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