The Thing
Phil Harris
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While I was walkin' down the beach one bright and sunny day I saw a great big wooden box a-floatin' in the bay I pulled it in and opened it up and much to my surprise Oh, I discovered a (Boom-ba-boom), right before my eyes Oh, I discovered a (Boom-ba-boom), right before my eyes I picked it up and ran to town as happy as a king I took it to a guy I knew who'd buy most anything But this is what he hollered at me as I walked in his shop "Oh, get out of here with that (Boom-ba-boom), before I call a cop" "Oh, get out of here with that (Boom-ba-boom), before I call a cop" I turned around and got right out, a-runnin' for my life And then I took it home with me to give it to my wife But this is what she hollered at me as I walked in the door "Oh, get out of here with that (Boom-ba-boom), and don't come back no more" "Oh, get out of here with that (Boom-ba-boom), and don't come back no more" I wandered all around the town until I chanced to meet A hobo who was lookin' for a handout on the street He said he'd take most any old thing, he was a desperate man But when I showed him the (Boom-ba-boom), he turned around and ran Oh, when I showed him the (Boom-ba-boom), he turned around and ran I wandered on for many years a victim of my fate Until one day I came upon St. Peter at the gate And when I tried to take it inside he told me where to go Get out of here with that (Boom-ba-boom), and take it down below Oh, get out of here with that (Boom-ba-boom), and take it down below The moral of this story is: if you're out on the beach And you should see a great big box, and it's within your reach Don't ever stop and open it up, that's my advice to you 'Cause you'll never get rid of the (Boom-ba-boom), no matter what you do Oh you'll never get rid of the (Boom-ba-boom), no matter what you do
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Written by: Charles Grean
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Historical Importance"The Thing" by Phil Harris was released in 1950 and quickly became a sensation. It's one of the unique songs that defined its time.
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Commercial SuccessThe song reached the number one spot on Billboard charts and stayed there for four weeks.
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Distinguished RecordingAway from being just a standard performance, the recording of the song was characterized by the use of sound effects and humor that, though very simple, made it quite captivating.
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Unique LyricsThe song's lyrics tell a story through a narrative ballad format. It's about a man who finds an undefined object, referred to as 'The Thing,' and tries to discard it.
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Manuscript"The Thing" was written by the songwriting duo, Charles R. Grean and Cy Coben.
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Notable ArtistPhil Harris was a popular American comedian, singer, actor, and jazz musician, known for his radio and television works. His unique voice made "The Thing" a memorable tune.
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Musical StyleThe song exhibits a blend of very basic musical arrangements, designed to capture a sense of fun and intrigue.
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Cultural Impact"The Thing" was featured prominently in pop culture, especially in a variety of radio shows and movies at the time. It even became a popular catchphrase, "Get out of here with that...And don't come back no more."
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AcclaimThe success of "The Thing" earned Phil Harris his nickname as the 'The Thing' guy.
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Enduring PopularityDespite its age, the song's infectious rhythm and catchy lyrics maintain its appeal, and it is still recognized and remembered by many.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by a number of artists, including Louis Armstrong. Each cover version offers its unique take on the original composition.
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