Gather in the Mushrooms
Benny Hill
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Lucy went down on a farm, tried to milk a cow, Though she tried she couldn't get the hang of it somehow. The farmer looked at Lucy and murmured with a frown, "Well you just hang on tightly, gal, and she'll jump up and down." Oh, gather in the mushrooms, put 'em in a pot, Pop 'em in the oven an serve 'em piping ho-ot. To make herself more beautiful she thought she'd bathe in milk, She said, "I'll have a bathful," to her milkman Jackie Wilke. He said, "Do you want it pasturized before I pour it in?" She said, "No, I'll be happy if it comes up to my chin." Oh, gather in the mushrooms, put 'em in a pot, Pop 'em in the oven an serve 'em piping ho-ot. The farmer called at Lucy one dark and stormy night, She said, "You are too old for me because your hair is white." He looked into her eyes and then he knew he'd have to tell her, "There's snow upon the roof but there's a fire in the cellar!" Oh, gather in the mushrooms, put 'em in a pot, Pop 'em in the oven an serve 'em piping ho-ot. She took him in the kitchen, she was his turtle dove, And then she started cooking dumplings on the stove. She wore a low cut dress, oh it was as green as clover, He jumped with glee 'cause he could see her dumplings boiling over. Oh, gather in the mushrooms, put 'em in a pot, Pop 'em in the oven an serve 'em piping ho-ot. She said, "You give me half a crown I will read your palm," And then she saw his love line went half way up his arm. So now she's changed her prices, although she's just as willing, It's big fat men at two pound ten and little boys a shilling. Oh, gather in the mushrooms, put 'em in a pot, Pop 'em in the oven and serve 'em piping hot, We're gonna gather in the mushrooms, put 'em in a pot, Pop 'em in the oven and serve them pi-ping ho-o-ot.
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Gather in the Mushrooms" by Benny Hill falls primarily under the category of Comedy and Novelty song, showcasing Hill's penchant for comic lyrics and humor-filled performances.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its lighthearted nature, the song achieved considerable success, reaching number 12 on the UK singles chart in 1961.
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Song ThemeThe song humorously discusses English countryside practices such as gathering mushrooms, milking the cows, and hitching a ride back to town.
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Television ShowBenny Hill, the artist behind "Gather in the Mushrooms," is more widely recognized for "The Benny Hill Show," his popular British comedy television program that ran for nearly 40 years.
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Unique StyleUnlike many of Hill's other songs, "Gather in the Mushrooms" is more of a comedy ballad rather than an outright piece of slapstick, presenting a slightly different face of Hill's broad humor.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of this song contain double entendres, a trademark of Benny Hill's comical style. The innocent activity of gathering mushrooms is turned into a playful metaphor.
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ParodyBenny Hill was known for his musical parodies, and "Gather in the Mushrooms" subverts the innocent tone of traditional folk songs with its humorous lyrics.
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Artist BackgroundBenny Hill was not just a singer; he was also a comedian, actor, and writer. His multifaceted career greatly influenced his musical style, as seen in "Gather in the Mushrooms."
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Release DateThe song was released in 1961, around the same time when Hill's television career was taking off.
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Rare RecordingAlthough Benny Hill is known for his funny songs, few, like "Gather in the Mushrooms," have been officially released as singles, making it a rare gem for fans of his work.
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