What's New Pussycat?

Tom Jones

About What's New Pussycat?

"What's New Pussycat?" is the theme song for the eponymous movie, sung by Welsh singer Tom Jones, and written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1966, it lost to "The Shadow of Your Smile". It was Jones' third UK top 30 record, and peaked at number 11. In the US, "What's New Pussycat?" peaked at number 3, and was Jones' second entry on the Top 40. The original single included a 13-second instrumental introduction, ending in the sound of shattering glass, but later issues omitted this introduction. It has also been performed by Bobby Darin, Steve Lawrence, Anita Kerr, The Wailers and The Four Seasons. Barbra Streisand performed several lines in her "Color Me Barbra Medley" from the TV special and album Color Me Barbra. 


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1987
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What's new pussycat whoa
What's new pussycat whoa oh
 
Pussycat, pussycat, I've got flowers 
And lots of hours to spend time with you
So go and powder your cute little pussycat nose
Pussycat, pussycat, I love you yes I do
You and your pussycat nose
 
What's new pussycat whoa
What's new pussycat whoa oh oh
 
 Pussycat, pussycat, you're so thrilling
And I'm so willing to care for you
So go and make up your big little pussycat eyes
Pussycat, pussycat, I love you yes I do
You and your pussycat eyes
 
What's new pussycat whoa
What's new pussycat whoa oh oh
 
Pussycat, pussycat, you're delicious
And if my wishes can all come true
I'll soon be kissing your sweet little pussycat lips
Pussycat, pussycat, I love you yes I do
 
You and your pussycat eyes whoa 
You and your pussycat  nose

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Tom Jones

Sir Thomas John Woodward, OBE (born 7 June 1940), known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer. He became one of the most popular vocalists to emerge from the British Invasion. Since the mid-1960s, Jones has sung nearly every form of popular music – pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, soul and gospel – and sold over 100 million records. more »

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Written by: Hal David, Burt Bacharach

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"What's New Pussycat?" is a song initially released by Tom Jones in 1965.
Composition and Lyrics
The song was composed by famed songwriting team Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
Movie Connection
"What's New Pussycat?" served as the title song for the movie of the same name released in 1965.
Chart Performance
The song reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart.
Song Versatility
"What's New Pussycat?" has been covered by numerous artists across different genres, demonstrating its versatility and wide appeal.
Anita Kerr
Anita Kerr, an American singer, arranger, composer, and music producer, made a notable cover of "What's New Pussycat?"
Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand, a renowned American singer and actress, never officially recorded or performed "What's New Pussycat?" but her musical style and vocal range would have been well-suited to the song.
Bobby Darin
While Bobby Darin, a popular American singer and actor in the 1960s, is known for his own hit songs, there's no known record of him covering "What's New Pussycat?".
The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons, a popular American rock and pop band, have a wide repertoire of songs, though "What's New Pussycat?" is not known to be among them.
Tom Jones
Welsh singer Tom Jones' rendition of "What's New Pussycat?" is perhaps the most famous version of the song. His powerful, soulful vocals helped catapult the song to global fame.
Awards
The song "What's New Pussycat?" received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song in 1965 but did not win.
Cultural Impact
The song has had a substantial cultural impact and has been used in various films and television shows. Notably, it was used in a comedy bit by comedian John Mulaney.

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