Parodies, puns and assorted doodles inspired by favored tunes

Where or When

Where or When 1937 Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Lorenz Hart It seems we stood and talked like this, before We looked at each other in the same way then But I can’t remember where or when The clothes you’re wearing are the clothes, you wore The smile...

Wave

BACKPAGE TITLE 1967 Antonio Carlos Jobim So close your eyes, for that’s a lovely way to beAware of things your heart alone was meant to seeThe fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream together You can’t deny, don’t try to fight the...

Watermelon Man

Watermelon Man 1963 Herbie Hancock “‘Watermelon Man’ is a jazz standard written by Herbie Hancock for his debut album, Takin’ Off. Hancock’s first version was released as a grooving hard bop record, and featured improvisations by Freddie...

Walkin in Rhythm

Walkin in Rhythm 1975 The Blackbyrds Walking in rhythm Moving in sound Humming to the music Trying to move on I’m walking in rhythm Singing my song Thinking ’bout my baby Trying to get home The Blackbyrds was a rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group,...