Cha-La Cha-La


“Chickery Chick Cha-la Cha-la” Was a happy little ditty From days gone by, my how time flies Those words were warm and witty “Lamsey dotes and dosey doats” Brings back those days of yore When life was fun in the morning sun Who could ask for anything more “Skimmery rinky dinky dink” Is another masterpiece Jimmy Durante sang the words To this clever little treat “Abba dabba dabba dabba” A chimp was heard to say I still remember Debbie singing In a most delightful way So when you're down and things ain't right Just whistle these happy tunes You'll soon perk up you'll smile and say “Life is a big cartoon”

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Date: 1/30/2024 7:29:00 PM
Jack, This one pulled me straight in. Listening to the Andrews Sisters singing 'Check-a-la romey in a bananika ~~ Bollika, wollika, can't you see! Chickery chick is me!'. What fun they had. -Richard
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Jack Ellison
Date: 1/31/2024 5:20:00 AM
Yeowwww... the Andrew Sisters, Glenn Miller Band' Tommy Dorsey and so many others!!!!
Date: 1/30/2024 12:48:00 PM
Hey Jack, I had forgotten about these "classic" ditties. I think I was in my thirties when I finally figured out the "lamsey dotes and dosey doats" one
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Date: 1/30/2024 1:34:00 PM
So remember all of these and probably a few more congrats...way to go John!
Date: 1/30/2024 8:05:00 AM
Nothing like a dittty to lighten the mood. You're on a roll lately Jack, don't stop. Tom
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Jack Ellison
Date: 1/30/2024 10:51:00 AM
"on a roll" Yah You've got it my good friend! Lots of ditties from the 40s through the 90s!!!
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