Off Beat Lyrics
The Lyrics You Won't Find Anywhere Else
(We think)
Issue 2: March 27, 1998
What? Another lyrics site? Yes indeed, but with a difference...
There are so many sites on the Web devoted to lyrics for your favorite artists or for
chart hits, new or old, or devoted to a particularly kind of music... But even though there are
so many lyrics out there, that is, of course, only the smallest tip of the top of the iceberg...
Here we will feature some songs, that didn't make it onto those sites. Songs that are
almost or completely forgotten. Songs that - for whatever reason - aren't played on the
radio anymore, have faded from view, or weren't in view in the first place, but still have interesting lyrics and/or background
stories to them. Bizarre, humorous, novelty songs... Obscure or forgotten, funny or plain weird,
you will be able to discover them here!
And since we're not expecting you to actually know these songs, you will find not only the words but also the music
itself (or sizeable excerpts) in
RealAudio format, plus a picture of the record sleeve or artist if possible.
Note: You will need the RealAudio player (RealPlayer) to enjoy the music. This can be downloaded for free from the
RealNetworks site. Go get it now if you don't already have it (but come back later...)
Songs will be presented in weekly instalments, with one or two new songs each week (approximately). Previous episodes will
remain available as long as there is room in this dwelling.
Lyrics are our own transcriptions, except if noted otherwise, so don't rely too much on them
(See the disclaimer)...
Our source is a 7 inch single (Atlantic 10675, a Belgian issue from 1975). By the way,
Part 2 is instrumental. In the following transcription King Kong's "love call" is not
included, we leave it up to you to fill that in.
What's this all about, then?
This Week we feature a great bloke:
King Kong!
King Kong never received an Oscar, which really is a crying shame and disgrace. What other
actor has had such an impact, not only on the history of the movies, but on the whole of
our Western culture? Then why wasn't he given his due reward? Because he's not human? That's
pure species discrimination, of course. Besides, his acceptance speech would really be something to listen out for...
King Kong - Jimmy Castor Bunch
King Kong not only was a great bloke - literally -, he was quite a funky bloke too, judging
by this number. It's probably the best known song by Jimmy Castor, saxophone player/
bunch leader (although he doesn't blow his sax on this record). We suppose Jimmy Castor
also sings the lead vocals. Or does he sing King Kong's part?
Jimmy Castor without Bunch (who were out to lunch)
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King Kong, Part 1 (J. Castor - J. Pruitt) - Jimmy Castor Bunch Kamasami.... KONG!!! He lived in the jungle where he was born the king His great strength made him lord of everything No creature crossed his path and lived for long His name, so legend tells us, was King Kong His height was never measured, but was great The jungle shook beneath his mighty weight His arms were muscled, steady as a tree His chest was thick and wide as it could be Kamasami! (King Kong) Kamasami Kong! (King Kong) Kamasami! (King Kong) Kamasami Kong! (King Kong) Kamasami! He didn't dance or party He spoke at times but hardly One woman heard his love call But he was too big and too tall One day while Kong was sleeping on his back A tyrannosaurus launched a sneak attack! They fought, first Kong went down, then up again The fight went on, no one knew who would win! Kong reached and seized the monster with both hands Then summoned all the strength at his command He smashed the creature's mouth till it was split Then like a child, began to play with it! He beat his hairy chest and looked around Five miles away they heard his roaring sound Kamasami! (King Kong) Kamasami Kong! (King Kong) Kamasami! (King Kong) Kamasami Kong! (King Kong) Kamasami! He didn't dance or party He spoke at times but hardly One woman heard his love call But he was too big and too tall From every one he knew, he got respect Whoever failed to give it, he'd correct! No creature crossed his path and lived for long His name, so legend tells us, was King Kong! Kamasami! (King Kong) Kamasami Kong! (King Kong) (fade) |
King Kong (Is Alive And Well) - Ronnie Lee Williams
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King Kong (Is Alive And Well) (R. L. Williams / G. Farmer / R. L. Williams) - Ronnie Lee Williams King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well I met King Kong just the other day He talked about his hassles tryin' to live in L.A. He didn't like the freeways, couldn't stand the smell Says he had to split 'cause L.A. for him was hell King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well Hollywood producers, they won't get off his back Say he is the greatest, they wanna make a stack King Kong he can't take it, it really brings him down If they don't leave him alone he'll stomp this town down! King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well - yes he is y'all King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well - hear him stomp now King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well - do it! do it! do it! King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well - get down monkey! King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well People let me tell ya, how this ape is built Listen, he's tall as tall, as big as big and strong as a mother... I'm sorry 'bout that He moves with the wind, don't he? And stomps with thunder And when his muscles start to move The earth begins to quake! King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well - yes he is King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well No one pays attention, nobody seems to listen For good King Kong he don't lie (no lies!) Rumors from the desert say he's made up his mind He'll be stomping on the coast on a day in '79! King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well King Kong is alive and well in California King Kong is alive and well etc. |
(Note: the ACE database only lets you search for song titles beginning with certain words,
but it can give the performers where known. The Repertoire database lets you search for
titles containing certain words, but it only gives the song writers...)
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I deny everything!Other King Kong songs
Well there's only one now, of course, but you know what we mean...
Melodix Productions 1998