Posted by: tanstaafl.
Greasy Grimy Gopher Guts - 28/03/2006 17:33
An informal survey of my cow-orkers showed that everybody knew this song. I learned that song before most of you youngsters were born, more than 50 years ago.
Is this strictly a North American phenomenon, or has it made inroads into other continents as well?
It's not like this was ever a top-10 song, or even ever played on the radio at all. How did this song propagate so universally, and what could account for its remarkable staying power?
I suppose some Christmas songs like Jingle Bells or White Christmas might show comparable longevity, but this song is pretty much in the realm of the under-10-year-olds.
A strange business, indeed.
tanstaafl.
Is this strictly a North American phenomenon, or has it made inroads into other continents as well?
It's not like this was ever a top-10 song, or even ever played on the radio at all. How did this song propagate so universally, and what could account for its remarkable staying power?
I suppose some Christmas songs like Jingle Bells or White Christmas might show comparable longevity, but this song is pretty much in the realm of the under-10-year-olds.
A strange business, indeed.
tanstaafl.