My Son, the Folk Singer

by Allan Sherman

My Son, the Folk Singer cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 January 1962
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 33:21
  • Community rating: 3.95/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Sherman's debut album was recorded before an invitation-only audience with arrangements by Lou Busch. Its song parodies include 'Sarah Jackman', a duet with Christine Nelson that President Kennedy was reportedly overheard singing in a hotel lobby, and 'My Zelda'.

Genres

Descriptors: witty, satirical, male-vocals, live, theatrical

Tracklist

  1. The Ballad of Harry Lewis (3:39)
  2. Shake Hands with Your Uncle Max (2:39)
  3. Sir Greenbaum's Madrical (3:39)
  4. My Zelda (3:35)
  5. The Streets of Miami (5:23)
  6. Sarah Jackman (2:31)
  7. Jump Down, Spin Around (Pick a Dress O'Cotton (2:14)
  8. Oh Boy (4:04)
  9. Shticks and Stones (5:34)

Credits

  • Allan Sherman - primary artist, written-by, performer
  • Richard Gehman - liner notes
  • Steve Allen - liner notes
  • Sid Avery - photography by [cover]

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