The Popcorn Song

[Mr. Mom]

Decided to post this here because I think this is as far as this one will go. Another song from 50/90, where I took an old poem and had fun with it. No effects, no mixing skills involved ... just Nadia on her piano and me trying to sing a mouthful of words.

The Popcorn Song

No I don't like to eat my popcorn from a can.
If it's burnt to a crisp, then you can have it, man
But if it's made just right, then I have none to spare
I will eat every piece, though I'm supposed to share

Yes this warm, buttered, salty snack just can't be beat
When I'm watching TV - it is my favorite treat
I will eat bowls of popcorn almost anywhere
While I'm standing up or sitting down - IN A CHAIR.

At the movies, each time the sound drops really low
I hear popcorn being eaten in each row
Where it's cooked to perfection, this amazing treat
Always buy a big bucket, just for me to eat.

So I wonder why popcorn can't be made at work?
Where I'm sure "charcoal fairies" live and where
THEY MUST LURK!!
From the big boss on down to everyone at work,
all blame the microwave - it's just a nuclear JERK!!
No it's not!

NO - the people who cook it, never are to blame.
It seems the air was too hot, or they used too much flame.
And it would be funny - if this all were just a game.
But those who - burn - pop-corn
they should hang their heads - in shame - in shame

So please take extra care when you see kernels pop.
If you think they are done, then push "RESET" or "STOP!"
Yes, a bag of perfection will be your - reward, reward, reward

I just love my popcorn
Yes this warm, buttered, salty snack just can't be beat
When I'm watching TV - it's my MOST - FAVORITE - TREAT
Yes I love, yes I love, love popcorn, love popcorn, love popcorn...
I LOVE POP-CORN!!

[docmidnite]

[Paulo]

Yeh, that's not bad, your voice, fits in here like if your're having fun at home, only the piano and voice.
Sounds like the long cold winter nights when I was young. My older brother playing an acustic guitar and we all singing... Those intimate, family things, dig?

[Mr. Mom]

Thanks guys, one of these days I have to start thinking about learning the basics of proper mixing, even if it's just to get better vocal guides posted.

[PVD]

John:

Cute, you sound good on this.

Paul

[Mr. Mom]

Thanks Paul, I told my wife the song was for her, she's the one who LOVES popcorn... and always cooks it perfectly.

[toadman]

I thought you told me couln't sing?
That sounded just right to me, John. IMO you should keep it for yourself.
                                                                                         toad       

[snowdoguk]

nice little ditty John... off the wall topic and my favourite flavour is caramel .... great

[Mr. Mom]

ha- you and me both Mike... I love caramel popcorn

[soulfrontier]

 
cute! I agree with the guys your voice suits this tune. You should sing more such songs!

[Digital Orchestration]

You wrote a song about popcorn and I am writing one about "Peanuts"! (Cashews)! WTH, dude? lol

Seriously, this song is great - everything went well and maybe it doesn't need to be mixed. (or remixed. I kid, unless you want it to)

The vocals were nice as well. I wonder were you eating popcorn when you wrote it?

[Mr. Mom]

The vocals were nice as well. I wonder were you eating popcorn when you wrote it?

You were close D.O. -  I wasn't eating popcorn when I WROTE it... I was eating popcorn when I SANG it.

[Digital Orchestration]

The vocals were nice as well. I wonder were you eating popcorn when you wrote it?

You were close D.O. -  I wasn't eating popcorn when I WROTE it... I was eating popcorn when I SANG it.

That was going to be my next guess, but I understood every word. How was that possible?