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Artist/Band:
Andy Williams
Lyrics for Song: House Of Bamboo
Lyrics for Album: 100 Hits Legends [2009]
Number fifty-four,
The house with the bamboo door,
Bamboo roof and bamboo walls,
They've even got a bamboo floor!
You must get to know Soho Joe,
He runs an Expresso,
Called the House of Bamboo.
It's a made of sticks.
Sticks and bricks,
But you can get your kicks
In the house of bamboo.
In this casino,
You can drink a chino,
And it's gotcha swingin' to the cha cha
Dance the bolero in a sombrero.
Shake like a snake!
You wanna stop in when the cats are hoppin'.
Let your two feet move-a to the big beat;
Pick yourself a kitten and listen to a platter
That rocks the juke-box!
I'm-a telling you,
When you're blue,
Well there's a lot to do
In the House Of Bamboo.
Lets go go!
You must get to know, Soho Joe,
He runs an Expresso,
Called the House of Bamboo
In this casino, you can drink a chino
Let your two feet move-a to the big beat;
Pick yourself a kitten and listen to a platter
That rocks
I'm-a telling you,
When you're blue,
Well there's a lot to do
In the House Of Bamboo.
Number fifty-four,
The house with the bamboo door,
Bamboo roof and bamboo walls,
They've even got a bamboo floor!
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About House Of Bamboo
Andy Williams' "House of Bamboo" stands as a definitive example of his signature smooth, romantic ballad style, characterized by lush orchestration and his distinctive vocal delivery. Originally recorded for the 1961 film *The Man with the Golden Arm*, the song became a cultural touchstone, blending jazz influences with pop sensibilities that defined the early 1960s era. While Williams is perhaps best known for "My Favorite Things," this track showcases his versatility as a songwriter and performer, capturing a specific mood of longing and sophistication. The recording appears on various compilations, including the 2009 *100 Hits Legends* collection, which highlights its enduring appeal decades after its initial release. Its inclusion in film soundtracks and subsequent covers by other artists underscores its status as a classic standard. The song remains a staple in Williams' discography, representing the era's golden age of pop music where orchestral arrangements and heartfelt vocals created timeless melodies that continue to resonate with audiences today. |
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| Album Lyrics: 100 Hits Legends [2009] |
 Andy Williams
"100 Hits Legends [2009]"
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