Once-A-Year Day! [From The Pajama Game]
John Raitt · Other Songs - John Raitt
Once-a-year day
Felt the morning sun and knew that
This was my once-a-year day
Once-a-year day
Even got a kiss from you,
I feel like hoppin' up and down
Like a kangaroo
Jumpin' fences, climbin' trees,
What pleases me is what I'll do, 'cause
[Chorus]
This is our once-a-year day
Once-a-year day
Everyone's entitle to be wild,
Be a child, be a goof, raise the roof
Once a year!
This is our once-a-year day
Once-a-year day
Once a year we're jumping fences
This is our once-a-year day
Once-a-year day
Once a year we lose our senses!
Look at Charlie up a tree
Kissin' Katie's ear,
Charlie's wife is mad as hell!
[Chorus]
Oh well it happens once a year
And this is that once-a-year day
Once-a-year day
Everyone's entitle to be wild,
Be a child, be a goof, raise the roof
Once a year!
Look at Papa Halterbush,
92 today
Running off with Sadie Lee
[Chorus]
He's heading for that pile of hay
'Cause this is his once-a-year day
Once-a-year day
Everyone's entitle to be wild,
Be a child, be a goof, raise the roof
Once a year!
Once-A-Year Day! [From The Pajama Game]
John Raitt stands as a towering figure in American musical theater, renowned for originating iconic roles that defined the Golden Age of Broadway. His recording of 'Once-A-Year Day!' captures the spirited energy of George Abbott and Richard Rodgers' classic production, The Pajama Game. As the lead character Sid Sorrell, Raitt delivers a performance that balances romantic longing with the comedic urgency of a factory worker seeking a special occasion. The song serves as a pivotal moment in the narrative, highlighting the protagonist's desire to elevate an ordinary moment into something memorable. Raitt's vocal delivery remains a benchmark for the genre, showcasing his ability to convey both humor and genuine emotion. This track remains an essential piece of his extensive discography, reflecting his enduring influence on the art of musical storytelling and his mastery of the American songbook.