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Song Parodies -> "Rockettes Man"

Original Song Title:

"Rocket Man"

 (MP3)
Original Performer:

Elton John

Parody Song Title:

"Rockettes Man"

Parody Written by:

John A. Barry

The Lyrics

*Terpsichore is the muse of dance in classical mythology. It's a four-syllable name, but I figure if Frank Sinatra can sing it with three syllables, so can I.
Dressed as a "bag," my tights on right,
Terpsichore's* what I am.
I'm gonna kick high as a kite with my gams.
Going to work late--what I tell my wife.
I'm going to the place
Where long lithe legs take flight.

And I think it's gonna be long chorus line.
If they went to the Music Hall, they'd find
I'm not the man they think I am at home,
Oh no, no, no.
I'm a Rockettes man,
Rockettes man, turning on the ruse up here as "Joan."

Marred for life they'd be if they saw, my kids,
Me dolled up like a belle,
Raising my legs, sporting mascaraed eyelids.
I would try to make them understand:
A second job--no need to freak.

A Rockettes man, a Rockettes man.

It's not kinky, just a job, another line. . . .


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Pacing: 4.9
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Overall Rating: 4.4

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Johnny D - April 08, 2005 - Report this comment
(see this parody on AmiRight's "New Entries" page for April 7th)

Fives for "Terpsichore" alone, JB. Fun stuff!
Guy - April 08, 2005 - Report this comment
You must be a legomaniac. Well done John.
alvin rhodes - April 08, 2005 - Report this comment
this made me get "happy feet"...5s
Rick Cormier - April 08, 2005 - Report this comment
Good one, John. Here's some 5's to give you a "leg up" on the competition.
Dee Range - April 09, 2005 - Report this comment
Me too, you 555 :-)

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