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Song Parodies -> "Red Eye Special"

Original Song Title:

"Midnight Special"

Original Performer:

Traditional

Parody Song Title:

"Red Eye Special"

Parody Written by:

metaphorsbwithu

The Lyrics

I've heard the term "Red Eye" gravy came from the cook who invented the stuff after coming in to work drunk. Well, that has nothing to do with this song parody except that this "Red Eye Special" has similar roots. As someone who drifted into many a late-night/early-morning diner or bar in my youth, it brings back fond memories. I hope it does for you too, and I'm glad we all survived ... in a manner of speaking. After all, no matter how old you get, who can ever forget his own Miss Cherry?
RED EYE SPECIAL

Well you drag yourself in stumblin’, you hear that sweet voice ring
“Be there honey, want a cup a joe?” and
Ya nod, tiptoe ‘cross the floor
Trippin’ cracks, slam 'cross a table, then flash those pearly whites
Starched white blouse, name tag says Cherry, “Whatcha pleasure handsome man?”
Words come slow in the early morning, gotta sometimes catch as catch can

Want the Red-eye special, and that cuppa joe
Want the Red-eye special, and that cuppa joe
Want the Red-eye special, and that cuppa joe
Want the Red-eye special, plus a great big hunka cherry pie to go

Yonder comes Sweet Cherry, all perfumy, hips in gear
Red-headed got that flirty way that brings a man to tears
In dreams ya'd act so boldly, cop a feel, and take her hand
Watch her skate 'cross the floor like a cat, so slight, tight, and tanned

Want the Red-eye special, and that cuppa joe
Want the Red-eye special, and that cuppa joe
Want the Red-eye special, and that cuppa joe
Want the Red-eye special plus a great big hunka cherry pie to go

If you’re ever in Naw'lins, you come on in for a bite
They require shoes and shirts each mornin’, noon, and every night
But watch your tongue or by the collar get takin’ to town
Old man’s behind the bar, boys, meanest dude ’round.

Want the Red-eye special, and that cuppa joe
Want the Red-eye special, and that cuppa joe
Want the Red-eye special, and that cuppa joe
Want the Red-eye special, and a great big hunka cherry pie to go

Want the Red-eye special, and that cuppa joe
Want the Red-eye special, and that cuppa joe
Want the Red-eye special, and that cuppa joe
Want the Red-eye special, and a great big hunka cherry pie to go

(Repeat and fade)
It's late. I think I'll have a de-caf! ;-)

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Timmy1000 - September 22, 2009 - Report this comment
Good "old time" OS and story with this one.
AFW - September 22, 2009 - Report this comment
Thought the theme was going to be the airline trip...but this is funnier..swings and sings right along
Fiddlegirl - September 22, 2009 - Report this comment
Diner... Was there anything finer? :) A nice slice of nostalgia, there.
blackjack21 - September 22, 2009 - Report this comment
Sweet Cherry pie! Got some Fives up in the pan.
TJC - September 22, 2009 - Report this comment
You're tickling our collective funny bones, fancies and, with this one in particular, Pavlovian salivation responses!
Christie Marie M - September 22, 2009 - Report this comment
Great parody, Forsby! You sure must have had a good time with "Cherry"! Tipping you $5.55!
John Barry - September 22, 2009 - Report this comment
Very tasty.
metaphorsbwithu - September 22, 2009 - Report this comment
Thanks Timmy1000 - Yeah, I like these little slices of life kinds of stories a lot.

Thanks AFW - Glad you got a kick out of it, even if it didn't gett too far off the ground.

Hey fiddlegirl - Yeah, Nostalgia is a good thing as are vivid memories - my favorite diner was The Hummingbird but it is no more.

Thanks BJ21 - Yeah, Cherry Pie ... uhm, so good!

TJC - Someone did mention one time that I do tend to write a lot about food. I think I just like to express the sights and sounds that have stayed vivid in my mind. :-)

Christie M - That's a very good tip for a cuppa joe! :-D Glad you liked it. Yeah, I can still see "Cherry" in my mind.

Thanks John, I couldn't have getten a better critique. :-)

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