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Marvo301 · 02-17-2010, 01:08 AM

THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW THEME SONG
(Music by Earle Hagen / Lyrics by Morey Amsterdam)
Dick Van Dyke

So you think that you've got troubles?
Well, trouble's a bubble,
So tell old Mr. Trouble to "Get lost!".

Why not hold your head up high and,
Stop cryin', start tryin',
And don't forget to keep your fingers crossed.

When you find the joy of livin'
Is lovin' and givin'
You'll be there when the winning dice are tossed.

A smile is just a frown that's turned upside down,
So smile, and that frown will defrost.
And don't forget to keep your fingers crossed!

Marvo301 · 02-17-2010, 08:21 PM

www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4JQk1yMw_0

Dick Van Dyke and the Vantastics singing the DVDS theme song.

Marvo301 · 02-18-2010, 01:20 AM

Besides being a human joke machine, Morey Amsterdam was also a song writer. Not only did he write lyrics for the DVDS theme song he also wrote numerous other songs. Among them are the well known novelty songs "Why Oh Why Did I Ever Leave Wtoming" and "Rum And Coca-Cola".

goodolddays · 02-18-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Besides being a human joke machine, Morey Amsterdam was also a song writer. Not only did he write lyrics for the DVDS theme song he also wrote numerous other songs. Among them are the well known novelty songs "Why Oh Why Did I Ever Leave Wtoming" and "Rum And Coca-Cola".

Apparently, there's some dispute about the authorship of the Rum and Coca Cola song.

Marvo301 · 02-18-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by goodolddays

Apparently, there's some dispute about the authorship of the Rum and Coca Cola song.

I never knew about that dispute. Thanks for posting the link.

goodolddays · 02-18-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I never knew about that dispute.

Neither did I until your post. But since I was in a "Rum and Coca Cola" mood anyway after coincidentally listening to my Andrews Sisters album (yes, album), I thought I'd check what Wiki had to say when you mentioned the tie-in to Morey Amsterdam.

Marvo301 · 02-19-2010, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by goodolddays

Neither did I until your post. But since I was in a "Rum and Coca Cola" mood anyway after coincidentally listening to my Andrews Sisters album (yes, album), I thought I'd check what Wiki had to say when you mentioned the tie-in to Morey Amsterdam.

Well, now I'm glad I brought up the subject. It seems you and I both learned something!

treky · 02-19-2010, 04:31 AM

On the DVD of season 4 of the show, there's a clip of Dick singing it at some show in Hollywood celebrating television, from 2003 or something.

Marvo301 · 02-19-2010, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by treky

On the DVD of season 4 of the show, there's a clip of Dick singing it at some show in Hollywood celebrating television, from 2003 or something.

I'm pretty sure that's the same clip I posted a link to above.

02-17-2010, 01:08 AM	#1
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	Theme Song Lyrics THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW THEME SONG (Music by Earle Hagen / Lyrics by Morey Amsterdam) Dick Van Dyke So you think that you've got troubles? Well, trouble's a bubble, So tell old Mr. Trouble to "Get lost!". Why not hold your head up high and, Stop cryin', start tryin', And don't forget to keep your fingers crossed. When you find the joy of livin' Is lovin' and givin' You'll be there when the winning dice are tossed. A smile is just a frown that's turned upside down, So smile, and that frown will defrost. And don't forget to keep your fingers crossed!
	__________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Albert Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin

02-19-2010, 04:31 AM	#8
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	On the DVD of season 4 of the show, there's a clip of Dick singing it at some show in Hollywood celebrating television, from 2003 or something.
	__________________ the Clampetts are in a fancy Beverly Hills jewelry store. Granny points to a tray of rubies. Granny: "How much fer one o' them red diamonds?" clerk: "Madam, those are rubies." Granny: "OK ask her kin we buy one offa her." clerk: " The ruby I am talking about is not a lady." Granny: "Lissen, how she got them diamonds is her business. I'm just sayin' ask her kin we buy one from her."

02-17-2010, 08:21 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4JQk1yMw_0 Dick Van Dyke and the Vantastics singing the DVDS theme song.

02-18-2010, 01:20 AM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	Besides being a human joke machine, Morey Amsterdam was also a song writer. Not only did he write lyrics for the DVDS theme song he also wrote numerous other songs. Among them are the well known novelty songs "Why Oh Why Did I Ever Leave Wtoming" and "Rum And Coca-Cola".