Oh, it’s tough to be a possum, we don’t get any slack
I got scales on my tail, and my babies on my back
Have to lug them through the forest, it’s how I pay my dues
And that’s why I sing the mama possum bah-loo-HOOOOOOS!
She needs a tip jar, Sharon H.
This possum should in the dictionary next the word ” croonin’ “.
Got my knapsack on my back, whiskey bottle in my pouch
something something
bah-loo-HOOOOOOS!
Actually, you can see part of a discarded moonshine liquor bottle on the left.
Cleverly disguised as a water bottle, I see.
That little fang is killin’ me..
Oh yea… and that’s why I was looking forward to a video with sound, wanted to see more of those cute fangs while she was singing the blues!!
I was hoping this was a video with sound.
Me too!!!
And now a Blossom Dearie reference?! NOMTOM, you are too hip! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMB5CzzWXMQ&w=560&h=315%5D
I know, wasn’t that the best!?
Thank you! I knew the name Possum Dearie sounded so familiar and just couldn’t place it. If you want to read a good book that also references Blossom Dearie, I highly recommend 2 a.m. at The Cat’s Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino. This is one book that has survived the various purges when I clean out my bookcases and would probably be the book I’d have to have if stranded on a deserted island.
I always appreciate a book recommendation! I’m off to check it out.
Mike, another strong contender for the 2018 calendar. I might hurt myself laughing.
Yay! Everyone together now, “Opossums are cute!!” Poor little things getting so much disrespect.
That is the sweetest pinkest cleanest cutest possum ever.