A Bushel and a Peck

I like to break out in spontaneous song and dance – Mike’s used to it, so I don’t get much of a reaction from him, though my Elevator Dance does get a smirk from time to time (think Ashley Simpson on SNL). He did recently note that I haven’t been singing the same campy songs that I used to, so I dusted off an old favorite that I thought my grandma made up but is really from Guys & Dolls.

For almost 30 years Grandma has been getting all the credit for being the lyrical genius behind A Bushel and a Peck, but apparently she’s just been stealing Frank Loesser‘s thunder.

Damn Grandma is a liar. Next you’re going to tell me she didn’t make up Lets All Sing Like The Birdies Sing, either!

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  • Mariah


    Awwhh! My grandma taught this song to my cousin Graci! :)

    Mariahs last blog post..5 More Days!

  • spygrrl


    This went great with my first cup of coffee…. thank you.

  • Sadie


    Wow – that brought back memories of my aunt – lol
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  • complicatedmama


    My father use to sing bushel and a peck to me- too funny.

  • seven


    I have loved this song forever. It’s hilarious and cute– what more could you ask for? :)

  • Corrin
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    Mariah – I had no idea everyone knew this song! I’m devastated.

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    Spygrrl – It is a great little ditty, isn’t it?

  • Corrin
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    Sadie – Did your aunt claim to write it, too? Haha.

  • Corrin
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    Mama – I can’t believe I didn’t know this was a well known song! I really did think I was the only one who knew it!

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    Seven – For my grandma really to have written it? Haha.

  • Anne


    That is adorable! What a cute song and I think it is great that you walk around and randomly break out in song. Makes life more fun.

  • Solo Ad Explosion


    I have not heard this in a while and it certainly brings back good memories.

  • Linda


    I will be hearing this in my head all day. LOL… thanks!

  • Lesha


    Oh. My. Goodness!
    My mom sings this to my son almost every night before bed time.

    I had no idea it was a real honest to goodness song.

    Doodle-oodle-oodle, Doodle-oodle-oodle, Doodle-oodle-oodle-ooooo!
    .-= Lesha´s last blog ..Who Loves a Parade? I do! =-.

  • Elizabeth
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    Next you’ll tell me that my Dad didn’t write “Bicycle Built for Two”! Was that your Grandma as well? ROFL

  • Corrin
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    Elizabeth – I wouldn’t put it past Grandma Helen. The thief! :-P

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