All Flanders & Swann Lyrics (en) Total 21
Flanders & Swann - A Transport of Delight{FLANDERS&SWANN} Some people like a motorbike Some say "A tram for me!" Or for bonnie army lorry They'd lay them down and dee Such means of
Flanders & Swann - A Song of Patriotic Prejudice{MICHAEL FLANDERS, spoken} You know it's a curious thing, I don't know if you've ever thought of this, but England hasn't really got a national song. I mean, you know,
Flanders & Swann - Sea FeverOn the road that runs to the harbour wall Where the lubbering landsmen sleep I hear a strange mysterious call ‘Tis the call of the ocean deep I must go down to the sea
Flanders & Swann - Slow Train{Intro} Millers Dale for Tideswell Kirby Muxloe Mow Cop and Scholar Green {Verse 1} No more will I go to Blandford Forum and Mortehoe On the
Flanders & Swann - The ChameleonConsider the Chameleon, he colours himself and his opinions by the company he's in In Belfast, he's an Orangeman, the shade is quite ephemeral Directly he moves south,
Flanders & Swann - Madeira M'DearShe was young, she was pure She was new, she was nice She was fair, she was sweet seventeen He was old, he was vile And no stranger to vice He was base, he was bad, he
Flanders & Swann - The GnuA year ago, last Thursday I was strolling in the zoo When I met a man who though he knew the lot He was laying down the law about the habits of Baboons And how many
Flanders & Swann - The Wild BoarIf you hear a loud 'whoosh' In the African bush And an animal comes to the fore Who is basically pig But more hairy and big You will
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Flanders & Swann - The SlothA Bradypus, or Sloth, am I I live a life of ease Contented not to do or die But idle as I please I have three toes on either foot, Or half a doz. on
Flanders & Swann - The ArmadilloI was taking compass bearings for the Ordinance Survey On an army training camp on Salisbury plain I had packed up my theodolite, was calling it a day When I heard a
Flanders & Swann - The Gas Man Cometh'Twas on a Monday morning The gas man came to call The gas tap wouldn't turn, I wasn't getting gas at all He tore out all the skirting boards to try and find the main
Flanders & Swann - The Gasman Cometh: A Ballad of Unending Domestic Upheaval{FLANDERS, spoken} Thank you very much, good evening. May I introduce, at the piano, the very distinguished pianist, composer, and linguist, the Enid Blyton of English light music:
Flanders & Swann - Ill WindI once had a whim and I had to obey it To buy a French Horn in a second-hand shop; I polished it up and I started to play it In spite of the neighbours who begged me
Flanders & Swann - The SpiderI have fought a Grizzly Bear Tracked a Cobra to its lair Killed a Crocodile who dared to cross my path But the thing I really dread When I've just got
Flanders & Swann - The WarthogThe Jungle was giving a party A post hibernation ball The Ballroom was crowded with waltzing Gazelles, Gorillas and Zebras and all But who is that animal almost in
Flanders & Swann - The OstrichPeek-a-Boo, I can't see you Everything must be grand Boo-ka-Pee, they can't see me As long as I've got me head in the sand Peek-a-Boo, it may
Flanders & Swann - The ElephantA elephant's life is tedious, laborious and slow I've been an elephant all me life so I blooming well ought to know He never forgets a name or face ooooh! He
Flanders & Swann - The Sea HorseOn the morning after her bridal night The lady sea horse bolts Leaving her sea horse groom to hatch Sea fillies and sea colts While her husband tends their
Flanders & Swann - The Hippopotamus Song{Verse 1} {FLANDERS & SWANN} A bold hippopotamus was standing one day On the banks of the cool Shalimar He gazed at the bottom, as it peacefully lay
Flanders & Swann - The RhinocerosOh nobody loves the Rhinoceros much If you ask the reason why They will tell you because of his scaly touch Or his hard and glittering eye; But should you
Flanders & Swann - The Gnu Song(spoken) Here's another animal song (sung) {Verse 1} A year ago, last Thursday, I was strolling in the zoo When I met a man who though he knew the lot
Flanders & Swann
Michael Flanders and Donald Swann were a British comedy duo known for their witty and humorous songs. The duo first met in 1948 while studying at Oxford University and began collaborating on music together. In 1956, they officially formed the duo Flanders & Swann and began performing their original songs in theaters and on television.
Flanders & Swann's music was characterized by clever wordplay, satire, and whimsical humor. Their most famous songs include "The Hippopotamus Song," "The Gnu Song," and "The Gasman Cometh." Their music often featured Swann on piano and Flanders providing vocals, with both men contributing to the songwriting.
Throughout their career, Flanders & Swann performed in theaters across the UK and also had successful runs on radio and television. They released several albums, including "At the Drop of a Hat" and "At the Drop of Another Hat," which featured live recordings of their performances.
In 1967, Flanders & Swann decided to part ways and pursue solo projects. Michael Flanders tragically passed away in 1975, but Donald Swann continued to perform and compose music until his death in 1994.
Despite their relatively short time performing together, Flanders & Swann left a lasting impact on British comedy music. Their songs continue to be beloved by fans of all ages for their clever lyrics and timeless humor.
Flanders & Swann's music was characterized by clever wordplay, satire, and whimsical humor. Their most famous songs include "The Hippopotamus Song," "The Gnu Song," and "The Gasman Cometh." Their music often featured Swann on piano and Flanders providing vocals, with both men contributing to the songwriting.
Throughout their career, Flanders & Swann performed in theaters across the UK and also had successful runs on radio and television. They released several albums, including "At the Drop of a Hat" and "At the Drop of Another Hat," which featured live recordings of their performances.
In 1967, Flanders & Swann decided to part ways and pursue solo projects. Michael Flanders tragically passed away in 1975, but Donald Swann continued to perform and compose music until his death in 1994.
Despite their relatively short time performing together, Flanders & Swann left a lasting impact on British comedy music. Their songs continue to be beloved by fans of all ages for their clever lyrics and timeless humor.