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Benny Bell, Dr. Demento, Paul Wynn
About Shaving Cream
"Shaving Cream" is a song written by Benny Bell in 1946, and originally sung by Paul Wynn. It is a novelty song where each verse ends with a mind rhyme of shit, the initial sh- segueing into the refrain, "Shaving Cream"; for example: "I have a sad story to tell you It may hurt your feelings a bit Last night when I walked into my bathroom I stepped in a big pile of ...shhhhh . . . aving cream, be nice and clean. . . . Shave ev'ry day and you'll always look keen."The original version of "Shaving Cream" was issued on Bell's Cocktail Party Songs record label in 1946, with Phil Winston on vocals under the pseudonym Paul Wynn, and, as that name was also used by Bell himself, Winston's version has often been mistaken for Bell's, and has appeared on Benny Bell compilation albums more frequently than Bell's own version. After the song began to be played on the Dr. Demento radio show in the 1970s, Vanguard Records reissued the song in 1975, and it became a hit, peaking at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Early copies of the 1975 Vanguard single credited Bell as the performer. However, after controversy ensued, the same recording was re-released with revised labels crediting Paul Wynn as performer.more »
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I have a sad story to tell youIt may hurt your feelings a bitLast night when I walked into my bathroomI stepped in a big pile of...[Chorus:]Shaving cream, be nice and cleanShave everyday and you'll always look keenI think I'll break off with my girlfriendHer antics are queer I'll admitEach time I say, "Darling, I love you"She tells me that I'm full of...[Chorus]Our baby fell out of the windowYou'd think that her head would be splitBut good luck was with her that morningShe fell in a barrel of...[Chorus]An old lady died in a bathtubShe died from a terrible fitIn order to fulfill her wishesShe was buried in six feet of...[Chorus]When I was in France with the armyOne day I looked into my kitI thought I would find me a sandwichBut the darn thing was loaded with...[Chorus]And now, folks, my story is endedI think it is time I should quitIf any of you feel offendedStick your head in a barrel of...
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Benny Bell
Benny Bell (born Benjamin Samberg or Benjamin Zamberg, March 21, 1906 – July 6, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter who reached popularity in the 1940s, with a comeback in the 1970s. He is particularly remembered for his risqué but cheerfully optimistic songs. more »
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Written by: BELL
Lyrics © MADISON MUSIC
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6 facts about this song
Creation and Background"Shaving Cream" is a novelty song written by Benny Bell in 1946. - According to biography, Benny Bell wrote the song inspired when one day he noticed a can of shaving cream in his bathroom. |
Label and DistributionThe song was initially released by Benny Bell’s own record label Benny Bell Records. - In 1970s, the song got mainstream popularity when it was played on the Dr. Demento radio show and was then re-released by Vanguard Records in 1975. |
Song Content and Structure"Shaving Cream" is known for its humorous, catchy tune and clever lyrics. - The song follows a vaudeville tradition where each verse ends with variation of the line "Oh, what an awful mess! And wouldn't you know it? I dropped my shaving cream, be nice and clean." |
Popularity and Chart AchievementDespite being a novelty song, it reached number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1975. - The song spent 10 weeks on the charts, quite a feat for a novelty record. |
Influence and AdaptationsThe tune of the song is borrowed from "A Pub with No Beer", an Australian country song. - The song has been covered by several other artists, including Dr. Demento himself. - "Shaving Cream" has been used in various movies and commercial as well, highlighting its enduring popularity. |
Benny Bell's CareerBenny Bell is known for writing and performing several novelty songs, but "Shaving Cream" is arguably his most popular and best-remembered song. - Despite the song's success, Benny Bell never quite achieved the same level of fame with his other songs. But he continued to work in the music industry until his death in 1999. |
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