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Beach Boy Blues

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Words & Music: Sid Tepper/ Roy C. Bennett
I'm a poor Hawaiian beach boy
A long way from the beach
'Cause someone shoved his face against my hand
Now I'm a kissing cousin to a ripe pineapple
I'm in the can

I was minding my own business
But drinking daddy's juice
I swear I'll never touch that stuff again
Just like a pig before he gave his all that aluhau
I'm in the pen

Got those beach boy blues
Don't the time go slow
Lonely beach boy blues
Only 30 day's and 90 years to go

I want a taste of honey
From my wahini's lips
I want to be her ever loving man
But I'm a kissing cousin to a ripe pineapple
I'm in the can

But I'm a kissing cousin to a ripe pineapple
I'm in the can
Recorded: 1961/03/23, first released on Blue Hawaii
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MickeyN (profile/ contact) wrote on Jul 26, 2011report abuse
Cleverly amusing lyrics, bluesy tune, as always brilliantly sung. This kind of song shows Elvis' versatility - he sang even bad songs well and this is not a bad song.
dgirl (profile/ contact) wrote on Jul 26, 2011report abuse
Good vocal, but with lines like Im a kissin cousin to a ripe pineapple, it cannot be taken seriously as any kind of blues/rock song. Typical fare from Tepper/Bennett, the Lennon/McCartney of schlock.
Tony C (profile/ contact) wrote on Jul 26, 2011report abuse
I love this song, it has a great bluesy feel and Elvis' phrasing is superb.
Steve V (profile/ contact) wrote on Jul 21, 2011report abuse
I liked this way more as a kid. Now? I kind of cringe at it as I do most movie songs. Its the Hollywood version of Elvis to me. Strictly for people who didnt care what Elvis sang.
TCB1974 (profile/ contact) wrote on Jul 21, 2011report abuse
Elvis voice is just brilliant on the Blue Hawaii album. The movie must have been exotic at the time when people were not traveling the world. This is a catchy song that is delivered well though not brilliant like Cant help falling in love from the same movie. Three stars from me.
jack409 (profile/ contact) wrote on Jul 21, 2011report abuse
A fantastically sung song from the hugely successful "Blue Hawaii" LP.
Johnny2523 (profile/ contact) wrote on Jul 21, 2011report abuse
This was a good film and i like the song to even thou it got the lyrics ''Now I'm a kissing cousin to a ripe pineapple I'm in the can'' The song was performed well by elvis and i like the bluesy theme to this. I give this a 4 out of 5 star's it's catchy its fun and the movie is to!
wooden heart (profile/ contact) wrote on Jul 21, 2011report abuse
brilliant, easy song by tepper/bennett. makes me smile every time (that´s a gas, el)
Andy_2 (profile/ contact) wrote on Jul 21, 2011report abuse
terrible song from a rubbish film. This is where the rot set in.
Deke Rivers 6 (profile/ contact) wrote on Jul 21, 2011report abuse
Good film.and this is my favourite song from it. 10 stars.
Elvis Rimes (profile/ contact) wrote on Jul 21, 2011report abuse
Love the guitar on this song and also the line 'Now I'm a kissing cousin to a ripe pineapple'!!!
Deano1 (profile/ contact) wrote on Mar 18, 2010report abuse
One of three attempts at a song with humerous lyrics for the movie "Blue Hawaii". "Almost Always True" works, "Ito Eats" does not. This one isn't too bad and Elvis gives it a little attitude. I will give it 2 1/2 stars as it works better in the movie than it does on the record, but it is still a decent listen.
shoesuedeblues (profile/ contact) wrote on Jan 14, 2010report abuse
Always liked the film, the song fits the plot well.
JLpResLey (profile/ contact) wrote on Aug 14, 2009report abuse
Never really liked the movie. This song is quite good though.
MJB63 (profile/ contact) wrote on Apr 8, 2009report abuse
Not too bad of a song...this is what the Beach Boys would have sounded like if they had some blues in them.

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