Remember this record album? It was 1972 and what a hit it was! With great artists like,Marlo Thomas, Harry Belafonte, Alan Alda, Rosey Grier, Cicely Tyson, Carol Channing, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross.
They were trying to encourage gender neutrality and sending a message that anyone can be anything they want to be.
There were several great songs but my favorite was, Parents are People. There is no video of the original version with Marlo Thomas and Harry Belafonte but in case you forgot how it goes, here is a video of some theater characters singing it.
Well, I though I would do a little parody for us bloggers. Just for fun. No offense is intended and hopefully none taken. I love bloggers! Go ahead and sing along with me to the tune of the original version:
Bloggers are people, people with issues
When bloggers were little they used to be kids
Like me and you
And then they never grew and now
Bloggers are whiners, whiners with egos
Busy with egos and wanting attention
There are a lot of things, a lot of bloggers could be
Some bloggers are witty or silly or weary
Some write about pets or flowers or children
They all love the feedback and all of the ping backs
Yea, there are a lot of things, a lot of bloggers should be
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Bloggers are moody, moody with multiple personalities
Busy with problems and low self esteem
There are a lot of things a lot of bloggers can’t be
Some bloggers don’t shower or get dressed in the morning
Some really hate people and want to be left alone
Some want to get published without all the hard work
Yea, there are a lot of things a lot of bloggers want to be
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Bloggers are happy and document everything
They take their cameras… even to pee
There are a lot of things a lot of bloggers might be
Some can’t wait to show you their awesome adventures
Some others intrigue you with sexual antics
Yea, there are a lot of things a lot of bloggers wish they could be
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Bloggers are writers, writers with passion
Busy with passion and full of ideas
There are a lot of things a lot of bloggers hope to be
Some bloggers write novels or beautiful poetry
Some stick to non-fiction or write sappy memoirs
Some show us their talents in art or in music
Yea, there are a lot of things a lot of bloggers will be
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Bloggers are awesome, filled with compassion
Busy with problems but happy to read, there are a lot of things
A lot of bloggers are proud to be
Some care about others and help out when needed
Some tell you they love you and stay very loyal
Yea, there are a lot of things a lot of bloggers love to be.
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I love bloggers!
Maria, I must have missed this one the first time, but I caught it at Susie’s party… Thanks for the earworm my friend. Thanks. LOL! BTW, I think I prefer your version to the creepy YouTube one.
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Ha! I hope I resemble the last stanzas of your song!!! I haven’t whined too much nor taken selfies peeing! What blogs are you following? 🙂
Thanks for bringing it to the party Maria! Love you too!
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Susie sent me over and I’m so glad! Loved the song revision (although I can’t quite get the tune out of my head now, thanks very much…)
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Thanks for stopping by, Barb! Susie’s parties are always a blast and I get to meet new people. 🙂 I had fun with this post revising that song. It used to be one of my favorites growing up. You gotta have fun in life, right? I’m heading over to your place now.
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Very clever! 🙂 We certainly are a mixed, complicated bunch, aren’t we? Your song reminds me of the Michael Feinstein song ‘Be Kind to Your Parents’…which I love.
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I just looked up that song on YouTube! I hadn’t heard it before. You are right, they both send a similar message. 🙂
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While religiously documenting and tormenting everyone with every single little thing I grow or cook or eat with the stamina, energy, ambition and determination of a triple crown champion … I’ve never documented my pee… just sayin’… love the parody!! Silly Girl!!
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That’s funny, Lee! Glad you have never documented your pee. 🙂 I am a silly girl, aren’t I? xo
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I was a little too old for that album, but somebody gave it to my parents and the younger kids listened to it, over and over. I still have most of it memorized “Ladies first! Ladies first! And so she was…and mighty tasty, too.”
Great rendition for the blogger population!
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Thanks, Peg! I had fun with it. I loved the album so much when I was younger and memorized every song. Now I’ve memorized the rendition. 🙂
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True words and greatly written!
Lots of love,
Patty
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Thanks you, Patty! It was a fun little activity to do. 🙂
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Haha awesome! I don’t think I ever heard the original before… but I think the blogger version hits a little close to home for me… 😉
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We can all relate to several of those descriptions if not all! Thanks so much for visiting, nice having you along. 🙂
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Awesome song! I remember Free to Be You and Me. And you’re right: bloggers are people with feelings (just like parents).
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Exactly! Us bloggers have to stick together. 🙂
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I was singing along in my head. 🙂
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I know, I’m driving my family crazy singing it all around the house. 🙂
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Well done! I think you covered it all, Maria! I hope you’re feeling better. 🙂
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Thanks, Jill! I was a bit bored…:) Feeling better, it comes and goes. All the substances are doing their jobs. 🙂
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Good luck with your “cocktail” today! 🙂
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Thanks, Maria! I’m ready for it…my energy has been dragging.
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haha did you make up this version? I like it!! 🙂
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Yes, Carrie. I am sorry to admit that I did make it up. 🙂 Thought I’d have a little fun. Glad you like it! 🙂
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Brilliant!
As an adult, I bought the CD of this. I think one of my sisters made off with the original vinyl from our parents house.
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Thanks, Guapo! This is what one does when they are stuck at home in a bit of pain – make up songs… 🙂
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