Bobby Sox Idol is a calypso song by Trinidadian musician Wilmoth Houdini about singer Frank Sinatra.[1]
| "Bobby Sox Idol (Frankie Sinatra)" | |
|---|---|
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| Song by Wilmoth Houdini | |
| from the album Rum and Coca-Cola | |
| Published | Bess Music Company |
| Released | 1947 |
| Genre | Calypso |
| Length | 2:57 |
| Label | Golden Century Music |
| Composer(s) | King Houdini and His Calypso Parliament |
| Lyricist(s) | Wilmoth Houdini |
Background edit
Having elements of comedy music, Bobby Sox Idol is about American singer Frank Sinatra where, in the song, Houdini encourages Sinatra to sing calypso music because his voice is suited for it:
Ah Frankie Sinatra
Ah Frank Sinatra, Frankie me boy you don't know
You have a perfect voice to sing Calypso[2]
The song's name Bobby Sox Idol represents Frank Sinatra – The term "Bobby Sox" is derived from Bobby soxer, a neologism used for the zealous, teenage female fans of Sinatra.[3]
Composition edit
It is set in common time and has a moderate tempo of 82 beats per minute. It is written in the key of C Minor.[4]
Pop culture edit
The song references The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby and Little Jimmy Dickens.
The song is sampled in Frankie Sinatra (2016) by The Avalanches.[5]
Track listings edit
The song is found in the albums The Calypso Way (1940) and Rum and Coca-Cola (1947).
References edit
- ^ Bobby Sox Idol
- ^ Bobby Sox Idol Wilmoth Houdini by Genius.com
- ^ "Frank Sinatra and the 'bobby-soxers' | 1940-1949 | Guardian Century". www.theguardian.com. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ Bobby Sox Idol (Frank Sinatra) Wilmoth Houdini SongData.io
- ^ Marsh, Walter. "IT'S HERE: THE AVALANCHES SAMPLE THE SOUND OF MUSIC ON NEW SINGLE 'FRANKIE SINATRA'". Rip It Up. Archived from the original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2016.