Manhattan Transfer, The - Tubby The Tuba Lyrics
Tubby wants to play the violins' tune, but it's too light and flimsy for a big tuba. He ends up squashing the little tune, and the conductor sends him away. Tubby wanders forlornly to the edge of a pond where he meets a Bullfrog. The Bullfrog teaches him a new song that becomes Tubby's very own melody
[Tubby (Tim Hauser):]
Alone am I, me and I together
If I went away from me
Me and I, oh my
[Bullfrog (Alan Paul):]
Bug-Gup! Bug-Gup!
Lovely evening!
Bug-Gup! Bug-Gup!
I said "lovely evening!"
Clunk! Clunk! Clunk!
I said, "Bee-ooh-tiful evening!"
Hello! Bug-Gup!
Hello!
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Manhattan Transfer, The Tubby The Tuba Comments
Fantastic! I enjoyed this. As I like the original from 'Hello Children Everywhere!' I like my brass, especially the tuba. It was good see it demonstrated on a full orchestra. Good to have narator as well. Just finished it off nicely!
Ooops, sorry trombone guy!!!
Please where is the sheet music for the orchestral version here with strings? I can only find a band version for sale.
I had it on 78 when I was a kid. Had to turn it over half way through but we listened over and over. We also had The Ugly Duckling by Danny Kaye.
This warmed my heart. Loved the cartoon tubby the tuba and hearing this was pure magic
I long ago heard of this piece, but this is the first time I've ever actually heard it. I suspect it's difficult to listen to without a smile on one's face.
My orchestra director showed this to me. I play the violin and the tuba. I love this piece.
i found a tubby the tuba tape when i was 5 (in 2009) don't remember how but i remember watching it and relating to how the tuba felt. i loved it and watched it over and over and over. Then in first grade my music teacher asked if we knew a movie called tubby the tuba and of course i did, she was so surprised and asked if i had it so the class could watch it next time, and we did. :)
I first heard this on an LP when I was about 10 years old. I was never "tubby"... but I could identify with being a bit "different"... perhaps this is why I eventually became a pro conductor. It's not always "being green"
...sincerely...Kermit the frog.
THIS performance and narration is a gem! However, I always thought it was Maestro Pizzicato. My memory must be escaping...
LOVE THIS!
It was Senior Pizzicato. Someone changed it for some reason.
@Charlie Moskowitz they changed it to the name of the conductor
Those Stories Are When my Dad Reads Them
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Wow. Fantastic job! George Kleinsinger would be proud. I'd love to see you do guys perform The Toy Box.
What a wonderful performance. Thank you musicians for sharing the gifts of your talents with all of us. It brought back memories and I will be sharing this and the story with my great nieces. Thank you.
Most enjoyable - a great version, really made me smile. :-)
Beautiful, our son will love this; thanks for your service
@Zavier H Thank you, and you're more than welcome
Dude, I remember watching this as a cartoon when I was younger! Song brings back so many memories.
We remember too, glad we can share this with you!
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Thank you for this! I loved watching this all the time, singing along, dancing! The music and story sang straight to my soul. :)
Thanks for the comment Amanda, glad you enjoyed it! It really is such a fun piece.