It was obviously all in fun. The message is that a pretty woman might draw other guys' attention, might play around, might not want to settle down with an avg. guy. A not-so--pretty woman has fewer options and would probably work harder to keep her man. Remember this was the early 60's before the feminist movement.
You got it. We didn’t think growing up listening to this song was anything but just funny and a goof. I don’t know what was more funnier though listening to this again and watching the video or seeing their reaction!
This song has great memories for me. My dad used to jokingly sing this to my mom (who is not ugly) and would say but boy can she cook! He will be gone 4 years the 28th and that made me smile!
I'm 76, so I'm familiar with thousands of songs over the years (although almost none this century). Anyway one day, I was singing this song to myself, but out loud, and my wife, who didn't know the song, took umbrage. I don't sing it anymore (at least not where she can hear).
4:29-4:50- ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS!!! You people are great! EDIT: If you haven't checked out "Mother-in-law" by Ernie K-Doe, 1961, I'd love to see your reaction to that, if you thought Jimmy Soul's song was astonishing!
the point he is making is that girls who are pretty are so used to guys going after them and when you are married they may play around and an ugly girl just wants to be wanted. i'm soo glad you had the guts to do this one. you can be attracted to someone who isn't pretty, if you take the time to dig deeper
As someone who really loves this song from when I was in early teens. It's hilariously awesome to see you guys react to this. Fantastic song. it's saying an ugly girl isn't going to mess around with other guys...
I had already visualized Shawn's facial expression when seeing the title, and right after the first line didn't disappoint! Exact reaction I expected from him! 🤣
lol,I`ve loved this song since I was little,just a fun song with a great beat :) If you can believe it I was about 10 and went to a friend of my fathers wedding and this was one of their songs,I would`ve killed him but they said it was all in good fun,still a no for me,lol..Keep On Rockin' If you can try Gimme Little Sign-Brenton Wood,it`s a great one!
"Hey man!" "Yeah -" "I saw your wife the other day -" "Yeah?" "She's ug-lyyyyyyyy!" "She may be ugly, man, but she sure can cook!" What a hoot - watching you two get blindsided by this classic comedy singalong! It's a cover of a 1934 calypso hit from Trinidad.
OMG I never knew this was a calypso cover! I swear I was just thinking to myself "these lyrics sound like something someone like Mighty Sparrow or some old school Trini singer would sing"
When I was about 4, in the mid 1970s, I saw a commercial on tv for an album called Dumb Ditties. I begged my mom to get it, and this song was on it. We all loved it 😂😂
Yes! I had the same album! First heard this one there. Some Alvin and the Chipmunks on there I think..."Who Put the Bomp (in the Bomp Bomp Bomp)" maybe..."Along Came Jones"? Some classics. Thanks for that memory.
Shawn and Mel You two are hysterical! You're reaction to this song cause I know every lyric by heart was priceless! To see your look of shock and disbelief to a hysterical song like that made my day. I laughed so hard your reactions to the song made my ribs hurt from laughing so hard. Thanks for the laughs! Keep up the good work!
OMG!!!!! This was SO worth it. When i saw u were reacting to this, i couldn't *click* fast enough. I was breathless waiting for ur reactions. U did not disappoint. Beautiful reaction. LOL!!!! But....could they dance or could they DANCE?
This is from an age when men were MEN, and women were WOMEN! And there was no room for feelings. If this song moves you to have your feelings hurt, then don't listen!!!
There were some really fun and fantastic "novelty" songs back in the 1950s/60s - all in good fun. This is one of the very best. Great wedding reception dance song! LOL PS - -I totally enjoyed your reaction to this - thanks for the giggles!
I love this song, it is Fun-ny! The dancing is fantastic. The lyrics could be taken as offensive, however, what I hear in songs today, I'd rather listen to this. Have a sense of humor and you two get up and dance. Those gentlemen were great!!!!!!
Most songs today are about relationships that never made and splitting up........................................wonder why. This has the recipe to success and everyone is on here acting as if Jimmy is talking about big foot or aliens.
I've got this song on my playlist I'll just love it... I have never seen this video omg thank you...now I know who I'm listening to. .💕 love your response🤣 Never judge a book by its cover
Think about it for a minute. A pretty woman knows she can get any man she wants at the drop of a hat. This will cause a man a lot of grief. An ugly woman has no other options and will work 10 times harder to keep what she has. I love the line that says she will always cook the meals on time. Lol. Great happy song. You have to admit the music was very upbeat and catchy. Definitely made you happy.
This song has been translated in french a long time ago but the singer replaced "ugly girl" with "fille gentille" = "kind girl". You can search Claude François fille gentille.
Everyone watching this video knew what was going to happen after about 15 seconds into the song. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 "She sure can cook" One of the great lines of rock and roll.
I have loved this song since its release in 1963, when I was 2 years old. I remember dancing to it when I was very young, but I obviously didn't understand the meaning until I got older. I totally agree with the words to this song, and I must say that I anticipated (and liked) your reactions to it. It really is a fun and funny song. The lyrics are definitely truthful and absolutely perfect.
It was called playing the dozens, young folks, back then ,even as children we played the dozens talking about each other mother, girlfriends and wife, it was all in fun back then. 🙂
"She sure can cook" was a tasteful phrase for a woman who is great at sex back then. So not only is the girl in the song a good cook, she's also great a sex lol
Truer lyrics have never been spoken! You just cant trust a beautiful woman, because she'll always be looking for something better! Average or ugly woman will usually not be looking for something better, so the man has nothing to worry about, so he'll be happy for the rest of his life!
If you don't hold this 1963 song up to modern standards and just enjoy the music and the beat, it's a funny/fun song! But, yeah, the lyrics wouldn't fly today. 😆 By the way, the reverse can be true! Most importantly, marry someone with a good heart and a sense of humor because that is what will carry you through good times and bad. PS: Love your message of seeing beauty in everyone. 💗
Lol all hyped up about the song before hearing it. And then I remembered -- wait! The song is about marrying someone who's less attractive. Love ya'll reaction!
I loved this song when it came out and every time I hear it, it makes me smile. I was at a car show a few years and they were playing oldies so I requested this song. The DJ refused to play it because he didn't want to get attacked by all the the married women. I love your reaction.
I am enjoying you so much. It's like when I was a teenager, sitting and listening to music with friends. You don't disect the music and criticize how the song was produced you just enjoy the music and I smile so much watching you. 😊 Thank you.
I found your channel looking for this song but I hadn’t paid attention to the words. I just saw the great dancing and music. Then I realize what was being sung I was a bit sad. Love your channel. Subbed 💙
I've always thought this song was so funny. After enjoying Shawn's and Mel's expressions for a few moments, I spent the rest of the video fascinated by those crazy dance moves!! 🤩😲😂😂 This song, along with that dancing, is comedy genius! As a follow up, you should react to "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" by the terrific Dr. Hook. ("You watch your friends...It never ends.")
It was such a fun song for us to dance to and laugh at. Your reactions make sense. The song wasn’t serious to us in those days. I understand why you felt as you did. You’re too cute. 🥰
I can’t believe you got the lyrics on the first hearing lol. I have heard this song forever. I’m 42 now. Never paid attention to the lyrics like most music. Just the beat. I just heard this song again in the movie mermaids today. Now I’m hooked on it. Looked up the lyrics. I actually thought he was saying a bitchy woman not pretty woman lol. And “another girl” not ugly girl lol. I thought he was saying to cheat etc.
At the Start the Look on Her Face was Priceless. Gotta Love it. Old School Oldies & Motown was what I grew up on. Best Tunes Ever. They also need to Hear Who'll take the Girl with the Skinny Legs or Who's making Love to Ur Old Lady.
My ex husband got remarried and I dedicated This song to him over the radio. And it's true not that I think I am all that.....but there is a huge difference. This song just fit the situation perfectly.
I will always remember this as a child my dad playing this song and singing emphatically.
Dad used it as life advice 😂
Same here
It was obviously all in fun. The message is that a pretty woman might draw other guys' attention, might play around, might not want to settle down with an avg. guy. A not-so--pretty woman has fewer options and would probably work harder to keep her man. Remember this was the early 60's before the feminist movement.
Dont come in here and talk sense! GET OUT!
VERY GOOD COMMENT.
Well, before the second wave feminist movement, anyway.
You got it. We didn’t think growing up listening to this song was anything but just funny and a goof. I don’t know what was more funnier though listening to this again and watching the video or seeing their reaction!
CANCELLED!!
Lighten up guys, this song is just for fun! People weren’t so sensitive back in the day!
Shawn & Mel don't have any sence of humor! No need to disect very word, it isn't matter of life and death...it just a fun song 🙄
No, it's solid advice.
The truth shall set you free.
This song reached #1 on the charts in 1963.😀😀
He's saying that you just might have a happier marriage if you pick someone beautiful on the inside. Don't worry about the outside.
Facts
This song has great memories for me. My dad used to jokingly sing this to my mom (who is not ugly) and would say but boy can she cook! He will be gone 4 years the 28th and that made me smile!
Hard truths, ladies.
I'm 76, so I'm familiar with thousands of songs over the years (although almost none this century). Anyway one day, I was singing this song to myself, but out loud, and my wife, who didn't know the song, took umbrage. I don't sing it anymore (at least not where she can hear).
😂🤣
I miss this on a local radio station's playlist. They used to play 50's, 60's & 70's hits. They've moved forward since. I LOVED your response!!!
I was so mesmerized by the dance skills I couldn't focus on the lyrics.
🤣 lol this song always cracked me up!
There are some movie stars today that are wishing that they had heard and taken this advice.
I LOL'ed so hard on this reaction. Who remembers this from "Mermaids"?
4:29-4:50- ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS!!!
You people are great!
EDIT: If you haven't checked out "Mother-in-law" by Ernie K-Doe, 1961, I'd love to see your reaction to that, if you thought Jimmy Soul's song was astonishing!
the point he is making is that girls who are pretty are so used to guys going after them and when you are married they may play around and an ugly girl just wants to be wanted. i'm soo glad you had the guts to do this one. you can be attracted to someone who isn't pretty, if you take the time to dig deeper
Also, 2 years before in 1961 and going to #1 was "Mother-in-Law" by Ernie K-Doe.
Their initial reaction was priceless. Nevertheless, this is a great song and fun to listen to.
It is also great to watch their unique dance. I loved it.
This song and another one called "short people" were songs everyone loved to HATE!! Their lyrics were so outrageous for the time!
I LOVED the "Short People" song by Randy Newman.
I think the difference is with Short People the writer reveals he's foolish. With this song he's loud and proud. And that's his right.
As someone who really loves this song from when I was in early teens.
It's hilariously awesome to see you guys react to this.
Fantastic song.
it's saying an ugly girl isn't going to mess around with other guys...
I had already visualized Shawn's facial expression when seeing the title, and right after the first line didn't disappoint! Exact reaction I expected from him! 🤣
@ 1:48 The first time I played this song near my lady, she had the exact same facial expression.
🤣🤣🤣
My goodness! ... lighten up! ... it's a comedy song, intended to tickle your funnybone!
Growing up knowing every lyric, watching this and just waiting for the reactions. Y'all did not disappoint
lol,I`ve loved this song since I was little,just a fun song with a great beat :) If you can believe it I was about 10 and went to a friend of my fathers wedding and this was one of their songs,I would`ve killed him but they said it was all in good fun,still a no for me,lol..Keep On Rockin' If you can try Gimme Little Sign-Brenton Wood,it`s a great one!
"Hey man!"
"Yeah -"
"I saw your wife the other day -"
"Yeah?"
"She's ug-lyyyyyyyy!"
"She may be ugly, man, but she sure can cook!"
What a hoot - watching you two get blindsided by this classic comedy singalong!
It's a cover of a 1934 calypso hit from Trinidad.
OMG I never knew this was a calypso cover! I swear I was just thinking to myself "these lyrics sound like something someone like Mighty Sparrow or some old school Trini singer would sing"
@@iheartny2001 Loved The Mighty Sparrow
When I was about 4, in the mid 1970s, I saw a commercial on tv for an album called Dumb Ditties. I begged my mom to get it, and this song was on it. We all loved it 😂😂
I had that album at the same age also. Crazy songs on that one.
Yes! I had the same album! First heard this one there. Some Alvin and the Chipmunks on there I think..."Who Put the Bomp (in the Bomp Bomp Bomp)" maybe..."Along Came Jones"? Some classics. Thanks for that memory.
Omg! My childhood right here!!!!! Ugh! I love this song!!
This is just a fun song from 1963 and was not intended to be taken seriously .
I love this song!
Shawn and Mel You two are hysterical! You're reaction to this song cause I know every lyric by heart was priceless! To see your look of shock and disbelief to a hysterical song like that made my day. I laughed so hard your reactions to the song made my ribs hurt from laughing so hard. Thanks for the laughs! Keep up the good work!
Shawn & Mel - Love Your Reaction You Two Are Awesome
so glad someone had the GUTS to do this song
Love this song. It was banned on many radio stations due to the use of the words "Ugly Girl/ Woman.
This song is such a hoot! Loved it as a kid!
OMG!!!!! This was SO worth it. When i saw u were reacting to this, i couldn't *click* fast enough. I was breathless waiting for ur reactions. U did not disappoint. Beautiful reaction. LOL!!!! But....could they dance or could they DANCE?
This is from an age when men were MEN, and women were WOMEN! And there was no room for feelings. If this song moves you to have your feelings hurt, then don't listen!!!
Also from an age when people had a sense of humour.
There were some really fun and fantastic "novelty" songs back in the 1950s/60s - all in good fun. This is one of the very best. Great wedding reception dance song! LOL
PS - -I totally enjoyed your reaction to this - thanks for the giggles!
I love this song, it is Fun-ny! The dancing is fantastic. The lyrics could be taken as offensive, however, what I hear in songs today, I'd rather listen to this. Have a sense of humor and you two get up and dance. Those gentlemen were great!!!!!!
Most songs today are about relationships that never made and splitting up........................................wonder why. This has the recipe to success and everyone is on here acting as if Jimmy is talking about big foot or aliens.
There's a Country song by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty called "You're The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly". It's sorta tongue in cheek like this song. 😉
We’ve lost our sense of humor in this day and age. My grandpa used to play this song. My grandma was very pretty also.
You guys are GREAT. I love your reactions, especially to the 50's,60.s and 70's stuff!
I've got this song on my playlist I'll just love it... I have never seen this video omg thank you...now I know who I'm listening to. .💕 love your response🤣
Never judge a book by its cover
Think about it for a minute. A pretty woman knows she can get any man she wants at the drop of a hat. This will cause a man a lot of grief. An ugly woman has no other options and will work 10 times harder to keep what she has. I love the line that says she will always cook the meals on time. Lol. Great happy song. You have to admit the music was very upbeat and catchy. Definitely made you happy.
Greatest song ever written! 😉😜
This song has been translated in french a long time ago but the singer replaced "ugly girl" with "fille gentille" = "kind girl".
You can search Claude François fille gentille.
Some songs are just for fun.Check out" Little Red Riding Hood" by Sam the Sham and the Pharoahs.
beauty is in the eye of the beholder. great song by the way and cool dance moves
I can still remember the first time i heard that song. There is some truth to it.
Oh, man...I laughed out loud to see your jaws drop! Thanks.
Thank you so much for making me laugh so hard I am crying, lol. Your reactions were priceless. I was having a rough day and you guys cheered me up!
Everyone watching this video knew what was going to happen after about 15 seconds into the song. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
"She sure can cook" One of the great lines of rock and roll.
The video starts out by the performer doing a little "mashed potato" (a popular dance back then).
"Humor is a difficult concept. It is not logical." -- Lt. Saavik (Star Trek II)
I have loved this song since its release in 1963, when I was 2 years old. I remember dancing to it when I was very young, but I obviously didn't understand the meaning until I got older. I totally agree with the words to this song, and I must say that I anticipated (and liked) your reactions to it. It really is a fun and funny song. The lyrics are definitely truthful and absolutely perfect.
It was called playing the dozens, young folks, back then ,even as children we played the dozens talking about each other mother, girlfriends and wife, it was all in fun back then. 🙂
Y'all, this is just a comedy song. Please don't take it too seriously. And check out Barry and the Bookbinders - "She Grabbed My Coconuts".
“We” never took this personally, lol. It was a fun song....smiling, thanks!
My two locos.....your expressions.....priceless!😅
The song is from 1963--when the idea that "a women's place is in the home" was still considered an OK mindset.
It is. Things were better then.
"She sure can cook" was a tasteful phrase for a woman who is great at sex back then. So not only is the girl in the song a good cook, she's also great a sex lol
Another song to check out is "Mother-in-Law" by Ernie K-Doe. This was dedicated to his wife's mother.
You’re reactions got me rolling 😂😂😂😂
LMAO. Your initial reaction was precious. This is just a fun song. One of my all time favorites.
Truer lyrics have never been spoken!
You just cant trust a beautiful woman, because she'll always be looking for something better! Average or ugly woman will usually not be looking for something better, so the man has nothing to worry about, so he'll be happy for the rest of his life!
VERY True
The reverse can be true, too. 😉 Best to shoot for true love and inner beauty.
If you don't hold this 1963 song up to modern standards and just enjoy the music and the beat, it's a funny/fun song! But, yeah, the lyrics wouldn't fly today. 😆 By the way, the reverse can be true! Most importantly, marry someone with a good heart and a sense of humor because that is what will carry you through good times and bad. PS: Love your message of seeing beauty in everyone. 💗
Lol all hyped up about the song before hearing it. And then I remembered -- wait! The song is about marrying someone who's less attractive. Love ya'll reaction!
I just LOVE both of their reaction when the first lyrics came out of Jimmy's mouth! LOL!!! 😆😆😆😆😆😂😂😂😂😂
This song was played continuously on the radio in NYC in the 60s.
There is a grain of truth in this song.
OH PLEASE !!! This song is tongue in cheek ...lighten up !
Loved ur faces! Love that song!💓💓💓
I believe that your listeners DO know you and so what happened was .......... They Played You on this one !!! Your reactions were so funny.
thats not Jimmy Soul doin that dancin. That is the actual record.
I loved this song when it came out and every time I hear it, it makes me smile.
I was at a car show a few years and they were playing oldies so I requested this
song. The DJ refused to play it because he didn't want to get attacked by all the
the married women. I love your reaction.
he didn't want to get attacked by all the married women? Says it all about the ladies.
PHHHH MYYYY GOOOOD!!!!
THEIR FACES!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I loved this song as a kid! SO funny!!! I am female. It was just fun and silly!
There was a time when a skinny pretty girl wasnt seen as a good catch cuz if she skinny, she cant cook. If shes pretty other men be after her.
Absolutely loved your reaction 😂 definition of "what The fuck" 😂😂
THE EXPRESSION ON YOUR FACES! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
and this was a number one song in 1963 LOL!!
I am enjoying you so much. It's like when I was a teenager, sitting and listening to music with friends.
You don't disect the music and criticize how the song was produced you just enjoy the music and I smile so much watching you. 😊 Thank you.
It caught your attention. Great fun. Good singing voice. Good tune.
I found your channel looking for this song but I hadn’t paid attention to the words. I just saw the great dancing and music. Then I realize what was being sung I was a bit sad. Love your channel. Subbed 💙
It’s all in fun.
But oh wow, those dancers!🤩🤩🤩
I've always thought this song was so funny. After enjoying Shawn's and Mel's expressions for a few moments, I spent the rest of the video fascinated by those crazy dance moves!! 🤩😲😂😂 This song, along with that dancing, is comedy genius! As a follow up, you should react to "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" by the terrific Dr. Hook. ("You watch your friends...It never ends.")
It was such a fun song for us to dance to and laugh at. Your reactions make sense. The song wasn’t serious to us in those days. I understand why you felt as you did. You’re too cute. 🥰
I love this song, it was all in fun and it is great to dance to, it’s in my itunes
Such a fun song. Ugly people need love too. Lol
Exactly! Are ugly people not allowed to be loved and get married?
great song! Better than the crap that passes for music nowadays.
Come on guys it's a joke. I loved this the first time I heard it
Most cheerful song ever
I can’t believe you got the lyrics on the first hearing lol. I have heard this song forever. I’m 42 now. Never paid attention to the lyrics like most music. Just the beat. I just heard this song again in the movie mermaids today. Now I’m hooked on it. Looked up the lyrics. I actually thought he was saying a bitchy woman not pretty woman lol. And “another girl” not ugly girl lol. I thought he was saying to cheat etc.
Your fans set you up ! Gotcha !
You made it , my friend.
At the Start the Look on Her Face was Priceless. Gotta Love it. Old School Oldies & Motown was what I grew up on. Best Tunes Ever. They also need to Hear Who'll take the Girl with the Skinny Legs or Who's making Love to Ur Old Lady.
LOL!!! Love your reaction! NOW you see how people were thinking back then. Totally different now.
Loved this 😆
This has always been a favorite oldies song of mine 😅
One of my all time favorites.
It’s not always true (or for everybody) but I have to say He, Jimmy Soul, does have a point. More than a point.
My ex husband got remarried and I dedicated This song to him over the radio. And it's true not that I think I am all that.....but there is a huge difference. This song just fit the situation perfectly.
Such a classic funny silly song. Thank You.