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Anita O' Day & Cal Tjader - An Occasional Man
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Anita O'Day
Anita O'Day
Vocals
Cal Tjader
Cal Tjader
Vibraphone
Fred Schreiber
Fred Schreiber
Bass Guitar
John Rae
John Rae
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ralph Blane
Ralph Blane
Songwriter
Hugh Martin
Hugh Martin
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Creed Taylor
Creed Taylor
Producer
Norman Granz
Norman Granz
Producer

Lyrics

I've got an island in the Pacific, And everything about it is terrific; I've got the sun to tan me, Palms to fan me, And - an occasional man! I've got an island, it's very lazy, If I should ever leave it I'd be crazy! I've got papayas, peaches, Sandy beaches, And - an occasional man! When I go swimmin', I am always dressed in style, 'Cause I go swimmin' Wearin' just a great big smile! My little island was made for pleasure, And in the cool of evening it's a treasure; And when the hour grows later, What is greater Than - an occasional man! If you're on shore leave And your face is kinda cute, Perhaps, by your leave, I can be you passion fruit! My little island is such a beauty. You may gorget to heed the call of duty; But if you give the slip To your ship, Miss your trip, Take a tip And blame - An occasional dame!
Writer(s): Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
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