Tubby The Tuba Meets A Jazz Band MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Curious about the wide world, Tubby takes his melody in his suitcase and travels to the big city where he meets a jazz band.

Tubby The Tuba MANHATTAN TRANSFER

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.

The Further Adventures Of Tubby The Tuba MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Tubby misbehaves at rehearsal, and the conductor tells him to leave. Defiant, Tubby joins a marching band. It's fun at first, but all the marching finally wears him out.

Tubby The Tuba At The Circus MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Tubby joins the circus but ends up as a water carrier for the elephants. He really wants to become a star under the big top bu walking the tightrope. However, Tubby takes an embarrassing fall.

Band Member: MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Hi-ho, lackadaise, for it's a natural fact I ain't no kin, but I would like to get in the act!

(The Word Of) Confirmation MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Music by Charlie Parker Lyrics by Eddie Jefferson I'm here to just confirm what I've been really always sayin' About modern jazz It's the savior of the nation And I'll believe it if you do too

Sassy MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Artist: The Manhattan Transfer Song: Sassy Album: The Offbeat of Avenues SASSY (lyrics by Janis Siegel and Cheryl Bentyne) Dig! Y'really wanna flip your lid?

Birdland MANHATTAN TRANSFER

In the middle of that hub I remember one jazz club Where we went to pat feet Down on fifty-secon' street Everybody heard that word That they named it after Bird Where the rhythm swooped and swirled

All: MANHATTAN TRANSFER

So just before we go we want you to know --- We're glad you let us show you how we always end up with that jazz (We don't call for back up on the road) Oh - ohhh!!!!

Soul Food To Go (Sina) MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Music by Djavan Lyrics by Doug Figer My, my Oh the feelin' Of the sound Precious and real and Ooo that's nice Whip up some steamin' jazz The pot is on the stove It's cookin' Want some more

Alan: MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Whattya say I leave this jazz up to my brother --

What Goes Around Comes Around MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Music & Lyrics by Alan Paul & Les Pierce It was cool in the fifties scattin' to jazz and be-bop It was the sound they were throwin' down From LA to New York and in every town And with the rhythm

Four Brothers (Live Version) Manhattan Transfer

Take a seat and cool it 'cause unless you overrule it We are ready to show you some blowin' A rompin' and a stompin' is a lot of fun Four brothers who are blowin' our hornsSo settle down an' listen 'cause

Sing You Sinners MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Franke Harling, Lyric by Sam Coslow Once a mockingbird (dig) - he was overheard (what) -singing out a word (I) - to a cattle heard: (heard) (Quoth the mockingbird - "dig what I'm layin' down") "All

Body And Soul MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Don't you know, he was the king of saxophones Yes indeed he was; Talkin' 'bout the guy that made it sound so good Some people knew him by the Bean But Hawkins was his name He sure could swing

Merry Christmas Baby Manhattan Transfer

Bring it Down, band Now, I just came here tonight to say I just wanna say I just wanna say Merry Christmas baby, you surely treat me nice Merry Christmas baby, you surely treat me nice I feel just like

The Manhattan Transfer Java Jive

I love coffee, I love tea I love the Java Jive and it loves me Coffee and tea and the java and me A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup (Boy!) I love java, sweet and hot Whoops Mr.

A-Tisket, A-Tasket MANHATTAN TRANSFER

A-tisket, a-tasket A brown and yellow basket I sent a letter to my mommy On the way I dropped it I dropped it, I dropped it Yes on the way I dropped it A little girlie picked it up And put it

Java Jive Manhattan Transfer

I love coffee, I love tea I love the Java Jive and it loves me Coffee and tea and the java and me A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup (Boy!) I love java, sweet and hot Whoops Mr.

Jaba Jive Manhattan Transfer

I love coffee, I love tea I love the Java Jive and it loves me Coffee and tea and the java and me A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup (Boy!) I love java, sweet and hot Whoops Mr.

Blue Serenade MANHATTAN TRANSFER

you find a fascinatin' rhythm in the rain At every stop, you hear the clippin' and the clop You take a beat, you find a fascinatin' rhythm in your feet It's so complete and you know nothin' can

Christmas Is Coming (The Goose Is Getting Fat) Manhattan Transfer

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat Please put a penny in the old man's hat Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat Please put a penny in the old man's hat Christmas is coming, the goose

Smackwater Jack Manhattan Transfer

Now, Smackwater Jack, He bought a shotgun 'Cause he was in the mood For a little confrontation. He just a-let it all hang loose; He didn't think about the noose.

Poinciana (The Song Of The Tree) Manhattan Transfer

Poinciana, your branches speak to me of love Pale moon is casting shadows from abovePoinciana, somehow I feel the jungle heat Within me, there grows a rhythmic, savage beat.Love is everywhere, its magic

Foreign Affair (Live Version) Manhattan Transfer

When traveling abroad in the continentalstyle It's my belief that one mustattempt to be discreet And subsequentlybear in mind your transient position Allowsyou a perspective that's unique Thoughyou'll

Winter Wonderland Manhattan Transfer

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight We're happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland Gone away is the bluebird Here to stay is a new bird He sings a

Foreign Affair MANHATTAN TRANSFER

When traveling abroad in the continental style It's my belief that one must attempt to be discreet And subsequently bear in mind your transient position Allows you a perspective that's unique Though

Airegin (Live Version) Manhattan Transfer

Wait'll y'dig it on the map - Airegin Spelled backwards Really're closin' up the gap - Airegin Gone fac'wards Back long time ago they saw a ghost Ghost made a boast Soon that ghost was host ( first 8

Woman In Love Manhattan Transfer

Well, to feel a flow, for love to show we must know To say what we mean, mean what we say It's just like it seems So take time to pray for her She will see love as a blur That's when the pain will occur

Clouds Manhattan Transfer

the sun once againCheryl's Solo: When I was young I'd long to touch a cloud On my back on a bed of green I'd contemplate the cloud scene They would form themselves into a lot o' different kinds o' pictures

Spice Of Life Manhattan Transfer

Down on the corner there's a reasonto smile When those evenin' shadowsfall Some kinda feelin' that it'shard to deny Once the neon lightsstart to call People out there searchin'for action Daytime distraction

10 Minutes Till The Savages Come MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Artist: The Manhattan Transfer Song: 10 Minutes Till the Savages Come Album: The Off Beat of Avenues 10 MINUTES TILL THE SAVAGES COME (lyrics by Brock Walsh) Spiked heels and porkpie hat-- Have

Twilight Tone MANHATTAN TRANSFER

When I hear this melody This strange illusion takes over me Through a tunnel of the mind Perhaps a present or future time oh, oh Out of nowhere comes this sound This melody that keeps spinning '

Twilight Zone Manhattan Transfer

When I hear this melody This strange illusion takes over me Through a tunnel of the mind Perhaps a present or future time oh, oh Out of nowhere comes this sound This melody that keeps spinning 'round &

Airegin MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Whatta' y' think o'that'n get a load a' What I tell y' What this place is no one knows it There's no traces of the kind o'place it was Before it got "discovered" by the kind o' Cat that knows the

The Zoo Blues (Asa) MANHATTAN TRANSFER

It's as fast as a rocket ship Strange as a zoo See the common man dare (Dare for the man) If you care to Come on down to your local store now Can't you hear the voices Buy one, buy two More fun

The Zoo Blues Manhattan Transfer

It's as fast as a rocket ship Strange as a zoo See the common man dare (Dare for the man) If you care to Come on down to your local store now Can't you hear the voices Buy one, buy two More fun for you

The Quietude (Encuentro de Animales) Manhattan Transfer

They seek a better life and move to the cities where they learn to read, write and do any kind of work.

Jingle Bells Manhattan Transfer

Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bob tails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh

(Yes Yes) MANHATTAN TRANSFER

a lingin' stain around the elbow A bit of this, a bit of that - you bet your dollar that the joint's a hellzapoppin' Man alive!

Choo Choo Ch' Boogie Manhattan Transfer

I'm headin' for the station with a pack on my back I'm tired of transportation in the back of a hack I love to hear the rhythm of the clickety clack And hear the lonesome whistle See the smoke from the

Women In Love MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Well, to feel a flow, for love to show we must know To say what we mean, mean what we say It's just like it seems So take time to pray for her She will see love as a blur That's when the pain will

Gentleman With A Family MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Artist: The Manhattan Transfer Song: Gentleman With a Family Album: The Offbeat of Avenues GENTLEMAN WITH A FAMILY (lyrics by Cheryl Bentyne and Marc Jordan) Scarecrow, weathered and weary Fragile

A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square MANHATTAN TRANSFER

That certain night The night we met There was magic abroad in the air There were angels dining at the Ritz And a nightingale sang in Berkeley Square I may be right I may be wrong But I'm perfectly

Another Night In Tunisia MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Music by Frank Paparelli & John "Dizzy" Gillespie Lyrics by Jon Hendricks Livin' in the middle 'n relaxin' while y' loosen only a little Means y'gotta figure out a way y'oughtta' go 'N steady movin

My Cat Fell In The Well (Well Well Well) MANHATTAN TRANSFER

I woke up this morning with a feeling of despair I looked for my pussy but my pussy wasn't there Well, well, well My cat fell in the well Oh puss puss puss poor kitty kitty kitty My cat fell in

Soldier Of Fortune MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Before the jungle closes in A letter to America The candles are a cocoa hue Inside the room of missing men 100 mercenary souls Ohhhhhhh We are the army of the night Ohhhhhhh One foot in front

My Cat Fell In The Well (Well! Well! Well!) Manhattan Transfer

I woke up this morning with a feeling of despair I looked for my pussy but my pussy wasn't there Well, well, well My cat fell in the well Oh puss puss puss poor kitty kitty kitty My cat fell in the wellI

Safronia B MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Look it here Safronia had a guy that died pneumonia In the state of California, if you'd like t'know I want a little girl to be all mine in the wintertime When the rain starts raining an' the snow

Sing Joy Spring MANHATTAN TRANSFER

' them was Like tellin' it on the mountain It's quite a life havin' the gift of laughter I'm a man who knows in a minute I can tell y'just exactly how the story goes It involves a firm conviction