Allan Sherman

about

Allan Sherman was a pioneer of the comedy-rock scene. Although not much to look at, the overweight, balding, short, Jewish man gained popularity and became quite the star because of his witty infusion of satirical comedy into very well orchestrated renditions of classic tunes and songs. A song would usually have a lyric, perhaps a name or phrase, that has very little to do with what the original song was about, but the words would sound similar. His albums had nothing to hide, either, as each one was recorded live, and all the laughter, and occasionally a lack thereof, could be heard. Sherman was just a television producer, most famous for the quiz show "I've Got a Secret," not at all known as a comedian or performer, and it shocked everyone in the know when songs from his album My Son, The Folk Singer became popular. In fact, president John F. Kennedy was heard singing the song Sarah Jackman. Sherman's overnight popularity suddenly ended when the nation's attention focused on Kennedy's assassination, and the nation was too sad for such up-beat musical offerings. Sherman then slipped back into his longtime depression, and died, quietly, at the young age of 48. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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albums

My Son, The Box

My Son the Nut

For Swingin' Livers Only

My Son, The Nut

My Son, The Celebrity

Allan Sherman Nutty but Nice

Rhino Hi-Five: Allan Sherman

Nutty But Nice (Not Naughty But Nice)

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Allan Sherman Live!

My Name Is Allan

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Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter from Camp Granada) Live Version (feat. Allen "Mudduh Faddah Camp Grenada" Sherman) - Single

Camp Granada (Hello Mudder, Hello Fadder, Here I Am At Camp Grenada) (feat. Allen "Mother Father" Sherman) - Single

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