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Recorded live on September 10, 2022, at Pink Martini's exclusive benefit concert at Bella Madrona, better known to the band's fans at "The Gardens of Sampson and Beasley." "Bitty Boppy Betty" is a Pink Martini original song, written by close friend of the band Alex Marashian, co-producer of the album "Splendor in the Grass," on which the song was first recorded. The story of a straight-laced DA who cross-dresses on the weekend, the song has become a fan favorite. This version features China Forbes and Jimmie Herrod on vocals, with bandleader Thomas Lauderdale on piano.
LYRICS:
Bitty, boppy Betty
Bitty, boppy Betty
Bitty, boppy Betty, boo-boo
On weekends she's your honey
Then comes Monday
And that'll be "Sir" to you
Bitty, boppy Betty
Better known as Billy
He's the up'n'coming local D.A.
A fearless crime fighter
Political insider
Sure to be mayor one day
But after work on Fridays
Off comes his necktie
And on come her diamonds and pearls
You better get ready
'Cause now Billy's Betty
Everybody's favorite girl
The underbelly of the city
That's where you'll find Betty
Friday to Sunday night
Is she working undercover
Or just a fun-lover?
Either way, that's alright!
Bitty boppy Betty
What a bouncy beauty
So sophisticated and refined
She's a boy who doesn't show it
And though the guys all know it
None of them seems to mind
When Betty starts a-boppin'
The joint starts a hoppin'
She can twist and bend
The whole night through
You really can't ignore her
And if you don't adore her
There might be something
Wrong with you
On Mondays bright and early
Betty's back to Billy
Working hard on behalf of our town
Upholding law and order
Talking to reporters
And keeping us safe and sound
If there's a moral to this ditty
It's not to judge Betty
Billy or anyone
'Cause life's a lot richer
With a healthy mixture
Not to mention lots more fun!
Bitty, boppy Betty
Bitty, boppy Betty
Bitty, boppy Betty, boo-boo
On weekends she's your honey
Then comes Monday
And that'll be "Sir" to you!
LINEUP:
Thomas M. Lauderdale - bandleader and piano
China Forbes - vocals
Jimmie Herrod - vocals
Timothy Nishimoto - vocals and percussion
Phil Baker - upright bass
Dan Faehnle - guitar
Thomas Barber - trumpet
Robert Taylor - trombone
Nicholas Crosa - violin
Miguel Bernal - percussion
Andrew Borger - percussion
Reinhardt Melz - drums
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