Summary

The website content discusses a proposed themed oldies podcast or radio show called "Silly Syllables," aimed at reviving the art of nonsense songs from last century, with a sample playlist provided.

Abstract

The article titled "A Pop Stand Playlist: Silly Syllables" laments the increasing obscurity of delightful pop music from the last century, noting the disposable nature of modern popular culture. It proposes the creation of a themed oldies podcast or a weekly hour on public radio to reintroduce vintage hits characterized by playful, nonsensical lyrics to a new audience. The author, lacking the technical know-how, calls for volunteers to help realize this vision. A sample playlist is included, featuring tracks like "Inka Dinka Doo" by Jimmy Durante and "Boogie Oogie Oogie" by A Taste of Honey, among others, to exemplify the kind of content that would be showcased in the "Silly Syllables" pod.

Opinions

The author believes that the charm of last century's pop music is being forgotten and deserves to be preserved and celebrated.
There is an expressed desire for a platform that can introduce younger generations to the joy of vintage music with nonsensical lyrics.
The author acknowledges a personal lack of expertise in making the podcast a reality, hence the call for volunteers.
The article suggests that the current popular culture lacks the longevity and significance of past eras' music.
By inviting readers to contribute to the playlist, the author implies that the list is not exhaustive and that there is a wealth of songs that fit the theme.

A Pop Stand Playlist: Silly Syllables

Celebrating the dying art of nonsense songs

WaWa Motors sign, Athens, Georgia. Photo by Noel Holston

So much of the delightful pop music from last century is slipping into obscurity. Our popular culture gets more disposable by the day.

I have this vision of a themed oldies podcast or weekly hour on public radio that would introduce vintage hits and oddities to a new audience.

I have the vision, just not the know how.

Anybody want to volunteer to help me make this a reality?

Here’s a sample playlist for one installment — I have scores — that includes more than a dozen recordings ideal that boast lyrics that are just playful nonsense. I call this pod “Silly Syllables.”

Feel free to add to the playlist in your comments. There are more, for sure. These are mostly off the top of my head.

Inka Dink a Doo — Jimmy Durante

Boogie Oogie Oogie — A Taste of Honey

Oogum Boogum Song — Brenton Wood

Um Um Um Um Um Um — Major Lance

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo — Verna Felton (as Disney’s Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother)

Wah-Wah — George Harrison

De Do Do Do De Da Da Da— The Police

Dum Dum — Brenda Lee

Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) — Otis Redding

Bip Bop — Paul McCartney & Wings

Ling Ting Tong — Buddy Knox

Diddy Wah Diddy — Ry Cooder

Ring Dang Doo — Sam the Sham

Do Wah Diddy — Manfred Mann

Aba Dabba Honeymoon — Debbie Reynolds and Carlton Carpenter

Rama Lama Ding Dong — The Edsels