Hey Mister, what are you listening to?

Last week, I wrote about Mr. Mister and it was a short post. This week I’ll write about songs with Mr. in the title. The obvious first song to many people now is “Mr. Brightside” by the Killers. Mix Tape wouldn’t know that song in Schuyler in 1986 so here are older songs. 

Please enjoy

Mr. Gruder-The Carpenters. This is an album cut off their first album. I read that there was a real Mr. Gruder who was a neighbor.

Mr. Tambourine Man-The Byrds

Originally written by Bob Dylan. The Byrds changed some of the verses and created a chorus. 

Mr. Blue-The Fleetwoods. This is from the 1950s but just hear how smooth these voices meld into each other. The words flow easy, it’s easy to sing along with. 

Mr. Bojangles- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. There was a real dancer named Bill Bojangles Robinson. He was the basis of this song. It sounds so sad, but I still love to hear it. 

Mr. Roboto- Styx. This song was part of a concept album about a dystopian world where music is banned. Somehow this track which doesn’t make sense on it’s own, became the most remembered song of the album. 

Mean Mr. Mustard- The Beatles 

Mr. Sandman- a song every accapella band learned. 

Mr. Custer-Larry Verne. This song is about the Battle of Littlebig Horn. George Armstrong Custer’s whole Army battalion was killed in battle. This song is told from the point of view of a soldier that doesn’t want to be part of this battle It sounds sad, but it’s played for humor. When released in 1960, Custer was seen as a martyr American soldier. A song like this was not normal. Times changed and Custer isn't looked at as fondly. Please forgive the background vocals or slang of the time. 

Mr. Lee- The Bobbettes. 

The Benefit of Mr. Kite-The Beatles. An album cut from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band.