![]() “Little Drummer Boy (Peace on Earth)”, a duet with the then very young David Bowie in 1977. If I were to choose a favorite song by Bing, it would be a Christmas one. I grew up listening to Bing sing, a favorite of my Father and with a speaking voice reminiscent of his too. It is of little doubt that Bing Crosby’s 116th birthday was noted by many other than myself. ![]() Pete Seeger’s 100th birthday was most likely remembered and celebrated by many and he has had his moments in the sun here as well. However, I still would have chided you for missing two memorable birthdays. If I had taken the time to listen and comment, I would have appreciated this song. There were Legos that needed building, Play-Doh that needed molding, games that needed to be played, and adventures that had to be taken. I completely missed this yesterday, actually I missed just about everything online yesterday. You were my toy but I could be the boy you adoreĪlthough you’re untrue, I’m attracted to you all the moreīuild Me Up Buttercup lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc (Hey, hey, hey) a little time and I’ll make you mine I went to the door, I can’t take any more “I’ll be over at ten, ” you told me time and againīut you’re late, I wait around and then (bah dah dah) So build me up (build me up) buttercup, don’t break my heart I need you (I need you) more than anyone, darlin’ When you say you will (say you will) but I love you still Just to let me down (let me down) and mess me around?Īnd then worst of all (worst of all) you never call, baby Why do you build me up (build me up) buttercup, baby D’Abo was lead singer of Manfred Mann, and Macaulay was a successful songwriter who also wrote The Foundations hit Baby Now That I’ve Found You as well as songs by The Hollies, Andy Williams and The New Seekers. Released in 1968, this was written by Mike D’Abo and Tony Macaulay. When I played a song on the last day of April by Brenton Wood, it prompted a mention by friend and soul-sister Patty of a song I haven’t heard in years, Build Me Up Buttercup.
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