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Happy 50th, Malaysia!

I recently purchased The Essential Harry Belafonte, and in a collection full of great songs, one of my favourites is this one. There is no way any sane person with at least a hint of a sense of humour can fail to be tickled by this song.

Mama Look A Boo Boo

Artist: Harry Belafonte (peak Billboard position # 11 in 1957)
Words and Music by Lord Melody

I wonder why nobody don’t like me
Or is it the fact that I’m ugly?
I wonder why nobody don’t like me
Or is it the fact that I’m ugly?

I leave my whole house and home
My children don’t want me no more
Bad talk inside de house dey bring
And when I talk they start to sing:

Mama, look a boo-boo they shout
Their mother tell them shut up your mout’
That is your daddy, oh, no
My daddy can’t be ugly so

Shut your mout’, Go away
Mama, look at boo-boo dey
Shut your mout’, Go away
Mama, look at boo-boo dey

I couldn’t even digest me supper
Due to the children’s behavior
John (Yes, pa)-come here a moment
Bring de belt, you’re much too impudent
John says it’s James who started first
James tells the story in reverse
I drag my belt from off me waist
You should hear them screamin’ round de place

Mama, look at boo-boo they shout
Their mother tell them shut up your mout’
That is your daddy, oh, no
My daddy can’t be ugly so

Shut your mout’, Go away
Mama, look at boo-boo dey (uh)
Shut your mout’, Go away
Mama, look at boo-boo dey (uh)

So I began to question the mother
These children ain’t got no behavior
So I began to question the mother
These children ain’t got no behavior

They’re playing with you my wife declared
You should be proud of them, my dear
These children were taught too bloomin’ slack
That ain’t no kind of joke to crack

Mama, look at boo-boo they shout
Their mother tell them shut up your mout’
That is your daddy, oh, no
My daddy can’t be ugly so

Shut your mout’, Go away
Mama, look at boo-boo dey (uh)
Shut your mout’, Go away
Mama, look at boo-boo dey (uh)
Shut your mout’, Go away

Other songs I keep listening to on a loop include Coconut Woman, The Banana Boat Song (Day-O), Man Smart (Woman Smarter), Island In The Sun, Angelina, Jump In The Line, Jump Down Spin Around… etc.

Listening to Harry Belafonte on a slow day makes one feel like lying down in a hammock in the Carribbean, sipping pina colada and just… chillin’.

UPDATE 3: Copperfield’s show in KL has been cancelled. This is due to an ongoing FBI investigation on Copperfield. Read this article in The Star for more details. .

UPDATE 2: It’s confirmed! Thanks to info provided by commentor copperfieldkl (who’s apparently representing the promoters), you can now check out details AND buy tickets for the show(s) from Acxess Tickets.

(The direct link for the ticketing info for the David Copperfield World of Wonder show)

The telephone booking hotline is +603-7711 5000.

Date/time of shows:

• Tuesday, 30th Oct 2007 (5pm and 8.30pm)
• Wednesday, 31st Oct 2007 (5pm and 8.30pm)

Venue: Stadium Negara, KL. (Location)

Ticket prices:

• Matinee Show (5pm): RM503, RM423, RM383, RM353, RM283, RM103 & RM83
• Evening Show (8.30pm): RM503, RM383, RM353, RM323, RM223, RM103 & RM83

There’s also a 20% discount for children under 12 years of age.

Click on the thumbnail below to view the seating plan for the shows.

UPDATE 1: Our island neighbours have managed to get the jump on us by announcing that David Copperfield will be appearing at Singapore’s Indoor Stadium at 7pm on the 2nd and 3rd of November. Details at the organisers’ (UnUsUaL) page and on the SISTIC ticketing page.

Just a year ago, I was reminiscing in this very blog, about how cool the illusions of David Copperfield were compared to some of today’s so-called “top” illusionists and magicians.

This morning, a friend just highlighted an interesting news item in The Star Online about the very same illusionist:

Copperfield to amaze fans in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: Master illusionist David Copperfield will be thrilling Malaysian fans with his magic tricks and illusions soon.

He will make his grand entrance here as part of his David Copperfield World of Wonders tour on Oct 30 and 31.

[...]

The organiser of his shows in Malaysia, who did not wish to be identified, said people can expect great family entertainment and magic which is astonishing and filled with wonder from the master illusionist.

[...]

The shows will be held at Stadium Negara with two slots each day at 5pm and 8.30pm. For enquiries, call 03-7954 8414.

(Read the full article)

I called the number stated in the article, but was greeted by a voice-recording (in an American accent) saying they are unable to answer calls right now.. or something to that effect.

I was too young (and far away from KL) the last time Copperfield came to Malaysia (back in 1988), but this time, I’ll be darned if I’m gonna miss this.

I am 57% Jazz

Jazz

Jazz picked his sports car form because it’s the epitome of style. If there’s one thing he digs about Earth, it’s human culture.

Like Jazz, you are good by nature. But beware because mischievous thoughts sometimes tempt you. You want to be a leader and show some promise, but you have much to learn. In addition, you enjoy technology and are aware of the latest trends, but you stick with what works for you.

Take the Transformers Quiz

The organisers of the AllMalaysian Bloggers Project (AMBP) have shortlisted their top 20 blogs out of a field of over 600 blogs submitted to the AMBP. The public can get to vote for their top 5 favourite blogs, and the 5 blogs with the most votes win prizes. But not only that, voters whose votes match the final results also get to win great prizes.

The contest is organised by The Star Online’s information portal AllMalaysia.info with prizes sponsored by Genting.

The few blogs on the list that I recognise immediately are Peter Tan’s A Digital Awakening, Thousand Words and Sultan Muzaffar’s.

Plus, I’ve now been acquainted with a few really awesome blogs, like Emila’s (beautiful blog, wonderful illustrations), Ake’s Toons (great cartoons), Batu Pahat (suddenly Batu Pahat looks like a cool travel destination..) etc.

I’ve already voted for my favourites – why don’t you?

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