1956 HITS ARCHIVE: The Old Philosopher - Eddie Lawrence

The Old Philosopher (Lawrence) by Eddie Lawrence, accompanied by The Sentimental Four
Actor-monologist Lawrence Eisler with his most successful comedy recording.
THE 1956 HITS ARCHIVE - here in one place, a good-quality library of original-release-version best-sellers and songs that made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar year 1956 (some were recorded in 1955).

[@karenshaw292]

Used to listen to his album with my dad when I was a little girl. I didn’t understand it at the time, but I loved hearing my father laugh.

[@Reespeck4all]

We bought 45's back in the 50's for $.99 cents. Everything from Elvis to the Platters. There were so many groups doing Doo Wop, Ballads, Rock n Roll, Acapella, Pop, Instrumentals, etc. Then there were the individuals doing Pop, Rock, Country, Latino, Italian, Ballads, etc. So many choices and then the comedy songs came along. Buchanan and Goodman were very popular along with Eddie Lawrence( the Old Philosopher) and he was very funny. Here it is a 1/2 century later, and I find him on You Tube and play this record of the many he did. I couldn't stop laughing, my sides hurt, and I played it for my family. They laughed but this was new to them, and to me the memories and the humor all tied in, probably adding a year to my life( that's what laughing does to your system). Hope you enjoy this whether it's the first time or the 50'th time. Wishing all of you nothing but GOOD HEALTH to you and your families, everything else is secondary.

[@bicparker9275]

Holy crap I never thought I'd hear this novelty bit again since Dr. Demento. Kudos to the scholar that found this hilarious number.

[@billbuschgen520]

Me too.

[@billybones6683]

I'm probably the only 42 year old alive who grew up with this. Throw in some Nervous Norvus' Ape Call and Wild Dogs Of Kentucky and you have some of my very best childhood memories. Never give up! That ship! What was on the other side? I'm drawing a blank.

[@the45prof98]

Flip was "King Arthur's Mines."

[@billybones6683]

@@the45prof98 Ah yes! Thank you! I spent a LOT of time at my great grandmother's as a kid and loved listening to her records. This was one of my favorites.

[@direwolf49]

"Transfusion"

[@JazzwithaBeat-ng6kp]

@@the45prof98 Close the cave doors and back to pygmy country!

[@born2tilt_4ever]

I was thinking there wouldn't be too many folks who knew about this recording. I love thevother side too - King Arthurs Mines. A bit over 50 years ago my sisters and I would listen to thos record in my grandmother's basement. We nearly had it memorized. Just found out today I have the record, given to me by my aunt after my grandmother died, in a box I never really looked through. Ah, the memories.

[@robertgraham399]

I was 11 and 12 and living on Oahu in '55 and '56. The radio station played segments of the Old Philosopher (and I think some other novelty numbers) during the day. Brenda Lee, Teresa Brewer, Les Paul and Mary Ford, and Elvis were popular on the radio then

[@JukeboxBalowski]

I have no words...

[@traichle]

Omg!!!! I found this. 😢❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@eddielawrence9204]

Just found a copy on the flea market in Amsterdam , 67 years after it was released! My namesake and still relevant today!!!

[@thankyoouua6725]

I’ve been trying to remember the title of this song, and where to look it up for the last five years. Today I finally found it and was happy to listen to this old time record I knew of back in the 50s. The part, I remember the most, was that part of the song that involves the “National Emblem March”, the part of the march, roughly 45 seconds into the march song.

[@MichaelH899]

I first heard this on the Soupy Sales Show while in elementary school, and never forgot it. It's still hillarious.

[@WilliamTBooth-xn4pc]

I was a 10 yr old my dad had this 45

[@bigguys45s29]

Peaked at No. 34 on the Billboard Singles Chart In 1956. This is before the Hot 100 existed.

[@GTSO0]

Thats amazing

[@rubyredRabbit]

I just had a dream. Here it is. Enjoy it Bunky.

[@raymondyorysh7401]

Eddie Lawrence was the voice of the Feline Philosopher on Garfield and friends.

[@lostsoul3154]

Joe Donovan (RIP) played this occasionally (WHAS 840 Louisville) on his all-night show, first time I had heard it. Hilarious. Sometimes, we all at one time, feel down and out like this! Remember Vinny (My Cousin Vinny) when he fell in the mud and he accidentally threw his newly-cleaned suit out in the mud? Ha Ha!!!

[@billyboy1030]

Great oldie

[@tonygee6418]

Actually I got this 45 somewhere I don't know where I misplaced it but it's good to hear it again on KZbin

[@StephenS-2024]

That'sh right.

[@jasonnstegall]

Not to be confused with “The Ol’ Crooner”, Steve Lawrence (of course).

[@sittinginthebasement]

"....and you don't hear your girlfriend screaming anymore? Is that what's bothering you, cousin?"

[@eeddieedwards3890]

😀 FRACTURED FLICKERS did a great bit based on this. Jay Ward and the gang were the greatest!

[@robertreichard8418]

That's a lot of bad luck all in one piece of music.

[@manofmanyinterests]

Yes, misfortune, sorrow and mania all wrapped up in one 3:17 recording.

[@jefffriedberg]

Good advice for any Age….

[@RussellBrumond]

I want to hear what's after this anybody know

[@BMWLDRider]

"Shut the Cave Door and back to Pigmy Country!!"

[@bigguys45s29]

Such a bizarre single. But very funny and different for sure!

[@ronkitchell6061]

The 1950s Adam Sandler