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A rare recording of Peter Allen singing an early version of "Ain't I Somethin" at Carnegie Hall in 1984. "Ain't I Somethin" was originally going to be used in Bob Fosse's Broadway musical Big Deal, but Fosse decided to use songs from the 1920s and 1930s instead. So, Peter planned to use the song for his Broadway musical, Legs Diamond. Unfortunately, the song was cut from Legs Diamond during the previews and was replaced with “When I Get My Name in Lights”.
This song is for Paul D., who should be in the Guinness World Records as the tallest professional magician! I wanted to dedicate this song to you since your friend Peter mentions the world magic in its lyrics and to thank you for all your magical contributions to the Facebook page.
"Ain't I Somethin"
Written by: P. Allen
Ain't I somethin?
Ain't I bad?
If you ain't had me,
Then you've never been had.
Ain't it tragic?
I'm the cream...
But like in magic,
Things ain't always
Just what they seem...
You think you've seen my type before,
Another one who thinks he knows the score,
But you're mistakin'
I ain't fakin'!
I got a few surprises
This guy don't fall - he rises!
Ain't I gravy,
Ain't I grand?
I'm a leader, you won't find me
Bringin' up the rear of the band!
And if I get me just one try
I'll get one sock in
And you'll get one knock out
By knockin' your socks off's how
I get my rocks off!
So world - watch your eye!
I'm gonna fly!