Bob McCarty was a Detroit cop, a husband, and a father of eight boys, so I don't think he had much time for music. But I fondly remember driving in the car with Dad when 1959' s "Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop" came on. His fingers would tap the steering wheel, and occasionally he'd sing or hum the chorus. Years later, when a remake of "Yesterday" came on the car radio, Dad told me something along the lines of, "Now, that's music." When I told him The Beatles did the original, I don't think he believed me.
The oldies stations rarely play "Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop," but when I hear that song, I think of Dad.
Thanks, Little Anthony and Big Bob.
FATHER'S
DAY
PLAYLIST
When June 16 rolls around, don't forget to honor your dad or your memory of him. And listen to some meaningful tunes.
Seein' My Father in Me (Paul Overstreet)
Oh My Papa (Eddie Fisher)
Father to Son (Phil Collins)
Father and Son (Cat Stevens)
Beautiful Boy (John Lennon)
Song for Dad (Keith Urban)
Color My World (Chicago)
Papa Loves Mambo (Perry Como)
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Contact Mike McCarty at mkmccarty@att.net
for a variety of gigs, including one-man comedy/musical shows. Shows available: "I Can't Face Facebook: I Got the Low-Down, Low-Tech Blues," "Michael, Michael, Michael" and "Call Me Catheran."
