Julie Andrews - Burlington Bertie from Bow
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2010
- Lyrics of "Burlington Bertie from Bow"
I'm Bert
P'raps you've heard of me
Bert
You've had word of me,
Plodding along
Hearty and strong
Living on plates of fresh air
I dress up in fashion
And when I am feeling depressed
I shave from my cuff all the whiskers and fluff
Stick my hat on and toddle up West
I'm Burlington Bertie I rise at ten thirty
Then saunter along like a toff
I walk down the Strand with my gloves on my hand
Then I walk down again with them off
I'm all airs and graces, correct easy paces
Without food so long, I've forgot where my face is
I'm Bert, Bert, I haven't a shirt
But my people are well off you know.
Nearly everyone knows me from Smith to Lord Rosebr'y,
I'm Burlington Bertie from Bow.
I stroll
With Lord Hurlington,
Roll
In The Burlington
Call for Champagne
Walk out again
Come back and borrow the ink
I live most expensive
Like Tom Lipton I'm in the swim
He's got so much 'oof' he sleeps on the roof
And I live in the room over him.
I'm Burlington Bertie I rise at ten thirty
And saunter along Temple Bar
As round there I skip
I keep shouting "Pip Pip!"
And the darn'd fools think I'm in my car
At Rothschild's I swank it
My body I plank it
On his front door step with The Mail for a blanket
I'm Bert, Bert, and Rothschild was hurt
He said "You can't sleep there" I said "Oh"
He said "I'm Rothschild, sonny!" I said "That's damn'd funny,
I'm Burlington Bertie from Bow"
I smile
Condescendingly
While they're extending me
Cheer upon cheer
When I appear
Captain with my polo team
So strict are my people
They're William the Conqueror's strain
If they ever knew I'd been talking to you
Why they'd never look at me again
I'm Burlington Bertie I rise at ten thirty
And reach Kempton Park around three
I stand by the rail, when a horse is for sale
And you ought to see Wooton watch me
I lean on some awning while Lord Derby's yawning
Then he bids two thousand and I bid "Good Morning
I'm Bert, Bert, I'd buy one, a Cert
But where would I keep it you know
I can't let my man see me in bed with a gee-gee
I'm Burlington Bertie from Bow!
My pose,
Tho' ironical
Shows
That my monocle
Holds up my face, keeps it in place,
Stops it from slipping away.
Cigars, cigars,
I smoke thousands,
I usually deal in The Strand
But you've got to take care when you're getting them there
Or some idiot might step on your hand.
I'm Burlington Bertie I rise at ten thirty
And Buckingham Palace I view.
I stand in the yard while they're changing the guard
And the queen shouts across "Toodle oo"!
The Prince of Wales' brother along with some other
Slaps me on the back and says "Come and see Mother"
I'm Bert, Bert, and royalty's hurt,
When they ask me to dine I say no.
I've just had a banana with Lady Diana
I'm Burlington Bertie from Bow.
Her use of the props: hat, umbrella, cigar and lighter are fantastic. The sort of thing Fred Astaire made look so easy. It must have taken a hell of a lot of practice!
Julie rockin this performance she’s managed to outdo the original! What a world class artist, Julie Andrews is!
Julie appeared with Ella Shields, a male impersonator, who made this her signature song, at a Command performance in the late 1940s. Some consider that Andrew's may have been influenced by Shields in her performance in Victor/Victoria.
Julie Andrews has always maintained that ‘Burlington Bertie’ was the hardest number to perform in STAR! One would think it would have been ‘The Saga of Jenny’ where virtually all the stunts had to be performed by Julie, but according to her, no. It might have something to do with the fact that throughout the number she is the only one on stage.
Mary Poppins is now Bert.
Julie Andrews actually saw Ella Shields perform this song.
Julie is referring to Lady Diana Cooper, Viscountess Norwich (née Lady Diana Manners who died in 1986), who was a very prominent socialite figure in London for many years.
Marvelous!!This movie proves Julie is a genius! ILY Julie Andrews!
No one was better than Julie Andrews she should have played Eliza in My Fair Lady instead of Audrey Hepburn
Fun fact, both this song, and julie andrews, would appear on the original Muppet Show.
Julie Andrews performs this number sensationally. It is an absolute masterclass. God knows how many takes the hat to foot took but it was well worth it. She really is a marvellous performer.....and, although the film wasn't a great success....I LOVE IT.
See it once a week!
SHE IS WONDERFUL ----- ALWAYS WAS ------- ALWAYS WILL BE!!!
She's my idol. I'm obsessed!!! Julie!!!
love the song and the performance is exquisite!! aah the great Julie Andrews!!
I listen to this everyday julie andrews is a great singer great song and great work!
Brilliant she was a very good actress thanks for this
Dame Julie ROCKS!!!
Brilliant like no other! I love you Julie
One of my top faves of Julie's performances on STAR! Perfect in every way! ILY Julie!