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Big Bad Bill

from Take 3 by Les Royal Pickles

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In the town of Louisville
lived a man they call Big Bad Bill
I want to tell ya, he sure was tough
He certainly did strut that stuff
He had folks scared to death
When he walked by they all held their breath
He was a fighting man, well sure enough
Now Bill got himself a wife, just to lead a different life...

Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now
Married life has changed him somehow
He's the one they all used to fear
Now the people call him Sweet Papa, Willie Dear
Stronger than Samson, I declare
'Til my sister Delilah bobbed his hair

Big Bad Bill don't fight anymore
He's washing dishes, he mops up the floor
He used to spend his evenings looking for a fight
Now he's gotta see his mama every night
Big Bad Bill is Sweet William now

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from Take 3, released April 12, 2023

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Les Royal Pickles Montreal, Québec

The Royal Pickles are a staple of the Montreal Jazz and Swing scene. Over the past decade, they have built a repertoire rich in history, as well as original compositions inspired by the New Orleans Hot Jazz pioneers of the 1920s and 1930s. The vibrant energy of the Royal Pickles has made them an essential part of Montreal nightlife, festivals and dance competitions alike. ... more

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