Linda Laurie - Ambrose (Part 5) (1958) video free download


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Uploaded: 2009/07/31

Charted at #52 on Billboard Hot 100 in April 1959. This was Linda's only Hot 100 chart entry as a performer. There were no parts 1 through 4, but there were two sequel records, "Forever Ambrose", and "The Return Of Ambrose". An instrumental "Just Keep Walking (Ambrose)" was also released. If you would like to hear what Linda sounds like when she sings, check out "All Winter Long" and "Prince Charming" on the Tom Smith channel.

Written by McWain, Gertz and Sprung.

B-side is "Ooh! What a Lover!".

Comments

8 years ago

Bradford Stavig

My parents had this in their 45 collection. What a bizarre 45.

9 years ago

Michael Steven Martin

Pretty creepy. I heard this on WFMU in the late 90s and haven't heard it since. That voice of hers stuck with me all these years. Thanks for posting.

9 years ago

ZZombyWooff

I can see it in my head like a black n white good ol movie. all camera angles and actor faces. this is... so strong material. noir crime stuff, short clip from a longer movie.

9 years ago

WytZox1

In the mid-1960s Linda Laurie recorded a bizarre novelty song titled JOSE, HE SAY but I can't find it on you tube or even hear it on any oldies radio channel. Perhaps her singing in a Bill "Jose Jiminez" Dana Style dialect would be considered politically incorrect today. It was 1 of the most annoying songs on 1960s AM Top 40 radio but nonetheless good for a laugh. ☺

10 years ago

Jerry Richards

there is at least one more "ambrose" 45, i think it's called "ambrose forever", when i'm filing stuff in my collection i'll look for it. [now where would i put a record like that?] -- [wurlitzer1450]

10 years ago

Nous Productions

Ambrose, why don't ya be a doctah?

10 years ago

shaggybreeks

Just keep walkin'

10 years ago

Lorraine Piazza

This record was pretty high on the chart on WMGM 1050 AM, in NYC. I remember Peter Tripp playing it on the top 40 list. When she does Ambrose's voice, she sounds like Arnold Stang.

11 years ago

TheLimePopsicle

Yes, it's quite bizarre!

11 years ago

Bruce Kennewell

Thanks again, Tom. What an odd recording! :) :) After 7 weeks in the charts, this was at #25 on 3-May-1959 after sitting at #10 the previous week.

11 years ago

flaggirl78

I was 6 years old and lived in a basement apartment where at night when it is quiet you could hear the rumble of the #1 train rumbling down Broadway at night. This song terrified me cause I imagined this little girl is being made to walk down the train tracks of the subway and is told just keep walking. I have not heard this song since 1958 and thought it was my childhood imagination. I decided to find out and was pleasantly suprised. This is a gem!

11 years ago

Laura Orem

My brother had this on 45. I used to listen to it over and over.

12 years ago

Susan Burns

So, what is the point of this 'song'? Was he going to kill her, or what?

12 years ago

verbusen

That song was umm, totally unexpected, thanks!

13 years ago

philip0460

Linda Laurie is most famous for writing Helen Reddy's Number 1 Adult Contemporary and Number 3 smash single "Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress).

13 years ago

TheLimePopsicle

@djRonPackard You're welcome! The site I use probably made an error when the number was inputted, since it's also based on the Whitburn books. Thanks for the correction!

13 years ago

djRonPackard

@TheLimePopsicle I checked Joel Whitburn's Billboard Hot 100 Annual which includes every song that made the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Thanks for posting the video!!

13 years ago

TheLimePopsicle

@djRonPackard Hmmm, one source startes #58 but Wikipedia states #52. Well, I'll go with the higher number, so I'll edit the description. Thanks!

13 years ago

djRonPackard

actually charted at #52 on March 9, 1959

13 years ago

Wayne Sandifer

@dkfelix -It was Arnold Stang who said that line

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