Springfield Soul Stew
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Song Information
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Springfield Soul Stew is the eighth track on the album The Simpsons Sing the Blues. It is an adaptation of the song "Memphis Soul Stew" by King Curtis. It is mostly spoken word provided by Marge.
Lyrics
- (clears throat) Um, today's special is Springfield Soul Stew. We sell so much of this, people wonder what we put in it. Well, we're gonna tell ya right now. (clears throat again) Gimme about a half a teacup of bass.
- (bass slaps a riff)
- Now I need a pound of fatback drums.
- (drums enters)
- Now, gimme four tablespoons of boilin' Springfield guitar, this is gonna taste alright.
- (guitarist plays a riff)
- Mmmm, delicious. Mmm, now just a little pinch of organ.
- (organist plays)
- Now gimme half a pint of horn.
- (saxophonist enters)
- Place on the burner and bring to a boil. Yeah, that's it, that's it, that's it right there. Now beat...
- (drums play a beat)
- ...well! Take it, Lisa!
- (Lisa blows her horn)
- Ooh, woo-ooh!
- Ooh, thank you!
- Mmmm...now let's take it on home! 'Cause, uh, we gotta go home!
- That's my girl!
Credits
Produced by John Boylan
Lead Vocal: Marge (Julie Kavner)
Keyboards, Programming: John Capek
Synclavier: Brian Mendelsohn
Guitar: Andrew Gold
Drums: Michael Botts
Bass: Mark Leonard
Synclavier: Brian Mendelsohn
B-3 Organ: Jai Winding
Trumpet: Steve Madaio
Tenor Sax: David Woodford
Trombone: Nick Lane
Recorded at Lion Share Studios, West Hollywood
Engineers: Guy DeFazio, Paul Grupp
Mixed at The Complex, West Los Angeles
Engineers: Paul Grupp
Assistants: Guy DeFazio
Written by Curt Ousley and published ℗ 1967 Warner-Tamerline Publishing Corp. BMI/Original Title "Memphis Soul Stew"
