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Anita O' Day & Cal Tjader - An Occasional Man
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Anita O'Day
Anita O'Day
Vocals
Cal Tjader
Cal Tjader
Vibraphone
Fred Schreiber
Fred Schreiber
Bass Guitar
John Rae
John Rae
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Hugh Martin
Hugh Martin
Composer
Ralph Blane
Ralph Blane
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Creed Taylor
Creed Taylor
Producer
Norman Granz
Norman Granz
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I've got an island in the Pacific
And everything about it is terrific
I've got the sun to tan me
Palms to fan me, and
An occasional man
[Verse 2]
I've got an island, it's very lazy
If I should ever leave it, I'd be crazy
I've got papayas, peaches
Sandy beaches, and
An occasional man
[Chorus]
When I go swimmin'
I am always dressed in style
'Cause I go swimmin'
Wearin' just a great big smile
[Verse 3]
My little island was made for pleasure
And in the cool of evening, it's a treasure
And when the hour grows later
What is greater than
An occasional man?
[Chorus]
If you're on shore leave
And your face is kinda cute
Perhaps, by your leave
I can be your passion fruit
[Verse 4]
My little island is such a beauty
You may forget to heed the call of duty
But if you give the slip
To your ship
Miss your trip
Take a tip and blame
An occasional dame
Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane

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