Anthony Newley 'Pop Goes the Weasel' on The Ed Sullivan Show

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[lonestarfriend]

Such a talent. Besides performing, he wrote or co-wrote many classic songs like "The Candy Man", "Who Can I Turn To?", "Goldfinger", and "Feeling Good".

[bh]

Probably the only singer-songwriter who could do both extraordinarily well.

[chrisfranco]

Although its date of origin is unclear, "Pop! Goes the Weasel" has its geographical roots clearly in London. The City Road and Eagle pub are identifiable landmarks, and it's believed that the rhyme uses traditional rhyming slang — "weasel" being Cockney shorthand for "weasel and stoat, " which means "coat." "Pop" is a colloquial term for pawning, so the first verse suggests the gaining of food money by trading in a coat…. this nursery rhyme still versifies a harrowing dilemma: the choice between eating and heating.

[TomElvisSmith]

The broadcast date of this episode was December 9, 1962. The date in the description was a re-run broadcast. Anthony also sang "What Kind of Fool Am I?" on this episode.

[KEEPONROCKINKID]

This actually reached number 12 in the UK charts. Why....(He got a number 1 with that one)

[cheryljackson]

How the top 40 charts would change two years later in January, 1964 when the music of the British Invasion would wipe out the All American teenage idols off the top 40 charts such as Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell, Bobby Vee, Dion Dimucci, Paul Anka, Rick Nelson, Johnny Tillitson, James Darren, Gary Stiles, Johnny Preston, Mark Dinning, Bobby Darin, Pat Boone, Johnny Crawford, Gary Crosby and George Maharis out of the music scene, never to be in the music charts. Cheryl Jackson

[Tmanaz]

I like how Newly always sings with his natural accent.

[platovaya]

Anyone else see a resemblance to Kramer from "Seinfeld"?
Brilliant, magnificent performance. ♥

[mjh]

A known massive influence on David Bowie.Looks nothing like him but close your eyes and his voice and phrasing and pronunciation is practically identical to much of Bowie`s best work.

[nintendy]

Pet Clark once admitted to having had a crush on him when she was younger – you can see why! He was once married to one of my favourite actresses Ann Lynn. (he was later married to Joan Collins) Not only talented - but FIT as well!

[Dandroid]

I'll tell you one thing Tony Newley said to are you?".

[tobiasisback]

So strangely camp! He is shameless. I can’t take my eyes off him.

[debchancy]

Never ever could stand this man (still can't) but he did write classic songs.

[truthtriumphant]

Great song! What is treeckle? Not sure of the spelling.😁

[JohnnyAngel]

He was married to Joan Collins at some point.

[jadezee]

just noticed you spelled the guys name wrong...lo...anyway....yes he could not sing...but he did write a few great tunes