PHD

Story Behind The Song

Wrote this in the '80's as a big band tune. Recording is about 15 years old.

Song Length 3:56 Genre Jazz - General
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood In High Spirits, Joyful Subject Attracted, Crush, General
Language English

Lyrics

PHD

Music and Lyrics by: Bill Dake 1984 ASCAP

It don't take a PHD
If you want to talk to me
The words I'd like to hear you say
You won't learn in a class on the ruins of Pompeii
It don't take sheepskin
to do what I'm thinkin'
It don't take a PHD

It won't need a Cuisinart
To get this romance to start
It won't take a microwave
To heat up that dish you'd been plannin' to save
'Cause girl if you're lookin'
For my kind of cookin'
You won't need a Cuisinart

It won't take a PHD
Or some MFP
Or a CPA from the NBA
Drive a fancy car
Be a movie star
Own some new machine
That can cook and clean
It don't take a sheepskin
To do what I'm thinkin'
It don't take a PHD

To talk to me
Can't you see?
It don't take a PHD

You've got fine credentials
The right essentials

It don't take a PHD

(ride out)

Nice chord changes. The section at 1:25 is especially nice.
Good horn parts, too.

Nice little swinging nightclub number. Interesting chordal motion, there is sophistication here. Coool, laid back piano. Well thought out horn chart -- synth, but expertly placed nevertheless. Bass, drums ... all parts work very well together. Appealing vocal ... there is an authenticity here, a great period type piece? '60s? '70s? This track clearly ain't this artist's first rodeo. I love this tune!

-- Hey! Waiter! Over here... Please!!

Overall, I love that this is timeless. Smooth!

friggin awesome production! Great vocals, great lyrics, great production! Love it! Very best of luck with continued musical success. best, jay

I like the groove of this song, real nice piano background

Nice intro. Nice chord changes. Catchy lyrics. Really dug the piano break around 2:10.

Nice opening chords in the intro lead into a laid back jazz rhythm. Some good jazz piano work. Definitely the best aspect of this track is the vocal performance - great vocal technique, smooth with a soulful bluesy feel. Vocal has also been recorded very well.

NOW THIS IS SOME REALLY COOL /JAZZ/--simply PUT--THE BEST!--THANK YOU--GLAD I GOT TO HEAR THIS TODAY--5 stars in my book--cheers--joe

What a cool tune. Melody and harmony all well integrated into a smooth R&B style, solid vocals. I really like the whole arrangement and the build up to the key/horns and the repetitive lines towards the end. Very well done piece of work.

Lyrics Bill Dake Music Bill Dake
Producer Bill Dake Publisher billdakemusic
Performance Bill Dake Label none
This track is on 1 Broadjam Top 10 Lists
Top 10 List Rank
Washington #10
This track is on 5 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Tony Tersmette My Top Songs 8/9/2021
Fin Kneeler / Polysex My Top Songs 10/29/2015
Ionut Mirel Udrea My Favourites Songs 3/6/2015
Ionut Mirel Udrea Best Songs 3/6/2015
Ionut Mirel Udrea Best Jazz 3/6/2015

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