Theres a stinking gents urinal just the north of Waterloo and another one for ladies further down, for a penny as deposit you can hire a water closet and a season ticket costs you half a crown. Any British officer in Nepal on official business at the time might have belonged to one of the Gurkha regiments, which recruited from Nepal. He returned before the dawn, with his shirt and tunic torn, I remember a lad reciting this when I was serving in the RAF. Hes been bullied everywhere. [1] [2] The piece was written for and performed by actor and monologist Bransby Williams. The statue has silver eyes which are only put in during festivals. He wrote to ask what present she would like from Mad Carew; Charles Laughton and Vivien Leigh recite this poem in the film Sidewalks of London, also known as St. Martins Lane (1938). The jewel is compared to the Green Eye of the Little Yellow God and the Moonstone. Applied himself with spade and broom: Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. In her autobiographical book, Moving Mountains, Claire Bertschinger mentions having memorized this poem. Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (/ j k v k / YANG-k-vik; born October 23, 1959) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, record producer, actor and author. I think those are no disrespect to it, rather the reverse; its melodrama and crafting have inspired further varied creativity. But of all your treasures rare there is nothing to compare But for once he failed to smile, and he sat alone awhile, Then play on his susceptibilities. With that patched-up worn-out football But for all his foolish pranks, he was worshipped in the ranks, The poem is directly referenced at the start of the book and occasionally thereafter. On the night before the dance, Mad Carew seemed in a trance, Attacked the Sergeant at this stage, Required fields are marked *. The Green Eye of the Yellow God (musical score) contains a transcription of the score in which this poem, set to a musical accompaniment, was first published. To me of golden youth thats flown. His door was open wide, with silver moonlight shining through; It was a great favourite of the actor Bransby Williams, perhaps the most famous 'monologist' of the time, during the early years of the 20th century. GIRL IN THE BLUE VELVET BAND. Last edited on 30 December 2020, at 18:43, The Green Eye of the Yellow God (musical score), https://en.wikisource.org/w/index.php?title=The_Green_Eye_of_the_Yellow_God&oldid=10777117. All very good and funny Steptoe and Son actor Harry H. Corbett used this poem as the B-side to his 1963 Pye Records release "Like The Big Guys Do". THE GREEN EYE OF THE LITTLE YELLOW GOD is a poem written in 1911 by the English actor and poet J(ohn) Milton Hayes (1884-1940). He was patched up right away, and he slept through all the day, Continue reading. The Tarbolton/The Golden Keyboard (reels) 23. Hayes was inaccurate in the conflation of Nepal with India. Some of the names dropped by Declan Mountmain come from the Cthulhu Mythos. Leave enough unsaid to make paterfamilias pat himself on the back. I always knew that he performed it and was famous for it but I never knew it was written for him! I am adding it to my pages. The piece was written for and performed by actor and monologist Bransby Williams.It has often been misattributed to Rudyard Kipling, who classed its author as being among his many imitators and often parodied, most famously by Billy Bennett as The Green Tie on the Little Yellow Dog.The opening lines are still very well known:There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu,There's a little marble cross below the town;There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew,And the Yellow God forever gazes down.It is set in Nepal (\"to the north of\" Kathmandu), and tells the tale of a wild young officer known as \"Mad Carew\", who steals the \"green eye\" of a \"yellow god\" (presumably an emerald in a gold statue) in order to impress his beloved. I wrote The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God in five hours, but I had it all planned out. Its brilliant to see both Bennetts and Pettys takes on the original. GIRL I GOT NEWS FOR YOU. In the episode "The Fear of Wages" of the long-running radio comedy The Goon Show, characters trying to come up with excuses frequently answer along the lines of; "Well, it's a long story. But for all his foolish pranks, he was worshipped in the ranks, For a penny as deposit you can hire a water closet He was known as "Mad Carew" by the subs at Khatmandu, The place was wet and slippry where she trod; All the rest behold in the hero or the poet their own green and . There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu, There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew, And hes acted on the square, YOU can keep your antique silver and your statuettes of bronze, If we have inadvertently included a copyrighted poem that the copyright holder does not wish to be displayed, we will take the poem down within 48 hours upon notification by the owner or the owner's legal representative (please use the contact form at http://www.poetrynook.com/contact or email "admin [at] poetrynook [dot] com"). He would never recite the poem for me, because it was too rude for a girl and he wouldnt write it down for posterity. Theres a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu, In an episode of Duty Free, the British couples enter a talent contest in their hotel. Learn how your comment data is processed. Join today for free! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. In the Newar community the goddess is called Mhasu Khwa Maju (Yellow Faced Mother Goddess). Of a waltz tune softly stealing thro the gloom. This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1928. But she wouldnt take the stone and Mad Carew was left alone ! And Private Atkins, filled with gloom, He also performs original songs that are style pastiches of the work of other acts . He tells me of that splendid charge, Mr. L Prosser was, as they say, only human. And they chaffed him as they puffed at their cigars: Picture burly Fred Emiry and Richard Murdoch provided at no charge for educational purposes. And yet it jumped with pleasure "Yellow," he thought. And a season ticket costs you half a crown. She thought of him and hurried to his room; And the Colonels daughter watched beside his bed. The fact that she loved him was plain to all. The Sergeant-major, filled with rage, She brought it and he thanked her with a nod. Observed, Look here, whats all this mess? And oft when were alone I fancy that it speaks Mad Carew was a bungling incompetent who got up everybodies nose. THE BRONZE EYE ON THE MIDDLE EASTERN BOG A North County actor, he reputedly wrote his best-known poem, The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God in five hours, as material for the great Bransby Williams to use in his act. But of all your treasures rare To celebrate her birthday with a ball. Hi! That plucky old football. Web. And a gash across his temple dripping red; Any British officer in Nepal on official business at the time might have belonged to one of the Gurkha regiments, which recruited from Nepal. Theres none compares with football. What? He had managed to compress the whole plot of Verdis Aida in a few verses! Its gone the pace, and sometimes its been absolutely bust, The Green Eye Of The Little Yellow God There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu, There's a little marble cross below the town; There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew, And the Yellow God forever gazes down. Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine use part of the opening in their song "Perfect Day to Drop the Bomb", which starts "To the north of Kathmandu there's tiny children sniffing glue". [6], The opening lines are still very well known:[4]. I might write to him and tell him the story. GIRL I LOVE, THE (Matt Monro) GIRL I'LL NEVER KNOW, THE. It promises to be a classic! It isn't poetry and it does not pretend to be, but it does what it sets out to do. Then went out into the night beneath the stars. Theres a soppy date named Jamjah in the town, There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew, Also, he knew that even though it asked him to storm the battlements See production, box office & company info. For example, John Lennon cites a line in his song \"Nobody Told Me.\" I love the way the butler named Mr. Hudson cites the opening lines in the British TV series Upstairs Downstairs (from the 1970s).Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, is set in a valley surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. Then that final ending where you began. Twas the Vengeance of the Little Yellow God.. Than when bringing off a match. I wouldnt stoop to grace them with a fart. On the edge of the city,mid meadows green The towers of the school to the north are seen Sturdy it stands neath a wintry sky Unmoved by the winds as they whistle by The home of the red and green chorus And all who shall e'er this school enrol Shall its' name and its' fame and its' honour uphold Hurrah for the red and green And the Colonels daughter watched beside his bed. [3][4] It has often been misattributed to Rudyard Kipling, who classed its author as being among his many imitators,[5] and often . He wrote to ask what present she would like from Mad Carew; It is also a source that provides an insight into the language of Irish Australia in the early . He is best known for creating comedy songs that make light of pop culture and often parody specific songs by contemporary musicians. The quote also is referenced in the 2007 Cast album of the film's adaptation, Busker Alley in the "Busker Medley". We all tell ourselves stories. They tore the poem to shreads. With Charles Ogle, Laura Sawyer, Wadsworth Harris. http://www.monologues.co.uk/Seafaring/Victoriana.htm. The fact that she loved him was plain to all. I can only offer you this which is rather wonderful. Hes broken many rules and oft has wandered out of bounds, It isn't poetry and it does not pretend to be, but it does what it sets out to do. Based on the Milton Hayes poem 'THE GREEN EYE OF THE LITTLE YELLOW GOD', this sketch involved Stanley Holloway as a serious monologuist in full evening dress, hounded to distraction by Leslie Henson and Cyril Richard as two Indian army officers. You've got the whole man there. There is nothing to compare I first heard this poem some fifty years ago read by a very old teacher at school whoI later found out was one of the first persons to be wounded in the first world war whenHartlepool was bombed. They met next day as he dismissed a squad, And jestingly she told him then that nothing else would do. Though both her eyes were strangely hot and wet; She was nearly twenty-one and arrangements had begun Mad Carew knew it was the maddest of all his acts. Theres a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew, I know where he went.' I met a bloke once up North. Mike. provided at no charge for educational purposes, Sonnet 116: 'Let me not to the marriage of true minds'. And then the mystery. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. This work may be in the public domain in countries and areas with longer native copyright terms that apply the rule of the shorter term to foreign works. He was never thought a catch, John Milton Hayes is better known as J Milton Hayes he was an English actor and poet best known for his 1911 dramatic monologue The Green Eye of the Yellow Godmore, All John Milton Hayes poems | John Milton Hayes Books. To the north? Biggles and the Little Green God (1969) has Biggles seeking a jade statuette believed by South American Indians to be the god Ata-Hua. And the Colonels daughter watched beside his bed. When the ball was at its height, on that still and tropic night, I wrote The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God in five hours, but I had it all planned out. Come ere, you slobberin sweep, 'A broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew.' And a gash across his temple dripping red; John Lennon uses the opening line in the posthumously released song "Nobody Told Me" (changing "one-eyed" to "little"). THE GREEN EYE OF THE LITTLE YELLOW GOD. Ive never come across it before. Mad Carew knew it was the maddest of all his acts. 'I've spotted it, he can't fool me. GIRL IN THE HANSOM CAB, THE. I sent not one but many, (in Knockout comic c. 1941). These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Without it thought can never ripen into truth. And they chaffed him as they puffed at their cigars: For the privilege of having diarrhoea. The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God Melody - Milton Hayes & Cuthbert Clarke, 1911 There's a one-eyed yellow idol To the north of Kathmandu; There's a little marble cross below the town; And a brokenhearted woman Tends the grave of 'Mad' Carew, While the yellow god for ever gazes down. He returned before the dawn, with his shirt and tunic torn, She thought of him and hurried to his room; But oo does all the work? In an episode of the BBC sitcom Kiss Me Kate, the character Craig Chapman played by Darren Boyd begins reciting the poem with actions, but is prevented from completing it when Chris Langham's Douglas Cameron character refuses to cooperate. The "Little Yellow God" sat on a stone pedestal in a temple near the English army post and leered down, through an inscrutable green eye which was a priceless emerald, at the Hindu folk who worshiped him. by J. Milton Hayes, 1911 There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu, There's a little marble cross below the town; There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew, And the Yellow God forever gazes down. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Lovecraft The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God (1911)-J. Milton Hayes My favourite short stories narrated by Doug . He is wounded in the course of the robbery, and later murdered, presumably by a devotee of the god for the theft, who returns the jewel to the idol. Around the Boree Log is more than a source of nostalgia for parlour poetry. She upbraided poor Carew in the way that women do, In the episode "Stage Struck" of the ITV sitcom Rising Damp, the character Rupert Rigsby (played by Leonard Rossiter) begins reciting the poem to impress Peter Bowles's character Hilary, who throws him out of the room whilst he is still reciting it, only for Rigsby In the end she took off with the emerald and never returned to tend the grave of Mad Carew The Best Poem Of John Milton Hayes. On the night before the dance 'Mad' Carew seemed in a trance, And they chaffed him As they pulled at their cigars, But for once he failed to smile, And he sat alone awhile, Then went out into the night.. beneath the stars. Caresses rarely came its way in babyhood twas tanned. And the Colonel's daughter smiled on him as well. However, in Ireland green eyes are more popular than brown eyes. Hed love this one. Where you cant breathe for the smell of shit and piss; I myself contributed to the theme when I wrote this during a British Council tour of the Middle East in the autumn of November 1986. And the Colonals daughter was a little raver who was well known in the ranks. The poem also has a number of references in the 1986 computer game Dizzy - The Ultimate Cartoon Adventure in which various lines of the poem are displayed in banners, where they serve as cryptic clues as to how to solve certain puzzles. He returned, before the dawn, With his shirt and tunic torn, The public will fill in the picture for you. Though both her eyes were strangely hot and wet; [1][2] The piece was written for and performed by actor and monologist Bransby Williams. one or two approximations to the right state of every man. But she wouldn't take the stone and Mad Carew was left alone When the ball was at its height, on that still and tropic night, ", The Green Tie on the little Yellow Dog by Billy Bennett, "BBC Radio 4 - from Our Own Correspondent, 24/12/2011", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Green_Eye_of_the_Yellow_God&oldid=1135485054, This page was last edited on 24 January 2023, at 23:23. An ugly knife lay buried in the heart of Mad Carew, THERE's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu, There's a little marble cross below the town; There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew, And the Yellow God forever gazes down. But Ive never, EVER seen a place like this. And in Iceland, green eyes are even more common. She brought it, and he thanked her with a nod; And she found the little green eye of the god. He knew what the penalty Read allThe "Little Yellow God" sat on a stone pedestal in a temple near the English army post and leered down, through an inscrutable green eye which was a priceless emerald, at the Hindu folk who worshiped him. On the night before the dance, Mad Carew seemed in a trance, "What thoughtful, God-fearing persons are to think of the said person, is at their option. He was hotter than they felt inclined to tell; Then, calling to the junior Sub., And she found the little green eye of the god. It appeals to the imagination from the start: those colours, green . Muppet Songs: Tony Randall - The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God - YouTube 0:00 / 3:26 Muppet Songs: Tony Randall - The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God 2,965 views Nov 24,. Who chucked this crimson fruit about? THE GREEN EYE OF THE LITTLE YELLOW GOD is a poem written in 1911 by the English actor and poet J (ohn) Milton Hayes (1884-1940). There's a little marble cross below the town; Theres a little marble cross below the town. Were opposed by one and all, Only Murders in the Building co-stars Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short starred in a funny sketch inspired by the hit movie The Banshees of Inisherin on the SAG Awards. He wrote a series of such monologues . It has remained part of our private family collection ever since and for the first time is being published for all to enjoy on You Tube.Chubbys obituary can be read herehttps://www.thestage.co.uk/features/obituaries/2006/chubby-oates/Lots more on the life and career of Chubby Oates on my channel Vaudeville Funtimeshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCshXAPmse8Z8G8PW3e6pknwLots of different playlists from across the acting community including opera, variety, music hall, female impersonation, musicals, pantos and club shows herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCshXAPmse8Z8G8PW3e6pknw/playlistsGreen Eye of the Little Yellow GodThe Green Eye of the Yellow God, a 1911 poem by J. Milton Hayes, is a famous example of the genre of \"dramatic monologue\", a music hall staple in the early twentieth century. But the green eye of the little yellow god. When the ball was at its height, on that still and tropic night, Its played the game; Just a patchedup wornout football, yet how it clings! All poems are shown free of charge for educational purposes only in accordance with fair use guidelines. Hes joined in shooting parties R.G, Roger There are many parodies of the Longfellow poem but Ive never come across Billy Bennetts. Their laughter is unappreciated, making him retort: "It's not funny! Then India, everyone has his own idea of India. You've got a compact whole. Its had its rise and fall, jump to it smart. Beneath a simple cross, Stream 487 The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God by J Milton Hayes by Samuel West #PandemicPoems on desktop and mobile. The phrase was originally a Goon Show parody of a line in a famous poem by J. Milton Hayes entitled 'The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God.' While it is not clear if Lennon was familiar with Hayes' poem, he admittedly was a huge fan of the groundbreaking BBC-Radio program 'The Goon Show' featuring Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe. I forgot him altogether, It is too good to be forgotten and I wish I had sent this info the the Two Ronnies years ago. Jeremy Nicholas. Then went out into the night beneath the stars. And she found the little green eye of the god. Theres a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu. As hed never been kicked before. He was known as Mad Carew by the subs at Khatmandu. This poem was recited by Chubby Oates in the early 70s; Chubbs was a. Id hoped you had found it, but I shall have to keep on looking oh well, Theres a cross-eyed yellow idol to the north of Tiddlypush, It isn't poetry and it does not pretend to be, but it does what it sets out to do. Its fit for pigs, sir, nothing less! And when my brother wrote he said, Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And another one thats backstage here as well; For which he gets large wage of half-a-crown. The political and military agreements between the two countries were therefore quite different. She brought it, and he thanked her with a nod; He was known as "Mad Carew" by the subs at Khatmandu, He was hotter than they felt inclined to tell; The Green Eye Of The Little Yellow God. He certainly never recorded it. Just shift this festerin rubbish eap! She was nearly twenty-one and arrangements had begun I hope you have more success than myself in locating this gem. There are toilets I have sat upon that came out of the Ark Of all a Tommys joys, An associate of Alec Waugh (Evelyn's brother) in the First World War, he was imprisoned in a German POW camp. Caught in nets that foes have spread, No need to explain. The phrase was originally a Goon Show parody of a line in a famous poem by J. Milton Hayes entitled 'The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God.' While it is not clear if Lennon was familiar with Hayes' poem, he admittedly was a huge fan of the ground breaking BBC-Radio program 'The Goon Show' featuring Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe. "What a story. Strike chords. Its been well oiled, and yet its quite teetotal, understand. Ive been confronted by the spectacle of other peoples turds However, beyond the statement that \"he was worshipped in the ranks\" we are told little about Mad Carew's military background. In December 2011, the BBC radio programme From Our Own Correspondent broadcast[8] a piece by journalist Joanna Jolly in which she detailed a trip she made to Sankhu, a village to the north-east of Kathmandu. There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu, Profanity : Our optional filter replaced words with *** on this page , by owner. A nasty piece of work is this old gent And my old one with the rest, And a pungent, rather disconcerting smell. Then that final ending where you began. Although there is no evidence that Hayes ever visited the area, the temple is mentioned in written sources dating back at least 200 years, so it is entirely plausible that he could have heard stories of this statue and the unusual practices regarding its eyes from returning colonial military personnel and wove these elements into his dramatic monologue.Some Vaudeville Funtimes PlaylistsStand Up Comedyhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuf1VnRv5teY-kZc1XRu7miLShd-i7YY7Variety Performanceshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuf1VnRv5teYW5kxbcjBpnx9-PLgFg7I6 He was known as "Mad Carew" by the subs at Khatmandu, And the Colonels daughter smiled on him as well. All you've got to say is 'India' and a man sees something. Briliant. He was hotter than they felt inclined to tell; The Green Eye of the Yellow God. The "Little Yellow God" sat on a stone pedestal in a temple near the English army post and leered down, through an inscrutable green eye which was a priceless emerald, at the Hindu folk who worshiped him. He was known as 'Mad Carew By the subs at Kathmandu, He was hotter than they felt inclined to tell, But . ob. "D. W. "D. "Chrysostomus Dudulus, "Westphalus." But the green eye of the little Yellow God. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. But she wouldnt take the stone and Mad Carew was left alone The Green Eye of the Yellow God There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu, There's a little marble cross below the town; There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew, And the Yellow God forever gazes down. The refrain was more or less 'And the green-eyed yellow Idol looking down.' Of a waltz tune softly stealing thro the gloom. And midst the dusty years Then India, everyone has his own idea of India. Heres the opening of another version (inspired by Billy Bennetts?) The statue has silver eyes which are only put in during festivals. They'll weave a whole story round that woman's life. Charles Ogle was excellent as Mad Carew and Laura Sawyer appeared to advantage in the part of Alice, whose request for the idol's eye brought death to her lover and lowliness to herself. Of a waltz tune softly stealing thro' the gloom. He knew what the penalty must inevitably be. GIRL IN LOVE FORGIVES, A. The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God. Drawing inspiration from Nicholas Powell's enchanting and disorientating experience of moving to Helsinki, Finland, his poems are concerned with fluctuating perceptions, and with the relationship of language to meaning and aesthetics. vkgy Then India, everyone has his own idea of India. He was known as "Mad Carew" by the subs at Khatmandu, It would have suited their style. On the night before the dance, Mad Carew seemed in a trance, His aims and his ambitious And another one for ladies further down. Theres a little marble cross below the town; Posted on 17th February 2021. The condition of some lavatories is quite beyond belief The Green Eye of the Yellow God, a 1911 poem by J. Milton Hayes, is a famous example of the genre of "dramatic monologue", a music hall staple in the early twentieth century. He had loved her all along, with a passion of the strong, With the jewel that hed chanced his life to get. By registering with PoetryNook.Com and adding a poem, you represent that you own the copyright to that poem and are granting PoetryNook.Com permission to publish the poem. Twas a present from the Dad. Copyrighted poems are the property of the copyright holders. And yet twas always full of bounce, It carries people back. It carries people back. When schooling days were ended The Green Eye of the Yellow God, a 1911 poem by J. Milton Hayes, is a famous example of the genre of "dramatic monologue", a music hall staple in the early twentieth century. He woke at last and asked if they could send his tunic through. J. Milton Hayes The last of this mad yellow building promise. He had loved her all along, with a passion of the strong, They were called 'The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God.' They described an English Colonel and his daughter at Khatmandhu in Nepal where there was a military Mess; and her lover of the name of 'mad Carew' which rhymed comfortably. Listen to music by Harry H. Corbett on Apple Music. Milton, his name was, Milton Hayes. There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu, There's a little marble cross below the town; There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew, And the Yellow God forever gazes down. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. They'll weave a whole story round that woman's life. No matter how twas cussed. 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