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Yesterday I watched the first episode of The Sandman on Netflix. I
haven't read the original, but the series looks good so far. It got me wondering if anyone has written a Gaiman-themed filk of "Mr. Sandman."
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Gary McGath http://www.mcgath.com
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On 8/9/22 9:44 AM, Gary McGath wrote:

Yesterday I watched the first episode of The Sandman on Netflix. I
haven't read the original, but the series looks good so far. It got me wondering if anyone has written a Gaiman-themed filk of "Mr. Sandman."

If nobody else has, here's one based on the Netflix series. The first
four episodes, anyway. It's from the POV of a bystander trying to survive.


Mister Sandman
Lyrics: Gary McGath, Copyright 2022
Music: Pat Ballard, rCLMr. SandmanrCY


Mister Sandman, donrCOt make me scream,
DonrCOt leave me stuck in a horrible dream,
You found your kingdom was reduced to rubble,
And everywhere you go, there will be trouble.

Sandman, leave me alone,
I donrCOt have anything you call your own,
Now IrCOm not trying to be mean.
Mister Sandman, donrCOt make me scream.


Mister Sandman, donrCOt make me scream,
I donrCOt want to have any part in your scheme.
The only thing I want is never to be
Between you and your sand and helm and ruby.

Sandman, itrCOs not my fight,
I just hope I will live through tonight.
Now IrCOm not trying to be mean.
Mister Sandman, donrCOt make me scream.
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Gary McGath http://www.mcgath.com
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Gary McGath <garym@REMOVEmcgathREMOVE.com> writes:

If nobody else has, here's one based on the Netflix series. The first
four episodes, anyway. It's from the POV of a bystander trying to
survive.

I haven't seen the show or read the book, but the song is terrifying.
Vwd.
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On 8/27/2022 12:01 PM, Gary McGath wrote:

On 8/9/22 9:44 AM, Gary McGath wrote:

Yesterday I watched the first episode of The Sandman on Netflix. I
haven't read the original, but the series looks good so far. It got me
wondering if anyone has written a Gaiman-themed filk of "Mr. Sandman."

If nobody else has, here's one based on the Netflix series. The first
four episodes, anyway. It's from the POV of a bystander trying to survive.

MR. SANDMAN
by Lee Gold, Xenofilkia #6, August, 1989
to the tune of "Mr. Sandman", only this time changing a few of the words
so it refers to Logan's Run


Mr. Sandman, check in your book.
My flower's blacker each time that I look.
My mirror says that I've lost my pimples,
And I think that my face has got a wrinkle!

Mr. Sandman, I'm all alone,
Ain't got no buddies -- I'm on my own.
So please turn on your magic beam.
Mr. Sandman, send me a dream.


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Lee Gold XP <lee.gold@ca.rr.com> writes:

to the tune of "Mr. Sandman", only this time changing a few of the
words so it refers to Logan's Run

I guess we also need a "Mr. Postman" one, about the David Brin novel and
later movie.
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In article <87h71xyr90.fsf@nightsong.com>, no.email@nospam.invalid (Paul Rubin) wrote:

Lee Gold XP <lee.gold@ca.rr.com> writes:

to the tune of "Mr. Sandman", only this time changing a few of the
words so it refers to Logan's Run

I guess we also need a "Mr. Postman" one, about the David Brin novel
and
later movie.

Should that be to the Beatles "Please Mister Postman"?
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On 8/28/2022 1:23 AM, Rafe Culpin wrote:

I guess we also need a "Mr. Postman" one, about the David Brin novel
and
later movie.

Should that be to the Beatles "Please Mister Postman"?

I'm very fond of Kanefsky's song about that novel.
See http://www.songworm.com/lyrics/songworm-parody/Postman.html

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On 8/28/2022 1:23 AM, Rafe Culpin wrote:

Should that be to the Beatles "Please Mister Postman"?

I had no idea that the Beatles had covered that song, but they
apparently did. The original recording was by the Motown group The Marvelettes:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Please_Mr._Postman

The version I remembered was probably the one by the Carpenters. All of
these are on youtube.

Lee Gold XP <lee.gold@ca.rr.com> writes:

I'm very fond of Kanefsky's song about that novel.
See http://www.songworm.com/lyrics/songworm-parody/Postman.html

Wow, this is a good song, though I'm not familiar with "The Coachman".
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On 8/27/22 3:01 PM, Gary McGath wrote:

Mister Sandman
Lyrics: Gary McGath, Copyright 2022
Music: Pat Ballard, rCLMr. SandmanrCY

Mister Sandman, donrCOt make me scream,
DonrCOt leave me stuck in a horrible dream,
You found your kingdom was reduced to rubble,
And everywhere you go, there will be trouble.

Sandman, leave me alone,
I donrCOt have anything you call your own,
Now IrCOm not trying to be mean.
Mister Sandman, donrCOt make me scream.

Mister Sandman, donrCOt make me scream,
I donrCOt want to have any part in your scheme.
The only thing I want is never to be
Between you and your sand and helm and ruby.

Sandman, itrCOs not my fight,
I just hope I will live through tonight.
Now IrCOm not trying to be mean.
Mister Sandman, donrCOt make me scream.

Sang this one at MASSFILC. Lee, I'm giving it my OK for inclusion in Xenofilkia if you want it.
-- Gary
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On 8/29/2022 8:49 AM, Gary McGath wrote:

Sang this one at MASSFILC. Lee, I'm giving it my OK for inclusion in Xenofilkia if you want it.
-a-a-a-a-a-a-a -- Gary

MANY thanks.

--Lee
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