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A Delightful Treat With “May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose” By Little Jimmy Dickens

“May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose”
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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

Neal Merritt wrote “May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose,” one of the novelty tunes Little Jimmy Dickens recorded for Columbia Records. After its 1965 debut, it shot to the top of the US Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart and reached number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was his most successful single to date. The clever comic portions on Johnny Carson’s tonight show served as the basis for the song. Jimmy Dickens, known by the pseudonym “Little,” has undoubtedly made himself a giant in the country music world. People who are fans of Little Jimmy Dickens are no strangers to this song.

Meaning Behind The Song

“May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose” by Little Jimmy Dickens is a song that goes well with the goofy and humorous songs that he was always known for. Little Jimmy Dickens’ song is about a man known as a cheapskate as people go through his antics for him to save money. As the song progresses, a satirical tone is used to convey the chorus, which is what those people told him after they went through so many difficulties due to his penny-pinching methods.

RELATED: Little Jimmy Dickens: Master of Country Novelty Songs

The song is a delightful and cheerful treat that will either make you tap your foot to the beat or improve your mood. The upbeat and lively tune, combined with comedic lyricism, makes this song a great listen when feeling down. It’s a song that people can listen to when they want to unwind and have fun. It is undoubtedly one of Little Jimmy Dickens’ greatest songs that people will not fail to repeat because of how catchy and lively it is.

Listen to Little Jimmy Dickens’s “May the bird of paradise fly up your nose” for happy vibes below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfYFx6MOTYU

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