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Song Parodies -> "Karl May Wrote About You"

Original Song Title:

"I Put a Spell on You"

 (MP3)
Original Performer:

Screamin' Jay Hawkins

Parody Song Title:

"Karl May Wrote About You"

Parody Written by:

Robert D. Arndt Jr.

The Lyrics

In the late 19th century German author Karl May wrote a series of western novels that were very popular in Germany. His alter-ego was the character Old Shatterhand who comes to the Old West to visit with German immigrants, including his friend Sam Hawkins. During his stay Shatterhand makes friends with a "Noble Savage" named Winnetou that is from the Mescalero Tribe of the Apache. They become blood brothers and share many adventures together riding their horses Hatatitla (Lightning) and Iltschi (Wind). Shatterhand has a reputation for knocking out opponents with his fist to the temple and carries two special rifles- his German Bärentöter (Bear Killer) and his modified Henrystutzen (Henry carbine) that can fire 25 shots w/o reloading. Winnetou also had a studded rifle he carries with pride. The works of May were so impressive that Adolf Hitler admired them and actually sent copies to his Generals and troops during WW2 for inspiration! May claimed that the novels were based on actual experiences in the Old West but he didn't actually visit the US until AFTER his novels were published (and even then no further west than Buffalo, NY)! He also wrote a version for the Orient with character Kara Ben Nemsi. Many believe that May's Old Shatterhand and Winnetou were the inspiration for the Lone Ranger media franchise!
Karl May wrote about you
Wild West times

Old Shatterhand and Winnetou
Henchmen fightin’
Out West survivin’

Blood brothers fight bandits
Near settlement towns
Shatterhand’s fist deadly
Blow to the temple knocks villains down

Karl May wrote about you
Wild West times (‘n’)
Sunshine

Noble two
Noble two
Noble two
Riding Lightning and Wind
Fights here and there
Shots from a Henry
Tales with a spin

A good read
Karl May wrote about you
Wild West times
(Impressed Hitler, indeed!)
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Callmelennie - August 23, 2012 - Report this comment
Someone should alert Screamin' Jay about this awesome tribute being paid to him today at Amiright!! ;-D
Porfle Popnecker - August 23, 2012 - Report this comment
I need to read some of these stories one of these days.
Rob Arndt - August 23, 2012 - Report this comment
Porfle, the original novels form the 19th century sell for hundreds-thousands of dollars. There is a hardcover book from 2004 by Karl May Verlag that is at Amazon for $30 but very little details. You might want to check for the DVD movie from '68 "Death in the Valley".
Meriadoc - August 23, 2012 - Report this comment
Very interesting Rob, to think that the Lone Ranger and Tonto may have originated in the Old Country.

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