We recently lost Soupy Sales, who was my idol growing up, and possibly yours if you were a kid in Detroit, Los Angeles or New York City. Known primarily as the host of a kiddie show, Soupy was also a recording artist. And not just a typical one-off album to tie in with his TV show. Soupy recorded several solid LPs and a bunch of great singles. For a while, he was even signed to Motown!

Like his television program, Soupy’s records weren’t just for kids. He performed his regional hit “Do The Mouse” on The Ed Sullivan Show – the same night that The Beatles performed! Any kiddie show host who can hold his own with the Fab Four must be pretty good.

With all the sensational songs Soupy sang, it stands to reason that at least one of them would involve comics and cartoons. (Or else, why would I, D.J. David B., even bring it up?) Sure enough, Soupy included “Speedy Gonzales” on his album “Soupy Sales Sez Do The Mouse and Other Teen Hits.” Speedy, as all you loyal ITCHers know, was a Mexican mouse featured in cartoon shorts from Warner Bros.

Interestingly, “Speedy Gonzales” was originally recorded by Pat Boone in 1962. Soupy’s record wasn’t released until ’65. Record collectors will enjoy the significance of Pat having one of his hits covered for a change. Ain’t that a shame!

In memory of Soupy Sales I am proud to present his recording of “Speedy Gonzales,” from back in the days when men were men and mice were mice, and nobody ever heard of political correctness.

Click the link below to hear Soupy sing!

Speedy Gonzales – Soupy Sales