The tune forever associated with Tommy is 'The Sheikh Of Araby'. It is the theme music for most of his TV shows.
Composed in 1921. The lyrics are by Harry B. Smith and Francis Wheeler. The music was written by Ted Snyder.
Many well known artists have recorded the tune. Including Benny Goodman,
Fats Domino and The Beatles.
Here are three different versions of The Sheikh of Araby
Here are the song lyrics in full
I'm the Sheikh of Araby,
Your love belongs to me.
At night when you're asleep
Into your tent I'll creep.
The stars that shine above,
Will light our way to love.
You'll roam this land with me,
The Sheikh of Araby.
Oh, I'm the Sheikh of Araby
And all the women worship me.
You should see them follow me around. Not bad.
Even wives of all the other sheiks,
They beg to kiss my rosy cheeks
And that ain't bad -- in fact, that's good, I've found. I'm a cad!
When I lay down to sleep
I'm counting girls instead of sheep
From my harem I can't scare 'em out. Why should I?
They're beauties from all races,
And some have pretty faces.
I'm the Sheikh who knows what love is all about.
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