His name began as an expression in vogue
He changed the spelling, though his name was Merwyn Bogue
Anything might have seen to be an improvement
Except this name he chose, and forevermore went
We have no one to match his presence in this land
There are few troopers who in his shadow could stand
A top musician and a unique comic, too
A singer and a business manager-It’s true!
Before and after the Second World War, his reign
For Kay Kyser and Spike Jones He was a true gain
On Christmas Day, 1950, he retired
Then sold real estate, Same grooming and attired
Selling real estate was just like his former life
Instead of a grand audience, just man and wife
If he failed, he’d have to dig up better ways
If he did well, he would earn the audience praise
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