This by way of Bill Kirchner

[Larry Kart]

A singer went to an audition and called “Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off.”  She proceeded to sing: “You like potato, and I like potato.You like tomato, and I like tomato.  Potato, potato, tomato, tomato. Let’s call the whole thing off.”

The producer quickly responded, "Okay, that’ll be all, Ms. Levine.”The singer answered: “That’s Le-VINE.”
 

[Dan Gould]

Cute but is it really plausible someone singing that tune doesn't know it?

I could see it going down like that on American Idol, maybe.

[JSngry]

Should have put this one in the recent SSB@CPAC thread (apologies if overly familiar)

A pianist and singer are rehearsing "Autumn Leaves" for a concert and the pianist says:

"OK. We will start in G minor and then on the third bar, modulate to B major and go into 5/4. When you get to the bridge, modulate back down to F# minor and alternate a 4/4 bar with a 7/4 bar. On the last A section go into double time and slowly modulate back to G minor."

The singer says: "Wow, I don't think I can remember all of that."

The pianist says: "Well, that's what you did last time."