Leon Rosselson 1989
Roy Bailey recorded it in 1989; Rosselson in 1994. “Written for Inter-Action’s healthy learning project. I believe the brief was to write a song to show children how important it is to wash. How to turn such a very dull subject into a fun song?”
Spooky Men’s Chorale from Roy Bailey tribute concert: https://towerseyfestival.bandcamp.com/track/you-need-skin
https://towerseyfestival.bandcamp.com/track/you-need-skin
Chorus You need skin, take good care of it Don’t harm a hair of it What would we do without it Keep it clean, soapy water every day Will wash the dirt and smells away ‘Cos you need skin Whether you’re fat or whether you’re thin It keeps the germs from crawling in Whether you’re skinny or whether you’re stout It keeps the blood from trickling out Whether you’re black or whether you’re brown It keeps you’re tummy from tumbling down Whether you’re silly or whether you’re smart It keeps your bones from falling apart Whether you’re dark or whether you’re fair Skin’s the thing for growing hair It’s waterproof in rainy weather And keeps the bits of your body together