Art Blakey continues to be a legend among drummers, while the works of his Jazz Messengers are treasured among jazz musicians.
That Old Feeling
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers Lyrics
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Last night my heart was so gay
Last night I found myself dancing
In my favorite cabaret
You were completely forgotten
Just an affair of the past
Then suddenly something happened to me
And I found my heart beating, oh, so fast
I saw you last night and got that old feeling
When you came in sight I got that old feeling
The moment that you danced by I felt a thrill
And when you caught my eye my heart stood still
Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
And I knew the spark of love was still burning
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
For that old feeling, is still in my heart
I saw you last night and got that old feeling
When you came in sight I got that old feeling
The moment that you danced by I felt a thrill
And when you caught my eye my heart stood still
Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
And I knew the spark of love was still burning
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
For that old feeling, is still in my heart
The song "That Old Feeling" by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers is a classic jazz love song about the feeling of nostalgia and heartache when encountering an old flame. The opening verse describes the singer's carefree state before encountering the other person, suggesting that they have moved on from their past relationship. However, upon seeing this person again, the singer's heart is rekindled with the same old feeling, described as a thrill that brings their heart beating fast and their yearning reawakened. They acknowledge the foolishness of pursuing a new romance since their heart still belongs to the old flame.
The song captures the mood and sentiment of many who have experienced a similar situation, where they feel the pull of a past love despite their efforts to move on. The smooth and sensuous vocals, accompanied by the sophisticated jazz arrangement, add to the bittersweet and nostalgic mood of the song.
Overall, "That Old Feeling" is a timeless classic that captures the complexities of love and nostalgia that can linger on in one’s heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night I started out happy
I began the night in good spirits
Last night my heart was so gay
I felt joy and happiness in my heart
Last night I found myself dancing
I began to dance and enjoy myself
In my favorite cabaret
In a place I particularly enjoy going to
You were completely forgotten
I had moved on from thinking about you
Just an affair of the past
Our previous relationship was nothing more than a fleeting fling
Then suddenly something happened to me
Unexpectedly, I experienced a change of emotion
And I found my heart beating, oh, so fast
My heart began to race with excitement
I saw you last night and got that old feeling
Upon seeing you, I experienced a familiar sensation
When you came in sight I got that old feeling
Seeing you again caused the same emotion as before
The moment that you danced by I felt a thrill
Watching you dance brought me great excitement
And when you caught my eye my heart stood still
I was momentarily overwhelmed and awestruck by your gaze
Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
I felt the same longing as before
And I knew the spark of love was still burning
I realized that the flame of love was still alive
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
I've decided not to pursue any new romantic relationships
For that old feeling, is still in my heart
I still have strong emotions for you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PD TRADITIONAL, SANFORD SCHMIDT
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Jemal Ramirez
This is so swingin'! I love that Art is right there just tippin' and RW is so funky with those off beat rhythms all in the right places. And of course CW is so elegant and smooth but that sweet fire!
Cautious510
such wonderful use of range in this cedar solo
Ricardo da Mata
Cedar was a giant of the piano.
Rodney Walton
GO DAD. LOVE N MISS YOU MAN!!
Jazzum Justinium-Canus
❤❤❤
Nikki Denning
True genius, wonderful performance. Thank you!
Postatility
Thank God your Dad left us with so many great recordings,and dozens of brilliant compositions!
Sam Abou Sawan
You should be very proud Rodney!
Andy Aledort
Hey Rodney—there are so many MILLIONS of us that love & revere your dad as a true master in the highest echelon with all the absolute greatest of the great…his genius will live on and continue to inspire forever—love to the great CEDAR WALTON!
Vincent Herring
Cedar! My favorite Art Blakey band. Every note so beautiful...