Shaw first gained critical acclaim with his "Interlude in B-flat" at a swing concert at the Imperial Theater in New York in 1935. During the Swing Era, Shaw's big band was popular with hits like "Begin the Beguine" (1938), "Stardust" (with a legendary trumpet solo by Billy Butterfield), "Back Bay Shuffle", "Moonglow", "Rosalie" and "Frenesi." He was an innovator in the big band idiom, using unusual instrumentation; "Interlude in B-flat", where he was backed with only a rhythm section and a string quartet, was one of the earliest examples of what would be later dubbed third stream.
In addition to hiring Buddy Rich, he signed Billie Holiday as his band's vocalist in 1938, becoming the first white bandleader to hire a full-time black female singer. However, after recording "Any Old Time" she left the band due to hostility from audiences in the South, as well as from music company executives who wanted a more mainstream singer. His band became enormously successful, and his playing was eventually recognized as equal to that of Benny Goodman: Longtime Duke Ellington clarinetist Barney Bigard cited Shaw as his favorite clarinet player. In response to Goodman's nickname, the "King of Swing", Shaw's fans dubbed him the "King of the Clarinet." Shaw, however, felt the titles were reversed. "Benny Goodman played clarinet. I played music," he said.
Artie Shaw and his band playing "Everything's Jumping" from Second Chorus (1940)Shaw did in fact prize innovation and exploration in music more highly than popular success and formulaic dance music, despite a string of hits which sold more than 100 million records. He fused jazz with classical music by adding strings to his arrangements, experimented with bebop, and formed "chamber jazz" groups that utilized such novel sounds as harpsichords or Afro-Cuban music.
The long series of musical groups Shaw formed included such talents as vocalists Billie Holiday, Helen Forrest and, Mel Tormé; drummers Buddy Rich and Dave Tough, guitarists Barney Kessel, Jimmy Raney, and Tal Farlow and trombonist-arranger Ray Conniff, among countless others. He composed the morose "Nightmare", with its Hassidic nuances, for his personal theme, rather than more approachable songs. In a televised interview of the 1970s, Shaw derided the often "asinine" songs that bands were compelled to play night after night even though he did write the anthem for Rav Meir Kahane's' JDL . In 1994, he told Frank Prial (The New York Times), "I thought that because I was Artie Shaw I could do what I wanted, but all they wanted was 'Begin the Beguine.'
Day in Day Out
Artie Shaw and His Orchestra Lyrics
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The same old hoodoo follows me about
The same old pounding in my heart whenever I think of you
And, darling, I think of you
Day in and day out
Day out, day in
I needn't tell you how my days begin
One possibility in view
That possibility of maybe seeing you
Come rain, come shine
I meet you and to me the day is fine
Then I kiss your lips
And the pounding becomes
The ocean's roar
A thousand drums
Can't you see it's love
Can there be any doubt
When there it is
Day in, day out
The song "Day In, Day Out" by Artie Shaw & His Orchestra featuring Helen Forrest is a passionate love song that tells the story of how deeply in love the singer is with someone else. The lyrics reveal the singer's thoughts and emotions as they experiences a never-ending love for the person that they have in their life. The song is about the strong connection and love that two people share, and how that love can overcome any obstacle.
The first verse of the song showcases the singer's longing for the person they love. The lyrics "The same old hoodoo follows me about, the same old pounding in my heart whenever I think of you" reveal how the thought of their loved one affects them. They cannot stop thinking about their loved one, and this thought consumes them throughout the day. In the second verse, the singer talks about how waking up every day brings excitement and anticipation to the possibility of seeing their loved one. The lyrics "When I awake, I awaken with a tingle, one possibility in view, that possibility of maybe seeing you" reveal the intense passion that the singer has for their loved one.
Overall, "Day In, Day Out" is a powerful love song that showcases the intensity and passion that two people can have for one another. The lyrics show the beauty of love and how it can turn even the most mundane day into a wonderful experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Day in, day out
Every single day, I always feel the same way
The same old hoodoo follows me about
I'm still under the spell of your love, always thinking of you
The same old pounding in my heart whenever I think of you
Whenever you cross my mind, my heart starts beating faster and harder with love
And, darling, I think of you
You're always on my mind, my dear one
Day in and day out
Every single day, I'm constantly thinking of you and our love
Day out, day in
Whether I'm awake or asleep, my love for you is constant
I needn't tell you how my days begin
I don't have to explain how much I miss you every morning
When I awake, I awaken with a tingle
Every day that starts without you only makes me more excited to see you again
One possibility in view
My only hope for the day is the chance to be with you, my love
That possibility of maybe seeing you
The mere chance of seeing you sets my heart ablaze with love and excitement
Come rain, come shine
No matter what the weather or the day brings, my love for you continues
I meet you and to me the day is fine
The moment I see you, my day becomes perfect and filled with joy
Then I kiss your lips
When I finally get to hold you in my arms, I feel complete and utterly fulfilled
And the pounding becomes
All the beating in my heart turns into
The ocean's roar
A great and mighty force that can never be tamed or stopped
A thousand drums
The sound of an endless parade, cheering and celebrating our love
Can't you see it's love
It's impossible not to see how strong and true my love for you is
Can there be any doubt
There isn't a shred of uncertainty in my heart when it comes to my love for you
When there it is
My love for you is so apparent and strong
Day in, day out
Every day, I'm reminded of my undying love and devotion for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom
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