Memories Of You
Benny Goodman Quintet Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Savoy, it wins you with a glance,
Savoy, gives happy feet a chance to dance.
Your old form just like a clinging vine,
Your lips so warm and sweet as wine,
Your cheek so soft and close to mine, divine.
While the band is swinging,
I'm never tired of romping,
And stomping with you at the Savoy.
What joy - a perfect holiday,
Savoy, where we can glide and sway,
Savoy, let me stomp away with you;
The home of sweet romance,
It wins you at a glance,
Gives happy feet a chance to dance.
Just like a clinging vine,
So soft and sweet as wine,
So soft and close to mine, divine.
How my heart is singing,
While the band is swinging,
I'm never, never, never tired of romping,
And stomping with you at the Savoy.
What joy - a perfect holiday,
Savoy, where we can glide and sway,
Savoy, let me stomp away with you;
Benny Goodman's "Stompin at the Savoy" is a fast-paced, upbeat jazz tune that captures the excitement of dancing at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem during the 1930s. The lyrics paint a picture of the atmosphere and romance of the popular dance spot. The first verse describes the Savoy as the home of sweet romance, winning people over at first glance and giving happy feet a chance to dance. The second verse describes the singer's partner, with their old form like a clinging vine, warm lips sweet as wine, and soft cheek close to his own, all making for a divine experience.
The chorus captures the excitement and energy of the dance, with the singer's heart singing while the band swings, and the never-ending joy of stomping and romping with a partner at the Savoy. The lyrics also mention the idea of a perfect holiday, describing the Savoy as a place where people can glide and sway with each other. Overall, the song celebrates the romance and fun of dancing at the Savoy, capturing the spirit of a bygone era in jazz history.
Line by Line Meaning
Savoy, the home of sweet romance,
The Savoy is a place where romantic moments are treasured.
Savoy, it wins you with a glance,
The Savoy is such an attractive place that it can captivate anyone just by a look.
Savoy, gives happy feet a chance to dance.
The Savoy provides a great opportunity to dance and have fun.
Your old form just like a clinging vine,
Your old charm is still strongly attached to you, like how vines cling tightly to something.
Your lips so warm and sweet as wine,
Your lips are so tempting and pleasurable, like a swirl of warm and sweet wine.
Your cheek so soft and close to mine, divine.
Your cheek touching mine feels so heavenly and delightful.
How my heart is singing,
I am feeling such intense emotions that bring joy and excitement.
While the band is swinging,
The band's performance is so good that it adds to the already high spirits.
I'm never tired of romping,
I feel like I can dance forever without getting tired.
And stomping with you at the Savoy.
And dancing intimately with you at the Savoy is such a pleasurable experience.
What joy - a perfect holiday,
What blissful happiness - this is the perfect vacation.
Savoy, where we can glide and sway,
The Savoy is the perfect place to dance freely and gracefully.
Savoy, let me stomp away with you;
The Savoy is the place where I want to dance and have fun with you.
Contributed by Harper N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lindauribe6872
It was so good 👍
@lindauribe6872
Real music is a blessing.I have Bing Crosby's Christmas album and a great record player.
@swingman5635
Spectacular! Such grand talent here,and they never sounded better.
@bobbicurtis4051
My husband played bass with the big bands, Claude Thornhill, Ray Anthony and Sammy Kaye
@jesocas
What a band!
@karlkrass8645
Wow!!!!!
@jq6884
❤️
@carolkennedy7364
t