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Stompin at the Savoy
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra Lyrics
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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.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANDY RAZAF, BENNY GOODMAN, CHICK WEBB, EDGAR SAMPSON
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Jason Tucher
Me: Say Janie, I’m having a great time dancing with you tonight. You’re lighting up like I haven’t seen before.
Janie: I’ll say handsome! I’m having the best night of my life! I don’t know how it could get any better.
Me: Have you ever been to the hot springs?
Janie: Why no! Are they really hot?
Me: Of course! And afterward, since were by it, I’ll drive you up the mountain in my Cadillac so you can see every light in town!
Janie: What a swell idea! I’ve never been on a mountain either. Will we be safe?
Me: Baby as long as you’re with me, you don’t have to worry bout nothin! One more dance and we’ll split this joint.
Janie: Oh how much I love you! You know how to have a good time.
We stare into each other’s sapphire eyes and share a kiss on the dance floor of the casa cabana.
jr 55
I'm a 65 yr old man who's listened to rock and metal for most of his life. This song and a few others of similar quality just put me in a nostalgic trance for something I never actually experienced. Great music is transcendent.
loril diamond
I know, this is just so classic. Everyone can enjoy it. Truly timeless.
loril diamond
So true, I can come back to this time and time again. I wasn't born when "swing" was prevalent. Was lucky enough to catch this in an old movie. They need to bring it back for the new generations!
Karen O'Shaughnessy
This would have been my parents’ and grandparents’ time, and I love this music!
littlezig59
You remind me of my grandpa. He liked that tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Dan Lunham
I'm with you. My dad, a jazz bassist who played his first gigs in the mid-30s as Goodman, et al were elevating culture, was convinced that, had not World War II stolen the zeitgeist, jazz was so powerful a democratizing influence social and political change would have come along for the ride, the same aesthetically elevating ride.
marilyn baumann
When I listen to these great big bands I think of my mom and dads era. There will never be great music like this ever so I treasure it.
kiki taube-hansen
My father loved this song. It was played at his funeral. It´s also one of my favourite songs :)
Kriger270
May he rest in peace
Rachel Bradley
I'm 53 and love it. And I know 30-somethings who like this music, too. Good music never goes out of style, yo.