… Read Full Bio ↴Blossom Dearie (1924-2009) was an American jazz singer and pianist.
Born on 28th April 1924 in East Durham, New York, of mixed Scottish and Norwegian ancestry, Dearie began her career in vocal groups in New York. In the early 1950s she moved to Paris, forming her own vocal group, The Blue Stars, later to become the Swingle Singers.
After signing to Verve, Dearie returned to the U.S. where, despite developing a successful career and achieving international fame, by 1974 the lack of interest from major labels led her to start her own label, Daffodil Records. She continued performing into her eighties.
Blossom Dearie died on 7th February 2009, at her apartment in Greenwich Village, New York City
I've Got Your Number
Blossom Dearie Lyrics
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You ain't no Eagle Scout you're all at sea
Oh yes, you brag a lot
Wave your own flag a lot
But you're unsure a lot
You're a lot like me, oh
And what you're looking for
And what you're looking for
Just suit's me fine
We'll break the rules a lot
We'll be damn fools a lot
But then why should we not
How could we not combine when
I've got your number
And I've got the glow you've got
I've got your number
And baby you know you got mine
I've got your number
And I've got the glow you'vе got
I've got your number
And baby you know you got mine
Baby you know you got minе
The lyrics to Blossom Dearie's song "I've Got Your Number" depict a confident and playful narrator who claims to have a deep understanding of someone they are addressing. They assert that they know the person inside out, suggesting that they have insight into their true nature beyond their outward appearances. The line "You ain't no Eagle Scout, you're all at sea" implies that the person being addressed may not be as confident or knowledgeable as they portray themselves to be. Despite their tendency to brag and assert their own strengths, they are also uncertain and indecisive, much like the singer themselves. This could suggest a sense of empathy or mutual understanding between the two.
The song continues to explore the connection between the singer and the person they are addressing. The singer claims to have a grasp on what the other person is seeking or desiring. They express that the other person's desires align with their own, indicating a potential bond or compatibility between the two. The lines "We'll break the rules a lot, We'll be damn fools a lot" further emphasize the shared adventurous and rebellious nature of the two individuals. They question why they shouldn't embrace this connection and combination, suggesting a desire to join forces and enjoy life together.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got your number i know you inside out
I have a deep understanding of who you truly are
You ain't no Eagle Scout you're all at sea
You may act confident, but you're actually lost and uncertain
Oh yes, you brag a lot
You frequently boast about yourself
Wave your own flag a lot
You proudly display your achievements
But you're unsure a lot
However, deep down you lack self-assurance
You're a lot like me, oh
In many ways, we are similar
And what you're looking for
I understand your desires and aspirations
Just suit's me fine
Those desires align perfectly with mine
We'll break the rules a lot
Together, we will frequently defy conventions
We'll be damn fools a lot
We won't hesitate to act foolishly from time to time
But then why should we not
Because, after all, what's stopping us?
How could we not combine when
Why wouldn't we join forces when
And I've got the glow you've got
I possess the same radiance that you do
And baby you know you got mine
And, my dear, you know you have my affection and attention
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Heather Collins
on Comment Allez Vous
(Parlez-vous Français?)
Mais oui, allons-y
(Parlez-vous chère madame?)
Comment allez vous? Fancy bumping into you
Comment allez vous? Tell me everything that's new
Are you happy are you sad?
Feeling good or feeling bad?
(and is there anything you're craving?)
(do you feel like misbehaving?)
Comment allez vous? Gee, it's nice to see you here
Comment allez vous? You look better every year
I was really on my way, but I had to stop and say:
Comment allez vous?
(Comment allez vous petit chou?)
Say it, it has 'savoir faire'
(Comment allez vous mon minou?)
Has a continental air
(once she heard it in the land, from a chinese laundry man)
Cloaks and suitors, by the oodles, say it to their cute french poodles
Comment allez vous?
Spaniards say it, so do Greeks
Comment allez vous?
In the desert, so do Sheiks
(show they know a thing or two)
(it's so easy, why can't you say?)
Comment?
Comment?
Comment allez vous?