The first is San Fran… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that go by Chanticleer.
The first is San Francisco-based ensemble known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices ranging from countertenor to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. Called “the world's reigning male chorus,” by The New Yorker, and named 2008 Ensemble of the Year by Musical America, Chanticleer will perform more than 100 concerts in 2013-14, the Grammy Award-winning ensemble’s 36th Season. Praised by The San Francisco Chronicle for their “tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity,” Chanticleer will tour to 21 of the United States and 12 foreign countries this season, including appearances at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, New York's St. Ignatius Loyola, Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, Vienna's Musikverein, and Prague's Rudolfinum In 2009, Chanticleer made debut appearances in Ireland and the People's Republic of China and will return to the latter in June for Expo 2010 in Shanghai.
The second is Salt Lake City indie folk artist Andrew Shaw, who also heads a band, The Adonis.
Camptown Races
Chanticleer Lyrics
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Oh I'll go back home with my pocket full of tin oh doo-dah day
Goin' to run all night, goin' to run all day
I'll bet my money on the bobtail nag, somebody bet on the bay.
Well, the Camptown ladies sing this song doodah doodah
Ah the Camptown race track's five miles long oh doo-dah day
Goin' to run all night, goin' to run all day
In Chanticleer's song "Camptown Races," the lyrics describe the singer's experience at a horse race. The first verse depicts the singer arriving at the race with a "hat caved in," likely indicating that he has spent all his money on betting. However, he is optimistic about winning and confidently states that he will return home with "pocket full of tin." The second and third lines of the verse establish the rhythm and mood of the song with the repetitive refrain "doo-dah day." The second verse introduces the "Camptown ladies" who sing a song about the race track and its length of "five miles long," also with the "doo-dah day" refrain. The chorus repeats the lines that the singer bets on the "bobtail nag" and calls for others to place bets on the "bay."
The song's lyrics emphasize the excitement and joy of the horse race experience. The repetition of the "doo-dah day" refrain throughout the song creates a simple and infectious melody that is easy to sing along to. The singer's optimism and confidence to bet on the "bobtail nag" creates a sense of camaraderie among the bettors, inviting others to join in on the fun. The song's repetitive structure and catchy melody have made it a popular and enduring American folk song.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I came down there with my hat caved in
I arrived at Camptown in a state of defeat, with my head hung low
Oh I'll go back home with my pocket full of tin oh doo-dah day
But I will leave Camptown with my pockets full of winnings, feeling victorious
Goin' to run all night, goin' to run all day
The race is going to last all day and all night, with non-stop action
I'll bet my money on the bobtail nag, somebody bet on the bay.
I am confident in my choice of the bobtail nag and am placing my bet, while someone else is placing their bet on the bay
Well, the Camptown ladies sing this song doodah doodah
The women of Camptown are celebrating the race and singing along to this song
Ah the Camptown race track's five miles long oh doo-dah day
The Camptown race track is a long five miles, but the participants are ready to tackle the challenge with enthusiasm
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN FOSTER
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