Chris joined the "Snowflakes", a vocal group of Claude Thornhill's band, and moved on to become Stan Kenton's lead singer. She recorded for Bethlehem records originally and then began a long association with Atlantic records. Her trademark songs are well known to most people familiar with jazz of the 50s and 60s; among them are "Lullaby of Birdland" and "All about Ronnie."
More-complete bio and discography: http://www.mrlucky.com/songbirds/html/jul99/c_cconnor.html
A good obituary can be found on http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/sep/02/chris-connor-obituary
I've Got a Crush On You
Chris Connor Lyrics
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Would be to capture me
But you had such persistence, you wore down my resistance
I fell and it was swell
I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo
How I won you I shall never, never know
It's not that you're attractive
When you came into view
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
All the day and night-time give me sign
I never had the least notion that
I could fall with so much emotion
Could you coo, could you care
For a cunning cottage we could share
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I have got a crush on you
Could you coo, could you care
For a cunning cottage
That we could share
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I have got a crush, my baby, on you
In Chris Connor's song "I've Got A Crush On You," the singer, who is taken aback by their newfound love, expresses their admiration for their sweetheart. They acknowledge the many people who would be thrilled to be with them but that it was their love interest's persistence that wore down their resistance. The singer then teases their partner, calling themselves a "big and brave and handsome Romeo." They admit to not understanding what their partner saw in them but acknowledge that their heart raced at the sight of their sweetheart.
The chorus of the song highlights the singer's strong infatuation with their sweetheart, referring to them as "sweetie pie." They express surprise at their own emotions, admitting they never thought they could fall so hard for someone. The song ends with the singer proposing a shared future, asking if their partner could love them and share a cottage together. The singer is aware that the world might see their feelings as mush, but they can't help having a crush on their partner.
Overall, "I've Got A Crush On You" is a sweet love song that captures the feelings of someone who can't help falling in love. It explores the idea of unexpected love and how falling in love can leave someone feeling awestruck.
Line by Line Meaning
How glad the many millions of Annabelles and Lillians
Would be to capture me
There are many women out there who would be thrilled to have me, but you are the one who has won me over.
But you had such persistence, you wore down my resistance
I fell and it was swell
Your persistence paid off and I finally let my guard down and fell for you.
I'm your big and brave and handsome Romeo
How I won you I shall never, never know
I don't know how I managed to win you over, but I am proud to be your big, brave, and handsome Romeo.
It's not that you're attractive
But, oh, my heart grew active
When you came into view
It's not just your physical appearance that drew me to you, but rather the way my heart felt when I saw you.
I've got a crush on you, sweetie pie
All the day and night-time give me sign
I never had the least notion that
I could fall with so much emotion
I am head over heels for you and constantly looking for signs that you feel the same. I had no idea that I could feel such strong emotions for someone.
Could you coo, could you care
For a cunning cottage we could share
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I have got a crush on you
Would you be interested in sharing a cozy little cottage with me? Even if people think it's mushy, I can't help but have a crush on you.
Could you coo, could you care
For a cunning cottage
That we could share
The world will pardon my mush
'Cause I have got a crush, my baby, on you
I can't help but ask again: would you be interested in sharing a cute little cottage with me? I know it might seem cheesy, but my feelings for you are too strong to ignore.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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