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
Liza
Chris Connor Lyrics
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But if you smile at me, all the clouds will roll away
Liza, Liza, don't delay
Come keep me company, and the clouds will roll away
See the honey moon is shining down
We should make a date with Parson Brown
So Liza, Liza, name the day
See the honey moon is shining down
We should make a date with Parson Brown
Liza, Liza, won't you name the day
When you belong to me, and the clouds will roll away
Liza
, Liza, this song is a sweet and romantic invitation by the singer to his beloved Liza. The first two lines set the scene, indicating that the skies are grey and implying that perhaps the singer's emotional state is not at its best. But then he tells Liza that if she smiles at him, all the clouds will roll away, suggesting that she has the power to brighten up his life and make everything better.
In the second stanza, the singer seems to be suggesting a specific action for him and Liza to take: to make a date with Parson Brown, who is presumably a clergyman who can marry them. The mood of the song becomes even more romantic as he asks Liza to name the day when she will belong to him, and the clouds will roll away.
Overall, the song is a simple and charming expression of love and longing, with the melody and lyrics working together to create a mood of sweetness and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
Liza, Liza, skies are grey
Hey Liza, the weather is dull and it's a bit gloomy
But if you smile at me, all the clouds will roll away
However, when you smile at me, it has the power to change everything and make everything happy and cheerful
Liza, Liza, don't delay
Hey Liza, please don't keep me waiting or keep me in suspense
Come keep me company, and the clouds will roll away
Come hang out with me and together we can make everything brighter and more cheerful
See the honey moon is shining down
Look up Liza, the moon is full and bright tonight
We should make a date with Parson Brown
We should make plans to get married and have a ceremony with a clergyman
So Liza, Liza, name the day
Let's set a definite day or date for our wedding, Liza
When you belong to me, and the clouds will roll away
When we are finally together, the world will seem brighter and all our troubles will disappear
Liza, Liza, won't you name the day
Liza, please set the date for our wedding as I can't wait to be with you forever
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, GUS KAHN, IRA GERSHWIN
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