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
Misty
Chris Connor Lyrics
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I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree
Ah, I'm walkin' on a cloud
I can't understand, Lord
I'm misty holdin' your hand
Walk my way
And a thousand violins begin to play
That music I hear, Lord
I'm misty the moment you're near
You can say that you're leadin' me on
But it's just what I want you to do
Don't ya notice how hopelessly I'm lost
That's why I'm followin' you
Ooh, on my own
Should I wander through this wonderland alone, now
Never knowin' my right foot from my left
My hat from my glove, Lord
I'm misty, and too much in love
You can say that you're leadin' me on
But it's just what I want you to do
Don't ya notice how hopelessly I'm lost
That's why I'm followin' you
Ooh, on my own
Should I wander through this wonderland alone, now
Never knowin' my right foot from my left
My hat from my glove, Lord
I'm misty, and too much in love
(Misty) too much in love
(Misty) too much in love
(Misty)
(Misty) too much in love
The song "Misty" by Chris Connor is a romantic love song that speaks to the helplessness one can feel when falling in love. In the first verse, the singer compares themselves to a helpless kitten stuck up a tree, emphasizing their own vulnerability and dependence on their romantic partner. The next verse speaks to the overwhelming feelings of love that can sweep over a person when they are with someone they care about, likening the experience to walking on a cloud. The chorus of the song repeats the refrain "I'm misty" and emphasizes the confusion and disorientation that the singer feels when they are in love, making it clear that they are hopelessly lost and following their partner blindly.
The third verse of the song speaks to the fear that many people face when falling in love, wondering if they will be left to wander through the "wonderland" of love on their own. As the song comes to a close, the singer repeats the refrain "too much in love" four times, emphasizing the intensity of their feelings and their complete surrender to the person they love.
Overall, the song "Misty" captures the experience of falling completely in love, from the vulnerability and dependence to the overwhelming joy and fear that can come with such a powerful emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me
Directing someone to look at the singer
I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree
Feeling lost and helpless like a kitten stuck on a tree
Ah, I'm walkin' on a cloud
Feeling very happy and excited to the point of walking on clouds
I can't understand, Lord
Unable to comprehend such strong emotions
I'm misty holdin' your hand
Feeling dreamy and in love while holding hands
Walk my way
Asking someone to walk towards the singer
And a thousand violins begin to play
Hearing romantic music in the air
Or it might be the sound of your "hello"
Being enchanted by the sound of the person's voice
That music I hear, Lord
Being overwhelmed by the romantic atmosphere
I'm misty the moment you're near
Feeling very dreamy and in love when the person is near
You can say that you're leadin' me on
Acknowledging that the person might be playing with the singer's emotions
But it's just what I want you to do
Desiring the person to lead the artist on
Don't ya notice how hopelessly I'm lost
Feeling completely lost and unable to resist the person's charm
That's why I'm followin' you
Admitting to following the person even though it might not be wise
Ooh, on my own
Being alone without the person
Should I wander through this wonderland alone, now
Wondering if it is worth exploring the wonders of life alone
Never knowin' my right foot from my left
Being confused and uncertain about everything without the person
My hat from my glove, Lord
Being so in love that even simple things are unclear
I'm misty, and too much in love
Feeling dreamy and being completely in love
(Misty) too much in love
Repeating the feeling of being completely in love
(Misty) too much in love
Further repeating the feeling of being completely in love
(Misty)
Repeating the title of the song
(Misty) too much in love
Final repetition of the feeling of being completely in love
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Erroll Garner, Johnny Burke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
真澄
Misty
作曲 Erroll Garner 作詞 Johnny Burke
Look at me,
私を見て
I’m as helpless as a kitten up a tree;
木の上のどうにもできない子猫のようで
And I feel like I’m clingin’ to a cloud
雲にしがみついてるような気分よ
I can’t understand
わからないの
I get misty,[1] just holding your hand
あなたの手を握ってるだけで涙目になる
Walk my way
道を歩くと
And a thousand violins begin to play
沢山のヴァイオリンが演奏し始めるけど
Or it might be the sound of your hello
That music I hear
実際に聞こえてる音楽はあなたからの挨拶かもよ
I get misty, the moment you’re near
あなたが近くにいる時、涙目になる
Can’t you see that you’re leading me on?
あなたは期待を抱かせてるの知ってる？
And it’s just what I want you to do
そしてまさにそうして欲しいの
Don’t you notice how hopelessly I’m lost
私がどれ程絶望的に迷ってるか気づいてないの？
That’s why I’m following you
だからあなたについていってる
On my own
自力で
Would I wander through this wonderland alone
この不思議の国を独りでさまようだろうか
Never knowing my right foot from my left
自分の右足を左足と区別もできない
My hat from my glove
帽子と手袋も区別できない
I’m too misty, and too much in love
泣きそう位涙目ですごく恋してる
Too misty
込み上げ過ぎる気持ち
And too much in love
そしてとても恋してる
Adrian Martin
She is unbelievable,she stands on top with all the greats jazz singers male and female,she's scary man,what a voice.Glad I found you Chris Connor,its now an honour.
John Benn
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a 72yo Aussie fan.
My very favorite tune sung by a fantastic singer,
ADNAN AMIL
Thank You rujazzka -san for this beautiful piece. I used to play this song with my guitar.Arigato Gozaimasu !!
Cipião o Africano
wonderful
くりくりくり太郎
ミスティはやっぱりクリスコナー
真澄
Misty
作曲 Erroll Garner 作詞 Johnny Burke
Look at me,
私を見て
I’m as helpless as a kitten up a tree;
木の上のどうにもできない子猫のようで
And I feel like I’m clingin’ to a cloud
雲にしがみついてるような気分よ
I can’t understand
わからないの
I get misty,[1] just holding your hand
あなたの手を握ってるだけで涙目になる
Walk my way
道を歩くと
And a thousand violins begin to play
沢山のヴァイオリンが演奏し始めるけど
Or it might be the sound of your hello
That music I hear
実際に聞こえてる音楽はあなたからの挨拶かもよ
I get misty, the moment you’re near
あなたが近くにいる時、涙目になる
Can’t you see that you’re leading me on?
あなたは期待を抱かせてるの知ってる？
And it’s just what I want you to do
そしてまさにそうして欲しいの
Don’t you notice how hopelessly I’m lost
私がどれ程絶望的に迷ってるか気づいてないの？
That’s why I’m following you
だからあなたについていってる
On my own
自力で
Would I wander through this wonderland alone
この不思議の国を独りでさまようだろうか
Never knowing my right foot from my left
自分の右足を左足と区別もできない
My hat from my glove
帽子と手袋も区別できない
I’m too misty, and too much in love
泣きそう位涙目ですごく恋してる
Too misty
込み上げ過ぎる気持ち
And too much in love
そしてとても恋してる
guri guri
★★★★★
Craig Cochrane
No one's going to comment about her phrasing?
Bob Piorun
@Craig Cochrane having accompanied many singers on Misty I have to say that seems very uncomfortable Did she mean this ?
Billie Holiday sang behind the beat but this seems odd.
David Kapral
Oh, it’s the main thing that makes this recording stand out. It made me forget how Misty goes