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
Old Devil Moon
Chris Connor Lyrics
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Something in your eyes I see
Soon begins bewitching me
It's that old devil moon
That you stole from the skies
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
You and you glance make this romance
Stars in the night
Blazing their light
Can't hold a candle
To your razzle-dazzle
You've got me flyin' high and wide
On a magic carpet ride
Full of butterflies inside
Wanna cry, wanna croon
Wanna laugh like a loon
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
Just when I think
I'm free as a dove
Old devil moon
Deep in your eyes
Blinds me with love
The lyrics of Chris Connor's "Old Devil Moon" speak of the power of love and attraction. The song describes how the singer is entranced by their partner's eyes, which carry the "devil moon" in them. This "moon" is something that has bewitched the singer, making them feel as though they are on a magic carpet ride, soaring high above the world around them. The singer is overwhelmed by their emotions, feeling like they want to laugh like a loon, cry, and sing all at the same time. The song suggests that love has the power to make us lose ourselves and be swept away by its power.
The lyrics also talk about the intensity of the singer's emotions, describing their romance as "too hot to handle." The stars in the night, as bright as they may be, pale in comparison to the razzle-dazzle of their love. The chorus suggests that just when the singer thinks they are free or unencumbered, they are pulled back into their partner's spell as the old devil moon rises in their eyes once more.
Line by Line Meaning
I look at you and suddenly
As I set my gaze upon you
Something in your eyes I see
I can detect a certain allure in your eyes
Soon begins bewitching me
This charm seems to be casting a spell on me
It's that old devil moon
The source of this enchantment is the classic cursed moon
That you stole from the skies
Which you seem to have taken from the heavens for your own use
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
And it's its reflection that I can clearly see in your eyes
You and you glance make this romance
Our interaction and your gaze combine to create this passionate affair
Too hot to handle
It's so intense that it's hard to manage
Stars in the night
Even the celestial bodies in the sky
Blazing their light
Are dim in comparison to the flare of this romance
Can't hold a candle
Not even a tiny bit as powerful
To your razzle-dazzle
As your captivation and fascination is highly impressive and charming
You've got me flyin' high and wide
You have made me feel ecstatic and exorbitant
On a magic carpet ride
As if I am riding on a mystical and surreal expedition
Full of butterflies inside
My stomach is flustered with butterflies
Wanna cry, wanna croon
I feel an urge to break down crying or singing sentimentally
Wanna laugh like a loon
Or to let out a joyous, boisterous laugh
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
All of these emotions are caused by the reflections of the cursed moon I see in your eyes
Just when I think
Even when I consider the possibility
I'm free as a dove
That I am free and liberated from this captivating force
Old devil moon
The age-old cursed moon
Deep in your eyes
Emerges in your eyes once more
Blinds me with love
And completely captivates me once again with an overpowering feeling of love
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: Burton Lane, E. Y. Harburg
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@1913gransome
Just a note: This song is not being sung by Chris Connor [though she does sing on this album - Nina Simone and Her Friends] this song is actually sung by Carmen McRae, I had the original album.
@cecilgrant6356
listen to c.p grant