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
Witchcraft
Chris Connor Lyrics
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That sly come-hither stare,
That strips my conscience bare,
It's witchcraft.
And I've got no defense for it,
The heat is too intense for it,
What good would common sense for it do?
'Cause it's witchcraft, wicked witchcraft,
And although I know it's strictly taboo,
When you arouse the need in me
My heart says "Yes indeed" in me
Proceed with what you're leading me to.
It's such an ancient pitch,
But one that I wouldn't switch,
'Cause there's no nicer witch than you.
'Cause it's witchcraft, that crazy witchcraft,
And although I know it's strictly taboo,
When you arouse the need in me
My heart says "Yes indeed" in me
Proceed with what you're leading me to.
It's such an ancient pitch,
But one that I'd never switch,
'Cause there's no nicer witch than you.
The lyrics to Chris Connor's "Witchcraft" speak to the irresistible pull of desire, the kind that makes one feel completely powerless and unable to resist. The singer describes the object of their desire in almost supernatural terms, with "fingers in my hair" and a "sly come-hither stare" that "strips my conscience bare". It's an unsettling feeling, one that the singer knows they should resist, but can't help succumbing to. The attraction is described as "witchcraft", something almost beyond their control, and although they know it's taboo, they can't help but follow where it leads.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this powerlessness, with the repetition of the phrase "witchcraft, wicked witchcraft". It's almost as if the singer is trying to convince themselves that they are not actually in control of their own desires. They acknowledge that common sense would dictate they resist, but when faced with such intense desire, reasoning falls by the wayside. The singer repeats that there's "no nicer witch than you", suggesting that they are almost under a spell or enchantment.
Line by Line Meaning
Those fingers in my hair,
Your touch is irresistible and captivating.
That sly come-hither stare,
Your suggestive look entices me to come closer.
That strips my conscience bare,
Your allure overwhelms me and makes me forget my morals and judgment.
It's witchcraft.
Your power over me is inexplicable and almost supernatural.
And I've got no defense for it,
I am defenseless against your charms and have no way to resist you.
The heat is too intense for it,
The passion and desire you ignite in me is too intense to be ignored.
What good would common sense for it do?
Using reason and logic to fight against my attraction to you is futile.
'Cause it's witchcraft, wicked witchcraft,
Your influence over me is dangerous and almost supernatural.
And although I know it's strictly taboo,
I am aware that our relationship is forbidden or socially unacceptable.
When you arouse the need in me
When you awaken my desire and passion,
My heart says "Yes indeed" in me
My heart confirms my attraction to you.
Proceed with what you're leading me to.
I give in to your guidance and follow where you lead me.
It's such an ancient pitch,
The seductive power you possess is as old as time itself.
But one that I wouldn't switch,
Although I am aware of the danger, I wouldn't want to resist your enchantment.
'Cause there's no nicer witch than you.
You are the most beautiful and charming person I have ever encountered.
'Cause it's witchcraft, that crazy witchcraft,
Your influence over me is wild and uncontrollable.
And although I know it's strictly taboo,
Our love is forbidden and considered socially unacceptable.
When you arouse the need in me
When you awaken my desire and passion,
My heart says "Yes indeed" in me.
My heart confirms my attraction to you.
Proceed with what you're leading me to.
I give in to your guidance and follow where you lead me.
It's such an ancient pitch,
The seductive power you possess is as old as time itself.
But one that I'd never switch,
Although I am aware of the danger, I wouldn't ever want to resist your enchantment.
'Cause there's no nicer witch than you.
You are the most beautiful and charming person I have ever encountered.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael Chapman
This is indeed worthy of Remastering if doable... My Grandparents lived a few blocks from Capitol Recording Studios on Vine St. when Sinatra with Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra recorded this Great American Songbook Cy Coleman/Carolyn Leigh Pop/Jazz Standard gold nugget on May 20,1957
Lowell Thomas, Jr.
This lady sure could SWING !
Sylvia Carlson
I know they said they couldn't hear it, but I definitely hear a similarity in June Christy's voice and Chris'............not exactly, but close.
Allan Trompeter
June Christy picked Chris Connor to replace her when she left The Stan Kenton Band.
Definitely a similar voice. I like Chris Connor better
Victor Silvester
Chris way better than June though.
krogaan
:)