April In Paris
Clifford Brown and Sarah Vaughan Lyrics
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I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling
I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris
Whom can I run to?
What have you done to my heart?
The song April in Paris is a classic jazz song that speaks of the arrival of spring in Paris. The lyrics describe the joy and beauty that the season brings, highlighting aspects such as the blooming of chestnuts and holiday tables set under trees. The singer talks of how they had never truly appreciated the charm of spring until they experienced it in Paris. Prior to visiting Paris, they had never felt the warmth of embracing someone or felt their heart sing with joy.
The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and emotional connection to Paris, prompting the singer to ask whom they can turn to after falling in love with the city in spring. The music that accompanies the song is a perfect blend of the instruments, with Clifford Brown's trumpet solos and Sarah Vaughan's soulful voice creating a balance that fully captures the magic of Paris in spring.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew the charm of spring
Prior to my experience of Paris in the month of April, I had never before appreciated the beauty and elegance of the spring season.
I never met it face to face
I had never before had the opportunity to truly witness and embrace the season of spring.
I never knew my heart could sing
Until my visit to Paris in April, I never realized that my heart had the capacity to feel such joy and elation.
I never missed a warm embrace
Prior to my time in Paris, I had never felt a yearning or longing for the warmth and comfort of an embrace.
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
It was only during my time in Paris in the month of April, when the chestnut trees were in full bloom, that I experienced something truly magical.
Holiday tables under the trees
In Paris during April, it is common to see festive tables set up underneath the trees to celebrate the season.
April in Paris, this is a feeling
The sensation of being in Paris during April is hard to describe, but it can only be characterized as a pure and unique emotion that cannot be replicated.
That no one can ever reprise
The emotions and experiences that come from being in Paris during April are so special and unique that they cannot be recreated or replicated by anyone else.
Till April in Paris
My appreciation for the beauty and elegance of life and the world around me was non-existent until I had the chance to experience Paris in the month of April.
Whom can I run to?
After having such a life-changing experience in Paris during April, I am left wondering who I can turn to with whom I can share my joy and elation.
What have you done to my heart?
The effects of my time in Paris during April have left me feeling almost overwhelmed with emotion, and I cannot quite wrap my head around how much of an impact this experience has had on my heart and soul.
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Written by: E. Y. Harburg, Vernon Duke
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Kevin Wilmore
A recurring sublime melody that brings me to tears. Especially when I've had a few. Then here comes Clifford.
njcrossroads
5:00 Listen how she sings "reprise...I never knew the charm of Spring" all in one beautifully controlled breath. Amazing!
Sally Bowles
To be honest Doris Day does the same, and others too, so maybe in the original version it said to do it like this. Of course this version is number one
Henry Tozer
This is the version that made me fall in love with this song... I've just recorded it myself and released it on my own YouTube Channel here... I come nowhere close to Sarah (or the greats of the time), but I'm doing my bit to try to bring this beautiful music - a time when music had grace and sincerity - to new generations. I'd love you to listen and let me know what you think.
Michael
One of the gems of music, Sarah.... the amtosphere on this piece is pure art
Thomas Lombardo
One of the many gems she recorded with Clifford Brown. . Glorious from beginning to end.
Donald Penegar
One of the best. Vocalist of all time Beautiful track Love sassy
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Donald Fedosiuk
Amazing how the beginning of Clifford's solo so eerily replicates the sound of a human voice!
Jack Gedzelman
An enormously talented performer. Her singing was all soul and simply unforgetable
Jack
I'm here because of Ishiguro's book. I'm so glad i checked this song. So beautiful