Born in Sw… Read Full Bio ↴Colin James Bailey (born July 9, 1934) is a jazz drummer.
Born in Swindon, England, Bailey learned to play drums as a child, studying formally from age seven. He lived in Australia from 1958 into the early 1960s, and played with Bryce Rohde and the Australian Jazz Quartet during this time. When the AJQ toured the U.S., Bailey was hired by Vince Guaraldi, with whom Bailey played (alongside Jimmy Witherspoon and Ben Webster) until 1963, and returned to work with for the Charlie Brown specials in 1965. Settling in California, Bailey worked with Clare Fischer (1962–64), Victor Feldman (1964), Joe Pass (1963–64), and Miles Davis (1963). He toured worldwide with Benny Goodman in 1964-65, played on a television program with Terry Gibbs, and toured with George Shearing in 1966-67. He also spent time with Chet Baker, Ray Brown, João Gilberto, and Blossom Dearie (1975).
In 1970, Bailey became an American citizen. He spent six years as Ed Shaughnessy's backup in the Tonight Show band, and starred in Fernwood Tonight in a drumming role in 1977-78. After moving to Texas in 1979, he became a faculty member at North Texas State University from 1981-84. His later work includes time with Richie Cole, Jimmy Rowles, Red Mitchell, Stefan Scaggliari, Joe Pass again, Ron Affif, John Pisano, and Weslia Whitfield.
O Tannenbaum
Colin Bailey Lyrics
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Wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Do grünst nicht nur
Zur Sommerzeit,
Nein auch I'm Winter, wenn es schneit.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum,
Wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Do kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Do kannst mir sehr gefallen!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Dein Kleid will mich
Was lehren:
Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit
Gibt Trost und Kraft
Zu jeder Zeit.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum!
Das soll dein Kleid
Mich lehren.
The lyrics of Colin Bailey's "O Tannenbaum" song, which is a German Christmas carol, talk about the symbolic value of the Tannenbaum, which is a fir tree usually used as a Christmas tree. The tree's foliage is a symbol of how true its leaves are since they remain green throughout the year, even in winter when it snows. The lyrics also mention how the Tannenbaum can bring great pleasure to those who observe it during Christmas. The line "Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut," translates to "How often a tree of yours has given me great joy at Christmastime." The last stanza talks about what the tree teaches its observers. The tree provides hope and stability to people during hard times.
Overall, the lyrics to Colin Bailey's "O Tannenbaum" convey a message of hope, perseverance, and joy, all of which are important values during the Christmas season. It is a song that recognizes the significance and symbolism of the Tannenbaum in German culture and how it has become an essential part of the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, Your leaves are so loyal and true!
Do grünst nicht nur Zur Sommerzeit, Nein auch I'm Winter, wenn es schneit.
You're not green only in the summertime, but also in winter, when it snows.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, Wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, Your leaves are so loyal and true!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Do kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! You please me very much!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
How often at Christmastime a tree like you has brought me great joy!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Do kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! You please me very much!
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Dein Kleid will mich Was lehren:
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! Your dress teaches me something:
Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit Gibt Trost und Kraft Zu jeder Zeit.
Hope and steadfastness give comfort and strength at all times.
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Das soll dein Kleid Mich lehren.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! That's what your dress should teach me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HENRY STUCK
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Classic!
Elvis Snoopy
Tapping my toes in enjoyment!