The Count Basie Orchestra is a 16 to 18 piece big band, one of the most prominent jazz performing groups of the swing era. The band survived the late-forties decline in big band popularity and went on to produce notable collaborations with singers such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald in the fifties and sixties. The group continued to perform and record as a ‘ghost band’ after Count Basie’s death, and are currently under the leadership of Bill Hughes.
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Cherokee
Count Basie & His Orchestra Lyrics
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I can't forget you, Cherokee sweetheart.
Child of the prairie, your love keeps calling,
My heart enthralling, Cherokee.
Dreams of summertime, of lovertime gone by,
Throng my memory so tenderly, and sigh. My
Sweet Indian maiden, one day I'll hold you,
In my arms fold you, Cherokee.
The Count Basie & His Orchestra's song "Cherokee" is a romantic ballad that tells the story of a man who falls in love with a Native American woman. The song's lyrics are straightforward, with the singer expressing his love for the woman and his desire to hold her in his arms. The man is clearly enamored with the woman, as he cannot forget her since the first time they met. He describes her as a child of the prairie, and her love keeps calling to him, enthralling his heart.
The singer's dreams are filled with memories of their time together, and he longs to hold her in his arms once again. The lyrics are simple and tender, reflecting the deep emotions of the singer. The song's melody is also memorable, with a slow, soft tempo that perfectly captures the sentimentality of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet Indian maiden, since first I met you,
Ever since we met, you captured my heart, oh lovely Native American lady.
I can't forget you, Cherokee sweetheart.
You have left a lasting impression on me, my darling Cherokee beloved.
Child of the prairie, your love keeps calling,
You are like the prairie, an embodiment of beauty, calling me with your pure love.
My heart enthralling, Cherokee.
You have captured and enchanted my heart, dear Cherokee.
Dreams of summertime, of lovertime gone by,
My memories of our past summers and all the lovely moments we've shared together flood my mind.
Throng my memory so tenderly, and sigh. My
They fill me with tender emotions, and I can't help but let out a soft sigh.
Sweet Indian maiden, one day I'll hold you,
My dear Native American lady, I long to hold you in my arms.
In my arms fold you, Cherokee.
I want to embrace you tightly, my beloved Cherokee.
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Written by: Ray Noble
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