Born in Brooklyn, New York City, Dave Pell first played in his teens with the big bands of Tony Pastor, Bob Astor, and Bobby Sherwood, and then moved to California in the middle of the 1940s. There he played on Bob Crosby's radio show in 1946, and was a member of Les Brown's band from 1947 to 1955.
In 1953 he began working with his own ensembles, mostly as an octet: Pell on tenor sax, another saxophone (either a baritone or an alto), trumpet and trombone, guitar, and a piano-bass-drums rhythm section). Among the octet players were Pepper Adams, Benny Carter, Mel Lewis, Red Mitchell, Marty Paich, Art Pepper and, early his career, John Williams. These ensembles recorded in the 1950s for Atlantic, Kapp, Coral, Capitol, and RCA Victor; alongside this, he played as a sideman for Shorty Rogers, Pete Rugolo, Benny Goodman, and Gene Krupa. He also produced in the 1950s and 1960s for Tops, Uni and Liberty; among his credits in production were some singles by Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
In 1961, Pell switched to alto sax and clarinet for I Remember John Kirby, a tribute album to bassist/bandleader Kirby who led a successful small group in the 1930s and '40s.
Pell was the recording session leader for the 1965 hit song "No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)", performed by members of the elite Los Angeles studio musicians known as The Wrecking Crew but attributed to The T-Bones.
In the 1970s he assembled the group Prez Conference, a Lester Young tribute ensemble. In the 1980s he returned to the octet format, and played on and off into the 1990s.
While living in North Hollywood, Dave Pell was married to Babette and had two daughters, Sandra and Suzanne. He died on 8 May 2017 at the age of 92.
Them There Eyes
Dave Pell Lyrics
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Life was a beautiful song
Didn't have a care nor worry
Then you had to come along
I fell in love with you first time
I looked into them there eyes
You've got a certain lil' cute way of flirtin'
With them there eyes
No stallin'
I'm fallin'
Going in a big way for sweet little you
My heart is jumpin'
You sure started somethin'
With them there eyes
You'd better watch them if you're wise
They sparkle, they bubble
They're gonna get you in a whole lot of trouble
You're overworkin' 'em
There's danger lurkin' in
Them there eyes
Maybe you think I'm just flirtin'
Maybe you think I'm all lies
Just because I get romantic when I gaze in
Them there eyes
I fell in love with you first time
I looked into them there eyes
You've got a certain lil' cute way of flirtin'
With them there eyes
They make me feel happy, they make me blue
No stallin'
I'm fallin'
Going in a big way for sweet little you
My heart is jumpin'
You sure started somethin'
With them there eyes
You'd better watch them if you're wise
They sparkle
They bubble
They're gonna get you in a whole lot of trouble
You're overworkin' 'em
There's danger lurkin' in
Them there eyes
"Them There Eyes" is a classic song that talks about the power of attraction and the spellbinding effect of someone's eyes. The lyrics describe the singer's feelings when they first saw the person they fell in love with. Before meeting this person, they were happy and carefree, but all that changed as soon as they laid eyes on them. The eyes of the person are described as having a cute and flirtatious way of looking at the singer. They are portrayed as having a sparkle and a bubble that draws people in with their magnetic charm. The singer falls hard and fast for this person, and their heart is now filled with love and joy.
The song warns of the danger that can come with falling for someone with such alluring eyes. The danger is that one can easily become overworked and overwhelmed with emotions by looking too deeply into their eyes. The lyrics suggest that there is "danger lurking" in them there eyes. Despite this warning, the singer can't resist falling in love with them and is going "in a big way" for the person because of their captivating eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
I was just minding my business
I wasn't looking for love or any kind of distraction, just living my life.
Life was a beautiful song
Everything was going great in my life, like a sweet melody.
Didn't have a care nor worry
I had no problems or concerns weighing on my mind or heart.
Then you had to come along
But then you entered my life, and everything changed.
I fell in love with you first time
I knew that I was head over heels for you from the very first time I saw you.
I looked into them there eyes
It was your eyes that caught my attention and made me fall in love with you.
You've got a certain lil' cute way of flirtin'
I love the way you flirt and interact with me, it's charming and delightful.
With them there eyes
And it's all because of the way you use your eyes to communicate with me.
They make me feel happy, they make me blue
Your eyes have a way of making me feel both happy and sad, depending on the situation.
No stallin'
I'm not hesitating or holding back when it comes to you.
I'm fallin'
I'm completely falling in love with you, and there's no stopping it.
Going in a big way for sweet little you
I'm pursuing you with everything I've got, because I find you sweet and irresistible.
My heart is jumpin'
My heart is racing with excitement and anticipation every time I see you.
You sure started somethin'
You have definitely stirred up something inside of me, and it's hard to contain it.
You'd better watch them if you're wise
You should be careful with your eyes, because they have the power to draw people in and create trouble.
They sparkle, they bubble
Your eyes have a lively and effervescent quality to them, making them even more captivating.
They're gonna get you in a whole lot of trouble
Your eyes could lead you down a dangerous path, causing you to make impulsive decisions or choices.
You're overworkin' 'em
You're using your eyes too much, and it could be exhausting for you or for the person on the receiving end.
There's danger lurkin' in
There is potential danger or risk involved in playing around with your eyes too much.
Maybe you think I'm just flirtin'
You might believe that I'm not being serious or truthful when I flirt with you.
Maybe you think I'm all lies
You might mistrust me and doubt my intentions, thinking that I'm not sincere.
Just because I get romantic when I gaze in
But the truth is, I can't help but feel romantic and emotional when I look into your eyes.
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