They signed to Decca in 1934, basically formed more traditional regular band, and even started performing live until they had their famous falling out in September, 1935.
When I Take My Sugar To Tea
Dorsey Brothers Lyrics
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Since I met my sugar cane
That gang of mine has been revealin'
That they're feelin' sore
I left the lamp light on that old corner
For the moon in lover's lane
I'm doing things I never did before
All the boys are jealous of me
'Cause I never take her where the gang goes
When I take my sugar to tea
I'm a rowdy dowdy, that's me
She's a high hat baby, that's she
So I never take her where the gang goes
When I take my sugar to tea
Ev'ry Sunday afternoon
We forget about our cares
Rubbin' elbows at the Ritz
With those millionaires
When I take my sugar to tea
I'm as ritzy there as I can be
'Cause I never take her where the gang goes
When I take my sugar to tea
Bo-lo-lo-loah-whoa-mm
Bo-lo-lo-whoa-ooh
When I take my sugar to tea
All the boys are jealous of me
'Cause I never take her where the gang goes
When I take my sugar to tea
I'm a rowdy dowdy, that's me
She's a high hat baby, that's she
So I never take her where the gang goes
When I take my sugar to tea
Rubbin' elbows at the Ritz
With those millionaires
When I take my sugar to tea
I'm as ritzy there as I can be
'Cause I never take her where the gang goes
When I take my sugar to tea
The song "When I Take My Sugar To Tea" is a delightfully jazzy tune that tells the story of a young couple and their adventures away from the usual hangout spots. The lyrics convey the emotions of the male protagonist, who is overjoyed with his sugar cane's presence and constantly seeks ways to impress her. He's ecstatic every time they get to spend some quality time together, particularly when they're able to escape the company of his usual rowdy crew.
The lyrics mention that the singer's gang is feeling sore, given that he doesn't invite them when he takes his sugar to tea. They've noticed that he has switched off the lamp on the corner, where they typically hang out, to be with his lover. The singer doesn't mind their jealousy, as he's too busy impressing his girl by taking her to swanky venues and rubbing elbows with millionaires.
The song's chorus is particularly catchy, with the lyrics: "When I take my sugar to tea, all the boys are jealous of me, 'cause I never take her where the gang goes when I take my sugar to tea." We can imagine the singer and his girlfriend gazing into each other's eyes, happy to be away from the usual noisy environment and enjoying each other's company in a refined setting.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just a little "Jackie Horner"
I feel shy and unsure since I met my sugar cane.
Since I met my sugar cane.
Since I met the love of my life.
That gang of mine has been revealin'
My friends have been showing that they're disappointed in me.
That they're feelin' sore.
That they're not happy with my new love.
I left the lamp light on the corner,
I left a light on to show that I'll be back.
For the moon in lover's lane.
For the romantic atmosphere.
I'm doing things I never did before.
I'm experiencing new things since I fell in love.
When I take my sugar to tea, all the
When I'm out with my love,
Boys are jealous of me, 'cause I
My friends are envious because I
Never take her where the gang goes,
Don't go to the usual places with my love,
I'm a rowdy dowdy, that's me,
I'm a bit wild and uncivilized.
She's a high hat baby, that's she,
She's a fashionable and sophisticated woman.
So I never take her where the gang goes,
So I don't take her to the usual places with my friends.
Ev'ry Sunday afternoon,
Every Sunday afternoon,
We forget about our cares,
We put aside our worries,
Rubbing elbows at the Ritz,
We are socializing with wealthy and sophisticated people at the Ritz Hotel.
With those millionaires.
With rich people.
When I take my sugar to tea,
When I'm out with my love,
I'm as Ritzy as can be,
I feel fashionable and sophisticated because I'm with her,
'Cause I never take her where the gang goes,
Because I don't take her to the usual places with my friends.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sammy Fain, Irving Kahal, Pierre Norman Connor
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Barbara Effros
That’s my Grandpa Bob Effros on trumpet, Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey,, Arthur Schutt, Dick McDonough, Joe Tarto and Stan King with the fabulous Boswell Sisters. 🎶🌹🎺🎶
charles wiggins
They were terrific , all of them .I just love these great old tunes. Would never get to hear them, if it were not for YouTube. Wish I had a time machine , so I could go to back to the 30s and 40s and see all the greats in person.
SandViolet
I've been an enormous fan of the Boswells since the nostalgia craze of the early '70s, and this is my favorite record of them all.
Evil Eyelash
I love the Boswells - One of my favorite songs and great quality :)
Asko Varjorinne
So perfect!!! 👉👉💕💕
Carlus Maximus
I'm just a little "Jackie Horner"
since I met my sugar cane
that gang of mine has been revealin'
that they're feelin' sore
I left the lamp light on that old corner
for the moon in lover's lane
I'm doing things I never did before
When I take my sugar to tea, all the
boys are jealous of me, 'cause I
never take her where the gang goes
when I take my sugar to tea
I'm a rowdy dowdy, that's me!
she's a high hat baby, that's she!
so I never take her where the gang goes
when I take my sugar to tea
Ev'ry Sunday afternoon
we forget about our cares
rubbing elbows at the Ritz
with those millionaires
When I take my sugar to tea
I'm as Ritzy there as I can be
'cause I never take her where the gang goes
when I take my sugar to tea