Tiger Rag
Dorsey Jimmy Lyrics


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Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?




Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dorsey Jimmy's song "Tiger Rag" are repetitive, but they convey the energy and excitement of the music. The repeated phrase "Hold that tiger" serves as a command to the band to maintain their enthusiasm and intensity. It's almost like a call-and-response between the band leader and his musicians, with the leader urging them to keep the tempo up and the musicians responding with their energetic playing. The question "Where's that tiger?" adds to the urgency of the song, as if the band is searching for something elusive but powerful. Perhaps the "tiger" refers to a particular riff or melody that is driving the song forward, or maybe it's just a metaphor for the wild, unpredictable nature of the music.


Overall, "Tiger Rag" is a celebration of jazz music and the passion that it inspires. The lyrics may seem simple, but they capture the energy and excitement of a live performance, and they encourage the listener to get caught up in the music and let it take them on a wild ride. It's a classic example of the kind of jazz that was popular in the early 20th century, and it still has the power to get people tapping their feet and nodding their heads.


Line by Line Meaning

Hold that tiger
Keep a firm grip on whatever is causing excitement or chaos


Where's that tiger?
Where is the source of the excitement or chaos?




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Comments from YouTube:

Mike Thomas

Yes, it was JD's "set piece" which he seems to produce when he can!.
As well as That's No Bargain, which John mentions, he also plays it on "Sensation Stomp" by Paul Whiteman's Orchestra (at a really fast speed) and on "Tiger Rag" by The Home Towners (Duophone).

John Davies

He plays this solo on That's No Bargain - a way of showing how much was his.

Bugleboy 452

Jimmy was brilliant

Dymitr Markiewicz

Fantastic - Thank You so very much. Fantastic quality. D.M

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