Cottontail
Duke Ellington & Луи Армстронг Lyrics


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Come on, wail
Wail, Cotton Tail
Benny Webster, come on and blow for me

That's Cotton Tail

Come on, wail
Wail, Cotton Tail
Benny Webster, come on and blow for me





That's Cotton Tail

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Duke Ellington & Ella Fitzgerald's song Cotton Tail represent a call and response. The repeated line "Come on, wail" is an invitation to the saxophonist, Benny Webster, to solo and show his skills. The name "Cotton Tail" is likely a reference to the energetic and bouncy nature of the melody. The repetition of the phrase "wail, Cotton Tail" emphasizes the upbeat and lively rhythm of the song, fitting for a jazz composition.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on, wail
Let's get started with some passionate music


Wail, Cotton Tail
Go ahead and play some soulful tunes, Mr. Cotton Tail


Benny Webster, come on and blow for me
Mr. Webster, please play your saxophone for me


That's Cotton Tail
That's the piece of music we're playing right now




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON

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