Creole Love Call
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra Feat. Adelaide Hall Lyrics
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I just keep wandering on,
To the place I hear a call,
Because the one I love is there;
Back to the fields of cotton
To hear a Creole love song.
The song "Creole Love Call" by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra featuring Adelaide Hall Vocal is a love song with a deep connection to African American culture. The lyrics of the song refer to the struggles of African American life, particularly during the time when slavery was rampant. The song is a call to the ones they love, to come back home where they can hear the Creole love song, which symbolizes hope and love amidst the harsh conditions they face every day.
The song's theme is about hope and resilience, and the desire to find comfort in the midst of difficult times. The musical composition of "Creole Love Call" is a fusion of African and European musical styles, which was typical of Ellington's body of work, and was meant to represent the unique cultural heritage of African Americans. The song features a slow tempo, which adds to the melancholic tone of the song, and the emotive singing of Adelaide Hall effectively conveys the song's message of hope and love.
Line by Line Meaning
When the days are sad and long,
During the hard times, when my days seem long and unending,
I just keep wandering on,
I keep moving forward, not allowing my sadness to consume me,
To the place I hear a call,
I am drawn to a particular place, guided by a call I can hear,
Because the one I love is there;
This is because the person I love is waiting for me at this place,
Back to the fields of cotton
I feel compelled to return to the cotton fields where I belong,
To hear a Creole love song.
There, I can listen to the beautiful, heartwarming music that expresses the love shared between two people of French and African-American descent.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON
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@grittykitty50
So, so fortunate that YouTube has this recording available to listen to on her birthday today.
@FiiireLight
This music transported me to those times. ❤ Velveteen, paisley wallpaper walls, smokey rooms, glove-clad hands, long stem cigarette holders, the smoothest bourbon.... I could almost smell the air. This was a real treat.
@michaelshore2609
Ma'am! you SO nailed it. Duke's "The Mooche" from 1928 has that same soignee, sophisticated sexiness.
@grittykitty50
Don't forget your ace deuce hat, Lady.
@garyfrancis6193
Wait a minute this was almost 100 years ago. We’ve had a century of progress since. We must be living in paradise.
@user-cs5sv6uc9t
Thank you, Google! Happy Birthday, QUEEN!!!
@ranikajol5718
je découvre aujourd'hui, et comme j'aime le Jazz je suis contente, j'écoutais déjà Duke Ellington et autres. Happy Birthday Miss Adélaïde
@crystalgrose
Happy Birthday Ms. Adelaide 🕊️💐
(October 20, 1901)
@Boldorion1958
Adelaide Hall was still performing at the age of 90.
@007ndc
Thank you Google Doodle. The iconic chanteuse with the Duke Ellington Orchestra at the Cotton Club. Oh to have been there in my tux and tails with my girl and some Prohibition booze 🎉