Tiger Rag
Dutch Swing College Band Lyrics
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Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
Where oh where can he be?
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
Where oh where can he be?
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
The lyrics to the Dutch Swing College Band's "Tiger Rag" are playful and energetic, with a focus on finding and taming the elusive tiger. The repeated refrain of "Where's that tiger?" and "Hold that tiger!" suggests a wild, untamed animal that needs to be captured and controlled. The lyrics also encourage a sense of physicality, with lines like "Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!" that imply a rough and tumble approach to taming the beast.
At the same time, the lyrics express a sense of musical longing, with the reference to "Tiger Rag" as a well-known and beloved tune that everyone wants to hear. The final lines, "Low or highbrow, they all cry now / 'Please play that Tiger Rag for me'," suggest that the song has a universal appeal that crosses different social and cultural boundaries.
Overall, the lyrics to "Tiger Rag" are playful, vibrant, and full of energy, reflecting the spirit of the lively jazz music for which the Dutch Swing College Band was known.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's that tiger! Where's that tiger!
Where is that excitement or inspiration that we are looking for?
Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger ! Hold that tiger!
Let's capture and hold onto that feeling of excitement and energy
Choke him, poke him, kick him and soak him!
We'll do whatever it takes to keep that feeling alive and energized
Where's that tiger? Where's that tiger?
We continue to search for inspiration and excitement
Where oh where can he be?
We are wondering where that excitement might come from
Low or highbrow, they all cry now
Everyone, regardless of background or social status, is looking for that same excitement
"Please play that Tiger Rag for me"
We ask for that same energy and excitement to come through in the music
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Antonio Sbarro, Edwin Edwards, Henry Ragas, Larry Shields, Sidney Bechet
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@rivolibioscoop
The Tiger Rag rules. I love the variéty in instruments and themes. Jolly good fellows.
@lotharbergmann376
Das waren neben C. Barber meine Vorbilder!!! Super Musiker die noch ihre Instrumente beherrschten!!
@delloso6205
how can anyone beat that. what class these guys have.
@Mooseman327
Well, there's this. Duke Ellington from way back in 1929. Can't beat THIS for virtuosity and clever arranging. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX9Mi0HM2zA
@markt1387
Bravo! Jan Morks - fabulous!
@johnvanderburgh399
Still the best Dixieland band I have ever heard ever since I was only 16! DSC Band"s Doctor Jazz with, even so brilliant, singer Neva Raphaello is getting me still excited!
@mikekempsgaragejazz6626
Superb, joyful performance. Loved it.
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