Louis Armstrong (1901 - 1971) was a trumpet player, singer, and bandleader, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists in the history of jazz.
I'm Puttin' My Eggs in One Basket
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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My Romeos have been many
But now my roaming
Days have gone
Too many irons in the fire
Is worse than not having any
I've had my share
I'm putting all my eggs
In one basket
I'm betting everything
I've got on you
I'm giving all my love
To one baby
Lord, help me if my baby
Don't come through
I've got a great big amount
Saved up in my love account
Honey, and I've decided
Love divided in two won't do
So I'm putting all my eggs
In one basket
I'm betting everything
I've got on you
I'm putting all my eggs
In one basket
I'm betting everything
I've got on you
I'm giving all my love
To one baby
Lord, help me if my baby
Don't come through
I've got a great big amount
Saved up in my love account
Honey, and I've decided
Love divided in two won't do
So I'm putting all my eggs
In one basket
I'm betting everything
I've got on you
I'm betting everything
I've got on you
I'm betting everything
I've got on you
In "I'm puttin' all my eggs in one basket," Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong sing about the gamble of love. The singer has been flitting from one lover to the next, but she's now ready to commit to just one. The analogy of putting all her eggs in one basket is a fitting symbol for the vulnerable position she's putting herself in. She's betting all she has on this one person and hoping that they will reciprocate her love. The lyrics are a tender and playful expression of the fears and hopes that come with taking such a risk.
Throughout the song, the singers voice their concerns about spreading themselves too thin in the arena of love. They suggest that too many romances can cause more harm than good and that it's best to concentrate on one person. They acknowledge that it's a risky move, and the stakes are incredibly high. But they also assert that they've come to the realization that if they don't put all their eggs in one basket, they won't be able to take that all-important step of giving themselves fully to someone else. They're willing to put everything on the line for the chance at a deep and lasting love.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been a roaming Juliet
I, the singer, have been like a Juliet, wandering and exploring the world.
My Romeos have been many
I've had many romantic relationships, or suitors, like the character Romeo in Shakespeare's play.
But now my roaming days have gone
I'm ready to settle down and stop my wandering ways, to find one person to be with.
Too many irons in the fire
Having too many things going on at once, or too many people I'm interested in, can be problematic, like having too many irons in a fire.
Is worse than not having any
It's better to focus on one thing, or in this case, one person, than to try to have too many things going on at once.
I've had my share
I've experienced having too many irons in the fire, and I'm ready to move on from that.
And from now on, I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I'm going to focus on one person and invest all of my energy and attention into them.
I'm betting everything I've got on you
I'm taking a big risk and putting all my trust and hope into this one person, believing that they will reciprocate my feelings and be there for me.
I'm giving all my love to one baby
I'm dedicating all of my love and affection to this one person, calling them my 'baby' as a term of endearment.
Lord, help me if my baby don't come through
I'm aware that this is a big risk, and I'm praying that the person I'm investing in will come through for me, or else it will be a big disappointment.
I've got a great big amount saved up in my love account
I have a lot of love to give and I've been saving it up for the right person, like having a savings account for love.
Honey, and I've decided love divided in two won't do
I've realized that splitting my love between multiple people won't work, and I'm committed to focusing on one person.
So I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
I'm making a commitment to invest all of myself into one person and take the risk that comes with it.
I'm betting everything I've got on you
I'm taking a leap of faith and trusting this one person to reciprocate my feelings and be there for me.
I'm betting everything I've got on you
I'm taking a huge gamble and putting all of my hopes and dreams into this one person.
I'm betting everything I've got on you
This person is the most important thing to me, and I'm willing to risk everything for them.
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Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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@marshaliladebi5773
My dad had these tapes for years, one day I played the album and completely loved this song, been searching for it for years.
@BROWL911
Thank you so much for the great video music like this inspires all generations
@nickyg6164
Best duo ever
@sorenkarlsson6279
Another one of my favorite songs with this lovely couple
@nickyg6164
Greatest duo every
@rowh91
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Je sur kiffe !! bravo !
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@anninamiastaizitta
a memoria!
@fillra01
Wonderful music! Thanks for this! The song was written by Irving Berlin. Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, August 13, 1957, Los Angeles, CA ... Armstrong, Louis (Vocal) Fitzgerald, Ella (Vocal) Peterson, Oscar (Piano) Ellis, Herb (Guitar) Brown, Ray (Bass) Bellson, Louis (Drums) ... The "michaelminn armstrong" discography is excellent for Louis for the years 1923-1970, as is "dippermouth blog". ...