Alexander's Ragtime Band
Ethel Merman Donald O'Connor Mitzi Gaynor Dan Dailey Lyrics
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Alexander's Ragtime Band
Come on and hear, come on and hear
It's the best band in the land
They can play a bugle call
Like you never heard before
So natural that you want to go to war
That's just the bestest band what am, Honey Lamb
Come on along, come on along
Let me take you by the hand
Up to the man, up to the man
Who's the leader of the band
And if you want to hear the Swanee River played in ragtime
Come on and hear, come on and hear
Alexander's Ragtime Band
The song "Alexander's Ragtime Band" is a popular song that was composed by Irving Berlin in 1911. The lyrics of the song describe a ragtime band that has the ability to play a bugle call that is so natural and powerful that it makes the listener want to go to war. The song emphasizes the quality of the band and urges the listener to come and listen to them play. The phrase "Alexander's Ragtime Band" is repeated several times throughout the song as a kind of advertisement for the band. The song is meant to be upbeat, catchy, and fun, and it has become a classic American song, frequently covered by other artists.
The lyrics of "Alexander's Ragtime Band" are interesting in that they highlight the importance of music in American culture. Music has always played a significant role in American society, and this song, written during the early 1900s, reflects this. Additionally, the song refers to the civil war, which was a significant event in American history, and the mention of the Swanee River, a river that flows through several southern states, reinforces the theme of American culture and nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on and hear, come on and hear
Please join us, please join us
Alexander's Ragtime Band
We have a wonderful music group called Alexander's Ragtime Band
Come on and hear, come on and hear
We urge you again to come and listen
It's the best band in the land
This band is the best of its kind
They can play a bugle call
They are talented enough to play and sound like a bugle
Like you never heard before
Unlike any bugle you've ever heard before
So natural that you want to go to war
Their bugle playing is so inspiring that it will make you eager to go to battle
That's just the bestest band what am, Honey Lamb
This is just the best band around, darling
Come on along, come on along
Please come with us
Let me take you by the hand
I'll guide you there myself
Up to the man, up to the man
We'll go meet the band's leader
Who's the leader of the band
Who is the one in charge of this amazing music group?
And if you want to hear the Swanee River played in ragtime
If you're interested in listening to the Swanee River played with ragtime style
Come on and hear, come on and hear
Please come and listen
Alexander's Ragtime Band
They will be playing and performing as Alexander's Ragtime Band
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: F. KARLIN, I. BERLIN
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