Chicago
Frank Sinatra Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr Lyrics
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I had to stop and stare
I saw a man dancing with his own wife
And you'll never guess where
Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin' town, that toddlin' town
Chicago, Chicago, I'll show you around, I love it
Betcha bottom dollar you'll lose your blues
The town that Billy Sunday could not shut down
On State Street, that great street
I just want to stay, I just want to stay
They do things they don't do on Broadway, say
They have the time, the time of their life
I saw a man who danced with his wife
In Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago
Free and easy town, brassy, breezy town
Chicago, Chicago
Let me cool my heels right down at Marshall Field
Come and walk with
Along the lake, to the drake
Hollar and hoot, all through the loop
Shout out now to Mrs. O'Leary's cow
No she-she, life is peachy
Chicago, we'll meet at the Pump Room Ambassador East
To say the least
On shishkabob and breast of squab we will feed and get free
Don't tell me sin is rampid and right
Think of that man who danced with his wife
In Chicago, Chicago
I feel sympathy for that wonderful, windy town!
The lyrics to Frank Sinatra Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr.'s song Chicago paint a vivid picture of the bustling city, celebrating its vibrancy and free spirit. The first verse starts off with a surprise encounter of a couple dancing together, which the singer finds quite unusual. The refrain emphasizes the allure of the city and the singer's love for it. The mention of Billy Sunday refers to a famous evangelical preacher who tried to shut down the city's nightlife in the early 20th century but failed. The second verse describes State Street as a place where everything goes, different from Broadway. The singer observes people having the time of their lives and enjoying each other's company. The mention of Marshall Field's and The Drake hotel, both landmarks of the city, adds to the feeling of nostalgia and familiarity. In the third verse, the singer refers to the famous fire of 1871, which started in Mrs. O'Leary's barn (her alleged cow was blamed for it), and spread throughout the city. But instead of focusing on the tragedy, the verse celebrates the city's resilience and vitality. The mention of the Pump Room and Ambassador East, two famous places to see and be seen at the time, adds to the glamorous and sophisticated image of the city.
Overall, the song portrays Chicago as a place where anything can happen, where people come to have fun and forget their worries. It celebrates the city's unique energy, its joys and sorrows, and acknowledges its place in American culture.
Line by Line Meaning
I got the surprise, the surprise of my life
I experienced the most unbelievable surprise
I had to stop and stare
I was so stunned that I had to pause and gaze
I saw a man dancing with his own wife
I witnessed a man having a dance with his spouse
And you'll never guess where
And I bet you can't imagine where it happened
Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin' town, that toddlin' town
Chicago, Chicago, that lively and bustling city
Chicago, Chicago, I'll show you around, I love it
Chicago, Chicago, I adore it so much and can't wait to give you a tour
Betcha bottom dollar you'll lose your blues
I'm sure you'll forget all your worries and feel happy
In Chicago, Chicago
While being in Chicago, Chicago
The town that Billy Sunday could not shut down
The city that even Billy Sunday couldn't put a stop to
On State Street, that great street
On State Street, that famous street
I just want to stay, I just want to stay
I wish to dwell there, I wish to dwell there
They do things they don't do on Broadway, say
They do some things that are not done on Broadway, tell you what
They have the time, the time of their life
They have a lot of fun and enjoy themselves immensely
I saw a man who danced with his wife
I came across a man who was having a dance with his spouse
In Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago
In Chicago, Chicago, Chicago, Chicago
Free and easy town, brassy, breezy town
An effortless and relaxed city, bold, confident city
Chicago, Chicago
Chicago, Chicago
Let me cool my heels right down at Marshall Field
Let me unwind a bit at Marshall Field
Come and walk with
Join me and walk with me
Along the lake, to the drake
Next to the lake, towards the Drake Hotel
Hollar and hoot, all through the loop
Yell and shout all over the loop
Shout out now to Mrs. O'Leary's cow
Let's give a shout out to Mrs. O'Leary's cow
No she-she, life is peachy
No pretense, life is agreeable
Chicago, we'll meet at the Pump Room Ambassador East
Chicago, we'll rendezvous at the Pump Room inside the Ambassador East Hotel
To say the least
At the very least
On shishkabob and breast of squab we will feed and get free
We'll dine on shishkabob and breast of squab without spending anything
Don't tell me sin is rampid and right
Don't try to convince me that sin is rampant and justified
Think of that man who danced with his wife
Remember the man who was having a dance with his wife
In Chicago, Chicago
In Chicago, Chicago
I feel sympathy for that wonderful, windy town!
I have a great empathy for that incredible, blustery city!
Lyrics Š Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CEVIN N FISHER, PETER GRIFFITHS
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Time Stamps:
Dean Martin
6:40 Send Me The Pillow You Dream On
9:23 King of the Road
14:00 Everybody Loves Somebody
16:48 Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu)
20:27 You're Nobody till Somebody Loves You
Sammy Davis Jr
23:20 My Shining Hour
26:19 Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)
29:49 I've Got You Under My Skin
39:06 One For My Baby
Frank Sinatra
46:04 Get Me To The Church On Time
48:40 Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)
51:11 Luck Be A Lady
56:06 I Only Have Eyes for You
58:35 I've Got You Under My Skin "There's a slight duplication here but I don't think you mind too much..."
1:03:29 Please Be Kind
1:06:31 You Make Me Feel so Young
1:09:53 My Kind of Town
1:16:12 Happy Birth Day - Tina Sinatra
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@JoseFlores-so2ed
Im 17 years old and absolutely enjoyed every minute of this
@deux55
you won't be the last hopefully
@JoseFlores-so2ed
sventek i really do hope so
@kevinlamberts9908
Good to hear that are still young people like you that have great taste in music
@millanawylie5706
Iâm 17 too and would rather sit on a cactus then listen to todayâs music ( most of it anyways), this is where it is at!
@leomarcordero09
I´m 17 too, I think we have good taste in music Hahahahaahah
@whosoever9198
No entertainers today come close to this type of greatness.
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