Margie
Frank Trumbauer and His Orchestra Lyrics
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I'm always thinking of you, Margie
I will tell the world I love ya
Don't forget your old promise to me
I have bought it
I've got a house and ring and everything for Mar-ba-ba-doo-doo
Margie
Days are never blue
After all is said and done
Baby, you're the only one
A-dee, dee, dee, doo, dee
Dee, dee, dee, doo, dee
Oh, Margie, it's you
The lyrics to Frank Trumbauer and His Orchestra's song "Margie" express the deep affection and adoration the singer has for a woman named Margie. The singer constantly thinks of Margie and declares that he will proclaim his love for her to the world. He reminds Margie of a promise she made to him, and he has fulfilled his part by buying a house, a ring, and everything necessary for their life together. The playful repetition of "Mar-ba-ba-doo-doo" adds a lighthearted and joyful element to the lyrics.
The singer acknowledges Margie as his inspiration, stating that his days are never blue when she is by his side. He affirms that Margie is the only one for him, emphasizing her importance in his life. The lyrics are filled with affectionate endearments like "baby" and evoke a sense of happiness and devotion. The repetition of "A-dee, dee, dee, doo, dee" and "Dee, dee, dee, doo, dee" adds a catchy and rhythmic element to the song, enhancing its overall charm.
Overall, "Margie" is a love song that celebrates the singer's unwavering love and devotion to the titular character. It paints a picture of a deep and affectionate relationship filled with promises and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
My Little Margie
My dear Margie
I'm always thinking of you, Margie
I constantly have you on my mind, Margie
I will tell the world I love ya
I am ready to proclaim my love for you to the entire world
Don't forget your old promise to me
Please remember the promise you made to me long ago
I have bought it
I have obtained the things I promised you
I've got a house and ring and everything for Mar-ba-ba-doo-doo
I have acquired a house, a ring, and everything else for you, my dear Margie
Margie
Margie
Said you are my inspiration
I told you that you are my source of inspiration
Days are never blue
My days are always joyful and never melancholic
After all is said and done
When everything is considered and completed
Baby, you're the only one
My dear, you are the one and only for me
A-dee, dee, dee, doo, dee
Singing the joyful sounds of dee, dee, dee, doo, dee
Dee, dee, dee, doo, dee
Dee, dee, dee, doo, dee
Oh, Margie, it's you
Oh, Margie, it is truly you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benny Davis, Con Conrad, J. Russell Robinson
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jytte thagaard nielsen
And now the last of your uploads, my dear Henkie !!!!! "Margie" is a great song, that I mostly know with "Fats Domino" !!!!!! I remember, I had the record !!!!!! A nice way to end your music for today !!!!!!! It brings me in a happy mood !!!!! My precious friend, I`ll listen again later, and I send you my warmest feelings and mot caring thoughts !!!! Your faithful Jytte
Henk Gloudemans
Thank you for listening to Margie ! Whe have it played for years when whe still had our saxophonist ! I like the version from Fats Domino verry much ! Buth also the version from Willy Derby called Rita is great ! Buth I'm not shure of I did the upload alreddy !!!!! Have a verry nice afternoon !!!!! And if you not heare from me is that because i'm in the barn !!!!!! Yours forever Henk !!!!
Henri de Lagardère
Sep 21, 1928, New York - "Margie" - Bix Beiderbecke and His Gang: Bix Beiderbecke - cn; Bill Rank - tb; Izzy Friedman - cl; Min Leibrook - bsx; Roy Bargy - p; Lennie Hayton - 2nd p, timps, harmonium. - Parlophone R-2833 (UK)
"Margie", also known as "My Little Margie", is a 1920 popular song composed in collaboration by vaudeville performer and pianist Con Conrad and ragtime pianist J. Russel Robinson, a member of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. Lyrics were written by Benny Davis, a vaudeville performer and songwriter. The song was introduced by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band in 1920 as Victor 78, 18717-A, in a medley paired with "Singin' the Blues". The B side was "Palesteena". The ODJB recorded their instrumental version on December 1, 1920.
Other popular versions in 1920-21 were by Gene Rodemich; Eddie Cantor; Ted Lewis; and Frank Crumit. The Rega Dance Orchestra recorded the song in October, 1920 for Okeh Records, 4211.
The song was published in 1920 and was named after the five-year-old daughter of singer and songwriter Eddie Cantor. Cantor is credited with popularizing the song with his 1921 recording that stayed at the top of the pop charts for five weeks.
The song has appeared in the movies Stella Dallas (1937), Margie (1946), The Eddie Cantor Story (1953) and The Drowning Pool (1975). The song was also used in a Phonofilm sound-on-film cartoon produced by Max Fleischer and released 30 October 1926.
The song was the Preston North End unofficial club anthem during 1950s and played at Sir Tom Finney's funeral in 2014.
Having been recorded by numerous artists, the song has become a jazz standard. Among the artists who have recorded the tune are Bix Beiderbecke, Cab Calloway, Bing Crosby, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Johnny Mercer, Dave Brubeck, Ray Charles, Frank Crumit, Erroll Garner, Al Hirt, Claude Hopkins, Ted Lewis, Jimmie Lunceford, Jim Reeves, Shelly Manne, Oscar Peterson, Benny Goodman, André Ekyan (with Django Reinhardt), Don Redman, Fats Domino, Charlie Shavers, Jimmy Smith, Jo Stafford, Joe Venuti, Ray Barretto, Jorgen Ingmann, and Slim Whitman.
An instrumental version was recorded on March 21, 1962, for the LP There Is Nothing Like a Dame with Pete Candoli and Conte Candoli on trumpets, Shelly Manne on drums, Jimmy Rowles on piano, Howard Roberts on guitar and Gary Peacock on bass.
Henk Gloudemans
Thank you for the names of the personel Henri and for the interessting information about the song Margie !!!! And thank you for the list with performers !!!!!! I have this song also from Willy Derby with the title Rita ! And thank you for the year of recording !!!!! Greatful greatings from your friend Henk !
Greg's Gramophones Phonographs 78rpm Records Music
Super Bix!
Henk Gloudemans
Thank you, Greg !!!!
Karl Jung
sehr gut.
Henk Gloudemans
Danke Karl !!!!