Trumbauer's cool, delicate style and slow vibrato influenced many important saxophonists, including Benny Carter, Lester Young and Art Pepper. Like Beiderbecke, Trumbauer introduced a "cool" sensibility into jazz, rather than the prevalent "hot" style of the time.
Singin' the Blues
Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra Lyrics
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'Cause I never thought that I'd ever lose
Your love dear
Why'd you do me this way?
Well, I never felt more like cryin' all night
'Cause everythin's wrong, and nothin' ain't right
Without you
Oh, the moon and stars no longer shine
The dream is gone I thought was mine
There's nothin' left for me to do
But cry-y-y-y over you (cry over you)
Well, I never felt more like runnin' away
But why should I go 'cause I couldn't stay
Without you
You got me singin' the blues
Well, I never felt more like singin' the blues
But I never thought that I'd ever lose
Your love dear
Why'd you do me this way?
Well, I never felt more like cryin' all night
'Cause everythin's wrong, and nothin' ain't right
Without you
You got me singin' the blues
Oh, that moon and stars no longer shine
The dream is gone I thought was mine
There's nothin' left for me to do
But cry-y-y-y over you (cry over you)
Well, I never felt more like runnin' away
But why should I go 'cause I couldn't stay
Without you
You got me singin' the blues
The lyrics of "Singing' The Blues" by Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra Featuring Bix Beiderbecke describe the devastating feeling of heartbreak and loss of love. The song begins with the singer stating that they have never felt more like singing the blues because they never thought they would lose their love. They ask their love interest why they did them this way, expressing confusion and hurt over the sudden end of their relationship. The lyrics continue with a sense of hopelessness as everything seems wrong and nothing feels right without their beloved.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's pain as they describe how the moon and stars no longer shine, and their dreams have been shattered. They express that there is nothing left for them to do but cry over the loss of their love. The second verse describes the desire to run away from the pain, but they know that they cannot leave because they cannot stay without their former partner.
Overall, "Singing' The Blues" is a poignant portrayal of heartbreak that resonates with many listeners who have experienced the pain of lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I never felt more like singin' the blues
I've never felt more inclined to express my sadness through blues music.
'Cause I never thought that I'd ever lose
Your love dear
Why'd you do me this way?
I never expected to lose your love, and I don't understand why you broke my heart.
Well, I never felt more like cryin' all night
'Cause everythin's wrong, and nothin' ain't right
Without you
You got me singin' the blues
My world is falling apart without you, and my sadness is manifesting as blues music.
Oh, the moon and stars no longer shine
The dream is gone I thought was mine
There's nothin' left for me to do
But cry-y-y-y over you (cry over you)
The romantic dream I had with you has ended and there is nothing left for me to do but cry over the loss of our love.
Well, I never felt more like runnin' away
But why should I go 'cause I couldn't stay
Without you
You got me singin' the blues
I feel like giving up and running away, but I can't because I can't bear the thought of being without you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Melvin Endsley
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@KCWeapon
My name is Tyler Trumbauer. Frankie was my great grandfather. This makes me happy! Thank you!
@nickdellow6073
Very pleased and thanks for your comment. Do you have any original photos of your great grandfather?
@KCWeapon
Nick Dellow A lot of music/photos/items that belonged to Frankie are now kept here in Kansas City at the UMKC school of music. My family has been sending them almost everything we have so they can preserve it forever. I believe it’s all public...or will be at some point.
@nickdellow6073
@@KCWeapon Thanks - very glad that everything is being preserved for future generations. I do recall seeing some early photos of Frank at the UMKC website, and also Bennie Moten and Count Basie, etc.
@TheBlueThird
Your great Grandfather will always have a place in jazz. May he rest in peace. I was always sadden about how sad he was when Bixie died...
@muxant_academy
your grandfather is legend of jazz music history.
@lesterwyoung
I don't think Eddie Lang has got enough credit for the amazing part he plays throughout this recording.
@gregoryphillips760
Lester Young brought me here. ‘Prez’ is my favorite saxophonist and I can definitely hear some of the elements in Frankie’s playing that influenced him.
@jonathanmerrill8088
My father was heavily into Dixieland when he was in college, and he considered this record to be the best recording ever made
@lesterwyoung
I would more and more be tending to agree with your father.