Chicago
Fred Fisher Lyrics
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Chicago, Chicago, I'll show you around
(You'll stay around)
Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues in Chicago
Chicago
The folks who visit all wanna settle down
(All wanna settle, in my hometown)
They do things they don't do on Broadway
You'll have the time, the time of your life
Bring all your friends, all your kids and your wife to Chicago
Chicago, my hometown
(Hey, now baby)
(Ooh baby) You'll have the time, the time of your life
Bring all your friends, all your kids and your wife to Chicago
Chicago my hometown
Oh, to Chicago, Chicago my hometown
(yeah)
The song "Chicago" by Fred Fisher is a tribute to the vibrant city that is known for its lively entertainment scene, bustling streets, and welcoming atmosphere. The song opens with the repeated line "Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin' town" which celebrates the city's nickname "The Toddlin' Town" that was coined in the early 1900s. The singer promises to show the listener around the city and assures them that they will lose their blues in the exciting atmosphere of Chicago.
The lyrics also highlight Chicago's State Street as a great street where things happen that cannot be seen on Broadway, a nod to the city's unique atmosphere and entertainment offerings. The singer encourages the listener to bring all their friends, kids, and wife to Chicago as it is a place where everyone can have the time of their life. The song ends with the repeated chorus of "Chicago, my hometown" which affirms the singer's love for the city.
Overall, the lyrics of "Chicago" celebrate the lively and welcoming nature of the city and invites listeners to come and experience all that it has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin' town
Chicago is an exciting city where there's always something going on
Chicago, Chicago, I'll show you around (You'll stay around)
I know Chicago like the back of my hand and I'm sure you'll love it so much that you'll want to stay
Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues in Chicago
I guarantee that any worries or sadness you have will disappear once you experience the joy of Chicago
Chicago, The folks who visit all wanna settle down(All wanna settle, in my hometown)
Chicago is so wonderful that many visitors wish they could make it their permanent home
On State Street, that great street, I just wanna say
State Street is one of the best in the city and I need to give it a shoutout
They do things they don't do on Broadway
The entertainment scene on State Street is unique and can't be found on Broadway in New York City
You'll have the time, the time of your life
I promise that you will have an amazing time in Chicago
Bring all your friends, all your kids and your wife to Chicago
Chicago is such a great city that you'll want to share it with everyone you know
Chicago, my hometown (Hey, now baby)
Chicago is where I was born and raised, and it will always hold a special place in my heart
(Ooh baby) You'll have the time, the time of your life
Once again, I promise that you'll love Chicago so much that it will be the experience of a lifetime
Chicago my hometown
Chicago means so much to me and I hope it will be special to you too
Oh, to Chicago, Chicago my hometown (yeah)
I can't emphasize enough how important Chicago is to me, and I hope you feel the same way after experiencing it for yourself
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
pjmnash
Fred Fisher was born in Germany in 1875 and after serving briefly in the Germany Navy emigrated to New York (where he wrote the song about Chicago!) He's in the Hall of Fame with several #1 songs as a Tin Pan Alley songwriter at first. His daughter Doris became so famous--even while he was alive that her music was featured in about 20 movies and with many many hits, she was known then as "Queen of the Juke Box."
The virtuoso clarinetist here, LARRY COMBS first spent his time with the new York Symphony and Montreal Symphony and ended up in the Chicago Symphony and settling there with his virtuoso horn player of a wife. Their Chicago Chamber Group was later nominated for a grammy. I can only assume that this was performed in Chicago (witness the laughter).
Karlee Parshall
Incredible
Hudson Campos
Bravo!!!!!!!
LL
CSO Larry Combs ( clarinet)❤
Nelson ThePrimate
Is this the "limited projection" of the Leblanc Opus that clarinet players have experienced and talk about? Larry Combs drowns as soon as the trumpets and the rest of the orchestra raise their voices.
Isaac Beu
He's standing in the back of the orchestra, of course he's going to have problems projecting as a soloist. Has nothing to do with his choice of clarinet.
Michael Ippolito
Isaac Beu bless you Isaac
Stefan Sigfinnsson
Tried it in 2005 and in test of Selmer Saint Louis,Buffet RC and R13 both Prestige,Festival and Tosca the Leblanc OpusII had by far the least projection.
I don't know if more open mouthpiece and/or a lighter reed will help. The sound here does not go well with this music too soft and lacking ring and singin quality too it to drive in a large concert hall.
After playing in Harpa then just opened concert hall in Reykjavík Iceland(my wind band was secon bin after the symphony orchestra) in 2011 I'm so glad that I did choose the Buffet Festival and closed mouthpieces with V12 3.5+ reeds like Walter Grabner SW1 personal(model prior to his Chicago model) or Charles Bay M-M(black) from 2002 or one red one(don't rember the names)MO-L from 2000 to get a bit more air through and singing solo quality.
Mario DI CASTRO
Bella colonna sonora dell'altrettanto bel film "Peccato" con Bette Davis e Joseph Cotten del 1949 .regia di King Vidor.
Michael Engel
Fred Fischer was born in cologne, germany.