Freddy Martin was nicknamed "Mr. Silvertone" by saxophonist Johnny Hodges. Chu Berry named Freddy Martin his favorite saxophonist. He has also been idolized by many other saxophonists, including Eddie Miller. Although his playing has been admired by so many jazz musicians, Freddy Martin never tried to be a jazz musician. Martin always led a sweet styled band. Unlike most sweet bands that just played dull music, Martin's band turned out to be one of the most musical and most melodic of all the typical hotel-room sweet bands. According to George T. Simon, Freddy's band was "one of the most pleasant, most relaxed dance bands that ever flowed across the band scene."
He used the banner "Music In The Martin Manner." Russ Morgan used a similar banner when he finally landed a radio series with his own band in 1936. (Morgan's title was "Music In The Morgan Manner".) Russ had been playing in Freddy's band and the two were good friends for years. Russ even used some of Freddy's arrangements when he started his band.
Bewitched
Freddy Martin & His Orchestra Lyrics
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But a fool can have her charms
I'm in love and don't I show it
Like a babe in arms
Love's the same old situation
Lately I've not slept a wink
Since this crazy situation
I'm wild again, beguiled again
A whimpering, simpering child again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I lost my heart, but what of it
She is cold I agree
She might laugh, but I love it
Although the laugh's on me
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
The song “Bewitched” by Freddy Martin & His Orchestra is a classic love song that speaks to the power of love and the lengths we go to be near the one we love. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is helplessly in love with someone who is perhaps unworthy of their love, as the singer refers to her as a “fool” who also happens to be “bewitching” to him. He sings about how he’s been losing sleep over the “situation” of being in love with her, even though he knows she might not feel the same way.
The singer portrays himself as being vulnerable and helpless in front of the charm of this person. Even though he knows that she might be cold and indifferent towards him, he simply can't help but love her. He seems to be under her spell where he is "wild", "beguiled" and "bewildered”. The song comes to a hopeful end when the singer says that he will do everything in his power to win her heart, even though he realizes that the laugh is on him. He is willing to sing to her, bring spring into her life, and remain hopeful that someday she will feel the same way, and they will be together.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
Even though I am aware that she is not the sharpest tool in the shed, I am still attracted to her.
But a fool can have her charms
Despite her lack of intelligence, there are certain qualities she possesses that have drawn me in.
I'm in love and don't I show it
I cannot hide my love for her, as I am completely smitten.
Like a babe in arms
My love for her is intense and passionate, much like that of a newborn child.
Love's the same old situation
The act of falling in love is a common scenario that has been played out many times before.
Lately I've not slept a wink
Due to my preoccupation with thoughts of her, I have been unable to get any rest.
Since this crazy situation
The intense love I feel for her has resulted in a feeling of confusion and disorientation.
Has me on the blink
My emotions are unstable and unpredictable because of my infatuation with her.
I'm wild again, beguiled again
My love for her has caused me to become more adventurous and impulsive.
A whimpering, simpering child again
Despite being a mature adult, I feel like a helpless and vulnerable child because of my love for her.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am under her spell, emotionally troubled, and utterly confused by my feelings for her.
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
My love for her has made it impossible for me to rest, as I cannot stop thinking of her.
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
My intense feelings of love have kept me awake and unable to settle down.
I lost my heart, but what of it
I have given my heart to her, even though it is not reciprocated.
She is cold I agree
I recognize that she is emotionally distant and unresponsive to my affections.
She might laugh, but I love it
Even when she dismisses or ridicules my feelings, I cannot stop loving her.
Although the laugh's on me
Despite my persistent love for her, I am the one who is left feeling foolish and vulnerable.
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I am determined to express my love for her and try to win her over with romantic gestures.
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I dream of the moment when she will finally return my love and allow me to hold her close.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
My infatuation with her has left me spellbound, troubled, and utterly perplexed.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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