Many consider Krupa to be one of the most influential drummers of the 20th century, particularly regarding the development of the drum kit. Many jazz historians believe he made history in 1927 as the first kit drummer ever to record using a bass drum pedal. His drum method was published in 1938 and immediately became the standard text. He is also credited with inventing the rim shot on the snare drum. Rhythm, the UK's best selling drum magazine voted Gene Krupa the third most influential drummer ever, in a poll conducted for its February 2009 issue. Voters included over 50 top-name drummers
Krupa was born Eugene Bertram Krupa to Polish parents in Chicago, Illinois. He began playing professionally in the mid 1920s with bands in Wisconsin. He broke into the Chicago scene in 1927, when he was picked by MCA to become a member of "Thelma Terry and Her Playboys", the first notable American Jazz band (outside of all-girl bands) to be led by a female musician. The Playboys were the house band at The Golden Pumpkin nightclub in Chicago and also toured extensively throughout the eastern and central United States.
Krupa made his first recordings in 1927, with a band under the leadership of banjoist Eddie Condon and "fixer" (and sometime singer, who did not appear on the records), Red McKenzie: along with other recordings beginning in 1924 by musicians known in the "Chicago" scene such as Bix Beiderbecke, these sides are examples of white "Chicago Style" jazz. The numbers recorded at that session were: 'China Boy', 'Sugar', 'Nobody's Sweetheart' and 'Liza'. The McKenzie - Condon sides are also notable for being the first records to feature a full drum kit.
In 1929 he moved to New York City and worked with the band of Red Nichols. In 1934 he joined Benny Goodman's band, where his featured drum work — especially on the hit "Sing, Sing, Sing" — made him a national celebrity. In 1938, after a public fight with Goodman at the Earl Theater in Philadelphia, he left Goodman to launch his own band and had several hits with singer Anita O'Day and trumpeter Roy Eldridge. Krupa made a memorable cameo appearance in the 1941 film Ball of Fire, in which he and his band performed an extended version of the hit Drum Boogie.
Body & Soul
Gene Krupa Lyrics
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For you I sigh, for you dear only
Why haven't you seen it
I'm all for you body and soul
I spend my days in longing
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I tell you I mean it
I can't believe it
It's hard to conceive it
That you'd turn away romance
Are you pretending
It looks like the ending
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for the very taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
The Gene Krupa Trio's "Body And Soul" is a song about unrequited love, a heart filled with longing, and a desire for a lost love. The lyrics describe the singer's sadness and loneliness, wishing for the love of their life to return, while also acknowledging their own vulnerability and willingness to give themselves wholeheartedly.
The song portrays a deep sense of pain and sadness that the singer exhibits from unrequited love. The singer expresses their longing for someone who may not feel the same way, unable to believe that someone they love could turn away from a chance at romance. The singer wonders why they are being wronged, feeling a sense of confusion and struggle in their attempts to keep their love alive.
Furthermore, the song highlights the singer's willingness to endure any pain, suffering, or humiliation to prove their devotion. Through this, the listener can sense that the singer's desperate plea is not only an expression of their love, but it's also an indication of their willingness to be vulnerable, to have their heart shattered by rejection, and to give everything in their power to win the love of their life. The lyrics convey a deep sense of emotion, with a sense of vulnerability that is raw and poignant.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is sad and lonely
I am feeling full of sorrow and emptiness inside my chest
For you I sigh, for you dear only
I long for your company and your comfort, nobody else's
Why haven't you seen it
I am wondering why you haven't noticed my affection for you
I'm all for you body and soul
I am completely devoted to you both physically and emotionally
I spend my days in longing
I spend every day yearning for your presence
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I am confused about why you are treating me unfairly
I tell you I mean it
I am honestly confessing that my love for you is real
I'm all for you body and soul
I am still completely devoted to you both physically and emotionally
I can't believe it
I am having a hard time accepting what is happening
It's hard to conceive it
It's difficult to imagine that this is really happening
That you'd turn away romance
I am surprised that you would reject my advances and love
Are you pretending
I am questioning if you are acting or if your feelings are genuine
It looks like the ending
I fear that this may be the end of our relationship
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
Unless you give me another opportunity to show you my love
My life a wreck you're making
You are causing chaos in my life
You know I'm yours for just the taking
You know that I am willing to give myself to you completely
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
I would happily submit my entire being to you both physically and emotionally
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, PHIL SIMPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Robert E. Tewksbury
I like how Charlie enhances the melody without over playing unnecessary technique.
Jill Vella
classic standard !!
13loomisst
Beautiful, and just right.