Gene Krupa
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Gene Krupa (January 15, 1909 – October 16, 1973) was a famous and influential Polish-American jazz and big band drummer, known for his highly energetic and flamboyant style.

Krupa was born in Chicago, Illinois. He began playing professionally in the mid 1920s with bands in Wisconsin.

He 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: these sides are now recognised as the first, and definitive, examples of white "Chicago Style" jazz. The numbers recorded at that session were: 'China Boy', 'Sugar', 'Nobody's Sweetheart' and 'Liza'.

In 1943, Krupa was arrested for possession of marijuana and was given a brief jail term. After his release, Krupa reorganized his band with a big string section, featuring Charlie Ventura on sax. It was one of the largest dance bands of the era, sometimes containing up to forty musicians. He gradually cut down the size of the band in the late 1940s, and from 1951 on led a trio or quartet. He appeared regularly with the Jazz At the Philharmonic shows.

Krupa largely went into retirement in the late 1960s, although occasionally played in public until shortly before his death from leukemia in Yonkers, New York. He was buried in Holy Cross Cemetary in Calumet City, Illinois.

Baby Won't You Please Come Home
Gene Krupa and His Orchestra Lyrics

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I've got the blues,
I feel so lonely,
I'd give the world
If I could only
Make you understand;
It truly would be grand.
I'm gonna telephone my baby,
Ask him won't you please come home.

Oh, when you gone
I'm worried all day long.

Baby, won't you please come home?
Baby, won't you please come home?
I have tried in vain
Nevermore to call your name.
When you left you broke my heart,
That will never make us part.
Every hour in the day you will hear me say,
Baby, won't you please come home?
I mean, baby, won't you please come home?

Baby, won't you please come home?
'Cause your mama's all alone.
I have tried in vain
Nevermore to call your name,
When you left you broke my heart,
That will never make us part,
Landlord's gettin' worse, I gotta move May the first.
Baby, won't you please come home?

I need money.
Baby, won't you please come home?

Overall Meaning

The song Baby Won't You Please Come Home by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra is a classic example of the traditional blues genre. The lyrics convey a deep sense of loneliness and sadness, as the singer talks about how he feels lonely and how he would give anything if only his lover could understand. The plea to the lover to come back home is heartfelt, and it's clear that the singer cannot help but feel worried and isolated when the lover is gone. The sense of longing pervades the entire song, with the singer asking his lover to come back home as he is all alone.

The lyrics also convey a sense of desperation, as the singer talks about how he has tried in vain to forget his lover and move on. Yet, it is clear that he cannot forget the one who broke his heart, and he pleads with them to come back. The song is a poignant representation of the pain and heartbreak that comes with lost love. The singer is barely getting by, as he needs money and will have to move soon if he doesn't get it, making his situation even more dire.

Overall, Baby Won't You Please Come Home is a beautiful and touching song that captures the essence of the blues genre. It is a testament to the power of music to communicate deep emotions and capture the spirit of an era.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got the blues,
I'm feeling down and sad,

I feel so lonely,
I'm alone and longing for company,

I'd give the world
I'd do anything,

If I could only
As long as I could,

Make you understand;
Get you to comprehend my feelings,

It truly would be grand.
It would be wonderful and amazing,

I'm gonna telephone my baby,
I'm going to call my lover,

Ask him won't you please come home.
Begging them to come back to me,

Oh, when you gone
When you left,

I'm worried all day long.
I'm anxious and concerned all day,

Baby, won't you please come home?
I'm begging you to come back,