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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.
Let's Get Away from It All
Gene Krupa and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Let's take a plane to Saint Paul
Let's take a kayak to Quincy or Nyack
Let's get away from it all
Let's take a trip in a trailer
No need to come back at all
Let's take a powder to Boston for chowder
We'll travel 'round from town to town
We'll visit ev'ry state
I'll repeat, I love you sweet
In all the forty eight
Let's go again to Niag'ra
This time we'll look at the fall
Let's leave our hut, dear
Get out of our rut, dear
Let's get away from it all
The lyrics of "Let's Get Away From It All" by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra are an invitation to escape the stress and monotony of everyday life by traveling to different places. The song presents various options, from taking a boat to Bermuda, to a plane to Saint Paul or a kayak to Quincy or Nyack, to travel in a trailer with no intention of returning, or going to Boston for chowder. The repetition of the phrase "Let's get away from it all" creates a sense of yearning for a break, a desire to leave everything behind and explore the world with a loved one.
The lyrics also suggest that the couple traveling around the country will deepen their love for each other. The lines "We'll travel 'round from town to town / We'll visit ev'ry state / I'll repeat, I love you sweet / In all the forty eight" express the idea that the journey will not only take them to new places but will also strengthen their bond. By leaving the routine and experiencing new sights and sounds together, they will create lasting memories and become closer as a couple. Overall, the song is a celebration of adventure, love, and the freedom that travel can offer.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's take a boat to Bermuda
Let's take a boat to Bermuda and escape our current surroundings
Let's take a plane to Saint Paul
Let's hop on a plane and leave this place for Saint Paul
Let's take a kayak to Quincy or Nyack
If not a boat or plane, let's try kayaking to either Quincy or Nyack
Let's get away from it all
Whatever means of transportation we choose, the goal is to escape our current situation
Let's take a trip in a trailer
Instead of traditional means, let's take a trip in a trailer and not return at all
No need to come back at all
A trip at this point is less about taking a break and more about never returning
Let's take a powder to Boston for chowder
Let's head to Boston for some clam chowder
We'll travel 'round from town to town
We are open to a lot of traveling, visiting one town after another
We'll visit ev'ry state
On this trip, we will set out to visit every state within the United States
I'll repeat, I love you sweet
During this trip, I want to reaffirm my love for you
In all the forty eight
In every one of the 48 states we plan to visit
Let's go again to Niag'ra
Let's revisit Niagara again
This time we'll look at the fall
On our second visit, we'll focus on looking at the falls
Let's leave our hut, dear
Instead of being confined to our current living situation, let's break out of it
Get out of our rut, dear
Let's get out of our routine and shake things up on this trip
Let's get away from it all
The ultimate goal of every line in this song is to express the desire to escape from the norm and experience something different
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