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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.
Lover
Gene Krupa and His Orchestra Lyrics
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See how he looks
Wait till you hear him laugh.
Painters of paintings
Writers of books
Never could tell the half.
The warmth of his glance,
Pensive and sweet and wise.
All of it lovely
All of it thrilling
I'll never be willing to free him.
When you see him
You won't believe your eyes
You won't believe your eyes.
The song "Lover" by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra is a love song that talks about a person's admiration and adoration towards their lover. The lyrics convey a message of excitement and anticipation, where the singer urges the listener to wait until they see, hear and feel their lover. The first verse talks about the physical appearance of the lover, emphasizing on the impact it has on the singer. The second verse talks about the lover's intellect and creativity, stating that even renowned painters and writers couldn't fully capture the essence of their lover's charm. The chorus further adds to the excitement, highlighting the singer's unwillingness to let go of their lover.
The third verse emphasizes on the lover's eyes and the warmth of their gaze. This verse further emphasizes the charm of the lover, stating that their eyes are pensive, sweet, and wise. The final chorus brings the song to a climax, where the singer claims that the listener won't believe their eyes when they see their lover. The song's instrumental composition further accentuates the emotions conveyed by the lyrics, adding to the overall impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait till you see him
Just wait until you get a glimpse of him
See how he looks
Observe the way he appears
Wait till you hear him laugh.
Don't miss the chance to hear his laughter
Painters of paintings
Artists who paint pictures
Writers of books
Authors who write stories
Never could tell the half.
Could never fully capture or describe what they saw
Wait till you feel
Just imagine experiencing
The warmth of his glance,
The comfort and affection conveyed in his gaze
Pensive and sweet and wise.
Reflective, kind and knowledgeable
All of it lovely
Everything about him is charming
All of it thrilling
Every aspect is exciting
I'll never be willing to free him.
I will never be willing to let him go
When you see him
Once you catch a glimpse of him
You won't believe your eyes
You'll be completely surprised and amazed
You won't believe your eyes.
You will be in awe of what you see.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: EDWARD REEKERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joshua Perry
love it especially those trumpets
Ray Szymarek
When I was a young kid I played this record over and over. You mite say early rock was in and yet I ignored the simple rock drums. I heard so much about gene Krupa. Older drummers always referenced gene Krupa. Buddy Rich Louie bellson to learn from. On this chart called lover with the gene Krupa. I learned that the Krupa big band was exciting to listen to and the entire big band built up to krupas flashy drum solo. Krupa was really a drum idol to many thank you gene
kim newland
still the greatest to me
MrRJDB1969
Recorded on October 23, 1945