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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.
The Very Thought Of You
Gene Krupa and His Orchestra Lyrics
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The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm happy as a king
And foolish though it may seem
To me that's everything
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
The lyrics of Gene Krupa and His Orchestra's song The Very Thought of You explore the intense feelings of love and longing that the singer experiences for their significant other. The very thought of their loved one causes the singer to forget about their mundane responsibilities, as they are consumed by a daydream-like state of happiness. To them, nothing else matters except their love.
The second verse of the song further emphasizes how much the singer longs for their loved one. The anticipation of being with the person they love makes time drag out slowly. They see their loved one's face in everything, from the flowers to the stars above. It's clear that to the singer, their love is all-consuming and overwhelming, as all they can think of is being close to their beloved.
The lyrics of The Very Thought of You poetically convey the all-encompassing feeling of love and how it can override all other aspects of life, making everything else seem insignificant. The song enjoys a special place in the hearts of music lovers, and its enduring popularity is proof of its timelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you and I forget to do
The mere idea of you is so captivating that I forget to do even the most basic things.
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
Tasks that would otherwise be considered routine or mundane seem insignificant compared to thoughts of you.
I'm living in a kind of daydream
My thoughts are consumed by you to the point where I feel like I'm living in a dream.
I'm happy as a king
The mere thought of you brings me joy and happiness, enough to make me feel regal.
And foolish though it may seem
To others, my infatuation may seem irrational or foolish.
To me that's everything
To me, however, thoughts of you are everything I need to feel content and complete.
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
Just the idea of you creates a deep sense of desire and longing within me.
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
Time seems to slow down when we're away from each other, and speeds up when we're together.
I see your face in every flower
The beauty of nature reminds me of your own beauty and grace.
Your eyes in stars above
Even the stars in the sky seem to reflect the beauty of your eyes.
It's just the thought of you
All it takes is the mere thought of you to make my day.
The very thought of you, my love
Thoughts of you are not just pleasant or enjoyable, they are also filled with a powerful love that transcends words.
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Written by: Ray Noble
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