Auld was born in Toronto, but lived in the United States from the late 1920s onward, and was most noteworthy for his work with Bunny Berigan, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Erroll Garner, Dizzy Gillespie, Al Porcino, Billy Eckstine, Tiny Kahn, Frank Rosolino, and many others. Primarily a swing saxophonist, he did many big band stints in his career and led several big bands, including Georgie Auld and His Orchestra and Georgie Auld and His Hollywood All Stars. Georgie Auld also played some rock'n'roll working for Alan Freed in 1959.
In 1977 he played a bandleader in the box-office failure New York, New York and also acted as a technical consultant for the film.
I Can't Get Started
Georgie Auld Lyrics
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Settled revolutions in Spain
The North Pole I have charted
But can't get started with you
And at the golf course I'm under par
Metro-Goldwyn wants me to star
I've got a house and a show place
But can't get no place with you
You're so supreme
The lyrics I write of you
Dream, dream, day and night of you
Scheme just for the sight of you
Baby but what good dose it do
I've been consulted by Franklin D.
Even Gabel had me to tea
But now I'm broken hearted
Can't get started with you
You're so supreme
The lyrics I write of you
Dream, dream, day and night of you
Scheme just for the sight of you
But what good does it do
I've been consulted by Franklin D.
Even Basic had me to tea
But now I'm broken hearted
Can't get started with you
The first verse of "I Can't Get Started" by Georgie Auld & His Orchestra talks about the accomplishments of the singer. He has traveled around the world in a plane, settled revolutions in Spain, and charted the North Pole. Despite all these achievements, he cannot seem to get a start with the one he loves. The second verse sees the singer less how wonderful he is and more about how important the person he loves. They are "so supreme" that he spends his days dreaming and scheming about them. He has even been consulted by Franklin D. Roosevelt and had tea with Gabel, yet he is still brokenhearted and unable to get started with his beloved.
This song is a classic jazz standard that has been performed by many well-known jazz musicians, including Billie Holiday, Lester Young, and Ella Fitzgerald. It was written by Ira Gershwin and Vernon Duke in 1936 for a Broadway musical called "Ziegfeld Follies of 1936". It was introduced by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross and became an instant hit.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been around the world in a plane
I have traveled extensively around the world by plane
Settled revolutions in Spain
I have helped bring political stability to Spain during times of unrest
The North Pole I have charted
I have explored and mapped the North Pole
But can't get started with you
Despite my accomplishments, I cannot seem to start a relationship with you
And at the golf course I'm under par
I am an excellent golfer and routinely score below par
Metro-Goldwyn wants me to star
A major film studio has offered me a starring role in one of their movies
I've got a house and a show place
I own a beautiful home and an impressive entertainment venue
But can't get no place with you
Despite my success and possessions, I cannot seem to make progress with you
You're so supreme
You are of the highest quality and excellence
The lyrics I write of you
I often write songs inspired by you
Dream, dream, day and night of you
I daydream and nightdream of you constantly
Scheme just for the sight of you
I plot and plan ways to see you
Baby but what good dose it do
However, my efforts seem to be in vain
I've been consulted by Franklin D.
Even the President of the United States has sought my advice and expertise
Even Gabel had me to tea
Even a famous and wealthy socialite has invited me to a tea party
But now I'm broken hearted
Despite my success and accomplishments, my heart is still in pain
Can't get started with you
I am unable to begin a romantic relationship with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, VERNON DUKE
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Thanks
@tomculhane6648
You're very welcome, Anita. I'll be teaching a basic chord-melody arrangement in the next few days.
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Took break to eat 😊 I'm just a newbie but found some words and it IS like two different swings ...like lots of stuff. But I started the first part. Nice music.
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Have fun! @@anitanuthurgun984