Bazzle's parents were both piano players. After completing her studies at the Xavier University of Louisiana , she worked as a teacher, primarily of young girls in choir and music appreciation at Xavier Prep., in addition to playing bass in traditional jazz bands. Staying close to home, she also sang regularly on Sundays with the Saint Louis Catholic Choir.
Her influences included Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billy Eckstein, Her repertoire includes classic jazz, American popular songs, show tunes, and the music of Duke Ellington. Her discography is limited and she appears mostly in compilations with many jazz greats and local legends. The album "Standing Ovation" was released under her own name, and she led her own band "Gemaine Bazzle & Friends." In 2007 she was part of the faculty at the Louis Armstrong Jazz Camp, along with other Crescent City music icons.
A discography is available on her Wikipedia page (in German).
DAY BY DAY
Germaine Bazzle Lyrics
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Out of town were the people I knew
I had that feeling of self-pity
What to do, what to do, what to do
The outlook was decidedly blue
But as I walked through the foggy streets alone
It turned out to be the luckiest day I've known
A foggy day, in London town
Had me low, had me down
I viewed the morning, with much alarm
British Museum, had lost its charm
How long I wondered,
Could this thing last
But the age of miracles, hadn't past
For suddenly, I saw you there
And through foggy London town,
The sun was shining everywhere
For suddenly, I saw you there
And through foggy London town,
The sun was shining everywhere
Everywhere
Everywhere
Everywhere
The lyrics to Germaine Bazzle’s song “Day By Day” describe the singer’s experience of feeling lost and lonely in a city she doesn’t know, but then suddenly finding hope and happiness through a chance encounter. In the first verse, she says that she is a stranger in the city and feels sorry for herself. She is alone and doesn’t know anyone. She wonders what to do since she feels hopeless, and the outlook seems bleak. As she walks through the foggy streets, she feels even worse.
However, the second verse reveals a change in her mood. She says that suddenly she sees someone she knows, and the sun begins to shine through the fog. The person’s appearance makes her happy, and her day is transformed. The singer is describing the emotional ups and downs that come with being in an unfamiliar place. She starts off feeling isolated, but then the sight of a familiar face makes her feel connected, and she sees the sunlight through the fog.
“Day By Day” is a song that conveys a message of hope and perseverance. Although the singer feels low and lost, she ends up finding someone to rely on and feels more confident about her life. This song teaches listeners to keep moving forward even when things seem bleak because hope and happiness may be around the corner.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a stranger in the city
I felt like an outsider amongst these city-goers
Out of town were the people I knew
The people I knew and felt comfortable around were nowhere near me
I had that feeling of self-pity
I felt sorry for myself and my situation
What to do, what to do, what to do
I was lost and unsure of how to handle my emotions
The outlook was decidedly blue
Things were looking pretty grim
But as I walked through the foggy streets alone
I walked aimlessly through the streets, with no direction or purpose
It turned out to be the luckiest day I've known
Despite feeling lost, I stumbled upon something that brought me immense happiness
A foggy day, in London town
A day in London that was shrouded in a thick fog
Had me low, had me down
The fog made me feel sad and dreary
I viewed the morning, with much alarm
I woke up feeling frightened and uneasy about the day ahead
British Museum, had lost its charm
Even the things that once brought me joy, like the British Museum, no longer had any appeal
How long I wondered, Could this thing last
I worried how long my sadness would endure
But the age of miracles, hadn't past
Despite my pessimism, I knew that miracles could still happen
For suddenly, I saw you there
Then, out of nowhere, I saw you
And through foggy London town, The sun was shining everywhere
Your presence was like a ray of light that brightened up the entire city
Everywhere, Everywhere, Everywhere
Your positive energy seemed to fill every corner of London
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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