The Grahamophones are a Jazz Age Swing Orchestra of international repute, considered leading exponents in the re-creation and re-interpretation of original arrangements of popular dance music. This spans the period from 1911 to the early 1960’s, when electric instruments began to take popular music down a very different road. The band is bonded as a musical family and many of the players have remained with the band since the 1980’s.
STYLE:
The musical repertoire of the band is varied and concert programmes contrast with music for dancing. The band adds to its repertoire about once a month to keep pace with popular demand. From the 1920’s the band plays society Charlestons and Black Bottoms a la Gatsby alongside the more underworld Harlem-style music of Duke Ellington and The Cotton Club. The 1930’s grace of Cole Porter, Gershwin and Irving Berlin see the styles change to the more swing based music of Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller. For the 1940’s the band have all the Hits of the Blitz both from the English dance bands and the more big-band style of the Americans. Recently, the popular resurgence of 50’s swing has had the band performing a whole programme of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darrin, Nat King Cole and even Andy Williams and Tony Bennet. During the ‘90’s the band recorded the definitive Let’s Dance series for BMG of 14 different ballroom albums from Quickstep to Paso Doble.
PRESENTATION
The Band always perform in black tie with Graham fronting, usually in his trademark white dinner-jacket. The whole image of the band is set off by chrome Art Deco music stands with the logo on and a gleaming chrome period microphone. There is nothing dusty about the sound though as the recordings will attest. The energy and elegance of the live performances keep the evening buoyant.
Isn't This A Lovely Day
Graham Dalby & The Grahamophones Lyrics
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The thunder and lightning
Seem to be having their way.
But as far as I'm concerned, it's a lovely day.
The turn in the weather
Will keep us together
So I can honestly say,
That as far as I'm concerned, it's a lovely day
Isn't this a lovely day to be caught in the rain.
You were going on your way, now you've got to remain.
Just as you were going, leaving me all at sea,
The clouds broke, they broke and oh what a break for me.
I can see the sun up high, though we're caught in a storm.
I can see where you and I could be cozy and warm.
Let the rain pitter patter
But it really doesn't matter
If the skies are gray.
Long as I can be with you, it's a lovely day.
The song "Isn't This a Lovely Day?" by Graham Dalby & The Grahamophones beautifully portrays the concept of finding joy and positivity in unexpected situations. The lyrics talk about the frightening weather, thunder, and lightning which seem to be having their way. But despite all of that, the singer finds the day lovely. He believes that the turn in the weather will keep them close together, and he can honestly say that everything is okay.
The chorus of the song "Isn't This a Lovely Day" to be caught in the rain. The singer's companion was initially going on their way, but now they have to remain. As they both caught in the rain, the singer can see the sun up high, amidst the storm. The singer feels he can still be cozy and warm with the companion despite the inclement weather. He also thinks that it doesn't really matter if the skies are gray as long as he is with his companion, it's still a lovely day.
The song encourages listeners to look beyond the obvious and find a silver lining in every situation. It reminds us that if we have someone special with us, everything will be alright even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
The weather is frightening.
The current weather is intimidating.
The thunder and lightning
The loud noise and flashes of electricity
Seem to be having their way.
Seems like they are overpowering.
But as far as I'm concerned, it's a lovely day.
In my opinion, despite the bad weather, it's a nice day.
The turn in the weather
The change in weather conditions.
Will keep us together
We'll be able to stay close due to the weather.
So I can honestly say,
I can confidently affirm that
That as far as I'm concerned, it's a lovely day
That regardless of the current situation, it's a beautiful day to me.
And everything's okay.
There's no need to worry because everything is going to be fine.
Isn't this a lovely day to be caught in the rain.
Isn't this a nice day to be unexpectedly exposed to the rain?
You were going on your way, now you've got to remain.
You were planning on leaving, but now you have to stay.
Just as you were going, leaving me all at sea,
Just when you were about to leave me feeling lost.
The clouds broke, they broke and oh what a break for me.
The clouds finally cleared up, and it was fortunate for me.
I can see the sun up high, though we're caught in a storm.
Despite being amidst a storm, the sun can still be seen up high.
I can see where you and I could be cozy and warm.
I can see how we could be comfortable and warm together.
Let the rain pitter patter
Let the rain make its gentle tapping sound.
But it really doesn't matter
But it's not really significant
If the skies are gray.
Even if the sky is grey.
Long as I can be with you, it's a lovely day.
As long as I'm with you, it's still a great day.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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