She moved to New York and became a recording vocalist with Harry James big band in 1937.
Her swing recordings with Harry James included "Jubilee", "I Can Dream Can't I", "That's The Dreamer In Me" and "Song Of The Wanderer".
Helen Humes became one of the vocalists with Count Basie's band in the late 1930s.
Her vocals with Basie's band included "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea".
During the 1940s and 1950s Helen Humes became a solo performer and worked with different bands and other vocalists including Nat King Cole.
In 1950 Humes recorded Benny Carter's "Rock Me to Sleep". She managed to bridge the gap between big band jazz swing and rhythm and blues.
She moved to Hawaii and later to Australia.
Helen Humes died in Santa Monica, California.
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Let The Good Times Roll
Helen Humes Lyrics
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Come on baby let the good times roll, roll all night long
Come on baby and a listen to this, this is a something you just can't miss
Come on baby let the good times roll, roll all night long
Come on baby while the thrill is on, come on baby rock me all night long
Come on baby let the good times roll, roll all night long
Come on baby just a close the door, come on baby lets a rock some more
Feels so good when you're home come on baby rock me all night long
Come on baby let the good times roll, come on baby let me thrill your soul,
Come on baby let the good times roll, roll all night long
Feels so good when you're home come on baby rock me all night long
Come on baby let the good times roll, come on baby let me thrill your soul,
Come on baby let the good times roll, roll all night long
Come on baby let the good times roll
Come on baby let the good times roll
Come on baby let the good times roll
Come on baby let the good times roll
The lyrics to Helen Humes's song Let The Good Times Roll are a classic example of a feel-good, upbeat rock and roll song from the 1950s. The song encourages the listener to let loose and have a good time, with the repeated refrain "come on baby let the good times roll" serving as a call to action. The song is full of images of excitement, from the thrill of hearing something you can't miss to the invitation to rock all night long.
The lyrics also pay homage to some of the key elements of rock and roll music, including the idea of being thrilled by the music and the invitation to dance and move your body all night long. The emphasis on the physicality of the experience is reflected in lines like "rock me all night long" and "just close the door, let's rock some more."
Overall, the lyrics to Let The Good Times Roll are both a celebration of rock and roll music and an invitation to join in the fun and excitement that the genre embodies.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on baby let the good times roll, come on baby let me thrill your soul,
Encouraging the listener to join in and enjoy the moment to the fullest, promising to provide an exhilarating experience
Come on baby let the good times roll, roll all night long
Inviting the listener to continue the joyful celebration throughout the night
Come on baby and a listen to this, this is a something you just can't miss
Presenting an exciting opportunity that cannot be ignored, urging the listener to pay attention
Come on baby while the thrill is on, come on baby rock me all night long
Asking the listener to take advantage of the current excitement and continue to dance and party all night
Come on baby just a close the door, come on baby lets a rock some more
Suggesting that the listener just forget the outside world and focus on the present moment, continuing to dance and have fun
Feels so good when you're home come on baby rock me all night long
Expressing the joy and comfort that comes with being surrounded by loved ones, and asking the listener to continue to dance and have fun
Come on baby let the good times roll
Repeating the main message of the song – to enjoy life and have fun
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Written by: Earl King
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