Royal Blue
Henry Mancini and his orchestra and chorus Lyrics
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You'll start in dog-walkin' no matter where.
There's jazz-copation blues modulation,
Just like a Haitian you'll rip and tear.
Most everybody likes the blues
Here's why I'm ravin', here's why I'm ravin'
If it's blues you are cravin' just come on down.
Soon you'll be sayin', "Hon jazz me 'round"
Because your feet they can't refuse.
What's that familiar strain that true blue note refrain
It's drivin' me insane;
Can't keep still, Tho it's against my will;
I'm on my P's and Q's I just can't refuse.
There goes that melody, it sounds so good to me,
And I am up a tree;
It's a shame, you don't know the name;
It's a brand new blues, The Royal Garden Blues.
Everybody Grab somebody And start jazzing 'round
Hon don't you hear that trombone moan?, Just listen to that saxophone.
Gee, hear that clarinet and flute, Cornet jazzin' with a mute,
Makes me just throw myself away, When I hear 'em play.
That weepin' melancholy strain, Say, but it's soothing to the brain;
Just wanna get right up and dance, Don't care I'll take most any chance;
No other blues I'd care to choose, But Royal Garden Blues.
The song "Royal Garden Blues" by Henry Mancini and his orchestra and chorus is an upbeat tribute to jazz music and blues in particular. The lyrics speak to the universal appeal of the blues, with lines like "most everybody likes the blues" and "your feet they can't refuse." The song describes the irresistible pull of jazz music and the way it makes people want to dance and move their bodies. The lyrics are full of references to different instruments and musical styles, from "jazz-copation" to "Haitian rip and tear" to "trombone moan" and "clarinet and flute."
The song seems to capture the energy and excitement of a live jazz performance, with its shifting rhythms and improv-based structures. The chorus encourages listeners to "grab somebody and start jazzing 'round," and the verses describe the various ways that jazz can move and delight us. Overall, "Royal Garden Blues" is a celebration of the power of music to bring us together and move us emotionally and physically.
Fact 1: "Royal Garden Blues" was originally written and recorded by Clarence and Spencer Williams in 1919.
Fact 2: The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, and Count Basie.
Fact 3: In 1927, the Williams brothers revised the song and added the famous opening line, "No use of talkin'."
Fact 4: The song's title refers to the Royal Gardens Cafe in Chicago, where the Williams brothers often performed.
Fact 5: The song was used as the theme music for the popular radio show Fibber McGee and Molly in the 1930s and 1940s.
Fact 6: The song's melody has been used in several other compositions, including the jazz standard "Cherokee."
Fact 7: In 1941, the Benny Goodman Orchestra recorded a version of the song with vocals by Peggy Lee.
Fact 8: The song has been featured in several films, including The Glenn Miller Story (1954) and The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989).
Fact 9: The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
Fact 10: The chords for "Royal Garden Blues" are C7-F7-D7-G7-C7-F7-D7-G7.
Line by Line Meaning
No use of talkin' no use of talkin', You'll start in dog-walkin' no matter where.
Stop talking and start dancing, even if you don't know how.
There's jazz-copation blues modulation, Just like a Haitian you'll rip and tear.
The music is lively and energetic, and will make you dance wildly.
Most everybody likes the blues
The blues is a genre of music that is popular and enjoyed by many.
Here's why I'm ravin', here's why I'm ravin', If it's blues you are cravin' just come on down.
I'm excited and enthusiastic because I know that if you like blues music, this is the place to be.
You'll hear 'em playin', you'll hear 'em playin', Soon you'll be sayin', "Hon jazz me 'round"
You'll hear the musicians playing their instruments, and soon you'll want to dance and ask someone to join you.
Because your feet they can't refuse.
The music is so good that you won't be able to resist moving your feet to the rhythm.
What's that familiar strain that true blue note refrain, It's drivin' me insane, Can't keep still, tho' it's against my will;
The melody is so catchy and memorable that it's making me go crazy and dance even though I don't want to.
I'm on my P's and Q's I just can't refuse.
I'm being polite and well-behaved, but even I can't resist the urge to dance.
There goes that melody, it sounds so good to me, And I am up a tree, It's a shame, you don't know the name;
The melody is great, but it's a shame you don't know what it's called.
It's a brand new blues, The Royal Garden Blues.
This is a new blues song called 'Royal Garden Blues'.
Everybody grab somebody And start jazzing 'round
Everyone should find a partner and start dancing to the jazz music.
Hon don't you hear that trombone moan? Just listen to that saxophone. Gee, hear that clarinet and flute, Cornet jazzin' with a mute,
Listen to the different instruments playing - the trombone, saxophone, clarinet, flute, and cornet with a mute - it sounds amazing.
Makes me just throw myself away, When I hear 'em play.
The music is so good it makes me want to throw myself into the dancing and enjoy myself.
That weepin' melancholy strain, Say, but it's soothing to the brain; Just wanna get right up and dance, Don't care I'll take most any chance;
The sad-sounding melody is actually quite calming, and makes me want to get up and dance even if I'm not sure how.
No other blues I'd care to choose, But Royal Garden Blues.
Out of all the blues songs I could choose, I would pick 'Royal Garden Blues'.
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE LEWIS
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