The Hot Club's first album, 1998's Swingin' Stampede, was a collection of covers of classic tunes, including two written by Bob Wills, a major influence on the band. Their 1999 follow-up album, Tall Tales, showcased the songwriting ability of both Smith and Fremerman, with many original songs, including "Forget-Me-Nots" and "That Secret of Mine," both by Fremerman, and "It Stops With Me," by Smith, mixed with covers ranging from Rodgers and Hart's "You Took Advantage of Me" to Aerosmith's "Chip Away the Stone." Further albums would continue the same formula of classic western swing and hot jazz, along with originals in the same style.
The Hot Club of Cowtown broke up in 2005. Whit Smith and Jake Erwin performed together as part of Whit Smith's Hot Jazz Caravan, based out of Austin, Texas. Elana James toured with Bob Dylan in 2005, the first female to be included in his touring band in over 30 years (she came to Dylan's attention when The Hot Club of Cowtown opened for him and Willie Nelson during a joint tour of historic ballparks in the Summer of 2004). Changing her name to Elana James, Fremerman began performing in late 2005 with Beau Sample (formerly of Cave Catt Sammy) and Luke Hill, first under the name Elana James and Her Hot Hot Trio, and later as Elana James and the Continental Two. The band reunited in 2008.
Three Little Words
Hot Club Of Cowtown Lyrics
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Oh, what I'd give for that wonderful phrase
To hear those three little words
That's all I'd live for the rest of my days
And what I feel in my heart, they tell sincerely
No other words can tell it half so clearly
Three little words, eight little letters
The lyrics of Hot Club Of Cowtown's song "Three Little Words" express a deep longing for a simple yet powerful phrase: "I love you." The singer emphasizes the significance of these three words, describing them as wonderful and expressing a strong desire to hear them. The lyrics suggest that if the singer were to hear these words, it would be enough to sustain them for the rest of their days.
The songwriter conveys the sincerity and depth of their feelings by stating that no other words can convey their emotions as clearly as those three little words. The repetition of the phrase "Three little words" further underscores its importance, while the mention of "eight little letters" highlights the simplicity and universality of love.
Overall, the song captures the yearning for love and the recognition of its transformative power. It highlights the desire for a connection based on these three words and the profound meaning they hold.
Line by Line Meaning
Three little words
A concise expression of affection
Oh, what I'd give for that wonderful phrase
The immense value placed on hearing those three words
To hear those three little words
The sole desire and purpose in life
That's all I'd live for the rest of my days
The utter devotion and dedication it inspires for eternity
And what I feel in my heart, they tell sincerely
The genuine and heartfelt emotions conveyed by these words
No other words can tell it half so clearly
The unparalleled clarity and power of these three words
Three little words, eight little letters
A succinct phrase composed of only a few words and letters
Which simply mean I love you
A straightforward declaration of affection
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Written by: Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby
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