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.
I Can't Believe You're in Love With Me
Hot Club of Cowtown Lyrics
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I never knew what they could do
I can't believe you're in love with me
You're telling everyone I know
I'm on your mind each place you go
They can't believe you're in love with me
I just can't imagine that you love me
And after all is said and done
To think that I'm the lucky one
I can't believe you're in love with me
Your eyes are blue - your kisses too
I never knew what they could do
I can't believe you're in love with me
You're telling everyone I know
I'm on your mind each place you go
They can't believe you're in love with me
I have always placed you far above me
I just can't imagine that you love me
And after all is said and done
To think that I'm the lucky one
I can't believe you're in love with me
I can't believe you're in love with me
The song "I Can't Believe You're In Love With Me" is an upbeat, joyful tune about a speaker who is surprised and overjoyed that someone they admire and hold in high regard is actually in love with them. The lyrics focus on the singer's disbelief, as they marvel at the fact that this person's eyes are blue and their kisses are enticing, and that this person talks about them to everyone they know. The singer states that they have always placed this person "far above me," implying that they never thought they could be loved in return. However, upon realizing that they are the lucky one in this situation, the singer cannot believe that their love is reciprocated.
This song speaks to a universal human experience - the feeling of being loved by someone we consider to be out of our league, and the disbelief and wonder that comes along with that realization. The lyrics portray a sense of gratefulness and appreciation for the love that the singer has found, and the music matches that joyful tone with upbeat rhythms and swinging melodies. Overall, the song captures the essence of falling in love, experiencing surprise and disbelief, and ultimately feeling grateful and joyful for the love that has been bestowed upon us.
Line by Line Meaning
Your eyes are blue, your kisses too
The color of your eyes and the way you kiss have an overwhelming impact on me.
I never knew what they could do
I never realized the power of your eyes and kisses until now.
I can't believe you're in love with me
I am in disbelief that someone as incredible as you could actually love someone like me.
You're telling everyone I know
You are so in love with me that you can't help but spread the news to everyone we know.
I'm on your mind each place you go
You think about me constantly, even when you are out and about.
They can't believe you're in love with me
Our friends and acquaintances are surprised that you are in love with me, as they view you as being out of my league.
I have always placed you far above me
I have always thought of you as being superior to me, in terms of beauty, charm, and personality.
I just can't imagine that you love me
I can't fathom the fact that someone like you could actually fall in love with me.
And after all is said and done
Despite all of our differences, we have come together and established a loving relationship.
To think that I'm the lucky one
I feel incredibly fortunate and grateful to be the recipient of your love and affection.
I can't believe you're in love with me
I am still in disbelief that you are actually in love with me, but I couldn't be happier.
Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ThinManStrings
I think this is the best performance of this song ever.
@writerrad
Much as I love them, this hardly compares to Lester Young and other Baseities accompanying Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson on Piano, I love Elana, but she is no Billie Holiday, and Whit is still MY MAN but he would be the first to tell you that he is not exactly Lester Young, not to speak of Teddy Wilson. There is even a recording of Jimmy Rushing doing this with Basie that swings out. Thin Man you need to listen to some real music. Again, I give all the love in the world to whit and elana, the bassist has since been replaced, but this, especially her vocal is Mickey Mouse, compared to some of the great swing renditions and they would be the first to tell you that.
@bach2117
mighty fine
@TexExpatriate1
Besides being a hot fiddler that Elana is a hot babe!