His build earned him a nickname and a signature song, "Mr. Five by Five" ("he's five feet tall and he's five feet wide"). His best known recordings are probably those of "Going to Chicago" with Basie and "Harvard Blues" with the famous saxophone solo by Don Byas. George Frazier, author of "Harvard Blues", called Rushing's distinctive voice, "a magnificent gargle".
He died of leukemia in 1972 in New York City.
'Deed I Do
Jimmy Rushing Lyrics
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Oh my do I
Honey, indeed I do
Do I need you?
Oh my do I
Honey, a-deed I do
That's why I'm always hangin' around you
Do I love her?
Oh my do I
Honey, deed I do
I'm glad that I'm the one who found you
That's why I'm always hangin' around you
Do I love her?
Oh my do I
babe, deed I do
baby, deed I do
The lyrics of Jimmy Rushing's song 'Deed I Do' are a declaration of love towards someone special. The repetition of the question "Do I" followed by the affirmative answer "indeed I do" emphasizes the depth of the singer's feelings. The first verse starts with "Do I want you?", highlighting the singer's desire for the person he is addressing. The second verse asks "Do I need you?", expressing that the singer's love goes beyond mere attraction, and that he cannot imagine life without this person.
The chorus "I'm glad that I'm the one who found you, that's why I'm always hangin' around you" indicates that the singer cherishes the relationship and is willing to do anything to maintain it. The last verse: "Do I love her? Oh my do I, honey deed I do", is a resounding affirmation of the singer's love for this person, with the added endearment "honey" further emphasizing the passion involved.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Deed I Do' express a sincere, unequivocal declaration of love towards someone that the singer holds dear to his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Do I want you?
Am I attracted to you?
Oh my do I
Yes, absolutely
Honey, indeed I do
My dear, I truly do
Do I need you?
Do I rely on you?
Oh my do I
Yes, absolutely
Honey, a-deed I do
My dear, certainly
I'm glad that I'm the one who found you
I feel fortunate to have discovered you
That's why I'm always hangin' around you
That's why I am always with you
Do I love her?
Am I in love with her?
Oh my do I
Yes, absolutely
Honey, deed I do
My dear, I absolutely do
baby, deed I do
My beloved, I certainly do
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fred Rose, Walter Hirsch
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