Giuseppe (Joe) Venuti (September 16, 1903 – August 14, 1978) was a U.S. jaz… Read Full Bio ↴Giuseppe (Joe) Venuti (September 16, 1903 – August 14, 1978) was a U.S. jazz musician and violinist. Venuti claimed to have been born aboard a ship as his parents emigrated from Italy, though many believe he was simply born in Philadelphia. Considered the father of jazz violin, he pioneered the use of string instruments in jazz along with the guitarist Eddie Lang, a childhood friend of his. Through the 1920s and early 1930s, Venuti produced many recordings. He worked with Benny Goodman, the Dorsey Brothers, Bing Crosby, the Boswell Sisters and most of the other important white jazz and semi-jazz figures of the late 1920s and early 1930s. However, following Lang's early death in 1933, he began to slip off the radar. After a period of relative obscurity in the 1940s and 1950s, he was 'rediscovered' in the late 1960s and established a musical relationship with tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims, that was almost as fruitful as his previous collaboration with Lang. Venuti and Sims produced a number of very exciting recordings in 1974/75: an appropriate coda to the great violinist's career.

In the mid-1970s, Venuti performed and recorded, again in the limelight: good examples of his latter-day recordings are the Chiaroscuro CD's Joe Venuti and Zoot Sims (CR(D) 142) and Joe & Zoot & More (CR(D)126). He died in Seattle, Washington.

Venuti was also a legendary practical joker.

My Honey's Lovin' Arms
Joe Venuti Lyrics

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I love your lovin' arms,
They hold a world of charms,
A place to nestle when I am lonely.
A cosy Morris chair,
Oh, what a happy pair!
One caress,
Happiness
Seems to bless my little honey.

I love you more each day,
When years have passed away,
You'll find my love belongs to you only,
'Cause when the world seems wrong,
Then I know that I belong
Right in my honey's lovin' arms.

I love your lovin' arms,
They seem to hold a world of charms,
A place to nestle when I am lonely.
A cosy Morris chair,
Oh, what a happy pair!
One caress,
Happiness
Seems to bless my little honey.

I love you more each day,
When years have passed away,
You'll find my love belongs to you only,
'Cause when the world seems wrong,
Then I know that I belong
Right in my honey's lovin' arms.

Oh, when the world seems wrong,

Then I know that I belong
Right in my honey's lovin' arms.

Overall Meaning

In Joe Venuti's song "My Honey's Lovin' Arms," the singer expresses their love and appreciation for the embrace of their partner. The singer describes their partner's arms as a world of charms, a safe and comforting place to nestle when they are lonely. The mention of the "cosy Morris chair" also conveys a sense of warmth and intimacy in their relationship. One caress from their partner is enough to bring the singer happiness and a sense of contentment.

As the song continues, the singer declares their love for their partner grows stronger each day, and even as time passes, their love will belong to their partner only. In moments when the world seems wrong and everything feels uncertain, the singer finds solace and a sense of belonging in their honey's arms.

The song's message is simple but powerful, emphasizing the importance of love as a source of comfort and security in a world that can often feel overwhelming. The soothing melody and upbeat tempo of the song also evoke feelings of joy and happiness, underscoring the sense of contentment that comes with being surrounded by the love of someone special.

Line by Line Meaning

I love your lovin' arms,
I hold your affectionate embrace in high regard

They hold a world of charms,
Your arms are full of pleasant qualities

A place to nestle when I am lonely.
When I feel isolated, your arms provide comfort

A cosy Morris chair,
Like a comfortable chair, your arms provide a cozy feeling

Oh, what a happy pair!
Together, we make a joyful couple

One caress,
A single touch or stroke

Happiness
Joy and contentment

Seems to bless my little honey.
My darling seems to be favored with happiness

I love you more each day,
My affection for you grows stronger with time

When years have passed away,
Even as time goes on

You'll find my love belongs to you only,
My love is exclusively for you

'Cause when the world seems wrong,
When everything feels out of place

Then I know that I belong
I realize that my place is

Right in my honey's lovin' arms.
In your loving embrace

Oh, when the world seems wrong,
When everything feels out of place

Then I know that I belong
I realize that my place is

Right in my honey's lovin' arms.
In your loving embrace

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Ruby, Joseph Meyer

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gospelbluegrassblog

10y↑3

Now, that's entertainment! This sure put a smile on my face and, yes, that's especially tasty work from Joe Venuti. Thanks for posting.

Jim Davidson

14y↑5

@MorganPolander The female vocalist is Toni Arden. This was recorded from Bing's Chesterfield TV show on January 17, 1951. The complete personnel are: Bing Crosby, Toni Arden (vocals), Louis Armstrong (trumpet), Jack Teagarden (trombone), Matty Matlock (clarinet), Joe Venuti (violin), Buddy Cole (piano), Perry Botkin (guitar), Phil Stephens (bass), Nick Fatool (drums).