Born in Waveland, Mississippi, he moved to New Orleans in his youth, and studied clarinet with Lorenzo Tio. He played with the bands of Frankie Duson, Kid Ory, and King Oliver. Dodds went to Chicago, played with Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, with which he first recorded in 1923. After break up of Oliver's band in 1924, Dodds replaced Alcide Nunez as the house clarinetist and bandleader of Kelly's Stables. He recorded with numerous small groups in Chicago, most notably Louis Armstrong's Hot 5 and Hot 7, and Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers.
Dodds was noted for his professionalism and virtuosity as a musician, and his heartfelt heavily blues laden style. He was an important influence on later clarinetists, notably Benny Goodman.
Dodds did not record for most of the 1930s, affected by ill health. He died in Chicago in 1940.
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Johnny Dodds Lyrics
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Now & Then
Johnny Angel
Johnny Angel, Johnny Angel
Johnny Angel, Johnny Angel
You′re an angel to me
Johnny Angel
How I tingle
When he passes by
Everytime he says 'hello′
My heart begins to fly
Johnny Angel
How I want him
He's got something
That I can't resist
But he doesn′t even know
That I exist
I′m in heaven
I get carried away
I dream of him and me
And how it's gonna be
Other fellows
Call me up for a date
But I just sit and wait
I′d rather concentrate
On Johnny Angel
'Cause I love him
And I pray
That someday he′ll love me
And together we will see
How lovely Heaven will be
And together we will see
How lovely Heaven will be
The song "Johnny Angel" by The Carpenters is a classic love song that expresses the feelings and desires of a young girl towards a boy named Johnny Angel. The lyrics describe her admiration for him, how her heart beats fast when he passes by, how she dreams of being with him, and how she hopes that someday he will love her back. She truly believes that Johnny is an angel and is in a state of euphoria when she thinks about him.
The girl is so enamored with Johnny Angel that she is not interested in any other suitors who call her for a date. She is so fixated on Johnny that she prays to be with him someday and imagines what it would be like to be in heaven with him. The song captures the innocent and pure feelings of youth and the intense emotions that can be associated with one’s first crush. It also reflects the idea of hope, that any dream can come true when we believe in it with all our heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Carpenters, The
This song is performed by The Carpenters.
Now & Then
This song is from the album 'Now & Then'.
Johnny Angel
The singer is obsessed with a man named Johnny Angel.
Johnny Angel, Johnny Angel
Repetition of the name emphasizes the artist's fixation.
You're an angel to me
The artist views Johnny as an angelic figure.
How I love him
The singer loves Johnny deeply.
How I tingle
The singer has physical reactions to Johnny's presence.
When he passes by
Johnny's presence makes the artist feel a certain way.
Everytime he says 'hello'
Johnny speaking to the artist has an impact on their emotions.
My heart begins to fly
The artist feels elated when Johnny acknowledges them.
How I want him
The singer desires Johnny physically.
He's got something
Johnny possesses qualities that are attractive to the artist.
That I can't resist
The singer can't help but be drawn to Johnny's charms.
But he doesn't even know
Johnny is unaware of the singer's feelings.
That I exist
Johnny doesn't notice or acknowledge the singer's presence.
I'm in heaven
The artist feels a sense of euphoria.
I get carried away
The artist becomes overly emotional.
I dream of him and me
The singer fantasizes about being in a relationship with Johnny.
And how it's gonna be
The singer imagines a future with Johnny.
Other fellows call me up for a date
Other men express interest in dating the artist.
But I just sit and wait
The artist waits for Johnny and doesn't pursue other romantic interests.
I'd rather concentrate
The artist's focus is solely on Johnny.
On Johnny Angel
Johnny is the singer's sole interest.
'Cause I love him
The artist loves Johnny deeply.
And I pray
The singer hopes for a positive outcome.
That someday he'll love me
The singer hopes that Johnny will reciprocate their feelings.
And together we will see
The singer imagines a future with Johnny.
How lovely Heaven will be
The artist believes that being with Johnny will bring them happiness.
Writer(s): S. Kelvigdam
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