Hodges was apparently aware of this effect, leaving the Ellington orchestra in the 1950's, to be replaced by the stellar alto man, Willie Smith, formerly the lead alto star of the Jimmy Lunceford Orchestra. This situation somehow benefitted neither Ellington or Hodges, with the Ellington orchestra losing a certain luster despite Mr. Smith's excellence, and with major stardom just beyond Mr. Hodges' reach.
Luckily for the listener the recordings Mr. Hodges left behind as a leader, while arguably eluding stardom for the artist at the time, are nonpareil examples of relaxed swing, subtle inflection and perfect phrasing, peerless tone and seemingly effortless technique. More luck for the listener, Mr. Hodges later rejoined the Ellington fold, returning a signature sound to the orchestra's unique palette for many years after.
It has been reported that the Ellington orchestra worked nearly 365 days a year. When asked about this grueling schedule Mr. Ellington said something to the effect that he would settle for nothing less than the finest artists for his orchestra. What with the necessarily high salaries accorded an orchestra of virtuosos, the band had to work often in order to survive. Certainly no one in the Ellington orchestra more exemplified Mr. Ellington's highest standards than Johhny Hodges.
Day Dream
Johnny Hodges Lyrics
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Can't keep my feet on the ground
Everything seems unreal now
When you're not around
Day Dream
Why do you haunt me so?
Deep in a rosy glow
Day Dream
I walk along on air
Building a castle there
For me and my love to share
Don't know the time
Lordy, I'm in a daze
Sun in the sky
While I moon around, feeling hazy
Day Dream
Don't break my reverie
Until I find that he
Is day dreaming just like me
Day Dream
Why do you haunt me so?
Deep in a rosy glow
The face of my love you show
Day Dream
I walk along on air
Building a castle there
For me and my love to share
Don't know the time
Lordy, I'm in a daze
Sun in the sky
While I moon around, feeling hazy
Day Dream
Don't break my reverie
Until I find that he
Is day dreaming just like me
The song "Day Dream" by Johnny Hodges is a beautiful ballad that tells the story of a person who is overwhelmed by the power of love. The lyrics speak of the strong feelings that the singer has when they are with their loved ones, and how everything seems to be unreal when they are not around. The lyrics convey a powerful sense of longing, and the imagery is vivid and romantic.
The song speaks of a person who is daydreaming about their love and wishing that they could be with them all the time. The singer talks about building a castle with their love, and how they feel like they are walking on air when they are with them. The lyrics also speak of the confusion and daze that the singer feels when they are not with their love, and how they are always thinking about them.
"Day Dream" is a beautiful love song that speaks to the power of love and how it can consume a person's thoughts and emotions. The lyrics are poetic and romantic, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful. The song captures the essence of what it means to be in love and how it can be both joyful and painful.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny the way I feel now
It's strange how I'm feeling right now
Can't keep my feet on the ground
I feel like I'm floating and can't stay grounded
Everything seems unreal now
I feel like nothing is quite what it seems
When you're not around
When you're not with me
Day Dream
I am day dreaming
Why do you haunt me so?
Why do these day dreams keep coming to me?
Deep in a rosy glow
I'm immersed in a warm, dreamy feeling
The face of my love you show
I see the face of my love in my day dream
I walk along on air
I feel like I'm floating while I walk
Building a castle there
In my day dream, I'm building a castle
For me and my love to share
So my love and I can live there together
Don't know the time
I'm not aware of what time it is
Lordy, I'm in a daze
I'm in a state of confusion and disorientation
Sun in the sky
The sun is shining in the sky
While I moon around, feeling hazy
But I'm just wandering aimlessly, feeling dazed
Day Dream
I am day dreaming
Don't break my reverie
Don't interrupt my day dream
Until I find that he
Until I find that my love
Is day dreaming just like me
Is also caught up in a day dream like I am
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Duke Ellington
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