<… Read Full Bio ↴Karrin Allyson is a Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist on Concord Records.
Allyson projects an instantly recognizable tonal personality, illuminating hidden layers of emotion within songs that are drawn from a vast well of styles and genres—from the blues, contemporary pop, and the Great American Songbook, to the bossa nova, chanson, and the more specialized jazz and bebop repertoire.
What really separates Allyson from her peers is her ability to communicate oceanic emotions with minimal artifice. “The idea of craft permeates her music,” wrote Richard Cook, author of the Penguin Guide to Jazz Records in a 2004 performance review that admirably encapsulates Allyson’s qualities.
“One of the most appealing things about her singing is its lack of mannerism. There are no dopey melismas, nothing of that afflicted gospel soul feel that a lot of younger singers depend on. She doesn’t try anything foolishly acrobatic. Yet in her way, she’s an ambitious and adventurous performer. She sometimes puts in a scat chorus which is done almost diffidently, without showoff contours. She’ll take over a familiar lyric and make it sound fresh by use of quiet touches—sitting back on certain beats, turning away from a big line and highlighting a different one.”
'S Wonderful
Karrin Allyson Lyrics
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You should care for me!
'S awful nice! 'S paradise!
'S what I love to see!
You've made my life so glamorous
You can't blame me for feeling amorous.
Oh! 'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
That you should care for me!
'S awful nice! 'S paradise!
'S what I love to see!
My dear, it's four-leaf clover time
From now on my heart's working overtime.
Oh! 'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
That you should care for me!
The song "S'Wonderful" by Karrin Allyson is a classic love song that emphasizes the joy and elation that comes with being in love. The song's chorus repeatedly emphasizes the singer's feelings of amazement and gratefulness for the person who loves them. The use of "S" instead of "It's" in the song is a colloquialism, emphasizing the singer's excitement and enthusiasm. Each of these lines rhymes with one another, creating a poetic and rhythmic effect that highlights the song's optimistic and joyful tone.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is in awe of their lover's affection, feeling grateful and lucky to have found someone who cares for them. The lyrics use vivid descriptions such as "glamorous" and "paradise" to suggest the depth of the singer's feelings. The use of the metaphor of a four-leaf clover symbolizes the rareness and good luck of finding true love. The final repetition of "That you should care for me!" reinforces the singer's amazement, suggesting that they cannot believe their good fortune to have found someone who loves them.
Line by Line Meaning
S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
It's amazing, splendid and magnificent that you are here with me.
You should care for me!
You show affection and concern towards me.
'S awful nice! 'S paradise!
It's incredibly pleasing and heavenly being in your company.
'S what I love to see!
This is what truly delights and makes me happy.
You've made my life so glamorous
You have elevated my lifestyle to a more luxurious and exciting one.
You can't blame me for feeling amorous.
It's only natural that I feel romantic and passionate towards you.
Oh! 'S wonderful! 'S marvelous!
This is truly an awe-inspiring and marvelous feeling.
That you should care for me!
I am astonished and grateful that you show compassion towards me.
My dear, it's four-leaf clover time
This is a period of luck and good fortune.
From now on my heart's working overtime.
My heart is beating harder and faster with the intensity of my feelings for you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J. Johnson, Mitchel Parish
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