<… 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.”
Nancy
Karrin Allyson Lyrics
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Gee what a thrill, each time I kiss her
Believe me, I've got a case
On Nancy, with the laughing face
She takes the winter and makes it summer
But summer could take some lessons from her
Picture a tomboy in lace
Did you ever hear mission bells ringing
Well she'll give you the very same glow
When she speaks you would think it was singing
Just hear her say hello
I swear to goodness, you can't resist her
Sorry for you she has no sister
No angel could replace
Nancy, with the laughing face
Keep Betty Grable, Lamour, and Turner
She makes my heart a charcoal burner
It's heaven when I embrace
My Nancy with the laughin' face
The lyrics to Karrin Allyson's song "Nancy with the Laughing Face" speaks of the singer's deep love and admiration for a woman named Nancy, who brings light and joy to his life. He confesses that if he doesn't see Nancy each day, he misses her. He finds great pleasure in kissing her and admits that he has a serious crush on her. The singer describes Nancy as someone who can transform the winter into the summer, and even make summer better. He compares Nancy to a tomboy in lace because of her unique blend of feminine and masculine traits.
The mission bells he mentions symbolize Nancy's ability to create a sense of awe and joy in people's lives. Nancy has a singing voice and even her speaking voice brings happiness. The singer believes that no one can resist her charms, and he is sorry for those who cannot experience her love since she doesn't have any sisters to share it with. She is one-of-a-kind, and he can't get enough of her. Lastly, he claims that Nancy with the Laughing Face is his heaven when he hugs her. Overall, the song speaks to the deep admiration and love that the singer feels for Nancy, and how she brings absolute joy and happiness to his life.
Line by Line Meaning
If I don't see her each day, I miss her
I feel incomplete and long for Nancy's presence if I don't see her every day.
Gee what a thrill, each time I kiss her
I feel elated and overjoyed every single time I kiss Nancy.
Believe me, I've got a case
I am completely smitten with Nancy and overpowered by romantic infatuation.
On Nancy, with the laughing face
I am captivated and enamored by Nancy's radiant smile and joyful personality.
She takes the winter and makes it summer
Nancy's presence brightens up even the coldest and darkest of days.
But summer could take some lessons from her
Nancy's warmth and light outshines even that of the summer season.
Picture a tomboy in lace
Imagine a girl who is both playful and feminine, just like Nancy.
That's Nancy with the laughing face
That description perfectly captures Nancy's unique and endearing qualities.
Did you ever hear mission bells ringing
Have you ever heard a sound so heavenly and pure?
Well she'll give you the very same glow
Nancy's presence and voice emit a similar, wondrous radiance.
When she speaks you would think it was singing
Nancy's voice is so beautiful and melodious that it sounds like she's always singing.
Just hear her say hello
Even her simple gestures are enough to brighten up your day, like the way she says hello.
I swear to goodness, you can't resist her
It's impossible not to be drawn to Nancy and her magnetic personality.
Sorry for you she has no sister
It's a shame for anyone who can't meet Nancy's equally incredible sister because she doesn't have one.
No angel could replace
Nancy is one of a kind and could never be replaced by anyone else, even an angel.
Nancy, with the laughing face
She continues to be the object of my adoration and affection because of her joyful, happy nature.
Keep Betty Grable, Lamour, and Turner
Though they were all famous actresses back in the day, they pale in comparison to Nancy's natural beauty.
She makes my heart a charcoal burner
Nancy ignites a fire in my heart that burns bright and hot like a charcoal burner.
It's heaven when I embrace
I feel like I'm in paradise when I hold Nancy in my arms.
My Nancy with the laughin' face
Nancy's smile and laughter are my own personal heaven on earth.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN, PHIL SILVERS
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