He was the son of pharmacists Paul Bynum Kyser and Emily Royster Howell Kyser, and a cousin of Vermont C. Royster. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, his campus popularity and enthusiasm as a cheerleader caused him to be invited to join a commercial band being formed by other students. Although he started clarinet lessons, he was better as an entertaining announcer for the band than as a musician. He adopted the initial of his middle name as part of his stage name, for its alliterative effect.
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Kay Kyser and His Orchestra Lyrics
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And the couples we know are fondly kissing
Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?
Maybe it's much too early in the game
Ah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's eve?
When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
Welcoming in the New Year, New Year's Eve?
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I'd ever be the one you chose
Out of the thousand invitations you received
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
Oh, what are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
The song "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra is a jazz standard that is often played during the holiday season. The lyrics describe the anticipation and uncertainty of a possible romantic encounter on New Year's Eve. The singer wonders if they will be spending the holiday with the person they desire or if they will be left alone. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the scene, as the couples around them are kissing and the bells and horns are ringing. The singer cannot help but ask their romantic interest what their plans are for the night, questioning whether they will be the lucky one to spend the night together.
Line by Line Meaning
When the bells all ring and the horns all blow
When the celebrations begin and the sounds of horns and bells fill the air
And the couples we know are fondly kissing
And all the couples around us are showing their affection for each other
Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?
Am I going to be with you, or will I be absent from the joyful occasion?
Maybe it's much too early in the game
Perhaps it's too soon to ask about our plans for the New Year's Eve
Ah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
But I still wanted to know regardless
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's eve?
What are your plans for the upcoming New Year's Eve celebration?
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
I wonder who will have the privilege to hold and embrace you tightly
When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
At the precise moment of midnight
Welcoming in the New Year, New Year's Eve?
As we usher in the New Year with much jubilation, are you going to be part of it?
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I might be out of my mind to think
I'd ever be the one you chose
That you would select me
Out of the thousand invitations you received
Considering all the invitations that you have received
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
But in the unlikely event that I have a chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
Here's the most critical question for you to answer
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
What do you plan on doing to celebrate New Year's Eve, and will I be part of your plans?
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
But if there is any opportunity at all for me to be with you
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
I have to take my chance by asking you now, before it's too late
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?
So, what are your plans for New Year's Eve, are we going to be together?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Loesser
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@jamesmarshall8836
Should have been a hit.
@quickworks9720
Love this version!
@cthulhuhandluke8026
2022 .here we go