There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Kenny was the name… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Kenny was the name used by Irish singer Tony Kenny who had two Top 40 hits in the UK in 1973 (Heart Of Stone and Give It To Me Now).

2) Kenny were a UK vocal/instrumental group who hit the UK charts during 1974/5. Their biggest hit, The Bump, featured vocals by Barry Palmer; other hits included Fancy Pants and Julie Anne.

3) Kenny is a german Rap-Crew from Hamburg/Germany which consist of Falk Hogan, Pat Cash and DJ Strip-Teaz.

4) Kenny is a Gaithersburg punk who makes solo music and also plays in the band TIIIMMMBBBEERRRRR

I Got Rhythm
Kenny Lyrics

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Chillun', listen here to me
This is my philosophy
To see me through the day
To scare my cares away

All God's Chillun Got Rhythm
All God's Chillun got swing
Maybe haven't got money

Maybe haven't got shoes
All God's Chillun Got Rhythm
For to push away the blues
Yeah !

All God's Chillun got trouble
Trouble don't mean a thing
When they start to go ho ho ho de ho
Troubles bound to go 'way, say!

All God's Chillun Got Swing.

Overall Meaning

In Kenny Barron's song "All God's Chillun' Got Rythm," the lyrics talk about a personal philosophy that one can use to keep worries and problems at bay. It centers around the idea that everyone, regardless of their wealth or status, has rhythm and swing. It is this rhythm and swing that can help push away the blues and troubles. The idea is that when people start to sing and dance with "ho ho ho de ho," their troubles are bound to go away because they are embracing their natural rhythm.

The lyrics of this song are deeply rooted in the African American culture, highlighting the idea of music being a form of healing and escape. The song suggests that while not everyone may have worldly possessions or material wealth, everyone has the power of music within them to pull them through difficult times. The lyrics also nod to the idea of the power of community and the importance of coming together to share in the joy of music.

Line by Line Meaning

Chillun', listen here to me
Children, pay attention to what I'm about to say

This is my philosophy
This is my way of thinking

To see me through the day
To help me get through the day

To scare my cares away
To forget about my problems

All God's Chillun Got Rhythm
Everyone has rhythm in their soul

All God's Chillun got swing
Everyone has the ability to swing to the music

Maybe haven't got money
Maybe don't have much wealth

Maybe haven't got shoes
Maybe don't have much material possessions

All God's Chillun Got Rhythm
Despite any material lack, everyone still has rhythm

For to push away the blues
To forget about sadness

Yeah!
An expression of enthusiasm