During World War II, Wesley Prince left the group and Cole replaced him with Johnny Miller. The King Cole Trio signed with the fledgling Capitol Records in 1943.
In 1947, Irving Ashby replaced Oscar Moore. The trio split up in 1955 after Nat's solo career took frontstage.
Sweet Lorraine
King Cole Trio Lyrics
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I'm as happy as a baby boy
With another brand new choo-choo toy
When I met my sweet Lorraine, Lorraine, Lorraine
She's got a pair of eyes
That are brighter than the summer sky
When you see them, you'll realize
Now when it's rainin', I don't miss the sun
Because it's in my baby's smile
And to think that I'm the lucky one
That will lead her down the aisle
Each night I pray
That no one will steal her heart away
I can't wait until that lucky day
When I marry sweet Lorraine
Now when it's rainin', I don't miss the sun
Because it's in my baby's smile
And to think that I'm the lucky one
That will lead her down the aisle
Each night I pray
That no one will steal her heart away
I can't wait until that lucky day
When I marry sweet Lorraine
King Cole Trio's song "Sweet Lorraine" is a love song that celebrates the joys of falling in love. The singer starts off by exclaiming that he's as happy as a baby boy with a new toy, ever since he met his Sweet Lorraine. He goes on to describe Lorraine's captivating beauty, specifically her bright eyes that shine brighter than the summer sky. The singer explains that he is so in love with Lorraine that even when it rains, he doesn't miss the sun because it's in her smile. The song also includes a heartfelt prayer that no one will steal Lorraine's heart away before the singer finally gets to marry her.
Overall, "Sweet Lorraine" is a love letter to the perfect partner. The singer expresses his deep devotion to Lorraine and how her presence in his life brings him immense joy. This song captures the essence of the honeymoon phase of a relationship where love feels like an unstoppable force.
Line by Line Meaning
I've just found joy
I have just discovered happiness
I'm as happy as a baby boy
I am extremely happy like a young child
With another brand new choo-choo toy
With a new toy train to play with
When I met my sweet Lorraine, Lorraine, Lorraine
When I met the love of my life, Lorraine
She's got a pair of eyes
She has a beautiful set of eyes
That are brighter than the summer sky
Her eyes are brighter and more beautiful than the clear sky in summer
When you see them, you'll realize
When you see her eyes, you'll understand why
Why I love my sweet Lorraine
Why I am deeply in love with Lorraine
Now when it's rainin', I don't miss the sun
Even when it's raining, I'm happy because of my love for Lorraine
Because it's in my baby's smile
Because the smile of my lover makes me happy
And to think that I'm the lucky one
I consider myself fortunate to have found Lorraine
That will lead her down the aisle
I will be the one to walk her down the aisle on our wedding day
Each night I pray
Every night I pray
That no one will steal her heart away
I pray that she will remain devoted to me
I can't wait until that lucky day
I am eagerly anticipating our wedding day
When I marry sweet Lorraine
When I join in holy matrimony with Lorraine, the love of my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: CLIFF BURWELL, CLIFFORD BURWELL, MITCHELL PARISH
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Trombonology Erstwhile
Not as special as the first Capitol version, which proved so popular and enduring, but still good. He clearly had a very definite idea of how he wanted to rework this 1928 standard. I still like Nat's trio work best.
Trombonology Erstwhile
@Frank Klamm I see what you're saying and can appreciate that intimate quality in the music, but I actually find Nat's vocal more mannered here than on the Capitol take, and "mannered" suggests to me an awareness of the audience. The instrumental passages, though, are superb.
Frank Klamm
Interestingly, I like this version better than the Capitol one. I like the subdued feeling, sounding like they're playing for themself in the back corner of a small club and no one is really paying attention to the music.
cluny
Born 1919 so Nat turned 21 1940. They need a few months to nature.
Frank Klamm
Do I hear a rhythm guitar strumming behind Oscar Moore's solo? Is there an uncredited extra player?
Frank Klamm
@the78prof Okay. Thanks again.
the78prof
Not really. Whether small groups or large orchestras, the names of backup recording session musicians were rarely squeezed onto record labels. The 'trio' was the focus, so their names got the small-print mention. And you should keep that DAHR website in mind for discographical reference. It doesn't cover all labels and eras, but you can search out individual titles or tracks and often find session data more extensive than what's in the Rust or Johnson-Shirley discographies.
Frank Klamm
@the78prof Thanks. I searched in the net myself a few times, but couldn't find that information. Do you know why the additional players with the King Cole Trio are almost never listed? As if Decca wanted to keep it a secret.
the78prof
The drummer was Lee Young. Here's some discog info on him from the DAHR: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/mastertalent/detail/106382/Young_Lee
Frank Klamm
@the78prof Do you coincidentally also know who is playing the drums/high hat on the July, 16 1941 session? It seems strange to me that this is not mentioned in any discography and nobody obviously care about it.