Reisman recorded for Columbia exclusively from July 1923 through March 11, 1929, when he signed with Victor and stayed until October 1933. He then signed with Brunswick and stayed until 1937 when he re-signed with Victor. During his 1929-1933 Victor period, Reisman recorded many lesser-known period Broadway songs, some of which were recorded by no other band. He also had the habit of featuring composers and Broadway performers as band vocalists, including Harold Arlen, Fred Astaire, Clifton Webb, and Arthur Schwartz. He also featured Lee Wiley in 1931-32 for her first 3 recordings. More often than not, his vocalists were Frank Luther, Dick Robertson and later Sally Singer and George Beuler. A notable recording from this era was "Happy Days Are Here Again" in November 1929, with vocals by Lou Levin.
Among his more popular hits were his #1 recordings of Cole Porter's "Night and Day” (1932) and Con Conrad's “The Continental" (1934)
Reisman's was primarily a dance orchestra; he was not a fan of jazz music, but some of his early 1930s 78 RPM recordings were a bit "hot".
[artistEddy Duchin was a member of Leo Reisman's orchestra; it was Reisman who gave Duchin his big break. The band leader and TV personality, Mitch Miller, was also a member of Reisman's orchestra
Leo Reisman died in New York City on December 18, 1961 at the age of 64.
Ain't Misbehavin'
Leo Reisman And His Orchestra Lyrics
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All by myself
No one to walk with
But I'm happy on the shelf
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
I know for certain
I'm through with flirtin'
It's just you I'm thinkin' of
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
Like Jack Horner
In the corner
Don't go nowhere
What do I care?
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Believe me
I don't stay out late
Don't care to go
I'm home about eight
Just me and my radio
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
Like Jack Horner
In the corner
Don't go nowhere
What do I care?
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Believe me
I don't stay out late
Don't care to go
I'm home about eight
Just me and my radio
Ain't misbehavin'
I'm savin' my love for you
The lyrics to Leo Reisman and his Orchestra's "Ain't Misbehavin'" detail the singer's contentment with being alone and saving their love for their significant other. The first stanza sets the scene - the singer is "all by myself" with "no one to talk with" or walk with, but despite their solitude, they declare that they "ain't misbehavin'" and are instead "savin' [their] love for you." In the second stanza, the singer declares their devotion to their lover, stating that they're "through with flirtin'" and that it's only their significant other they're "thinkin' of." The third stanza uses the nursery rhyme of Jack Horner in the corner to draw a comparison to the singer's own situation - like Jack, they are content to wait and stay put until their significant other arrives, as the "kisses are worth waitin' for." The final stanza goes on to further emphasize the singer's contentment, noting that they don't stay out late or go out much, but are instead home with their radio, waiting to be with their loved one.
Overall, the lyrics to "Ain't Misbehavin'" seem to celebrate and find comfort in the simple pleasures of being in love and waiting for one's partner. Rather than focusing on the hardships of being alone, the song's lyrics highlight the anticipation and joy of being reunited with one's love.
Line by Line Meaning
No one to talk with
I don't have anyone to have a conversation with
All by myself
I am all alone with no one around
No one to walk with
I don't have anyone to take a walk with
But I'm happy on the shelf
Despite being alone, I am content with where I am in life
Ain't misbehavin'
I am not doing anything wrong
I'm savin' my love for you
I am keeping my love for you only
I know for certain
I am completely sure
The one I love
The person I am in love with
I'm through with flirtin'
I am done with flirting around with other people
It's just you I'm thinkin' of
You are the only one on my mind
Like Jack Horner
Similar to the nursery rhyme character Jack Horner
In the corner
Sitting in a secluded spot
Don't go nowhere
I am not going anywhere
What do I care?
I am not worried about it
Your kisses are worth waitin' for
Your kisses are so special that they are worth waiting for
Believe me
Trust me
I don't stay out late
I do not spend my nights out
Don't care to go
I am not interested in going out
I'm home about eight
I usually arrive at home around eight o'clock
Just me and my radio
It is just me and my radio at home
Ain't misbehavin'
I am not doing anything wrong
I'm savin' my love for you
I am keeping my love for you only
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andy Razaf, Fats Waller, Harry Brooks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dave Micklon
The biggest hit version, peaking at #2 on 9/21/1929.
jgkisok
Wow, Fats Waller's own version only went to #17 (tho he & his Rhythm had several #1's, however), but this version shot to #2 for one week in the days immediately before the Oct '29 stock market crash!
Fredy Wraamann
With a little imagination, one can "picture" very elegant people dancing in a big hotel ballroom.
barbcard
Wunderbar! Especially love those hot chocolates. Happy Misbehavin'--as we let the rest of the world these days float away.
dick12235
Needed this treat again, thanks.
roybo1930
@sineaddg I Can`t believe that anyone would dislike this!!! maybee they hit the wrong thumbs! I Myself find this record to be just AWESOME!!!
Valdo Praust
Does anyone have a Ben Berlin's version of this tune?
990jur
Die schönste Interspretation von "Ain´t Misbehavin", die ich jemals gehört habe.