Stompin' at the Savoy
Louis & Ella Lyrics
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Savoy, it wins you at a glance
Savoy, gives happy feet a chance to dance
Your old form just like a clinging vine
Your lips so warm and sweet as wine
Your cheek so soft and close to mine, divine
How my heart is singing
Never tired of romping
And stomping with you at the Savoy
What joy, a perfect holiday
Savoy, where we can glide and sway
Savoy, let me stomp away with you
Boo ba di ba di di bo bo bo
(Savoy) the home of sweet romance
(Savoy) wins you at a glance
(Swing it Ella) happy feet
A chance to dance at the Savoy
Like a clinging vine
So warm and sweet as wine
And close to mine, divine
How my heart is singing
While the band is swinging
I'm never tired of romping
And stomping with you at the Savoy
(Savoy) a perfect holiday
Where we can glide and sway
Let me stomp away with you
Da ba da ba di da doo loop
What joy to be together at Savoy
Romping and stomping with you at the Savoy
Never tired of romping
And stomping with you
While the band is romping
What do we do, what do we do
Jump, jump, jump, jump, swing at the Savoy
Romp, romp, romp, romp, romp at the Savoy
Could be was it
Atlantic city
Lord we would talk about that night
Yeah we're talking about some boy
Bet to the Savoy
Bet to the Savoy
To the Savoy
Never romping stomp away
We're shakin' at the Savoy
You shake my hand
The lyrics to Louis & Ella's song Stompin' at the Savoy praise the atmosphere, environment, and the experience of attending the famous Savoy Ballroom in Harlem. The ballroom was a renowned venue for swing and jazz music in the 1930s and 1940s, and it was popular among African Americans. The song is a celebration of love and happiness, highlighting the joyousness of attending an event in Savoy. The initial lines of the song emphasize the sweet romance that one can find at the Savoy, with the place enchanting people in just one look. The song also praises and reflects on the dancing opportunities that one can find at Savoy, stating that it provides a chance to dance, to glide and to sway. It includes a playful and upbeat chorus, a reminder of how much fun it is to stomp and romp with one's partner in the Savoy atmosphere.
The central theme of the lyrics concentrates on the exuberance of the experience of visiting the Savoy Ballroom, making it a significant and nostalgic historical masterpiece that reflects African American life in the early 20th century. The song's lyrics vividly recall the atmosphere of the Savoy Ballroom and the joy it brought to those who attended it. Furthermore, the song emphasizes the importance of music as a powerful force that brings people together, irrespective of their race, gender, or social status.
Line by Line Meaning
Savoy, the home of sweet romance
Savoy is known for being a place that brings about love.
Savoy, it wins you at a glance
Savoy is a place that captures your heart with just one look.
Savoy, gives happy feet a chance to dance
Savoy is a magical place where you can't help but dance with joy.
Your old form just like a clinging vine
You are like a vine that won't let go, holding onto me.
Your lips so warm and sweet as wine
Your kisses are as sweet as wine and feel deeply comforting.
Your cheek so soft and close to mine, divine
Your cheek is soft and, as you lean into me, our closeness becomes divine.
How my heart is singing
My heart is filled with an overwhelming feeling of happiness.
While the band is swinging
The music is so good that it makes us feel like dancing.
Never tired of romping
We could do this all night and never get tired.
And stomping with you at the Savoy
We love to dance and stomp our feet in this place called Savoy.
What joy, a perfect holiday
Being together at Savoy feels like a perfect vacation.
Savoy, where we can glide and sway
Savoy is a place where we can dance with grace and ease.
Savoy, let me stomp away with you
Let's dance energetically together in the magical place called Savoy.
What do we do, what do we do
We dance and jump with excitement and energy to the amazing music.
Lyrics © REGENT MUSIC CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Benny Goodman, Edgar Sampson, Chick Webb
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Rob Rasch
What an unbelievable verson...Thank you! Two of the best, most original vocalists in history.
ruud jurriaans
still incredible, while practising producing this take, with all little flaws, BEAUTIFUL, with the superb oscar peterson trio, best jazz musicians ever, forever in my heart, XXX
BlueSkiesCali
For all of us longtime Ella and Louis fans. :-) Pitch perfect :-)
george rhodes
they were the best imitated but never duplicated
Aron Le Baron
Still stunning.
Buton Chondro
I love it , # 1
Beena Khan
Is that Buddy Rich on drums?
No Name
No, Beena, it's Louie Bellson.
NYCBG
GET OUTTA HERE!!! Holy smokes!
Gghvgcdz
Scat lyrics?