American Freedom / The Great Summit / Together for the First Time is a 1961… Read Full Bio ↴American Freedom / The Great Summit / Together for the First Time is a 1961 jazz album (re released 2001) by jazz giants Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. They lead a small band playing classic compositions by Ellington such as 'Mood Indigo' and 'Black And Tan Fantasy'

By 1961 jazz was falling out of favour with the general public but this shows two of the most important people in early jazz still able to produce amazing music year after they have fallen out of the spotlight.

Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong
b. 4th August 1901, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.
d. 6th July 1971, New York, New York State, U.S.A.
Louis Daniel Armstrong (he preferred his given name pronounced as Lewie or Louie; also known by the nicknames Satchmo, for satchel-mouth, and Pops) was an American jazz musician. Armstrong was a charismatic, innovative performer whose musical skills and bright personality transformed jazz from a rough regional dance music into a popular art form. One of the most famous jazz musicians of the 20th century, he first achieved fame as a trumpeter, but toward the end of his career he was best known as a vocalist and was one of the most influential jazz singers.

Duke Ellington
b. 29/04/1899
d. 24/05/1974

"Art is dangerous. It is one of the attractions: when it ceases to be dangerous you don't want it."
Duke Ellington

Ellington was an outstanding composer. He wrote thousands of works, composing popular songs, art songs, a wide variety of instrumentals, suites, symphonic works, movie and TV scores, and music for ballet - all of a very high quality. But to say merely that Ellington was a great composer ignores his achievement as a musician. Ellington is probably the only musician whose name has been associated with a particular style "Ellingtonia". This style does not imply a specific tempo or specific mood, but also a certain standard of quality. Whoever plays "Ellingtonia" must adhere to these standards. Many significant bands have attempted to copy his style. Only Ellington's musicians have succeeded. For Jazz, Ellington was the first orchestra leader to substitute voices for instruments, he popularized the Baritone Sax when he engaged Harry Carney, he influenced countless bands and dance orchestras. Begining with his "Jungle Band" to his "Famous Orchestra" which appeared at Carnegie Hall numerous times and even introduced several Jazz suite that Duke had composed, Ellington his the most successful and important orchestra leader in Jazz history. Success did not come easily. It took him many years of devoted works to make a name for himself. He began as a Ragtime pianist in his hometown of Washington. His first composition was "Soda Fountain Rag" which he never recorded. In 1922 he led a fairly successful band which featured Sonny Greer and Otto Hardwick. Several years later, when he opened at the New York Kentuky Club he succeeded in capture the public fancy. This was the first band to capture the now legendary Ellington sound which is clearly present in the number ”The Creeper”, recorded at the end of 1926. On April 12, 1927, Duke & his orchestra began the engagement which was to make him world famous: Irvin Mills brought them to the Cotton Club, people were laying odds that they wouldn't last the month there…They stayed five years. There he layed the Jungle, the Mood and other styles. From December 1926 to October 1930 the Ellington band spent at least 64 days in the studios of 14 recording companies, using 18 different pseudonyms for his band, they recorded about 170 titles.

Just Squeeze Me
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington Lyrics

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Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me

Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too

When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me

Overall Meaning

Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington's song, "Just Squeeze Me," is a love song that expresses the singer's desire to be held by their lover. The lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and a plea for the lover to treat the singer with tenderness and sincerity. The first few lines, "Want you to know I go for your squeezin'/ Want you to know it really is pleasin'/ Want you to know I ain't for no teasin'" sets the tone for the song, with the singer declaring their love for their partner's embrace and their desire for sincerity in their relationship.

The second verse conveys the singer's sorrow in being separated from their lover and how they admit to feeling sentimental when they are close, wishing for a more permanent relationship. The phrase "Counting the rights and waiting for you" suggests that the singer is keeping count of all the times they have been hurt in the past and are now waiting for a commitment to a better future. The chorus provides the central message of the song as the singer urges their partner to hold them close without teasing them. It is then followed by an ultimatum that conveys how the singer feels when they are in their lover's embrace, "When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy/ So squeeze me but please don't tease me."

In conclusion, "Just Squeeze Me" is a romantic song that speaks directly to the heart of anyone who has ever desired unconditional love. It is a song about longing, hopefulness, and passionate desire, with lyrics that encourage tenderness and sincerity in a loving relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Want you to know I go for your squeezin'
I want you to know that I enjoy your embrace

Want you to know it really is pleasin'
I want you to know that your embrace brings me joy

Want you to know I ain't for no teasin'
I want you to know that I am sincere and not playing around

Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Please be kind and loving when you bid me goodnight

Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Hold me close, but don't make empty promises

I get sentimental when you hold me tight
I become emotional when you embrace me tightly

Missing you since you went away
I am longing for you since you departed

Singing the blues away each day
I am sad without you, but music helps me cope

Counting the rights and waiting for you
Despite our challenges, I am hopeful and waiting for you

I'm in the mood to let you know
I feel like expressing my feelings to you

I never knew I loved you so
I did not realize the depth of my love for you until now

Please say you love me too
Please tell me that you love me as well

When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
When I am with you, I feel extremely happy

So squeeze me but please don't tease me
Hold me close, but please do not lead me on

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON

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@kookitohamodeeh8044

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Want you to know I go for your squeezin'
Want you to know it really is pleasin'
Want you to know I ain't for no teasin'
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me

@regalesweets4450

Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me

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