Avalon
Louis Armstrong & The Dukes of Dixieland Lyrics
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Across the sea where flying fishes play
And as the night is falling
I find that I'm recalling
That blissful all-enthralling day
Just before I sailed away
She said the word I longed to hear her say
Close to my heart I pressed her
Upon that golden yesterday
I found my love in Avalon
Beside the bay
I left my love in Avalon and sailed away
I dream of her and Avalon
From dusk till dawn
And so I think I'll travel on
To Avalon
Louis Armstrong's song "Avalon" is a ballad about a man who has sailed away from his beloved on the shore of Avalon. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and reminiscence for the blissful day he spent with his love. The first verse describes the memories that come to him every morning as he imagines flying fishes playing in the sea. The second verse reflects on the moment he left his love behind, and the words she spoke to him. He tenderly caressed her and held her close to his heart, recalling the golden yesterday they had shared. The chorus expresses his deep longing for Avalon and his love, which he dreams of from dusk till dawn. Despite his travels, he thinks he will always be drawn back to Avalon.
The lyrics of "Avalon" capture the melancholic emotions of a lover who has left his beloved behind. The imagery of flying fishes and the golden yesterday evoke a sense of nostalgia and fond memories. The chorus, with its repetition of Avalon, serves as a reminder of the place that holds his heart and his true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Every morning memories stray
Each morning, as I awaken, my thoughts wander to the past.
Across the sea where flying fishes play
My memories take me across the sea, where I recall the beauty of nature.
And as the night is falling
As the day ends and the night approaches,
I find that I'm recalling
I realize that I'm remembering,
That blissful all-enthralling day
That magical and enchanting day.
Just before I sailed away
Right before I embarked on my journey,
She said the word I longed to hear her say
She spoke the words that I had been desperately waiting to hear.
I tenderly caressed her
I delicately touched her with affection,
Close to my heart I pressed her
I held her tightly and lovingly against my chest,
Upon that golden yesterday
In that cherished past moment.
I found my love in Avalon
I discovered the love of my life in the idyllic location of Avalon.
Beside the bay
Next to the peaceful waters of the bay.
I left my love in Avalon and sailed away
Regrettably, I had to leave my beloved in Avalon as I headed elsewhere on my journey.
I dream of her and Avalon
I frequently have dreams about my love and the place where we met, Avalon.
From dusk till dawn
Throughout the entire night, from sunset to sunrise.
And so I think I'll travel on
Thus, I believe I will continue to journey towards Avalon.
To Avalon
To the wondrous and lovely location of Avalon.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Juliet Stephanie Richardson, Stuart David Price
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@deanoassunto4118
From Louis Armstrong, In His Own Words edited by Thomas Brothers (La, B,
Armstrong, Louis) Oxford Press 1999"The Dukes of Dixieland whom I think was the youngest group to leave New
Orleans was the first White Band whom me and my band played on the same
stage with, which was a great thrill to me. It was the N.O. Auditorium. We played
for a big concert there. I did not see the Dukes again until they came up North. I
set in with them when they played at a night club in Chicago-in New York I made
quite a few fine albums with them. They also were sensational from the first day
they left New Orleans. I did TV shows with them, played at Walt Disney's, played
Disneyland, etc. They are still going strong. So you can see how happy I am to,
know that I finally had a chance to blow with White Boys at last in my home
town New Orleans (about time -huh?). So to me the Dukes of Dixieland broke the
ice. One of the men said to me while we're on stage-"Satch' today we got New
Orleans Jazz in Black and White".
@jimflys2
Holy cats Rich Matteson. I have played his jazz charts, but never, ever, have I heard such swinging killer bass lines! And on tuba no less! Unbelievable, just amazing.
@gennettor8915
I have always listened to Richard - fabulous tuba whom I have tried to sound a bit like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2dQgtJS9o8
@najponkjazz9111
This record is absolute masterpiece!!!! Satchmo Lives!!!!
@TheHamarjg
Watch out
@MegaFount
A jazz album in my top ten. It always puts a tap in my foot and a smile in my heart. This album was made with lots of love and affection and you feel it in every note. It all comes together like a beautiful rainbow. Most of all it reminds me of my late grandmother and who loved Louis. She used to call him affectionately with her Yiddish accent, “that little mumzer.” Listen to that mumzer play, he’s got the chops!
@mojohar
Goodness what a finish on Limehouse Blues !! Louis and Frank, those trumpets together, just fantastic what they're doing!
@deanoassunto4118
+mojohar My personal favorite tune.
@dongiorgio1096
Sathmo,we miss you.thank the lord for your decades of musical talents.the dukes are right up there with you.St. Peter must be having a ball.i think i can feel his foot tapping a cloud.
@kurteilbracht6810
Louis Armstrong always performed well no matter who he was working with.
@brucewickett1761
Great band accompanied by the greatest jazz musician of all time SATCHMO!!!!!