C Jam Blues
Louis Armstrong The All Stars Lyrics
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Wildest box in town is Duke's place
Love that piano sound in Duke's place
Saxes do their tricks in Duke's place
Fellas swing their chicks in Duke's place
Come on, get your kicks in Duke's place
You find yourself a seat, and when you want to eat
You fill your cup chock full of dreams and drink it up
You're jetting along with your girlie
It's after three o'clock, but, baby, it's still early
If you've never been to Duke's place
Take your tootsies into Duke's place
Life is in a spin in Duke's place
Louis Armstrong's song "C-Jam Blues" features the above lyrics that exalt the exciting atmosphere of Duke's Place, which is presented as the wildest box in town. The song portrays Duke's Place as a hub of entertainment featuring a unique piano sound that fills the air, and saxes that perform their tricks. The lyrics portray Duke's Place as the ultimate party spot where the patrons freely swing their chicks, fill their cups chock full of dreams, and live life to the fullest. The patrons at Duke's Place are depicted as people who refuse to let the time of the night dampen their fun since it's always early in Duke's Place, and they revel in the party's energy until dawn. The lyrics of this song serve to highlight the upbeat nature of jazz music, a sound that is often associated with Duke Ellington, a music icon that Duke's Place may be named after.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, take me down to Duke's place
Please take me to Duke's place
Wildest box in town is Duke's place
Duke's place is the most exciting spot in town
Love that piano sound in Duke's place
I really enjoy the piano music at Duke's place
Saxes do their tricks in Duke's place
The saxophones play some impressive music at Duke's place
Fellas swing their chicks in Duke's place
Men are dancing with their girlfriends at Duke's place
Come on, get your kicks in Duke's place
Let's have some fun and enjoy ourselves at Duke's place
You find yourself a seat, and when you want to eat
Once you've found a seat and are ready to order food
You look around and yell waiter
You get the attention of the waiter by calling out to them
You fill your cup chock full of dreams and drink it up
You indulge in your dreams and desires
You're jetting along with your girlie
You're dancing and having fun with your girlfriend
It's after three o'clock, but, baby, it's still early
Even though it's late, the night is still young
If you've never been to Duke's place
If you haven't experienced Duke's place before
Take your tootsies into Duke's place
Go and visit Duke's place
Life is in a spin in Duke's place
Duke's place is a lively and exciting place to be
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@kamikace7531
That's so great! I only have a bad copy of an "L.Armstrong & the All Stars" CD, without cover nor booklet. I play clarinet and for me this is the best jazz clarinet solo ever. Now I know of the guy! BARNEY BIGARD. Thank you so much for the credits note!
@lesterwyoung
Great bass playing!
@Django44
Superb isn't it?