Sweet Georgia Brown
Maxine Sullivan With The Scott Hamilton Quintet Lyrics
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On sweet Georgia Brown
Two left feet and oh, so neat
Sweet Georgia Brown
They all sigh, want to die
For sweet Georgia Brown
I'll tell you why
It's been said she knocks 'em dead
When she lands in town
Since she came, it's a cryin' shame
Way she cools you down
Now the fellows that chick can't get
Are fellows she ain't met
Georgia named her, Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia Brown
I say, no gal made's got a shade
On sweet Georgia Brown
Two left feet and oh, so neat
Miss Georgia Brown
They all sigh and want to die
For miss Georgia Brown
I'll tell you why
Ho, hey, you know I don't lie, who me? Not much now
It's been said she knocks 'em dead
When she lands in town
Since she came, it's a cryin' shame
Way she cools you down
Now the fellows, that gal can't get
Are fellows she ain't met, now
Georgia named her, Georgia claimed her
Lay it on me this time, I say
No gal made's got a shade
On sweet Georgia Brown
Two left feet and oh, so neat
Sweet Georgia Brown
Now they all sigh, yeah, they want to die
For sweet Georgia Brown
I'll tell you why
You know I don't lie, who me? Not much now
It's been said she knocks 'em dead
When she lands in town
Since she came, it's a cryin' shame
Way she cools 'em down
Now fellows that chick can't get
Are fellows that ain't been born yet
Georgia named her, Georgia claimed her
Sweet Georgia Brown
This song is an ode to the irresistible charm and beauty of a woman named Georgia Brown. The opening lines declare that no other woman can compare to her ("no gal made's got a shade on sweet Georgia Brown"). Despite her lack of dancing skills ("two left feet"), Georgia is still captivating and elegant. All who encounter her are smitten and hopelessly in love, leading the singer to humorously declare "they all sigh and want to die."
The song continues to extol Georgia's allure, claiming that she "knocks 'em dead" whenever she arrives in town. Even those who may not be interested in her at first are powerless to resist her charms ("fellows that gal can't get are fellows she ain't met"). Finally, the song repeats its initial claim that none can compare to Georgia Brown.
Overall, "Sweet Georgia Brown" is a celebration of an irresistible woman who captivates all who meet her. The lyrics exaggerate her charms to create a sense of humor and playfulness around her romantic appeal.
Line by Line Meaning
No gal made's got a shade
No woman can compare to
On sweet Georgia Brown
the beauty and allure of Sweet Georgia Brown
Two left feet and oh, so neat
She may not be a dancer but is still graceful and poised
They all sigh, want to die
Everyone swoons and falls in love
For sweet Georgia Brown
with Sweet Georgia Brown
I'll tell you why
Let me explain
Ho, you know I don't lie, who me? Not much now
I am a trustworthy source and always tell the truth
It's been said she knocks 'em dead
She is so stunning that she leaves people speechless
When she lands in town
Whenever she comes around
Since she came, it's a cryin' shame
It's a shame that she can make people feel so faint
Way she cools you down
But at the same time, she has a calming effect on people
Now the fellows that chick can't get
The men who are not interested in her
Are fellows she ain't met
Are the ones she hasn't yet encountered
Georgia named her, Georgia claimed her
She is a true Southern belle – named and claimed by Georgia
I say, no gal made's got a shade
I repeat, no woman can compare to
Miss Georgia Brown
Sweet Georgia Brown
Now they all sigh, yeah, they want to die
Everyone is enchanted and mesmerized by her
You know I don't lie, who me? Not much now
Let me reiterate that I am a reliable source of information
Now fellows that chick can't get
The men who are not interested in her
Are fellows that ain't been born yet
Are the ones who don't even exist yet
Lay it on me this time, I say
Let me emphasize yet again
Sweet Georgia Brown
the unparalleled beauty and charm of Sweet Georgia Brown
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John Patterson
I love every minute of this! The singing is so full of ease and expression, the accompanying musicians are so precise and imaginative in their backing and Ms. Sullivan is in control every minute. Stumbled on her here, YouTube! Thank you, thank you.
PAUL VIARDOT
Quel professionnalisme Madame et vos musiciens , notamment scott hamilton et le pianiste!
Version d'une grande sobriété mais quelle efficacité dans l'interprétation.
Mille mercis à vous tous pour ce moment!
jhas888
At 75 no--one ever sang sweeter. How can a voice stay like that fo so long. Sensitively backed by suitably relaxed group.
ted beiter
IT DONT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS
Joesph Begley
Beautiful !
Alverine Mack
A Wonderful, Gifted and Precious Lady! I had the Blessing ro Meet -Thank You Paula!
mario Lagrasta
di una dolcezza incredibile...swing swing ....il dialogo col sax ricorda lady day ....