Sweet Georgia Brown
Mercer Johnny Lyrics
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Things are hot here now they say,
There's a new gal in town.
Gals are jealous, there's no doubt.
All the guys just rave about
Sweet, Sweet Georgia Brown.
And ever since she came, the common folks all claim, say;
Two left feet, but oh, so neat has Sweet Georgia Brown.
They all sigh and wanna die for Sweet Georgia Brown,
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie (not much!).
It's been said she knocks 'em dead when she lands in town.
Since she came why it's a shame how she's cooled 'em down.
Fellas that she can't get must be fellas that she ain't met.
Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her, Sweet Georgia Brown.
All you gals will get the blues,
all you pals will surely lose.
And, there's but one excuse.
Now I've told you who she was,
and I've told you what she does,
Still, give this gal her dues.
This pretty maiden's prayer is answered anywhere
No gal made has got a shade on Sweet Georgia Brown.
Two left feet, but oh, so neat has Sweet Georgia Brown.
They all sigh and wanna die for Sweet Georgia Brown,
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie (not much!).
All those tips the porter slips to Sweet Georgia Brown
They buy clothes at fashion shows for one dollar down.
Fellas, won'tcha tip your hats. Oh boy, ain't she the cats?
Who's that mister, tain't her sister, It's Sweet Georgia Brown.
In this song, Mercer Johnny sings about Sweet Georgia Brown, a new gal in town who has caught the attention of everyone, causing jealousy among the other girls. The guys are all raving about her and she has become the talk of the town. Everyone is saying that there is no other woman like her and that she is the best. It's been said that she knocks them dead wherever she goes and that she cools everybody down. She has become so famous that people are tipping porters to see her and buying one-dollar clothes just like hers in fashion shows.
The song is about someone who has become a sensation overnight, and everyone is talking about her. She has a special talent, which charms everyone who comes in contact with her, and this song is a tribute to her. The song reflects the era when jazz was very popular, and that is why Mercer Johnny uses jazz elements like scatting and swing rhythms. The song also seems to have a happy mood, which aligns with the jazz era when people were looking for an escape from the depression of the time.
Line by Line Meaning
She just got here yesterday
A new woman has arrived in town only recently
Things are hot here now they say
There's a lot of excitement and attention surrounding this woman
There's a new gal in town
A new female resident has arrived
Gals are jealous, there's no doubt
Women are envious of her
All the guys just rave about Sweet, Sweet Georgia Brown
All the men are talking about this woman, Sweet Georgia Brown
And ever since she came, the common folks all claim, say;
Since she arrived, everyone has been saying
No gal made has got a shade on Sweet Georgia Brown
No other woman can match up to Sweet Georgia Brown
Two left feet, but oh, so neat has Sweet Georgia Brown
She may not be the best dancer, but she's still attractive
They all sigh and wanna die for Sweet Georgia Brown
Everyone is infatuated with her
I'll tell you just why, you know I don't lie (not much!)
Let me explain why everyone is so enamored with her
It's been said she knocks 'em dead when she lands in town
When she first arrives, people are immediately drawn to her
Since she came why it's a shame how she's cooled 'em down
Once people become accustomed to her presence, the initial excitement wears off
Fellas that she can't get must be fellas that she ain't met
She hasn't yet met the men who aren't interested in her
Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her, Sweet Georgia Brown
She was named after the state of Georgia, where she's from
All you gals will get the blues, all you pals will surely lose
The women and friends of other men in town will be upset by her presence
And, there's but one excuse
However, there is one explanation for why everyone is so taken with her
Now I've told you who she was, and I've told you what she does, Still, give this gal her dues
Despite everything, she deserves credit for her charm and allure
This pretty maiden's prayer is answered anywhere
Wherever she goes, Sweet Georgia Brown is considered attractive and desirable
All those tips the porter slips to Sweet Georgia Brown
Even the hotel porter is drawn to her and gives her extra attention
They buy clothes at fashion shows for one dollar down
People are willing to buy anything she's associated with
Fellas, won'tcha tip your hats. Oh boy, ain't she the cats?
Men should show respect and admiration for Sweet Georgia Brown
Who's that mister, tain't her sister, It's Sweet Georgia Brown
She stands out so much that people mistake her for someone else
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MAX LODERBAUER, PAULA SCHOPF
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Trombonology Erstwhile
What a kick it must have been to tune in to Johnny's Pepsodent-sponsored Music Shop ! As the title suggests, the emphasis really was on music, and in the staggeringly talented host -- lyricist extraordinaire, Mercer -- the show had a top-class and effervescent rhythm vocalist, as this terrific take on an esteemed jazz warhorse attests.