Dear Old Stockholm
Miles Davis Quintet [feat. John Coltrane] Lyrics
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And I long how I long to roam
back to my old Kentucky home.
Dear old Southland for you my heart is yearning
And I long just to see once more
"Dear Old Stockholm" is not a song about the American South as the lyrics suggest, but instead is based on a traditional Swedish folk melody. Miles Davis and John Coltrane's rendition of the song is a tribute to the Scandinavian country, with Davis playing his trademark trumpet and Coltrane on saxophone. The song is an instrumental melody, and the lyrics were added later, making the Swedish origins of the tune often forgotten.
The lyrics themselves paint a picture of nostalgia for a past home. The singer longs to return to their old Kentucky home, but the Southland, likely representing the whole South, also tugs at their heartstrings. The rhythm and melody of the song create a sense of longing, with the drawn-out notes of the trumpet and saxophone conveying a sense of yearning.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear old Southland I hear you calling me.
Oh how I miss my hometown of Southland, its voice echoes in my mind.
And I long how I long to roam
I have a strong desire to travel, to explore new places and cultures.
back to my old Kentucky home.
I am nostalgic for my childhood memories in Kentucky, where I grew up and have fond memories.
Dear old Southland for you my heart is yearning
I feel a strong emotional connection to Southland, it's where my heart truly belongs.
And I long just to see once more
I yearn to revisit Southland and experience its sights, smells, and sounds all over again.
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Written by: STAN GETZ
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jmr1948
Jazz at its highest level. Greatest jazz quintet of all times. Miles is cool, Red Garland and the Paul Chambers solo is perfect set up for Coltrane's solo. This is the Coltrane I like best: passionate and articulate yet restrained and lyrical. This is certainly some of the greatest art kind produced in the 20th Century.
Abraham Palmer
John Ratliff same here jazz is my favorite genre of music of all time. jazz is the best, most mellow and smooth genre to listen to puts you in a great mood.
Charmaine Williams
Love it
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Bill Beran
Philly Joe Jones plays just about perfectly here. The way drums should be played.
Burns Raps
Gorgeous playing
Webster Band
Paul Chambers gets some much deserved love on this!
Muhammad Shakoor
Rick Strzelewicz 👍 Paul Chambers(rip) the Best!
Bill Beran
P.C. plays with such drive and momentum, and what drummer except maybe Max Roach could play like Philly does here. Great, great performance.