Tiger Rag
Mills Brother Lyrics


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Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Hold that tiger
Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?




Where's that tiger?
Where's that tiger?

Overall Meaning

The lyric "Hold that tiger" is a call to action, likely in reference to a live performance and the need to maintain the energy and excitement. The implication is that there is something thrilling and possibly dangerous in the air, perhaps a wild animal on the loose or a particularly wild and unpredictable band playing. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the urgency of the situation and encourages the listener (and possibly the performers themselves) to stay focused and aware.


Line by Line Meaning

Hold that tiger
Keep control of the situation, maintain composure


Where's that tiger?
Where is the excitement, the thrill or the danger we're looking for?




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Antonio Sbarro, Edwin Edwards, Henry Ragas, Larry Shields, Sidney Bechet

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Tony LaVorgna

This is a great rendition of an old favorite. Too bad not that many people know about it. What a wonderful group.

MTN - A Rainbow Pastures Company

This song was featured in “The Big Broadcast” in 1932 with newcomer Bing Crosby in his film debut. The Mills Brothers was the very first male vocal group to brought into new heights, and doo-wop was long years away. To be honest, as a doo-wop fan, the Mills Brothers were great during that time. There was no rock & roll in 1932, it has four guys and a guitar. And that’s it. And of course, street corner harmonies didn’t exist in 1932, remember the barbershop quartet? That was a big deal back in the 1920’s and 1930’s.

Cynthia Pickett

Absolutely 🤗🤗! They also were a huge influence on the vocal groups who followed to the present. Their horn imitations are a direct precursor to beat boxing (hip hop).

The 1 Rough Customer Greaser

They didn't need a "swing" band the could sound just like one without the instruments , just amazing talent

Michael Myers

This is just amazing. Remember when musicians had this kind of talent and ability?

There are many great artists, but the best can stand in front of a microphone with auto tune, filters, and sound engineers, and create things like this.

noobguitarist

Yep technology make artists lazy now new pop sucks (not all)

Greg P

Know I don't. This was 1931, Wilford Brimley. And it stinks.

TakeCareYoself

there's always comments like this 😂

Greg P

@RL R
"Just like" isn't the same as "exactly like".

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Bernadette Scott

This is my mom song. She's currently in a nursing home. She said "hold that tiger," in the street once at The Apollo Theatre. 6/29-6/30/19. 5:30 a.m 👑💒🌟🙌👸😊📹📷🎥🌈💎❤💍🔥🐞🌟🙌🙌🙌🙌💃🙌🙌🙌🚘🙌🙌🙌

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