The Old Piano Roll Blues
Oz Almog & Shantel Lyrics


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I wanna hear it again, I wanna hear it again,
The Old Piano Roll Blues.
We're sittin' at an upright, my sweetie and me,
Pushin' on the pedals makin' sweet harmony.
When we hear rinkety-tink, and we hear Plinkety-plink
We cuddle closer it seems.
And while we kiss kiss, kiss, kiss, away all our cares,
The player piano's playing razz-a-ma-tazz.
I wanna hear it again, I wanna hear it again,
The Old Piano Roll Blues.

But We, Played the Piano Roll Blues
We sat there and began to play
My sweetie and me
We sat there pushing on the pedals making sweet harmony
But we, cuddle closer it seems
It seems just like a dreamin'
While we kiss, kiss, kiss, our cares all away
The player piano's playing razz-a-ma-tazz.
But we, wanna hear it again
Those Piano Roll Blues

I wanna hear it again, I wanna hear it again,
The Old Piano Roll Blues.
The Old Piano Roll Blues.
We sat there and began to play
We're sittin' at an upright, my sweetie and me,
We sat there pushin' on the pedals makin' sweet harmony.
When we hear rinkety-tink, and we hear Plinkety-plink
We cuddle closer it seems.
Cuddle closer it seems
Its like a dreamin while we kiss kiss kiss away all our cares.
The player piano's playing razz-a-ma-tazz.

I wanna hear it again, just hear it again
The Old Piano Roll Blues




The Old Piano Roll blues
The Old Piano Roll blues

Overall Meaning

The Old Piano Roll Blues by Oz Almog & Shantel is a sweet song that talks about the nostalgia of listening to an old piano roll. The lyrics describe the experience of sitting with your sweetheart, playing an upright piano, and enjoying the sweet harmony that the roll plays. The rinkety-tink and plinkety-plunk sounds of the piano make the couple cuddle closer and forget all their worries. The player piano's razz-a-ma-tazz music creates an atmosphere of joy and happiness for the couple, making them want to hear it again.


The song is a tribute to the old-fashioned piano rolls that were used in player pianos. Piano rolls were a way of recording music onto paper rolls, which could then be used to play the tune on a player piano. This technology was in vogue in the late 1800s to the early 1900s. The Piano Roll Blues is a popular musical genre that originated in the early 1900s and became popular in the 1920s. The genre was characterized by a simple melodic line, a strong rhythm, and lively syncopated beats. The Old Piano Roll Blues is Oz Almog & Shantel's tribute to this genre and the piano rolls that were integral to it.


The song has a nostalgic tone, evoking memories of a bygone era. The lyrics create an atmosphere of togetherness and love, as the couple enjoys the music and each other's company. The razz-a-ma-tazz music of the player piano creates a sense of joy and celebration, making the couple forget their cares and worries. The repeated chorus, "I wanna hear it again, I wanna hear it again, the Old Piano Roll Blues" is a testament to the infectious quality of the music and its ability to bring people together.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna hear it again, I wanna hear it again, The Old Piano Roll Blues.
The singer wants to listen to The Old Piano Roll Blues again.


We're sittin' at an upright, my sweetie and me, Pushin' on the pedals makin' sweet harmony.
The couple is sitting together at a piano and playing music.


When we hear rinkety-tink, and we hear Plinkety-plink We cuddle closer it seems.
The sound of the music brings the couple closer together.


And while we kiss kiss, kiss, kiss, away all our cares, The player piano's playing razz-a-ma-tazz.
The music helps the couple forget their worries and they share kisses while listening to it.


But We, Played the Piano Roll Blues We sat there and began to play My sweetie and me We sat there pushing on the pedals making sweet harmony
The couple started playing the piano themselves, creating sweet harmonies together.


It seems just like a dreamin' While we kiss, kiss, kiss, our cares all away The player piano's playing razz-a-ma-tazz.
The couple feels like they are in a dream while they share kisses and listen to the music.


I wanna hear it again, just hear it again The Old Piano Roll Blues The Old Piano Roll blues The Old Piano Roll blues
The singer wants to listen to The Old Piano Roll Blues once more, emphasizing its importance and meaning to them.




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Written by: CY COBEN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Wolfhoundersful

I wanna hear it again [2x]
The old piano roll blues
We're sittin' at an upright, my sweetie and me
Pushin' on the pedals makin' sweet harmony
When we hear rinkety-tink, and we hear Plinkety-plink
We cuddle closer it seems

And while we kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, away all our cares
The player piano's playing razz-a-ma-tazz
I wanna hear it again [2x]
The old piano roll blues

But we played the piano roll blues
We sat there and began to play
My sweetie and me
We sat there pushing on the pedals making sweet harmony
But we cuddle closer it seems
It seems just like a dreamin'

While we kiss, kiss, kiss, our cares all away
The player piano's playing razz-a-ma-tazz
But we wanna hear it again
Those piano roll blues

I wanna hear it again [2x]
The old piano roll blues [2x]
We sat there and began to play
We're sittin' at an upright, my sweetie and me
We sat there pushin' on the pedals makin' sweet harmony
When we hear rinkety-tink, and we hear plinkety-plink
We cuddle closer it seems

Cuddle closer it seems
Its like a dreamin
While we kiss kiss kiss away all our cares
The player piano's playing razz-a-ma-tazz

I wanna hear it again, just hear it again
The old piano roll blues [3x]



All comments from YouTube:

@rubyann179

They are not forgotten- March 15-2022. Still a treat to hear their voices.

@laurapollock778

Their voices blend so well together and their artistry is top notch. And it's a very catchy tune! :)

@shirl1pete2

I idolised  Jolson and this tune was on the radio constantly during the post-war years. My Dad was a pub pianist and it was a favourite of his.
Brings back many memories of happy times and my much loved parents.
Thanks for posting it.

@josemariacagliolo5655

brillante e inolvidable Al Jolson.Lo he seguido desde la niñez,con su estilo único de canto.Bien merecido el mote de " Cantor del Jazz".He llegado a hacer la mímica de algunas canciones suyas : Swanee, Good Bye Tootsie,etc,pintado de Minstrel y filmado.Gracias por alegrar mi vida Al!

@hildabusciglio

que maravilla esta cancion de al jolson soy una admiradora desde que tenia 12 años , ahora tengo 81 pero sigo escuchandolo, me trae mucha nostalgia escucharlo

@jamesodonnell6399

Jolson way ahead of his time what a talent ,any likewise talent came from him for instance Bobby Darin what can you say this is brilliant

@maureen1938

I LOVE this superb share.  A Jolson was a wonderful entertainer and the Andrew Sisters were GREAT....Thanks for posting this on here !

@geraldnedarc1488

Pure Heaven... My favorite Jolson song...Simple but great. We used to have an 'upright' in the study room in London, England, My Dad was a Jolson lover.

@janwilliams1270

Al's voice was unique and wonderful. One singer came close to al jolson in tone of voice and he was leon redbone who specialized in vintage, classic music. I loved jolson since I saw the jolson story as a kid.

@jamesodonnell6399

The most profound thing that occurred in my young life I realized that Jolson could sing anything ,I wish I could have lived in his era ,excitement plus I did live in his latter years so missed so much ,thanks too U Tube his history isn't lost

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