There are several versions of how the band was formed. The most likely comes from Louis Vola, who said in an interview that he found the Reinhardt brothers playing on a beach at Toulon. He invited them to jam with his own band, which included Grappelli and Chaput. This is the reason why the Quintette had an unusual lineup of three guitars, violin and string bass. It is thought that the band called themselves after a French Jazz society called The Hot Club de France. But there was an actual Hot Club in Paris and the band did play there.
The musicians did jam sessions together at the Hotel Claridge before forming a group by suggestion of Pierre Nourry and Charles Delauney, the leaders of the "Hot Club de France". The quintet became popular for Gypsy jazz, largely due to Django's influence, and for tours throughout Europe which increased jazz's profile there.
The group disbanded in 1939 due to World War II. it was followed up by a band with same name but totally different instrumentation (with Hubert Rostaing on clarinet replacing Grappelli and more conventional rhythm section with drums, bass and only one rhythm guitar played by his brother Joseph).
After You
Quintette Du Hot Club de France Lyrics
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How could you tell me that you're goin' away?
Don't say that we must part,
Don't break your baby's heart
You know I've loved you for these many years,
Loved you night and day,
Oh! honey baby, can't you see my tears?
After you've gone and left me cryin'
After you've gone there's no denyin'
You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad
You'll miss the dearest pal you've ever had
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
Someday, when you grow lonely
Your heart will break like mine and you'll want me only
After you've gone, after you've gone away
After you've gone and left me cryin'
After you've gone there's no denyin'
You're gonna feel blue, and you're gonna feel sad
You're gonna feel bad
And you'll miss, and you'll miss,
And you'll miss the bestest pal you ever had
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
But baby, think what you're doin'
I'm gonna haunt you so, I'm gonna taunt you so
It's gonna drive you to ruin
After you've gone, after you've gone away.
The lyrics of the song "After You've Gone" by Quintette of the Hot Club of France is a classic love song about a heartbroken lover pleading with their significant other not to leave them. The singer begs for their partner to reconsider their decision to leave and to stay with them instead. The lyrics are filled with desperation and sorrow as the singer tries to make their partner understand the impact that leaving would have on their life.
The song's lyrics are written in a conversational style, with each line addressing the partner directly. The singer highlights the many years of love and devotion they have given to their loved one, underscoring just how much they mean to them. They chant that their partner will regret their decision to leave and will miss them immensely, causing their heart to break down the line.
The lyrics of "After You've Gone" depict the pain felt when a relationship comes to an end. The song reminds us of the intense emotions that are experienced during such a time, when one feels lost and alone. It is a reminder to be cautious with our words and actions, lest we hurt someone who loves us dearly.
Line by Line Meaning
Now won't you listen honey, while I say,
Please listen to me, my love.
How could you tell me that you're goin' away?
Why did you have to tell me you're leaving?
Don't say that we must part,
Please don't say we have to break up.
Don't break your baby's heart
Don't hurt me, my love.
You know I've loved you for these many years,
I have loved you for a long time.
Loved you night and day,
I have loved you every moment.
Oh! honey baby, can't you see my tears?
I am crying for you, my love.
Listen while I say
Please listen to me.
After you've gone and left me cryin'
Once you have left and I am crying,
After you've gone there's no denyin'
There's no denying that after you have gone,
You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad
You will feel unhappy and sad,
You'll miss the dearest pal you've ever had
You will miss me, your dearest friend.
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
You will experience a time, remember this.
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
You will regret leaving me someday.
Someday, when you grow lonely
In the future when you feel lonely,
Your heart will break like mine and you'll want me only
You will feel heartbroken like I am and you will want only me.
After you've gone, after you've gone away
After you have left, after you have gone away.
You're gonna feel blue, and you're gonna feel sad
You will feel unhappy and sad.
You're gonna feel bad
You will feel guilty.
And you'll miss, and you'll miss,
And you will miss,
And you'll miss the bestest pal you ever had
And you will miss the friend you had.
But baby, think what you're doin'
Please think about what you are doing, my love.
I'm gonna haunt you so, I'm gonna taunt you so
I will haunt and taunt you in the future.
It's gonna drive you to ruin
It will drive you to destruction.
After you've gone, after you've gone away.
After you have left, after you have gone away.
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