He has worked with fellow jazz artists Ferdinand Povel (sax), Ack van Rooijen (trumpet), Rob van Bavel (piano), Herman Schoonderwalt (sax-clarinet), John Engels (drums), The Metropole Orchestra, The Skymasters and in 2013, the world's longest existing jazz band, The Ramblers.
His first album, 'Pieces of Dreams' (1994), was recorded with Rob van Bavel (piano), Henk Haverhoek (bass) and Hans van Oosterhout (drums). This and other recordings by Ronald Douglas may be gratis streamed and downloaded from www.ronalddouglas.com.
The moon
Ronald Douglas Lyrics
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Something in your eyes I see
Soon begins bewitching me
It's that old devil moon
That you stole from the skies
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
You and you glance make this romance
Stars in the night
Blazing their light
Can't hold a candle
To your razzle-dazzle
You've got me flyin' high and wide
On a magic carpet ride
Full of butterflies inside
Wanna cry, wanna croon
Wanna laugh like a loon
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
Just when I think
I'm free as a dove
Old devil moon
Deep in your eyes
Blinds me with love
The above lyrics are from the song "The Old Devil Moon" that was originally composed by Burton Lane and written by E.Y. Harburg for the musical film "Finian's Rainbow" in 1947. Ronald Douglas is a singer who later performed this song and added his own touch to it. In these lyrics, the singer is expressing his reaction to being in love and how the object of his affection is bewitching him with her eyes, which are like the old devil moon that has been stolen from the skies.
The singer implies that his love for this woman is too intense for him to handle, and he compares her to the stars in the sky that are blazing with light. He admits that he is under her spell and cannot resist her charm. Her eyes hypnotize him, and he feels emotions that are overwhelming him. The singer is trying to explain that it is the woman's eyes that are causing him to feel like this, and this is why he compares them to the old devil moon.
The second verse continues with the singer losing himself completely in his love for this woman. He feels like he is on a magic carpet ride and there are butterflies in his stomach. He wants to express his emotions by crying, crooning, and laughing out loud. The old devil moon in her eyes has managed to do its work, and the singer is willing to do anything just to be with this woman.
In conclusion, "The Old Devil Moon" is a love song about a person who is so enamored by their partner that the love takes complete control over them. The use of the old devil moon metaphor suggests the irresistibility of romantic love.
Line by Line Meaning
I look at you and suddenly
Upon gazing at you, my entire perspective changes, suddenly and unexpectedly.
Something in your eyes I see
Your eyes are revealing a significant and powerful emotion to me.
Soon begins bewitching me
A strong enchanting feeling is taking over me and it started soon after seeing your eyes.
It's that old devil moon
The source of this feeling can be described as an old, powerful force - the devil moon.
That you stole from the skies
You took this force from the skies above and brought it down to Earth.
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
The old devil moon is still present and visible to me, as it resides within your eyes.
You and you glance make this romance
The interaction between us, specifically your glance towards me, creates a level of romantic atmosphere.
Too hot to handle
This romance feels overwhelmingly intense and passionate, almost to the point of being too much to handle.
Stars in the night
Even the stars shining in the night sky pale in comparison to the energy between us.
Blazing their light
Despite their effort, the light of the stars cannot outshine the radiance of our connection.
Can't hold a candle
Their light is insignificant in comparison to the intensity of our relationship.
To your razzle-dazzle
Your charisma and charm is what truly makes this connection so passionate and intense.
You've got me flyin' high and wide
You have elevated me to a new level of excitement and passion, without any limitations.
On a magic carpet ride
This experience feels equally mystical and fantastical.
Full of butterflies inside
This experience fills me with a nervous, yet exciting feeling in my chest.
Wanna cry, wanna croon
I am filled with emotion, and find myself wanting to either cry or sing melodically.
Wanna laugh like a loon
Additionally, this emotional ride incites a desire within me to laugh uncontrollably.
It's that old devil moon in your eyes
Again, it is the powerful presence of the devil moon that continues to fuel this emotional experience, now residing within your eyes.
Just when I think
When I believe that I am beginning to understand or control the situation,
I'm free as a dove
I am suddenly and unexpectedly overcome by this strong and passionate force, feeling powerless and trapped like a captive bird.
Old devil moon
The powerful force that has been causing so much energy and excitement still lingers, now being called 'old' to signify both its age and intense influence.
Deep in your eyes
This force can still be seen within your eyes, even when it has already taken hold of me.
Blinds me with love
Ultimately, this powerful emotion has left me almost blinded and fully in love with you.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Burton Lane, E. Y. Harburg
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