Eldridge was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His nickname was Little Jazz. Eldridge played in the bands of Fletcher Henderson, Gene Krupa and Artie Shaw before making records under his own name. He also played in Benny Goodman's and Count Basie's Orchestras, and co-led a band with Coleman Hawkins.
Blue Moon
Roy Eldridge Lyrics
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Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will ever hold
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
Blue moon!
Now I'm no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
The lyrics to Roy Eldridge & Dizzy Gillespie's song Blue Moon tell the story of a lonely person standing alone under a blue moon without a dream or love of their own. They express their desire for someone to care for and pray for it. Suddenly, the one they've been waiting for appears before them, and the moon turns to gold when they profess their love. The song concludes with the acknowledgement that they are no longer alone and that their heart is now filled with a dream and love of their own.
The blue moon serves as a symbol for the singer's loneliness, as it is a rare and unusual event. The appearance of the love interest is sudden and unexpected, perhaps indicating the power of fate or destiny in bringing them together. The transformation of the moon to gold suggests that the singer's newfound love has brought a sense of fulfillment and happiness to their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue moon you saw me standing alone
The singer feels lonely and exposed, and the presence of the blue moon exaggerates this feeling.
Without a dream in my heart
The singer is not motivated or inspired; they feel lost without a clear purpose or goal.
Without a love of my own
The singer is romantically unattached and yearns for companionship and intimacy.
Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for
The artist believes that the blue moon somehow understands their emotional state and needs.
You heard me saying a prayer for
The artist is spiritual and hopeful for divine intervention in their search for love.
Someone I really could care for
The singer wants to find a person they can deeply love and connect with emotionally.
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The singer is surprised and elated that their desire for love may come to fruition.
The only one my arms will ever hold
The artist has found their soulmate, and they are eager to express their physical affection.
I heard somebody whisper "Please adore me"
The artist's soulmate is asking for their love and devotion in return for their own.
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold!
The artist's joy and romance is so strong that it affects their perception of the moon, which now seems to them as precious as gold.
Blue moon! Now I'm no longer alone
The singer's loneliness and emptiness has been replaced by love and partnership, thanks to the blue moon.
Without a dream in my heart
The artist no longer feels aimless or unfocused, as their romantic feelings provide direction and purpose.
Without a love of my own
The singer's desire for love has been fulfilled, as they are now in a loving relationship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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