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.
Cheek to Cheek
Roy Eldridge Lyrics
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And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Heaven, I'm in heaven
And the cares that hung around me through the week
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
Oh I love to climb a mountain
And reach the highest peak
But it doesn't thrill (Boot) me half as much
As dancing cheek to cheek
Oh I love to go out fishing
In a river or a creek
But I don't enjoy it half as much
As dancing cheek to cheek
(Come on and) Dance with me
I want my arms around you
That (Those) charm about you
Will carry me through
(Right up) To heaven, I'm in heaven
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
When we're out together dancing, out together dancing (Swinging)
Out together dancing cheek to cheek
The song "Cheek to Cheek" by Roy Eldridge is a classic love song where the singer expresses his joy of being in love and spending time with his lover. The first few lines of the song express the overwhelming feeling of being in love and how it makes his heart beat so fast that he can hardly speak. The singer also says that being with his lover is the only time when he can find true happiness.
The singer then goes on to say that even though he likes doing other things, like climbing mountains or fishing, they don't compare to the joy he feels when he's dancing cheek to cheek with his lover. He feels that the simple act of dancing with the person he loves fills him with a joy that nothing else can.
The song is a beautiful representation of the power of love and how it can make even the simplest things feel magical. The lyrics are simple yet profound, and the melody is perfect for the message it conveys.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven, I'm in heaven
I am feeling ecstatic and overwhelmed with joy
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
I am so happy that my heart is beating rapidly and I am speechless
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
Finally, I have found the happiness that I was searching for
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
This feeling of joy is experienced when we are dancing in close proximity
And the cares that hung around me through the week
The worries or stresses that I had throughout the week are no longer present
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
They disappear suddenly and completely as if I've just won a gamble
Swinging cheek to cheek
Dancing closely together and moving in a rhythmical way
Oh I love to climb a mountain
I am fond of climbing mountains
And reach the highest peak
I enjoy reaching the highest point of the mountain
But it doesn't thrill (Boot) me half as much
However, this experience doesn't make me as joyful and excited as dancing cheek to cheek
As dancing cheek to cheek
Dancing closely together and moving in a rhythmical way is more thrilling than anything else
Oh I love to go out fishing
Another activity that I like is going out fishing
In a river or a creek
In any body of water, be it a river or a creek, I find fishing enjoyable
But I don't enjoy it half as much
However, this activity doesn't bring me as much happiness as dancing cheek to cheek
Dance with me
I am inviting you to dance with me
I want my arms around you
I want to hold you and feel your warmth
That (Those) charm about you
The qualities that you possess which make me attracted to you
Will carry me through
Your charms will help me through difficult times
Right up to heaven, I'm in heaven
I am on the path to heavenly bliss and happiness
Out together dancing (Swinging) cheek to cheek
The experience of dancing together closely is what brings me this sense of heavenly joy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MUSIC.INFO FINLAND OY
Written by: Irving Berlin
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