Roy David Eldridge (January 30, 1911 – February 26, 1989) was a jazz trumpe… Read Full Bio ↴Roy David Eldridge (January 30, 1911 – February 26, 1989) was a jazz trumpet player in the Swing era. His sophisticated use of harmony, including the use of tritone substitutions, resulted in him sometimes being seen as the link between Louis Armstrong-era swing music and Dizzy Gillespie-era bebop. Roy's rhythmic power to swing a band was a dynamic trademark of the Swing Era.

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.

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Roy Eldridge Lyrics

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Sing, sing, sing, sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Now you're singin' with a swing
Sing sing sing, sing, everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Now you're singin' with a swing.

When the music goes around,
Everybody's goes go to town.
But here is one thing you should know

Sing sing sing sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Now you're singin with a swing

Swing swing swing swing, listen to the trumpet swing
Blow blow blow blow, listen to the trombones go

When the music goes around,
Everybody's goes go to town.
But here is one thing you should know
Sing sing sing sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Everybody go!

Sing sing sing sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Now you're singin with a swing
Sing sing sing sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Now you're singin with a swing

Swing swing swing, everybody start to swing
Now your swingin while you sing
When the music goes around, everybody goes to town
Just relax and take is slow

SIng sing

Start singing, keep swinging
Now you're singing with a swing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Roy Eldridge's song "Sing, Sing, Sing" are all about enjoying music and letting loose by singing and swinging to the rhythm. The song begins with the simple phrase of "Sing, sing, sing, sing" as the lead singer encourages everyone to start singing in the playful and carefree style of "dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah." The energy picks up as the lyrics mention how everyone should be now "singin' with a swing" to the upbeat and jazzy tempo. The lyrics then remind us that when music is being played, everyone should be going town and enjoying it.

Line by Line Meaning

Sing, sing, sing, sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Begin singing in the manner of 'dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah'

Now you're singin' with a swing
Your singing is now infused with the element of 'swing'

When the music goes around, Everybody's goes go to town.
Whenever music is played, everyone becomes lively and engaged.

Swing swing swing swing, listen to the trumpet swing Blow blow blow blow, listen to the trombones go
Pay attention to the sound of the trumpet and trombons and how they contribute to the swing of the music.

Everybody go!
Encouraging everyone to join in and participate actively.

Swing swing swing, everybody start to swing Now your swingin while you sing When the music goes around, everybody goes to town Just relax and take is slow
The music creates an atmosphere of free-flowing movement, and it is important to take it easy and let yourself feel the rhythm.

SIng sing Start singing, keep swinging Now you're singing with a swing
Being able to maintain a sense of swing while singing is the key to bringing its energy into your performance.

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Written by: LOUIS PRIMA

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