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.
When I Grow Too Old To Dream
Roy Eldridge Lyrics
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Life has been beautiful, we have been young
After you've gone, life will go on
Like an old song we have sung
When I grow too old to dream
I'll have you to remember
When I grow too old to dream
So, kiss me my sweet
And so let us part
And when I grow too old to dream
That kiss will live in my heart
And when I grow too old to dream
That kiss will live in my heart
So, kiss me my sweet
And so let us part
And when I grow too old to dream
That kiss will live in my heart
The song "When I Grow Too Old To Dream" by Roy Eldridge was written by Oscar Hammerstein and Sigmund Romberg in 1934 for the film "The Night is Young." The song's lyrics describe the journey of a couple who live their lives happily together until the day when they must part ways. The song reflects on the idea that even though life might continue without the other person, their love will live on in their hearts, and the memories of the happy times they spent together will always be there with them.
The opening lyrics of the song reveal that the couple has been enjoying each other's company and the beauty of life, but the world will go on even if they part ways. The song then suggests that as people age, memories of love become more important because they are things that cannot be taken away. The last verse of the song repeats the message that the couple's love will live on in their hearts, and the memories of their love will be with them always.
Overall, the song's lyrics communicate the value of love and the importance of holding onto the memories of those we love. It offers a sense of comfort that even if people grow old and forgetful, the love they have shared will always remain in their hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
We have been gay, going our way
We have been joyful, leading our own path
Life has been beautiful, we have been young
Our life has been splendid, we have been youthful
After you've gone, life will go on
Even after you've left, life will continue
Like an old song we have sung
Similar to an aged melody we have performed
When I grow too old to dream
When I become too aged to imagine
I'll have you to remember
I will have you in my reminiscence
Your love will live in my heart
Your affection will endure in my innermost being
So, kiss me my sweet
Therefore, give me your affectionate kiss
And so let us part
And then, we will separate
And when I grow too old to dream
And once I become too aged to imagine
That kiss will live in my heart
That kiss will stay in my innermost being
And when I grow too old to dream
And once I become too aged to imagine
That kiss will live in my heart
That kiss will stay in my innermost being
So, kiss me my sweet
Therefore, give me your affectionate kiss
And so let us part
And then, we will separate
And when I grow too old to dream
And once I become too aged to imagine
That kiss will live in my heart
That kiss will stay in my innermost being
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein Ii, Sigmund Romberg
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Thomas .Hennessey
According to the Roy Eldridge entry in the online jazz discography project, the trio is Ronnie Ball (piano) Ben Moten (bass) Eddie Locke (drums). The date was June 2 and 3, 1960. It was released on the Verve album, Swingin' on the Town
Goran Schmidt
That's jazz!
Win Hinkle
Who was the bassist, drummer and pianist?