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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Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!
Just one look at you
My heart grew tipsy in me,
You and you alone
Bring out the gypsy in me!
Above all, I want my arms about you!
Don't be a naughty baby,
Come to papa, come to papa, do!
My sweet embraceable you!
The lyrics to "Embraceable You" by Roy Eldridge are a sweet and romantic invitation of love. The singer is expressing their deep longing to be held by their loved one, to embrace them and never let go. The lyrics are filled with adoration and express the powerful emotions that the singer feels when they are in the presence of their beloved.
The first lines of the song, "Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you! Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!" are a heartfelt plea for their loved one to embrace them. It's clear that the singer feels a deep connection to their partner and sees them as irreplaceable. The following lines, "Just one look at you, My heart grew tipsy in me, You and you alone Bring out the gypsy in me!" describe how the singer feels when they are near their lover. They become dizzy with joy and feel a sense of adventure and excitement around them.
The final verse, "Don't be a naughty baby, Come to papa, come to papa, do! My sweet embraceable you!" is a playful and endearing invitation to their loved one. The singer wants their loved one to come to them and be held in their arms, to experience the comfort and security of their embrace.
Overall, the lyrics to "Embraceable You" are a beautiful expression of love and longing. The singer's words are filled with passion and a deep appreciation for their beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you!
Hold me tightly, my darling, there's no one else like you.
Embrace me, you irreplaceable you!
Hold me close, you are one of a kind.
Just one look at you
With just a glance at you
My heart grew tipsy in me,
My heart became lightheaded and intoxicated
You and you alone
Only you
Bring out the gypsy in me!
Awaken the free-spirited and wanderlust part of me
I love all, the many charms about you!
I adore all of your wonderful qualities
Above all, I want my arms about you!
Most importantly, I desire to hold you tightly
Don't be a naughty baby,
Don't misbehave, my dear
Come to papa, come to papa, do!
Come to me, my love
My sweet embraceable you!
My darling, you're so lovely and huggable
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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Robert C
Roy is my favorite trumpet player. His Verve Records recording with Art Tatum (~1956) is one of the finest jazz albums ever made. It's available on CD. If that doesn't get your feet tapping, check yourself for a pulse.
j Kara
His technique is out of reach!
Al Biondi
ROY COULD SWING LIKE NO ONE COULD! MADE A LOT OF GREAT RECORDS FOR KRUPA AND ARTIE SHAW
Darrol Dewey Jones
Dizzy wasn't the only cat with monster chops and dazzling technique . Roy's killin it , dayum !
Daniel Puntoriero
Genio total!!!! Espectacular!!!
Elizabeth Rosenthal
FYI: It's Gene Krupa on drums, not "Harold 'Doc' West"
57dogsbody
All this AMAZINGNESS and ROY had false teeth. Most people cant play trumpet at 1% of this with a full set of real teeth.
Alvaro !
yeah man, when the trumpet player is good, anything can't stop him. like chet baker don't had all teeth in the mouth, but played trumpet like nobody else
B K
Anyone know which/where is the 1937 version? It was a B-side to Where The Lazy River Goes By
VinniePaah
Swing at Bebop speed which by the way was coming shortly after the recording date so there is some logic in that.