An alto saxophonist of modest prominence during the bebop era of jazz. Like his partial namesake, Sonny Stitt, Criss was never considered a true innovator (see Charlie Parker), but was a stylist and exceptional player in his own right, and furthered the bebop vocabulary.
Black Coffee
Sonny Criss Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
All I want is having you and music, music, music!
I'd do anything for you, anything you'd want me to
All I want is kissing you and music, music, music!
Closer, my dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me
Put another nickel in, in the nickelodeon
In Sonny Criss's song Black Coffee, the singer expresses their love for their significant other and their love for music. The lyrics "Put another nickel in, in the nickelodeon" show the fondness for old-fashioned entertainment and the idea of putting a coin in a jukebox to play music. The singer then states that all they want is to be with their loved one and music, which shows that music is an essential part of their life. The repetition of "music, music, music" emphasizes the important role it plays in their life.
The singer then states that they would do anything for their loved one and kiss them, as long as they can have music. This shows the extent of the love they have for their significant other and how music brings them happiness. The line "Closer, my dear come closer" shows the desire for physical intimacy and the idea that music can enhance the romantic moment. The singer then expresses that dancing close to their loved one is the nicest part of any melody, which shows the importance of physical closeness and how music can enhance it.
Overall, Sonny Criss's song Black Coffee is about love and the role music plays in the singer's life. The lyrics show how music can enhance a romantic relationship and bring happiness to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Put another nickel in, in the nickelodeon
Add more music to the player, let the melodies flow
All I want is having you and music, music, music!
All I desire is your presence, accompanied by the rhythm of the tunes
I'd do anything for you, anything you'd want me to
For you, I’m willing to go the extra mile
All I want is kissing you and music, music, music!
Being with you, sharing a kiss, and dancing to the music is all I need
Closer, my dear come closer
Come close to me, dance with me, let's make this moment ours
The nicest part of any melody
The sweetest moment in any tune
Is when you're dancing close to me
Is when you and I are close, moving to the same beat
Put another nickel in, in the nickelodeon
Keep those tunes flowing, let the music continue to play
All I want is loving you and music, music, music!
I want your love and the sound of music to surround us
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: BERNIE BAUM, STEPHAN WEISS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ronald Unkel
The most "lyrical" altoist among the young guns after Charlie Parker's death. Like Sonny Stitt, Jackie McClean, Art Pepper, etc. But the way this Sonny exquisitely defined his playing is incredible. Left us much to young and much to soon. Great Prestige LP and thanks heaps for this upload. Cheers.
Eric Dreizen
Yes. Developed stomach cancer & the pain was too much. Can't say as I blame him.
Gypz S
Love the tune by so many great artists, but Sonny Criss brings a tasty, very smooth blue/heartache groove, giving this melody a depth just not heard in other versions. This could be the background music of life. I can hear every emotional lump and bump, each small victory in living in the masterful laying down of each note by every musician on this track. The base player (Paul Chambers) is just where we need him to be, the keyboardist (Walter Davis) perfection, the drummer (Alan Dawson) like silk, and Sonny -- lord, lord, pure inspiration. Just don't see how it can get any better than this.
Edward Mallon
Gypz S be sure to check out Blue Sunset by Sonny. It’s absolutely fantastic. Everything you said is so true. He was a great talent and yes gone much too soon.
Dylan Cramer
The master at his best - unbelievable! Long live Sonny Criss
Pete Rizzo
Mighty fine. So smooth!
Fred Hill
SPLENDID!
Mario Festa
Meraviglioso
Rachel Hughes
Thought it was Paul Desmond for a minute. Great playing
Pierre Lauret
Paul is great, but he can't play the blues.