is a multinational formation based in Essen/Germany.
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is a multinational formation based in Essen/Germany.
The musical style contains: Jazz, Bossa, Swing, Latin and Retro elements, as far as Chill-out.
Album releases:
SWINGFOOD MOOD, 2006 MusicMail Tonträger
BOSSA FOR A COUP, 2007 ChinChin Records
SWINGFOOD MOOD 2nd edition, 2008 EMI distribution
TAPE FIVE is present on lots of compilations like Cafe del Mar, Campari Lounge, Cigar Lounge,
RAM Cafe, Tokyo Cruise, Jazz Lounge, Claude Challe select, Private Beach Club, Bar Tunes and many more...
www.tapefive.com
www.myspace.com/tapefive
And there are some stylish retro videos on
www.youtube.com/tapefive
A Martini?
Geraldines Routine
Tape Five Lyrics
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There was a cat from Brooklyn, by the name of Romeo
His folks they came from Italy, many years ago
One night he met young Geraldine, a dame from outta town
When Geraldine was dancing she would bring the ballroom down
Chorus
Wave those palms in the air
Slip me five and we can jive
That's Geraldines routine
Let those puppies off the ground
Swing those hips, shake them down
It's rag its razz its snazzy jazz
It's Geraldines routine
Verse 2
Her mama was a stripper, so was Geraldine
She learned a stripper Mardi Gras, way down in New Orleans.
Romeo was whacky, he was dizzy for this dame
He learned a dance and got the chance to be Geraldines new flame.
Chorus
Wave those palms in the air
Spin around like Fred Astair
Slip me five and we can jive
That's Geraldines routine
Let those puppies off the ground
Swing those hips, shake them down
It's rag its razz its snazzy jazz
It's Geraldines routine
Bridge
Okay, here she comes ladies and gentlemen, here comes Geraldine
Look out guys
Shake that thing ha ha
Chorus
Wave those palms in the air
Spin around like Fred Astair
Slip me five and we can jive
That's Geraldines routine
Let those puppies off the ground
Swing those hips, shake them down
It's rag its razz its snazzy jazz
It's Geraldines routine
The lyrics of "Geraldine's Routine" by Tape Five tell the story of two dancing partners, Romeo and Geraldine. Romeo is a cat from Brooklyn, whose family came from Italy, and Geraldine is a dancer from outta town with a stripper mother whom she learned to dance from down in New Orleans. Romeo becomes dizzy for this dame, and they become partners on the dance floor. The chorus describes Geraldine's technique, which involves spinning around like Fred Astaire, waving palms in the air, and shaking her hips to snazzy jazz music. The bridge announces her arrival, and the chorus repeats, encouraging the audience to emulate her.
The song is an ode to jazz dance styles popularized in the early 20th century, including the Charleston and swing dance. It highlights the theme of social dancing - a hallmark of the era - where people came together for fancy balls and nightclubs to enjoy each other's company and dance with each other. The upbeat tempo and lively lyrics draw listeners to Geraldine's dance routine, allowing them to revel in the joy of old-fashioned, social dance.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a cat from Brooklyn, by the name of Romeo
In Brooklyn, there lived a man named Romeo
His folks they came from Italy, many years ago
His parents immigrated from Italy years prior
One night he met young Geraldine, a dame from outta town
On one particular evening, he encountered a woman named Geraldine who was not from Brooklyn
When Geraldine was dancing she would bring the ballroom down
Geraldine's dancing was so captivating and impressive that it caused the whole room to stop and watch
Wave those palms in the air
Raise your hands up high and move them side to side
Spin around like Fred Astair
Rotate your body quickly and gracefully like the famous dancer Fred Astaire
Slip me five and we can jive
Give me a high five and we can dance energetically together
That's Geraldines routine
This style of dancing is unique to Geraldine and is what she's known for
Let those puppies off the ground
Jump up and down, lifting your feet off the floor
Swing those hips, shake them down
Move your hips in a swinging motion and then shake them vigorously
It's rag its razz its snazzy jazz
The music and dancing style is a mix of ragtime, jazz, and has a lively, fashionable quality
Her mama was a stripper, so was Geraldine
Geraldine's mother was also a stripper, and so is Geraldine herself
She learned a stripper Mardi Gras, way down in New Orleans.
Geraldine learned a specific type of stripper dance, called 'Mardi Gras', while in New Orleans
Romeo was whacky, he was dizzy for this dame
Romeo was eccentric and completely infatuated with Geraldine
He learned a dance and got the chance to be Geraldines new flame.
He learned Geraldine's unique dance style and became her new romantic partner
Okay, here she comes ladies and gentleman, here comes Geraldine
Announcement that Geraldine is about to perform, with both men and women present
Look out guys
Pay attention, men
Shake that thing ha ha
Dance with enthusiasm and energy
Contributed by Dylan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@justname4556
Just for me:
There was a cat from Brooklyn, by the name of Romeo
His folks, they came from Italy, many years ago
One night, he met young Geraldine, a dame from outta town
When Geraldine was dancing she would bring the ballroom down
Wave those paws in the air
Spin around like Fred Astaire
Slip me five and we can jive
That's Geraldine's routine
Lift those puppies off the ground
Swing those hips, and shake them down
(It's rag, it's razz, it's snazzy jazz)
It's Geraldine's routine
Wave those paws in the air
Spin around like Fred Astaire
Slip me five and we can jive
That's Geraldine's routine
Lift those puppies off the ground
Swing those hips, and shake them down
(Let's hump, let's jump, let's thumpety-bump)
It's Geraldines routine
Her mama was a stripper, and so was Geraldine
She learned to strip at Mardi Gras, way down in New Orleans
Romeo was whacky, he was dizzy for this dame
He learned a dance and got the chance to be Geraldine's new flame
Wave those paws in the air
Spin around like Fred Astaire
Slip me five and we can jive
That's Geraldine's routine
Lift those puppies off the ground
Swing those hips, and shake them down
(Let's hump, let's jump, let's thumpety-bump)
It's Geraldine's routine
Okay, here she comes ladies and gentlemen
Here comes Geraldine
Look out guys
Shake that thing, ha ha!
Wave those paws in the air
Spin around like Fred Astaire
Slip me five and we can jive
That's Geraldine's routine
Lift those puppies off the ground
Swing those hips, and shake them down
(It's rag, its razz, its snazzy jazz)
It's Geraldine's routine
Wave those paws in the air
Spin around like Fred Astaire
Slip me five and we can jive
That's Geraldine's routine
Lift those puppies off the ground
Swing those hips, and shake them down
(It's rag, it's razz, it's snazzy jazz)
It's Geraldine's routine
Wave those paws in the air
Spin around like Fred Astaire
Slip me five and we can jive
That's Geraldine's routine
Lift those puppies off the ground
Swing those hips, and shake them down
(Let's hump, let's jump, let's thumpety-bump)
It's Geraldine's routine
@ebe_beb
"It's rag, it's razz, is snazzy Jazz!" - new life motto
@Reverbraptor97
the guy saying that sounds like nostalgia critic in my opinion
@0Evony0
What does it mean? Foreigner here, I only know what snazzy means, sorry
@DOGSHOT
Rag probably means ragtime. Razz probably reference Razzamatazz.
@Svarlos1
Sounded like 'Its rad, it's razz, it's snazzy jazz' to me hehe.
@Fairygroveyt
@@Reverbraptor97
I agree..
@Anna-dw4ll
If we’re gonna have the 20’s plague, we’re at least going to have the swing as well!
@BunkerghustVA
We had a 20's plague all right.
@dionezerva1741
am i the only one who wants this song to turn into a whole freaking musical???
@thefluffyoctopus5543
With ya' there.