Edwards was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He learned to play at a very early age, first on alto saxophone and then clarinet. Edwards' first professional job was with The Royal Mississippians with Doc Parmley.
His uncle sent for him to come to Detroit to live because he felt opportunities were better. Due to illness in the family, he went back to Jackson and ventured to Alexandria, Louisiana. He was persuaded by Ernie Fields to join his band after going to Tampa, Florida. Teddy had planned to go to New York, but Ernie Fields convinced him he could get there by way of Washington, DC if he worked with his band. Teddy ended up at the Club Alabam on Central Ave. in Los Angeles, which later became his city of residence.
Teddy Edwards has played with many Jazz notables, including his personal friend Charlie Parker, Roy Milton, Wynonie Harris, Vince Guaraldi and Ernie Andrews. A classic 1947 recording with Dexter Gordon, The Duel, helped set him up as a legend, a status he liked to maintain by challenging other worthy sax players to similar duels whenever possible. One such memorable duel took place in the 80s at London's 100 Club with British tenor Dick Morrissey.
In 1964, Edwards played with Benny Goodman at Disneyland, and at the 1964 New York World's Fair.
Candy
Teddy Edwards Lyrics
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Some say it's honey and the bee,
Well sit right down and let me tell you
What my love is to me.
"Candy"
I call my sugar "Candy"
Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
He/She understands me,
My understanding "Candy"
And "Candy"'s always handy
When I need sympathy
I wish that there were four of him/her
So I could love much more of him/her
He/She has taken my complete heart,
Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
"Candy"
Its gonna be just dandy
The day I take my "Candy"
And make him mine all mine
Mine
The Teddy Edwards song "Candy" is a love song that speaks to the affection the singer has for his/her lover. The lyrics start with a comparison of love to sweet things like roses and honey, but the singer goes on to explain that for him/her, love is embodied in a person named Candy. The singer refers to Candy as his/her sugar and explains that their love is reciprocal.
The singer goes on to describe some of the qualities that make Candy so special, emphasizing understanding and the availability of emotional support. The singer wishes there were more than one Candy to love and then deems it a joy to be with Candy, whose sweetness is not only metaphorical but actual. The singer has a sweet tooth for Candy, and the prospect of being with this person is a source of great excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say that love is sweet as a rose,
Love has been compared to a rose, with its sweetness being the most striking feature.
Some say it's honey and the bee,
Others say it's like honey and bees, where love is the sweetness and the bees are the ones who help pollinate and propagate it.
Well sit right down and let me tell you
Take a seat and let me share with you how I perceive love.
What my love is to me.
How I define love in my perspective.
I call my sugar "Candy"
I affectionately refer to my significant other as "Candy".
Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
I am in love with my partner, "Candy".
And "Candy" is sweet on me
My significant other loves me back just as much as I love them.
My understanding "Candy"
My beloved partner who empathizes and comprehends me.
And "Candy's" always handy
My partner is always there to lend me a helping hand.
When I need sympathy
During times when I require someone to feel empathy towards me.
I wish that there were four of him/her
I desire for there to be more copies of my partner, so I can experience more love from him/her.
So I could love much more of him/her
So that I can express my love even more to my partner.
He/She has taken my complete heart,
My entire being and emotions are devoted to my partner.
Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
I have an intense yearning for my significant other, like a craving for sweets.
"Candy"
Again referring to my partner, "Candy".
Its gonna be just dandy
Everything will be wonderful and splendid.
The day I take my "Candy"
The day when I make my love official and commit myself to "Candy".
And make him mine all mine
When I can fully claim and own my partner's love and affection for myself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MACK DAVID, JOAN WHITNEY, ALEX KRAMER
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