Tex Beneke was born in Texas. He joined the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1938 … Read Full Bio ↴Tex Beneke was born in Texas. He joined the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1938 as a tenor saxophonist. He quickly became a star with the orchestra with his easy going manner, casual sounding voice and mellifluous saxophone playing. One night while riding to a gig with Glenn Miller in a car, they discussed tunes and Tex suggested a song he knew called "Ida". He sang it to Miller and Miller is reported to have said, "you know, Tex, we should write an arrangement for you to do that tune." They did and he did. It became a hit in 1939 and after that he became a featured singer with the band recording big hits like "I Got a Gal in Kalamazoo", "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree", "Chatanooga Choo Choo" and "I Never Knew". He later took over the band after Miller's death during the war. He led it from 1946 to 1948 and changed the name to the Tex Beneke Orchestra. He passed away in May of 2000. The band continues under his name and is led by Jim Snodgrass.

A String Of Pearls
Tex Beneke Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Savoy, the home of sweet romance
Savoy, it wins you with a glance
Savoy, gives happy feet a chance to dance

Your old form just like a clinging vine
Your lips so warm and sweet as wine
Your cheek so soft and close to mine, divine

How my heart is singing
While the band is swinging
I'm never tired of romping

And stomping with you at the Savoy
What joy a perfect holiday
Savoy, where we can glide and sway
Savoy, let me stomp away with you

The home of sweet romance
It wins you at a glance
Gives happy feet a chance to dance

Just like a clinging vine
So soft and sweet as wine
So soft and close to mine, divine

How my heart is singing
While the band is swinging
I'm never, never, never tired of romping

And stomping with you at the Savoy
What joy a perfect holiday

Savoy, where we can glide and sway
Savoy, let me stomp away with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tex Beneke's "A String Of Pearls" express the beauty of the Savoy ballroom as a place of sweet romance and happy feet. The Savoy ballroom was an icon in the Harlem Renaissance, located in New York City, and was one of the most popular dance venues during the 1930s and 40s. The lyrics depict the Savoy ballroom as a hub of excitement where people can come together to dance, socialize, and celebrate.

The lyrics also express the intimacy between two people dancing together at the Savoy. The line "Your cheek so soft and close to mine, divine" illustrates the warmth and tenderness shared between two dancers. The song celebrates the joy of feeling alive while the band is playing, and the happiness that comes from being with someone you love at the Savoy.

A String Of PearlsTex Beneke Lyrics

A String Of Pearls
Tex Beneke Lyrics