Benny Goodman, clarinet
Te… Read Full Bio ↴The Benny Goodman Quartet consists of:
Benny Goodman, clarinet
Teddy Wilson, piano
Lionel Hampton, vibes, vocals
Gene Krupa, drums
Whispering
The Benny Goodman Quartet Lyrics
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Gorgeous and dressed in blue
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Gorgeous and dressed in blue
I know it drives you crazy
When I pretend you don't exist
When I'd like to lean in close
And run my hands against your lips
Still I sense there's a rapport
So whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Gorgeous and dressed in blue
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
I know you see me see you
As you see me walk on past
When there's nothing more I'd like to do
Then come in close and hear you laugh
Though we haven't even spoken
Still I sense there's a rapport
So whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Yea whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
Hmm whisper me your number
I'll call you up at home
The Benny Goodman Quartet's "Whispering" is a song about unspoken attraction between two individuals. The singer is clearly mesmerized by this person dressed in blue, but appears to be reserved in expressing explicit interest. The singer acknowledges the allure of the person, but maintains a calm demeanor while observing them. The singer claims to sense a connection with this individual, implying that there is the potential for a future relationship. The chorus suggests a desire to pursue a relationship by requesting the person's phone number. Despite not verbally communicating with the person, the singer's overall message is one of boldness and desire.
The song's lyrics are simple and direct, but they contain a lot of nuance. The singer's inner thoughts suggest a mixture of shyness and self-assuredness. The song's soothing melody adds to the sense of intimacy and captivation that is felt throughout the song. The song's theme is of one person admiring another from afar, but it exudes ambivalence and unresolved issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
Trying not to stare, though you look gorgeous in blue
Gorgeous and dressed in blue
Admiring your style, you look stunning in blue
Don't worry I'm not looking at you
I'm not trying to make you uncomfortable, just enjoying your beauty from afar
I know it drives you crazy
I can tell you noticed me, you want me to come talk to you
When I pretend you don't exist
It's not that I don't see you, just trying not to be too direct
When I'd like to lean in close
Though I am interested and I would love to get closer
And run my hands against your lips
I want to touch you so badly, even if it's just your lips
Though we haven't even spoken
We haven't exchanged words yet, but there's chemistry in the air
Still I sense there's a rapport
I feel like we have a connection even without talking
So whisper me your number
Give me your phone number discreetly
I'll call you up at home
I'll contact you later when we both have some privacy
Yea whisper me your number
Just a whisper, and I won't tell anyone that you gave it to me
Hmm whisper me your number
I know I'm being a little bold, but I can't help my attraction to you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Richard Coburn, Vincent Rose, John Schonberger
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@samdanner6806
I love this song. I heard this when I was a child. I am now 68 years old and I still love it..
@wasteofspace20
Dizzy Gillespie does a fascinating remake of this beauty called “Groovin High” from 1955. Check it out and let me know what you think.
@simontaylor2319
The Greatest Jazz combo ever, The Beatles of their day in terms of popularity
@chrisround941
A beautiful arrangement, beautiful music brings tears to my eyes, I’m crying my eyes out.
@Viktor_Bolsov
Benny, you were a good man.
@chrisround941
The best
@SoleilAndalou
Benny Goodman, j'adore : merci pour le partage.🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹
@elis6299
Terrific
@jonstein6868
only knew this tune indirectly (through the BeBop treatment ´Groovin High´), but it´s great to come back to the original and hear such great playing. Thanks for posting!
@JuanFecit
Great band, great recording, and great Teddy Wilson!
Thanks for sharing.