From New Orleans, they were classically trained and switched over to jazz as they grew up along with the form. First recorded in 1925, they went on to play vaudeville and ended up on radio in California. After being heard coast to coast on one of the first nationwide radio hookups, they became stars of radio in NYC headlining both their own programs, as well as working on shows with Bing Crosby and The Mills Brothers until the trio disbanded in 1936, mainly due to their marriages. They also appeared in many films of the time. (See youtube)
Connie Boswell, who later changed the spelling of her name to Connee, continued as a solo singer after the demise of the group, influencing singers like Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. She did all this despite being unable to walk alone due to childhood polio and other back injuries.
"There is only one person I ever tried to sing like and that person was Connee Boswell."
Ella Fitzgerald, NBC News interview
"Connee Boswell is, without a doubt, the most widely imitated singer of all time."
Frank Sinatra
The best website on them is www.bozzies.com.
www.TheBoswellSisters.com
www.Facebook.com/theboswellsisters
www.Twitter.com/thesistasdotcom
Alexander's Regime Band
The Boswell Sisters Lyrics
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Come on and hear, come on and hear 'bout the best band in the land
They can play a bugle call like you never heard before
So natural that you want to go to war
That's just the bestest band what am, oh Honey Lamb
Come on along, come on along, let me take you by the hand
Up to the man, up to the man who's the leader of the band
Come on and hear, come on and hear Alexander's Ragtime Band
The Boswell Sisters's song Alexander's Regime Band celebrates the eponymous musical outfit led by Alexander, a talented bandleader whose music inspires enthusiasm and excitement among listeners. Right from the start of the song, the singers urge the audience to come and hear the band, implying that there is something special about Alexander's band that cannot be found elsewhere. They describe the band as the best in the land, capable of playing a bugle call like never before, and so natural that the music makes one want to go to war. These lyrics convey an image of a band that is powerful, mesmerizing, and capable of eliciting strong emotions in the listeners.
The song goes on to describe Alexander as the leader of the band, and the person to whom the audience should go if they wish to hear the Swanee River played in ragtime. This implies that Alexander has a deep understanding of music and the audiences' tastes, and can deliver a performance that is both exciting and satisfying. The singer also calls Alexander's band the "bestest band", indicating that they are the epitome of musical excellence. Overall, Alexander's Regime Band is a celebration of music and the joy it brings to people, conveyed through the lens of a powerful and exciting musical performance.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on and hear, come on and hear Alexander's Ragtime Band
Listen and listen well to Alexander's Ragtime Band
Come on and hear, come on and hear 'bout the best band in the land
Come listen and learn about the greatest band in the country
They can play a bugle call like you never heard before
They play a bugle call in a way that is totally unique and unheard of
So natural that you want to go to war
Their music is so inspiring that it makes you feel like going to battle
That's just the bestest band what am, oh Honey Lamb
This is just the greatest band ever, my darling.
Come on along, come on along, let me take you by the hand
Join me and let me guide you to the band
Up to the man, up to the man who's the leader of the band
Come meet the man in charge of this amazing group
And if you care to hear the Swanee River played in ragtime
If you want to hear the classic Swanee River played in a new ragtime style
Come on and hear, come on and hear Alexander's Ragtime Band
Then listen to none other than Alexander's Ragtime Band
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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@marytaylor8162
You are so compassionate. But just know that we โin Christโ who mourn do not mourn as though we have no hope. Consider the following:
Choosing to Mourn
Abraham had been married to Sarah for a long time, and Scripture tells us he mourned deeply when she died. He didnโt hide his tears or cry privately, and he sought ways to honor her with a proper burial. No one was left wondering how he felt about her death. Life would never be the same again for him, and he allowed his grief to โgo public.โ He would need to learn to live without her because the option of living in a pre-loss world was over. His grief would either transform him or destroy him, but it wouldnโt leave him the same.
Abraham didnโt always have the freedom to choose the roles he would play in life, but he could choose how to play the roles he was given. Circumstances wouldnโt make or break him. The same hot water that hardens an egg softens a carrot. He always had choices about how he would respond.
The loved one we grieve now was given to us as a gift, not a right. We can choose to thank God for the joy he or she brought. We can choose to vacate the premises of the past by asking, โWhat kind of person do I want to become as I progress through this grief?โ Practice doesnโt make perfect; it makes permanent, and we will continue to do what we have done in the past until we choose to learn another way. When we let go of somethingโor someoneโwe make room for something new. The pledge to never forget can become the pledge to never recover, but itโs possible to give up the pain without giving up the precious memories.
@victoriawhite5409
I just lost my man aug 28th and I made the exact same type of cries at the hospital when they told me he was gone. Hearing that was so heartbreaking. I also noticed some people wore light pink and white for this service- We also included a special color (lime green- his favorite color) for his service. Itโs only been a couple months since he passed and my entire world collapsed. Even though we are all strangers to each other and we experienced different lossesโฆbut I do understand the pain and heartache of your world vanishing out of nowhere- and I wish you peace. Hope you find a way to carry on- Iโm trying so hard to do the same. Know your not alone. I appreciate this being posted; I know most wouldnโt want something so personal shown to the world, but know it has helped someone during their time of grief. And any little bit of peace Iโm able to find- I am thankful for- so thank you! And God bless ๐
RIP Corey Jay Lozada
I will never stop loving you babe ๐
*Im not sure if this was just a loss of a partner or both partner and childโฆI read a couple other comments after mine and realized it maybe the latter. If so- I in no way compare my grief to yours- and apologize if my original comment seemed that way. Im just experiencing loss as well and appreciate the strength it took to show this to strangers- it helped this stranger not feel totally alone in her grief.
@Htwintv
Sorry for your lost darling ,it is Indeed very sad to lose a love one to the cold hands of death..
@tanayalaing0106
so sorry๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ
@babyhandgrenade4004
I'm so sorry. Hugs.
@Fran42B
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Praying for your peace and strength
@rlenymwas4954
Hugs dear,no one knows the pain of loosing Ur closest ones,until u loose one I lost my daughter this year she was barely two days ,and the pain never goes away ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ I pray for safe delivery in my next pregnancy ๐๐๐
@fallonsumpter9969
Our father which art in heaven, Iโm coming to you as humble and honest as I know how. Iโm coming and Iโm asking that you wrap your arms around this family and this man who had to say goodbye for the last and final time. Strengthen him where theyโre fallen weak, give them faith in areas in which they doubt, and place wisdom in the areas they lack understanding. Lord, please go see about this family. Iโm praying for better days and Iโm praying for his strength in you. This is all Iโm asking in your precious son Jesus name
Amen ๐๐พ๐๐พ
@Htwintv
Amen , thank you so much for watching ๐
@fallonsumpter9969
@@Htwintv Youโre welcome ๐
@wendycornish2912
Amen๐๐ฝ