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
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St Louis Blues
The Boswell Sisters Lyrics
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I hate to see that evening sun go down
Cause my baby, he's gone left this town
Feelin' tomorrow like I feel today
If I'm feelin' tomorrow like I feel today
I'll pack my truck and make my give-a-way
Pulls that man around by her, if it wasn't for her and her
That man I love would have gone nowhere, nowhere
I got the St. Louis blues, blues as I can be
That man's got a heart like a rock cast in the sea
Or else he wouldn't have gone so far from me
I love my baby like a school boy loves his pie
Like a Kentucky colonel loves his mint 'n rye
I love my man till the day I die
The Boswell Sisters' "St. Louis Blues" is a melancholic song about lost love, heartache, and the desire to leave town in search of new beginnings. The opening lyrics express a sense of sorrow as the singer watches the evening sun go down, knowing that her lover has left her. The repetition of this line emphasizes her sense of loss as she regrets not being able to hold onto her partner any longer.
In the next verse, the singer states that she feels just as miserable today as she does thinking about tomorrow. The only solution appears to be to leave in order to start a new life. The chorus reveals that the St. Louis woman with her diamond ring has stolen the singer's lover, who would be lost if it weren't for her. The last verse is an expression of the singer's deep love for her man, comparing it to a schoolboy's love for pie or a Kentucky colonel's love of mint 'n rye.
Overall, the lyrics to "St. Louis Blues" convey a deep sense of sadness, heartache, and the desire for change. The singer is determined to leave her past behind and find a new path forward, even if it means leaving behind the man she loves.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate to see that evening sun go down
The sun setting fills me with sadness because my loved one has left.
Cause my baby, he's gone left this town
My partner has departed from this town, causing me great distress.
Feelin' tomorrow like I feel today
My current emotional state seems impossible to shake off and predicts my mood tomorrow.
If I'm feelin' tomorrow like I feel today
If I still feel the same tomorrow despite my efforts, I'll leave this place behind.
I'll pack my truck and make my give-a-way
I'll leave this city and start anew with everything I own in my truck.
St. Louis woman with her diamond ring
A woman from St. Louis shows off her wealth with a valuable diamond ring.
Pulls that man around by her, if it wasn't for her and her
She has a strong influence over her partner, and without her, he wouldn't be where he is now.
That man I love would have gone nowhere, nowhere
My beloved partner would be without direction and purpose if it weren't for his powerful lover.
I got the St. Louis blues, blues as I can be
I'm filled with despair and sadness, to the point that I have nothing but the blues.
That man's got a heart like a rock cast in the sea
My partner's heart is as impenetrable as a rock in the ocean, making it hard for him to love me back.
Or else he wouldn't have gone so far from me
If he truly loved me, he wouldn't have left me behind.
I love my baby like a school boy loves his pie
My love for my partner is as intense as a young boy's love for his favorite dessert.
Like a Kentucky colonel loves his mint 'n rye
My love for him is also like the deep affection of a high-ranking officer for his favorite drink.
I love my man till the day I die
I'll love my partner with every breath, even beyond death.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, HANDY BROTHERS MUSIC CO.,INC.
Written by: William Christopher Handy
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on Stop the Sun, Stop the Moon
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