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.
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There'll Be Some Changes Made
The Boswell Sisters Lyrics
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Change in the sea
From now on, there'll be a change in me
My walk will be different
My talk and my name
Nothin' about me is gonna be the same
I'm gonna change my way of livin'
(Then) I'll change my way that I strut my stuff
Nobody wants you when you're old and gray
There'll be some changes made today
There'll be some changes made
[Connie Boswell:]
There's a change in the weather
A change in the sea
There's a change in the weather
A change in the sea, hum...
From now on, there'll be a change in me
Now my walk will be different
My talk and my name
Now my walk will be different
My talk and my name
Nothin' about me is gonna be the same
I'm gonna change my way of livin'
If that ain't enough
I'll change that old way
I used to strut my stuff
Nobody wants you when you're old and gray
There'll be some changes today
The Boswell Sisters' song "There'll Be Some Changes Made" is a testament to the inevitability of change. The lyrics describe the singer's resolve to change everything about themselves in order to be more desirable and successful. This change is said to be prompted by a change in weather and the sea, which could represent the unpredictability of life and the inability to control external circumstances.
The lyrics assert that everything about the singer will change - their walk, talk, and name - implying a complete overhaul of identity. This suggests that the changes they wish to make are not just superficial, but rather a reflection of a desire for personal growth and development. The singer is willing to change their way of living and the way they present themselves to the world, in order to achieve their goals.
The line "nobody wants you when you're old and gray" suggests that the singer is motivated by a fear of aging and the societal pressures associated with it. This sentiment is potentially problematic, as it promotes a narrow and limiting perception of beauty and desirability.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a commentary on the human desire for control and evolution, in the face of a world that is constantly changing and evolving.
Line by Line Meaning
Change in the weather
There is a noticeable shift in the weather pattern
Change in the sea
The ocean currents and tides are not the same
From now on, there'll be a change in me
I am going to transform myself from this point forward
My walk will be different
I will stride in a distinct and unfamiliar manner
My talk and my name
My way of speaking and my given name will be altered
Nothin' about me is gonna be the same
There will be nothing identical about my present and future self
I'm gonna change my way of livin'
I am going to revamp my lifestyle
If that ain't enough
If the earlier changes are not adequate
(Then) I'll change my way that I strut my stuff
I will modify the way I showcase my talents
Nobody wants you when you're old and gray
People tend to lose interest in individuals who are aged and lacking vitality
There'll be some changes made today
I am going to take action and implement these changes today
There'll be some changes made
I am determined to make a significant alteration to my being
Writer(s): Billy Higgins, Herbert Edwards, W.benton Overstreet
Contributed by Lucas D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@davekurtz8757
I like the way they could change tempo from high speed jazz, to "low down blues." Nobody else did that!
@megaswenson
They're wonderful. And there's no way to adequately express how very much the Boswell Sisters epitomize the New Orleans of their era. Really, it was that city's Golden Age, and the Boswell Sisters are the absolute queens of that age.
@esmeephillips5888
In the same way that Gershwin expresses the spirit of NYC in the Roaring Twenties.
The invasion of popular music by syncopation and variation of tempo was the best thing that ever happened to American music, freeing it from Eurocentric imitativeness. Yet both Gershwin and the Bozzies had plenty of grounding in Old World classicism. You have to know the rules to know how best to break them.
@davekurtz8757
I've always been fascinated by the early roots of jazz, and these kids were right in the heart of it. So grateful we have their recordings to appreciate.
@pamtebelman2321
Agreed, they were great! Very blues-y for white gals.
@everybodylovesmybaby
Nothing like the Boswell Sisters, before or since. They were brilliant.
@azuresinger
I kept finding myself singing with the bass ~ also a smoooth & perky addition! Kudos!
@PlayIt4MeAgainSam
This is a great song by a very talented trio! Their melodies were so harmonic. My fav. has to be Connee. What a life story she had. Another terrific upload! ♥
@mississippisnowplow
Conee was 🔥 ❤️
@bitscollins
Love this song and the Boswell sisters!!! ❤❤❤