Popular Jazz vocal group during the 1930's. Martha, Connie, and Vet perfect… Read Full Bio ↴Popular Jazz vocal group during the 1930's. Martha, Connie, and Vet perfected a mix of rhythm and harmony that would define Jazz vocal groups to come and influence The Andrews Sisters and dozens of other "Sister" acts, both Black and White, along with The Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, and Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, ( as well as current groups The Pfister Sisters and The Stolen Sweets.)

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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Time on My Hands
The Boswell Sisters Lyrics

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When the day fades away into twilight
The moon is my light of love
In the night, I am quite a romancer
I find an answer above
To being me consolation, you're my inspiration
This is my imagination.

Time on my hands, you in my arms

Nothing but love in view, then you fall
Once and for all, I'll see my dreams come true
Moments to spare for someone you care for
Our love affair for two

With time on my hands and you in my arms
And love in my heart all for you.

Overall Meaning

The Boswell Sisters' "Time on My Hands" explores the theme of time and love. The song highlights the feeling of being in love, where time seems to stand still, and there is no one else but the two lovers. The lyrics describe the feeling of being alone in the dark and finding solace in the moonlight. The line "In the night, I am quite a romancer, I find an answer above," indicates the character's relief in the fact that they can find solace above, and this provides them with the inspiration and consolation they need.

The phrase "time on my hands" refers to having time to spare, and the song implies that the character has all the time in the world for this special someone they care for. When the character says, "Nothing but love in view," they indicate that their love is all they see, and everything else fades into the background. Lastly, the line "With time on my hands and you in my arms, And love in my heart all for you" dramatizes the conclusion of the song, where the character has the time to be with their loved ones, who are the only ones that matter to them.

Line by Line Meaning

When the day fades away into twilight
As the day transitions into night

The moon is my light of love
I am guided by the moon's illuminating presence

In the night, I am quite a romancer
During the night, I become a passionate lover

I find an answer above
My questions are answered by a higher power

To being me consolation, you're my inspiration
You bring me comfort and inspire me

This is my imagination.
These thoughts are the product of my own mind

Time on my hands, you in my arms
With free time and you by my side

Nothing but love in view, then you fall
Love is all I can see and focus on

Once and for all, I'll see my dreams come true
Finally, my aspirations will be realized

Moments to spare for someone you care for
Taking time to dedicate to someone special

Our love affair for two
A relationship between just the two of us

With time on my hands and you in my arms
Having time and your presence brings me joy

And love in my heart all for you.
My heart is filled with love, for you only

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Adamson, Mack Gordon, Vincent Youmans

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