Early in his career Setzer was a member of the NYC band Bloodless Pharaohs, and later fronted the popular rockabilly revival band, Stray Cats. The Stray Cats particularly caught America's attention with the 1982 album Built for Speed, which included the two Top Ten hits, "Rock This Town" (#9) and "Stray Cat Strut" (#3), as well as with the follow-up 1983 album Rant 'N Rave, which included the two successful singles "(She's) Sexy + 17" (#5), and "I Won't Stand In Your Way" (#35).
In the mid 1990s, Setzer led a comeback of sorts for swing music and big band music, when he formed Brian Setzer Orchestra. The band has released at least 5 albums to date and one live DVD. This group had one hit, "Jump, Jive, and Wail" around the same time swing revival acts like the Cherry Poppin' Daddies' "Zoot Suit Riot" had been received favorably in mainstream America.
Brian Setzer also recorded some solo albums during Stray Cats' break in the 1980s along with some in the 1990s. In 2001 he released an album titled Ignition with his band '68 Comeback Special. A new solo album titled Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute To Sun Records was released on July 26, 2005, in the United States.
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As Long As I'm Singin'
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Lyrics
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There's a bell up in my brain that's ringin'
Makin' a crazy ding dong
And if this band don't desert me
Then there's nothin' in the world can hurt me
As long as I'm singin' my song
Put some saxes with 'em
Bones, pizzicato
Gimme rhythm
As long as I'm singin'
Then the world's all right
And everything's swingin'
Long as I'm singin' my song
As long as I'm singin'
Then the world's all right
And everything's swingin'
Long as I'm singin' my
Long as I'm singin' my
Long as I'm singin' my song
The lyrics to The Brian Setzer Orchestra's song As Long As I'm Singin' speak about the power of music and the joy and confidence singing can bring. The opening lines, "As long as I'm singin'/ There's a bell up in my brain that's ringin'/ Makin' a crazy ding dong," suggest that singing has a direct effect on the brain, creating a sense of excitement and happiness. The line "And if this band don't desert me/ Then there's nothin' in the world can hurt me" speaks to the power of camaraderie and collaboration in music, and the idea that as long as there is a supportive group of fellow musicians, nothing can bring one down.
The next lines, "Give me trumpets, legato/ Put some saxes with 'em/ Bones, pizzicato/ Gimme rhythm," highlight the various instruments and elements that make up a swinging jazz band, and the importance of each contributing to the overall sound. The chorus then repeats the idea that as long as one is singing, the world is alright and everything is swinging. The repetition of the line "Long as I'm singin' my song" emphasizes the personal aspect of singing, and the idea that the joy and confidence comes from within.
Overall, the song celebrates the power of music and the joy and freedom that can come from singing.
Line by Line Meaning
As long as I'm singin'
As long as I keep singing
There's a bell up in my brain that's ringin'
Singing makes me feel alive and vibrant
Makin' a crazy ding dong
It's a joyful and happy sound
And if this band don't desert me
And if the band stays with me
Then there's nothin' in the world can hurt me
Then no trouble or problems can affect me
As long as I'm singin' my song
As long as I keep singing my heart out
Give me trumpets, legato
I want to hear trumpets with smooth and flowing notes
Put some saxes with 'em
I need some saxophones to blend with them
Bones, pizzicato
And also trombones with a plucked string sound
Gimme rhythm
All I need is a strong beat to keep me going
Then the world's all right
When I'm singing, everything seems good in the world
And everything's swingin'
Everything feels lively, exciting, and in motion
Long as I'm singin' my song
As long as I keep singing my own tune
Long as I'm singin' my
As long as I'm creating music
Long as I'm singin' my
As long as I'm expressing myself through song
Long as I'm singin' my song
As long as I keep showing the world who I am through my music
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Written by: BOBBY DARIN
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