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The Dave Brubeck Quartet Lyrics
Say, it's only a paper moon
Sailing over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Yes, it's only a canvas sky
Hanging over a muslin tree
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
It's a honky tonk parade
Without your love
It's a melody played in a penny arcade
It's a Barnum and Bailey world
Just as phony as it can be
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Say, it's only a paper moon
Sailing over a cardboard sea
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Yes, it's only a canvas sky
Hanging over a muslin tree
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
Without your love
It's a honky-tonk parade
Without your love
It's a melody played in a penny arcade
It's a Barnum and Bailey world
Just as phony as it can be
But it wouldn't be make-believe
If you believed in me
It's phony it's plain to see
How happy I would be
If you believed in me
Lyrics © S.A. MUSIC, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: BILLY ROSE, E.Y. HARBURG, HAROLD ARLEN
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The Dave Brubeck Quartet was an American modern jazz group formed in San Francisco in 1951 by jazz pianist Dave Brubeck (1920-2012). In what became known as the band's classic line-up, the band featured Joe Morello (1928–2011) on drums, Eugene Wright on bass, and Paul Desmond (1924-1977) on saxophone. The band remains best-known for their use of odd time signatures, and were a premier group in the cool jazz movement. They produced several standards, including Take Five and Blue Rondo à la Turk. Read Full BioThe Dave Brubeck Quartet was an American modern jazz group formed in San Francisco in 1951 by jazz pianist Dave Brubeck (1920-2012). In what became known as the band's classic line-up, the band featured Joe Morello (1928–2011) on drums, Eugene Wright on bass, and Paul Desmond (1924-1977) on saxophone. The band remains best-known for their use of odd time signatures, and were a premier group in the cool jazz movement. They produced several standards, including Take Five and Blue Rondo à la Turk.
Throughout the years, and changing line-ups, the group maintained a strong fan-base among jazz fans of all ages.
Throughout the years, and changing line-ups, the group maintained a strong fan-base among jazz fans of all ages.
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simon
dislikes are from people that play in 4/4
Bev Wood
@Marty G Hi Marty - The first part - (before eventually going int 4/4) is as another contributor - njorogemaina
states: 9/8 - grouped as 2 -2- 2- 3. (The 8 just tells you which note value is used for each of the 9 pulses or "little" beats. (9/8 is generally 3 triplet beats; Dave Brubeck`s grouping brings out an interesting - uneven time pattern. Holst, for example used 7/8 in his "Perfect Fool" work for orchestra.
Theo Cruz
Lars Ulrich and Phil Rudd were the first to dislike.
Marcelo Xavier
hahahahaahhaha
Brad Miklosovic
Hey! I only play in 4/4 (Of course, I'm not much of a musician) which is one reason I love this album
Thomas Windle
i never heard anyone say lets take 4.
LrngMn
Found an original album, virtually unplayed, at Goodwill for a buck. Made my little jazz heart dance.
frank martinez
@Mamakatster Same here from the first to the fourth..discs..later CD's and videos...yet have first..and yet fit to play...The Qt. played Los Angeles areas, small and large clubs..San Francisco also..
Pamela Braden
I love this album. Dave Brubeck was introduced to me by my mother (RIP). The first jazz that I really appreciated was Brubeck and I was about 8 years old. I bought this album when I was in high school back in the early 70's. I grew up on Dave Brubeck, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, Thelonius Monk, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, James Moody, McCoy Tyner, Ahmad Jamal, Stanley Turrentine, Chick Corea, and too many others to mention. I am so grateful to my mom for turning me on to great jazz!
outlaw312
Found a mint condition re-issue online for 5 euro's around the corner. It plays so smooth!!