It is a fact that Frank and Freddie A… Read Full Bio ↴Let There Be NO Confusion!
It is a fact that Frank and Freddie Assunto created and led the #1 Jazz Band in America from the early 1950's thru early 1974 known as The Dukes of Dixieland. They played with and recorded with all the greats of their time and also appeared on numerous TV Shows from the 50's through the 1960's. Their untimely deaths, Freddie in 1966 (36) and Frank in 1974 (42) ended the reign of the Dukes of Dixieland. But instead of their legacy being left to be properly respected others stepped in to profit and mislead the public into believing they represented the Assunto Family and the legacy of the Original Dukes of Dixieland. (This is part of the public record, New Orleans Civil District Court, Division "E", Case # 2000-9440)
So now the fact is very straight forward, after Frank's death in 1974 no one using the Assunto legacy or the name Dukes of Dixieland has ever had any connection to the Assunto Brothers or their original Dukes of Dixieland. (Even though in the past it had been advertised otherwise.)
As such the Assunto Family regrets that anyone has been misled in any way as we have no control over the unscrupulous actions of others. We can only hope that after the conclusion of our legal actions which ended in October 2011 there should be no further confusion or misrepresentation of the Assunto Brothers or their Dukes of Dixieland. (If by chance after October , 2011 you feel you've been misled in anyway please feel free to contact the Assunto Family so that we can take action to correct the situation, we'll even pay for evidence that proves such a claim.)
God Bless and Thank You for being a fan of the Original Dukes of Dixieland and the Assunto Family.
Sweet Georgia Brown
The Dukes of Dixieland Lyrics
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On sweet Georgia brown,
Two left feet, oh, so neat,
Has sweet Georgia brown!
They all sigh, and want to die,
For sweet Georgia brown!
I'll tell you just why,
It's been said she knocks 'em dead,
When she lands in town!
Since she came, why it's a shame,
How she cools them down!
Fellas she can't get
Must be fellas she ain't met!
Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her,
Sweet Georgia brown!
No gal made has got a shade
On sweet Georgia brown,
Two left feet, oh, so neat,
Has sweet Georgia brown!
They all sigh, and want to die,
For sweet Georgia brown!
I'll tell you just why,
You know I don't lie; not much:
All those gifts those courters give,
To sweet Georgia brown,
They buy clothes at fashion shows,
With one dollar down,
Oh, boy! tip your hat!
Oh, joy! she's the cat!
Who's that, mister? 'tain't a sister!
Sweet Georgia brown!
The Dukes of Dixieland's song, Sweet Georgia Brown, is a classic tribute to a woman who has stolen the hearts of many. The song celebrates the titular character for her beauty, grace, and charming personality. The lyrics mention that no other woman can compare to Sweet Georgia Brown, and she effortlessly impresses everyone with her elegance and poise, even with two left feet. The song's narrator explains that many men fall in love with her upon meeting her and can't resist her appeal. Some even go as far as buying her gifts and clothing just to impress her, proving that she is a woman of great influence and power.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "They all sigh and want to die for sweet Georgia Brown." This line is a testament to the effect that Sweet Georgia Brown has on people, and how she leaves an impression on everyone she meets. The singer also points out that she has been "claimed" and "named" by Georgia, which could be a reference to her Southern roots or a nod to the famous Georgia Brown, who was a real-life cabaret performer in the 1920s and 1930s.
Overall, Sweet Georgia Brown is a timeless ode to the allure of a woman who captivates all those around her. The song praises her beauty, charm, and influence over men, making her a legend in her own right.
Line by Line Meaning
No gal made has got a shade
No other woman can compare to Sweet Georgia Brown
On sweet Georgia brown,
In terms of beauty and charm, Sweet Georgia Brown reigns supreme
Two left feet, oh, so neat,
Despite her supposed clumsiness, Sweet Georgia Brown is still graceful and charming
Has sweet Georgia brown!
That's how amazing she is
They all sigh, and want to die,
Men are so enamored with Sweet Georgia Brown that they feel like they could die for her
For sweet Georgia brown!
She is just that desirable
I'll tell you just why,
Here's why she holds such a powerful allure
You know I don't lie, not much:
This is not an exaggeration, at least not much
It's been said she knocks 'em dead,
She leaves a lasting impression on anyone she meets
When she lands in town!
Her presence is so impactful that it changes the atmosphere of the whole town
Since she came, why it's a shame,
Her amazing presence exposes everyone else's inadequacies and shortcomings
How she cools them down!
Even though she exposes people's shortcomings, she still has a calming effect on them
Fellas she can't get
The men who don't fall for her charm
Must be fellas she ain't met!
they just haven't had the pleasure of meeting her yet
Georgia claimed her, Georgia named her,
Sweet Georgia Brown is a product of the rich cultural heritage of Georgia
Sweet Georgia brown!
It's part of what makes her so unique and special
All those gifts those courters give,
Men shower Sweet Georgia Brown with gifts
To sweet Georgia brown,
As a way of showing their affection for her
They buy clothes at fashion shows,
They spare no expense when it comes to impressing her
With one dollar down!
They will even go into debt to give her the world
Oh, boy! tip your hat!
Every man should show Sweet Georgia Brown utmost respect
Oh, joy! she's the cat!
She's the coolest, most desirable woman around
Who's that, mister? 'tain't a sister!
No one can compare to Sweet Georgia Brown, not even other women
Sweet Georgia brown!
Her name is always on everyone's lips
Lyrics © BRASSWORKS MUSIC
Written by: MAX LODERBAUER, PAULA SCHOPF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@robmccance
This stuff is awesome. I think I have all the LPs.
@BarryHenline
Then you have a helluva collection!
@robmccance
Just discovered I didn't have AFSD 5924 - Dukes and Louis Armstrong - and ordered it on eBay for $4.85
Closer walk with thee is incredible off that Album!
When I was a teenager I used to play in Dixieland bands with my dad, a clarinet player. I played trumpet.
@BarryHenline
I don't play but I love to listen! Congrats on the AFSD 5924, looks like a great price.. hope it's in good shape.
@robmccance
Thanks Barry. I jsut saw a collection of ALL of them on eBay for $25. Almost bought it but I would have too many dupes.
@BarryHenline
I may have to check that out.