The group was founded in 2004 by Puppini after she was inspired by the 2003 animated film Les Triplettes de Belleville. The Puppini Sisters' debut single, "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", is a cover of the iconic hit single by The Andrews Sisters, and although the three are not actually related, they named themselves in tribute to them.
Puppini first studied fashion design at St. Martins School of Art, and later music at Trinity College of Music where she met Mullins and Rosanna Schura, who was later replaced by Stephanie O'Brien. The Sisters are currently supported by a three-piece band featuring the talents of Blake Wilner on guitar, Peter Ibbetson on drums/percussion and Henrik Jensen on upright bass.
The Puppini Sisters won a Gold Disc for international sales of their first CD, Betcha Bottom Dollar, in 2007. According to their official website, the album reached #2 on the US Jazz Charts and #9 on the US New Artist Chart.
Their second album The Rise & Fall of Ruby Woo was released on October 15th 2007, featuring classic covers, 1940s style reworkings of contemporary music, and a selection of original compositions. According to Billboard's official website, the album peaked at #5 in the US Jazz Charts in 2008.
The Puppini Sisters' retro-styled website won the 2008 Cream of Yorkshire awards "Gold Award" for best website.
http://www.thepuppinisisters.com
It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
The Puppini Sisters Lyrics
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If it ain't possessin' something sweet?
Nah, it ain't the melody and it ain't the music
There's something else that makes this tune complete
Yes, it don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing
Well, it don't mean a thing, all you got to do is sing
It makes no difference if it's sweet or hot
Yes, it don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing
It don't mean a thing, don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing
I said, it don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing
Nah, it makes no difference if it's sweet or hot
Just give that rhythm everything you got
Don't mean a thing, boy, if it ain't that a swing
The song "It Don't Mean A Thing" by The Puppini Sisters expresses the idea that it's not just the melody and music that makes a tune complete, but something more - the swing. The lyrics suggest that swing music, which is characterized by a lively beat and a strong sense of rhythm, is what truly makes a song complete. The musical genre, which emerged in the early 20th century, was popular in the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s, and was associated with big bands and dancing.
The phrase "it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of having a strong rhythm and beat in order to make a piece of music truly complete. The lyrics suggest that regardless of whether a tune is sweet or hot, the most important thing is to give the rhythm "everything you got" in order to create that swing feeling that makes the music come alive.
In addition to its musical significance, "It Don't Mean A Thing" is also an important song in the history of jazz and popular music. The song was composed by Duke Ellington, one of the most important and influential jazz musicians of the 20th century. It was first recorded in 1932 by Ellington and his orchestra, and has since become a jazz standard, recorded by many other artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
What good is melody, what good is music
What is the point of having melody and music?
If it ain't possessin' something sweet?
If it is not accompanied by something pleasing, what is the point?
Nah, it ain't the melody and it ain't the music
Both melody and music are not enough.
There's something else that makes this tune complete
It requires something else to make the tune whole.
Yes, it don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing
It is not effective if it doesn't have that swing.
Well, it don't mean a thing, all you got to do is sing
You just need to sing it for it to have meaning.
It makes no difference if it's sweet or hot
It's the feeling that matters, not whether it's slow or fast.
Just give that rhythm everything you got
Put all your energy into the beat.
Don't mean a thing, boy, if it ain't that a swing
It won't mean anything if it doesn't have that swing.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kara-Mia Muso
Absolutely fantastic re-mix of a standard classic.. All class
Nathonyx
Big band rules! The puppini sisters are now my favorite new band.
Ashley Jayy
THIS WAS THE BEST!!!! The best trio I heard I heard singing this!!!! So the beginning is so vintage!!!
이다훈
I was randomly listening to songs in youtube mix while working on another tab...and was so surprised by this amazing interpretation! Purely amazing!
Will Hoey
Really like the uniqueness of the voices! Wasn't sure at first when I listened to their version of Mr. Sandman. It was just a little to fast for me but the voices are great! Originality!
szaradic
Sassy, musical heavy-hitters!! How exciting!
Savannah Zwi
Amazing!!!! These girls are fab!!
fullmetalkunai67
these women bring back the classic sound
alberto ascari
I remember hearing this song driving about Italy. It brings back fond memories for us
90 RPM
Really sweet tunes :-)