In 1975 he met Ella Fitzgerald prior to her show and, during the concert, she invited him on stage and sang specially to him. He was also fortunate enough to meet some of his other idols, including Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Count Basie, Woody Herman and George Shearing.
Spanning a 20 year period, Todd immersed himself in The Great American Songbook, resulting in a repertoire of well over a thousand songs. His interest in music and singing was passionate, yet private. Then, in 2000, he participated in a week-long vocal jazz workshop and that changed everything. His first time on stage came in 2001 at Scotland’s best jazz club and, as the cliché goes, he's never looked back. In 2003, he was booked to open for Dionne Warwick during her UK tour visit which prompted him to give up his 'day job' organizing trade expos.
Todd performs at many of the most prestigious venues, with frequent appearances at London's Pizza on the Park and now a regular at The 606 Club in Chelsea as well as Pizza Express in Soho, etc. He has performed at The Plaza and Algonquin hotels in New York – where he even did a duet with actor Christopher Walken, singing “I've Got You Under My Skin” ! – and also features in jazz festivals and concerts. He is the first-ever Scottish male jazz singer to have been booked for the London Jazz Festival in its 14 year history. His gig was held in the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and he will be returning to feature in the Festival’s 2008 line-up.
His audiences range from intimate jazz club settings to large-scale shows (he regularly comperes and performs in Jazz on a Summers Day – Britain’s biggest jazz event with an audience of 20,000+) and he was also one of four nominees up for a national music award alongside Texas, Ilan Volkov and Annie Lennox. Todd works with the very best British musicians (Alan Barnes, Dave O’Higgins, Bruce Adams, Dave Chamberlain, Matt Home, Alec Dankworth, etc) and has also collaborated with top US players including Jay Leonhart, Ted Rosenthal, Joe Cohn, Nicki Parrott and Butch Miles.
Todd has recorded two albums with Ian Shaw in the producer’s chair, Love’s Illusions (featuring Alan Barnes and Bruce Adams) and Ballads from The Midnight Hotel with musicians including Guy Barker, John Parricelli, Alec Dankworth and Mark Fletcher as well as a duet with the sensational Jacqui Dankworth (with whom Todd has been touring). Todd is recording a new album in July with the NY-based pianist, John Colianni.
2008 also marks the launch of Todd’s new concert promotion business, Jazz International, presenting a wide rage of top jazz artists at several of Scotland’s leading music venues.
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Something's Gotta Give
Todd Gordon Lyrics
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Meets an old immovable object like me
You can bet just as sure as you live
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Don't say no because I insist
Somewhere, somehow
Someone's gotta be kissed
So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
From their vast mysterious sky
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
But how long can anyone try?
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
We'll find out just as sure as we live
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Something's gotta give
Aw, let's tear it up
These lyrics describe a classic romantic dilemma – the attraction between two people who seem incompatible. The singer is an "old immovable object," while his love interest is an "irresistible force." They are seemingly opposites in every way, and yet they are drawn to each other.
The first verse sets the stage for this conflict, with the singer acknowledging that "something's gotta give" when two such opposing forces meet. The second verse introduces a specific scenario: the woman's smile warms the man's "old implacable heart," but he knows that she might resist his advances. He implores her not to say no, because he insists that "somewhere, somehow, someone's gotta be kissed."
The chorus repeats the refrain that "something's gotta give," but the final verse takes a somewhat more optimistic turn. The singer vows to fight with all his might, ignoring the temptation of the woman's "lips that I adore." He knows that the fates might have surprises in store, but he is determined to see it through. The lyrics end with a playful nod to tearing things up, perhaps indicating that the singer is feeling more confident in his chances.
What makes these lyrics especially interesting is the clever wordplay and the use of metaphor. The comparison of the man to an "old immovable object" and the woman to an "irresistible force" is a perfect analogy for this type of romantic conflict. The chorus phrase "something's gotta give" is also an example of wordplay, as it could refer to either the resolution of their conflict or a physical give (as in breaking or collapsing), creating an added layer of meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
When an irresistible force such as you
When a force as intense as your presence
Meets an old immovable object like me
Intersects with someone like me who is set in their ways
You can bet just as sure as you live
It's certain that
Something's gotta give
Something has to change
When an irrepressible smile such as yours
When your contagious smile
Warms an old implacable heart such as mine
Touches someone like me who is typically unemotional
Don't say no because I insist
I can't resist you
Somewhere, somehow
At some point, in some way
Someone's gotta be kissed
We have to give into our physical attraction
So, en garde, who knows what the fates might have in store
Let's proceed with caution, as we can't predict the future
From their vast mysterious sky
From the unknown and unpredictable future
I'll try hard ignorin' those lips that I adore
I'll fight my attraction to you
But how long can anyone try?
But how much longer can I possibly resist?
Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight it with all of our might
We should try to resist our attraction with all of our strength
Chances are some heavenly star-spangled night
It's possible that one night, under the stars
We'll find out just as sure as we live
We will figure out what the future holds
Something's gotta give
Something has to change
Fight, fight, fight it with all of your might
We should try to resist our attraction with all of our strength
Chances are that some heavenly star-spangled night
It's possible that one night, under the stars
We'll find out just as sure as we live
We will figure out what the future holds
Something's gotta give
Something has to change
Something's gotta give
Something has to change
Aw, let's tear it up
Let's go for it and see what happens
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER
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@ToddGordon
Hi Matt - when you say "EW analysts with a good track record that are looking for a supercycle top" - if you think about that for a second it's highly contradictory. We're essentially at all-time highs so not sure how anyone would have a good track record while being bearish.
Anyway, though you have not heard of me, some background. I've worked side-by-side with the best in the world over the last 2 decades. Not bragging, just facts. I did a join venture with Prechter and Elliott Wave International for 2 years https://youtu.be/-_OBeq-VQI4?t=250 I had to end it b/c they were constantly bearish and I was not (impossible to carry on while you're managing money.) I've worked with the best investment bank Elliott Wave analysts in the world now that are now providing research to hedge funds. I traded for a hedge fund during the GFC using Elliott Wave. So, point is there are very few people in the world who are as experienced as I am. I don't make such bold claims lightly and feel super cheesy putting that in writing as I try to remain humble before the market gods, but it's simply the case. Maybe 10-20 people in the world have the experience I do with Elliott Wave. I love it and hate it at the same time. It'll forever be a part of me, but I hate defending it b/c of SO much misinformation (as you wrote above).
Here's where I differ from the Elliott Wave community that is piggybacking off Prechter's call. Dow to $100k+ https://www.youtube.com/live/-pTG0hDCXpY?feature=share&t=1403
You can search back in my YouTube channel to see what I've done, but here are a few videos
Nov '22 - corrective lows https://youtu.be/P1lH7iIHsmI?t=372
Nov '22 new uptrend https://youtu.be/gsKxPHRfYkI?t=78
To answer your question in my wealth management I was long but hedged in Q4 of '22. I held 12.5% cash, and 5% in inverse ETF PSQ in my growth model. In Feb of 2023 I took off the shorts, but held 16% cash. On May 11th I reduced cash down to 3%.
Anyway, My fault for not being "out there" enough marketing and tooting my horn, but I'm more of a trader and portfolio manager who concentrates on the markets rather than headlines. Thanks for the comments though - I do appreciate it.
@TheJuliaLaRocheShow
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@ToddGordon
Thanks again for having me JLR! Everyone, please go ahead and click the thumbs up button and show her what a rock starlette she is.
@ryantinney
So happy to see that you final achieved 10K subscribers! So well deserved.
@ToddGordon
agreed - well deserved.
@tybowesformerlygoat-x7760
Stop simping.
@rahulchahal3824
Completely agree with you Todd. I went bullish in November, had 2nd thoughts in March but just kept adding to longs in April. The market almost feels like it is designed to fool investors.
@ToddGordon
Ha - yes! Pretty much the same story here. Two old market sayings come to mind "The market is headed to where it's going with the least amount of investors on board" Sentiment is such a key indicator along with technicals and fundamentals when it comes to managing money. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@issenvan1050
“So if something happens, then they can cut rates.” Then what? Employers will re-employ the employees they fired yesterday, because the funds rate is 0.5% lower today, let us say?.. Or banks start to give loans in a recessionary environment with defaults? 😂
@issenvan1050
How about the money supply? Rates rates rates…
@ToddGordon
We talked a bunch of about rates. QT is happening as velocity of money has plummeted - disinflationary / deflationary, which further cements Fed on hold in Sept / Nov, yield curve steepens, growth stock uptrend resumes.