His family moved to the United States in 1920. He began on clarinet before switching to tenor sax. He is most associated with Stan Kenton who he first worked with in 1930. He reached his peak of notoriety with Kenton from 1945 to 1947. Perhaps his most notable work with the Kenton orchestra was his "Come Back to Sorrento". His son-in-law is comedian Shecky Greene. Musso died 9 January 1982 in Rancho Mirage, California.
Sing Sing Sing
Vido Musso Lyrics
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Now you're singin' with a swing
Sing sing sing, sing, everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Now you're singin' with a swing.
When the music goes around,
Everybody's goes go to town.
But here is one thing you should know
Now you're singin with a swing
Swing swing swing swing, listen to the trumpet swing
Blow blow blow blow, listen to the trombones go
When the music goes around,
Everybody's goes go to town.
But here is one thing you should know
Sing sing sing sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Everybody go!
Sing sing sing sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Now you're singin with a swing
Sing sing sing sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Now you're singin with a swing
Swing swing swing, everybody start to swing
Now your swingin while you sing
When the music goes around, everybody goes to town
Just relax and take is slow
SIng sing
Start singing, keep swinging
Now you're singing with a swing
The lyrics to "Sing Sing Sing" by Vido Musso are all about getting listeners to join in and sing along with a swing rhythm. The song urges everyone to start singing and to do it with energy and enthusiasm, using nonsensical syllables like "dee dee dee" and "bah bah bah dah" to create a toe-tapping beat. As the music plays and everyone starts to move and groove, the singer encourages them to keep going and feel the swing, until they're effortlessly belting out the song and feeling the joy of living in the moment.
One of the key themes of the song is the power of music to bring people together and create a shared sense of euphoria. As the singer notes in the lyrics, when the music starts to play, "everybody goes to town." Even though people might come from different backgrounds or have different experiences, the music has the ability to unite them and make them feel like part of something larger than themselves. Whether it's the trumpets or trombones or simply the collective sound of voices singing in unison, the music of "Sing Sing Sing" represents a celebration of the human spirit and the joy of being alive.
Overall, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a lively and fun-filled performance, with the singer exhorting the audience to get rowdy and enjoy the moment. Yet beyond the surface-level revelry, the song also contains a deeper message about the importance of community, connection, and shared experiences. By embracing the spirit of the swing and letting loose with their voices and bodies, the listeners become part of something larger than themselves, and feel the thrill of being alive in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing, sing, sing, sing everybody start to sing like dee dee dee, bah bah bah dah
Let's all start singing together with simple sounds like 'dee dee dee' and 'bah bah bah dah.'
Now you're singin' with a swing
We're all singing with a lively rhythm and energy known as 'swing.'
When the music goes around, everybody's goes go to town. But here is one thing you should know
When the music is playing, everyone gets excited and wants to join in the fun. But remember this important thing:
Swing swing swing swing, listen to the trumpet swing. Blow blow blow blow, listen to the trombones go
The instruments are playing with a 'swing' rhythm and each one has its own unique sound that we should appreciate.
Everybody go!
Let's all start moving and dancing to the music!
Swing swing swing, everybody start to swing. Now your swingin while you sing
Let's all start moving and dancing with the 'swing' rhythm while we sing this song.
Just relax and take it slow
We don't need to rush or feel anxious, let's just enjoy the music and have a good time.
Sing sing, Start singing, keep swinging. Now you're singing with a swing
Keep up the energy of singing and dancing with a 'swing' rhythm, and you'll feel like a pro in no time!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LOUIS PRIMA
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love this man and his talent. remember him as a child and he was an icon then and always will be. God Bless. Love you Marie and Aunt Rose !!