Bergeron’s first solo Big Band CD entitled You Call This A Living? earned him a Grammy nomination in 2004 for Best Large Jazz Ensemble as well as rave reviews from fans and music press world wide. Wayne's latest project is entitled "Plays Well With Others" and features the late great Maynard Ferguson. Wayne recently played Lead Trumpet on what has become Maynard's last studio project in June of 2006 and plays lead trumpet in Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band as well.
As a sideman Wayne has been involved with hundreds of recording projects that include Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Chicago, Bette Midler, Ray Charles, Diane Reeves, Celine Dion, Billy Joel, Diana Krall, Mel Tormé, Barry Manilow, Arturo Sandoval, Robbie Williams, Keely Smith, Josh Groban, Ronnie Milsap, Lee Ann Womack, Lou Rawls, Green Day, The Offspring, The Mars Volta, Bobby Caldwell, Rosemary Clooney, Diane Schuur, Brian Setzer, Joe Cocker, Eric Marienthal, Dave Koz, David Benoit, Warren Hill, Tito Puente and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
Wayne’s passion for big bands finds himself seated in some of LA’s most well respected bands. He has recorded with Quincy Jones, Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, Pat Williams, Sammy Nestico, Jack Sheldon, Tom Kubis, John La Barbara, Ralph Carmichael, Bob Florence, Frank Capp, Matt Cattingub, Bill Liston, Kim Richmond, Ray Anthony, Roger Neumann, Bill Perkins, Buddy Childers, Bill Elliott, Chris Walden, Gary Irwin, Bill Watrous and Bob Curnow.
Wayne is a National Artist for the Yamaha Corporation who recently released the Bergeron Model Custom Yamaha trumpet. Wayne enjoys his work as a clinician/guest soloist and continues to tour in the United States as well as abroad. In October of 2004 Wayne had the honor performing as a featured artist at Stratospheric, a four day festival honoring the legendary trumpeter Maynard Ferguson. In September 2006, Wayne was honored to have performed as a featured soloist at The Maynard Ferguson Tribute Concert in St. Louis, Missouri along with many other world class trumpet players. The Bergeron Model Kanstul Trumpet (Model #1600) is also an instrument designed by Wayne Bergeron by Kanstul of California.
Georgia
Wayne Bergeron Lyrics
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I sing for my
Georgia, Georgia
The whole day through
This old sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind
And a song of you
Comes as sweet and clear
As moonlight through the pines
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly, yeah
Still in peaceful dreams I see
On another road, it leads back to you
Hey, Georgia, I say oh, Georgia
No, no, no peace I find girly
Just an old sweet song, God is this song long
Keeps Georgia on my mind
Other arms reach out to me
Other eyes smile tenderly
Still in peaceful dreams I see
Busy road, the road leads back to you now
Oh, Georgia, don't do that, had to know well
No peace I find, won't you hear me now
It's just an old sweet song, I said, oh, I said that
Keeps Georgia on my mind
On my mind, yeah, it won't be so
Keeps Georgia on my mind
You know the little girls that are on my mind
Yes, it is
"Georgia" by Wayne Bergeron is a song about longing and nostalgia for the state of Georgia. The singer reminisces about Georgia and how every time he hears a certain song, he thinks of her. The song is peppered with references to sights and sounds that are associated with Georgia, such as the moonlight through the pines. The singer acknowledges that other people are trying to get his attention, but he can't get Georgia out of his mind. The song concludes with the singer pleading with Georgia to hear him, as he can't find peace without her.
The lyrics of "Georgia" connect strongly with the state of Georgia, and also with the idea of home and longing. The song is a tribute to a state that is much loved and much missed, but it is also a reflection of the human condition, where we are often searching for something that we have lost. The language used in the song is simple and emotive, and captures the essence of the singer's feelings for Georgia. The song builds up to a crescendo, with the singer's voice rising in pitch and intensity, as he pleads with Georgia to hear him.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time my eyes sing that song
Whenever I hear that tune with my eyes or hear someone sing it, a feeling of affection and longing comes over me.
I sing for my Georgia, Georgia
I use that song to sing for my darling Georgia, my lovely state where my thoughts always gravitate towards.
The whole day through
All day long, from sunrise to sunset.
This old sweet song
This classic melody filled with love and nostalgia.
Keeps Georgia on my mind
It keeps bringing thoughts of Georgia into my mind.
Hey, Georgia, oh, yeah, yeah, Georgia
Oh, Georgia, my dear state, I am thinking of you.
And a song of you
A song about you, my beloved Georgia.
Comes as sweet and clear
It is like honey, so sweet and clear.
As moonlight through the pines
Just like the moonlight shining through the pine trees on a peaceful night.
Other arms reach out to me
Although other people might be extending their hands to me in love, it is not enough to replace your embrace.
Other eyes smile tenderly, yeah
Even though others might be showing me kindness and affection, it cannot compare to the deep fondness you evoke within me.
Still in peaceful dreams I see
Even in my sleep, my dream world is filled with visions of you.
On another road, it leads back to you
Regardless of where life's journey takes me, it always ends up leading me back to you, Georgia.
Hey, Georgia, I say oh, Georgia
Oh, Georgia, my love for you is boundless.
No, no, no peace I find girly
I cannot find peace or serenity without your presence.
Just an old sweet song, God is this song long
All that I have to keep me connected to my dear Georgia is this song filled with memories, though it seems to go on for an eternity.
Other arms reach out to me
Even though others might be showing me kindness and affection, it cannot compare to the deep fondness you evoke within me.
Other eyes smile tenderly
Although others might be trying to make me happy, their smiles cannot compare to the happiness I feel with you.
Still in peaceful dreams I see
Even in my sleep, my dream world is filled with visions of you.
Busy road, the road leads back to you now
Even when I am on the busiest of roads, my mind always travels back to you, my sweet Georgia.
Oh, Georgia, don't do that, had to know well
Oh, Georgia, do not make it so difficult for me, I have always known how much I love you.
No peace I find, won't you hear me now
Without you, my beloved Georgia, I cannot find peace.
It's just an old sweet song
All that remains with me is just this old and sweet melody.
I said, oh, I said that
I want to make it clear that I cannot stop singing this song because it conjures up such strong feelings towards you, Georgia.
Keeps Georgia on my mind
It keeps reminding me of my dear Georgia.
On my mind, yeah, it won't be so
You, Georgia, will always be on my mind and that will never change.
Keeps Georgia on my mind
It keeps bringing thoughts of Georgia into my mind.
You know the little girls that are on my mind
Whenever I think of Georgia, only thoughts of my special girls in Georgia come to mind.
Yes, it is
Yes, my love for Georgia is real and cannot be denied.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELTON JOHN, GARY ANTHONY OSBORNE
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