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Song​-​of​-​the​-​Month Club: Good Music For You

by Panorama Jazz Band and Panorama Brass Band plus special guests

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Peacock Tail Feather There are many types of birds and they all wear feathers I should know for I was carried off one day And many things one can’t explain such as tides and whether Or not people mean exactly what they say You miss me since I left you it’s raining while I’m gone But if you really want me back you’ll listen to my song… Go and find a Peacock Tail Feather Hang it on the wall You can use it to determine whether I’ll be home by Fall Then you get that Peacock Tail Feather Place it on the door Leave it there to show the neighbors I’ll be home by four But if you really need me You’ll know just what to do Just go and fetch a fat young goose And cook enough for two and… Then you grab that Peacock Tail Feather Stake it on the moon Someday soon we’ll be together I’ll be home by June I’ll be home very soon!
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Nostalgia, me lleno de nostalgia Al sentirme ausente de mi patria querida Recordando su gente , sus pueblos, sus praderas Y mientras más recuerdo, más te quiero Venezuela Me dicen que ahora estás más bella, Que los que te visitan se quedan encantados Se emociona mi alma y emprendo una oración Dando gracias al cielo y a nuestro Libertador. Orgullosa me siento al decir "Venezuela" Pues tienes para todos un poco de amistad Aquí lo he comprobado desde un pais lejano Todo el que te visita quiere volver allá. English Translation: Nostalgia, I am filled with nostalgia When I feel far away from my beloved country Remembering its people, its villages, its meadows... And the more memories I have, I love you more Venezuela. They tell me that now you are more beautiful, That everyone who visits you is enchanted. It thrills my soul and I undertake a prayer thanking Heaven and our Deliverer. I feel proud to say "Venezuela" Because you have for everyone a bit of friendship. Even from this far away country, I have the proof Everyone who visits you wants to return.
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You jump jump here, jump jump there Jump jump jump everywhere Then you mellow down easy Mellow down easy Mellow down easy like you really wanna blow your top You shake shake here, shake shake there Shake shake shake everywhere Then you mellow down easy Mellow down easy Mellow down easy like you really wanna blow your top You wiggle wiggle here, wiggle wiggle there Wiggle wiggle wiggle everywhere Then you mellow down easy Mellow down easy Mellow down easy like you really wanna blow your top
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Can't stop me now hear what I say My feet got to move so get out my way I'm gonna have my say I'm going to every discotheque I'm gonna dance dance dance ooh Till the break of day I say Shame shame shame, shame on you If you can't dance too I say shame shame shame shame shame shame shame Shame on you If you can't dance too Don't stop the motion If you get the notion You can't stop the groove 'Cos you just won't move Got my sun-roof down Got my diamonds in the back So put on your shakey wig baby If you don't I ain't comin' back (refrain) If you don't want to go Remember one monkey don't stop no show My body needs action ain't gonna blow Yes I'm going out, I'm going to find a dancin' man If you really think you're fast Try to catch me if you can (Refrain) Instrumental (refrain) Don't stop the motion If you get the notion You can't stop the groove 'Cos you just won't move Got my sun-roof down Got my diamonds in the back So put on your shakey wig baby If you don't I ain't comin' back (refrain) Shame. Shame. Shame on you, if you can't dance too.
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Lyrics in Creole and English translation: La mazouk en avant. Kavalié ka pointé , Les dames subordonnées Les mains sur le coté. Robes, jupons, souliers d'or, Colliers, foulards madras, Peau kréyol Martinique, Yo peu di yo joli. Au bordèl Lè yo bèl! Yo dou, yo dou, yo dou! Yo joli, yo joli! Pa ni, pa ni konsa. Junn' kon vieu ka pasé, Étranjé ka rivé, Yo ka di Martinique Pa ni pli dou ki sa. The mazurka is beginning. The gentlemen are pointing, The ladies who accompany them Have their hands on their hips. Dresses, skirts, gold shoes, Necklaces, madras scarves, Creole skin of Martinique, You can say they are pretty. They are beautiful! They are sweet, sweet, sweet! They are pretty, pretty! There is none other, none other like them. Young and old who pass by, Strangers who arrive. They will say there is no other place As sweet as Martinique.
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Ben: You work and work, for years and years, You're always on the go. You never take a minute off, Too busy making dough. Some day you say, you'll have some fun, When you're a millionaire. Imagine all that fun you'll have in your old rocking chair... Chorus: Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think. Enjoy yourself, while you're still in the pink. The years go by as quickly as a wink. Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself! It's later than you think. Davis: You save and scrimp, you scrimp and save, You're toiling every day. Then through a series of complex derivitave swaps Your savings go away. Stability is relative, you'll always have that fear. My advice for investing is to buy your friend a beer. Ben: I met a man from 'round the block With two artificial lungs. Can't smoke no more, can't drink no more But he still likes to have his fun. He says to me, "I'm going down But I'm still in the game you know. So you run home and get that clarinet and I'll play the piano. Davis: (Monologue in praise of New Orleans' Katrina expatriates) Chorus
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Wassail, Wassail Wassail and Wassail all over the town The cup it is white and the ale it is brown The cup it is made of the good ashen tree And so is the malt of the best barley For it’s your wassail and it’s our wassail… And it’s “joy be to you” and a jolly wassail. There was an old man and he had an old cow And how for to keep her he didn’t know how He built up a barn for to keep his cow warm And a drop or two of cider will do us no harm No harm, no harm, no harm, no harm… And a drop or two of cider will do us no harm Oh where is the maid with the silver headed pin To open the door and let us come in? Oh master and missus are sitting by the fire Pray think upon poor travelers a-travelling in the mire For it’s your wassail and it’s our wassail… And it’s “joy be to you” and a jolly wassail.
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I'm gonna be a wheel someday I'm gonna be somebody I'm gonna be a real gone cat Then I won't want you Everything about to go my way And I won't need nobody I'm gonna be a real gone cat Then I won't want you You may cry cry cry You were high high high You be wondrin' why I don't look at you when I Go rollin' by I'm gonna be a wheel someday I'm gonna be somebody I'm gonna be a real gone cat Then I won't want you
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Old MacDonald had a band E I E I O. And in that band he had an accordion E I E I O. With a _ _ here and a _ _ there. Here a _, there a _, everywhere a _ _! Repeat for Tuba Repeat for Drums Repeat for Banjo Repeat for Trombone Repeat for Alto Saxophone Repeat for Clarinet
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Lyrics: The Tighten Up (Buttier/Bell. Additional lyrics by Ben Schenck) Ah, that sounds pretty good. Let's make a party, y'all. Hey! Hey everybody, I'm Ben Schenck from the Panorama Jazz Band in New Orleans, Louisiana. We don't only play jazz but we do all kinds of other styles of music too like Jewish and Caribbean... Right now we're gonna do a little Top 40 number you might remember from 1968 called "The Tighten Up." First let's tighten up on the drums. Aaaw yeah! A'ight now let's tighten up on the tuba. That's pretty deep! Now let's bring that banjo in. Now tighten up on the accordion. Ooh, that's nice and tight! "It's tight like that Louie!" Lu: "Roger" Outasite cuz don't forget: Tight Makes Right. All right well, get ready for the break. Now make it mellow. Oh do The Tighten Up, oh yeah. Now do The Tighten Up, it's all right. Do it to the left, now do it to the right. Oh do The Tighten Up, but don't get too tight. Yeah! Y'all dancin' out there? Ah, good. A'ight well, let's do this again. Now tighten up on the drums. Hey look, this time instead of tightening up all the other instruments, let's try a different idea... Everybody cut loose! (Instrumental Jam Up) All right, now make it mellow. Yeah! Do The Tighten Up. Oh do The Tighten Up. Do it to the left and do it to the right. Do it with the one that you love all night. But don't get too tight! All right, this has been a lot of fun y'all. We had a real good party but we're on a tight schedule. Now I think it's about time we get out. Let's make a tight ending. We're all gonna end together right here. Everybody on the downbeat. 4 - 3 - 2 - 1!
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Miss The Mississippi and You as performed by the Panorama Jazz Band Verse: I'm growing tired of the big city lights Tired of the glamour and tired of the sights In all my dreams I am roaming once more Back to my home on the old river shore Chorus: I am sad and weary far away from home Miss the Mississippi and you dear Days are dark and dreary everywhere I roam Miss the Mississippi and you Roaming the wide world over Always alone and blue, so blue Nothing seems to cheer me under heaven's dome Miss the Mississippi and you Verse (spoken): When you live in the city, you end up making all kinda horrible sacrifices You're unable to connect because you're wedded to your electronic devices! (sung) All's I want is to take the canoe, float down the river and snuggle with you Chorus: Memories are bringing happy days of yore Miss the Mississippi and you Mocking birds are singing 'round the cabin door Miss the Mississippi and you Roamin the wide world over Always alone and blue Longing for my homeland, muddy water shore Miss the Mississippi and you
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Sa buhay ko'y labis Ang hirap at pasakit, Ng pusong umiibig Mandi'y wala ng langit At ng lumigaya, hinango mo sa dusa Tanging ikaw sinta, ang aking pag-asa. Dahil sa iyo, nais kong mabuhay Dahil Sa Iyo, hanggang mamatay Dapat mong tantuin, wala ng ibang giliw Puso ko'y tanungin, ikaw at ikaw rin. Dahil sa iyo, ako'y lumigaya Pagmamahal, ay alayan ka Kung tunay man ako, ay alipinin mo Ang lahat sa buhay ko, dahil sa iyo. Because of you, there's a joy in living. Because of you, life is heavenly. I never lived before, never felt a single thrill before, My heart stood still before, Darlin' I'm in ecstasy. Because of you, love is sweet and tender. And this my love I will offer you: If you will care for me, all things to you I'll be. My heart is ever true because of you. ================================================= English translation of Tagalog lyric: Long have I endured in my life. The pain and sorrows from Love arise. Then you came and redeemed me, my dear, My only hope in my darkest fears. Because of you, I yearn to be alive. Because of you, ‘til death (you) must realize In my heart I know there is only you. And ask my heart, you’ll know that this is true. Because of you, I found happiness. That to you I offer this love that is so blessed. Though indeed I may be a slave for loving you so true It matters not to me, ‘cause everything’s because of you.
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"Ocho Kandelikas" Hanukah linda sta aki Ocho kandelas para mi, Hanukah linda sta aki Ocho kandelas para mi, O... Una kandelika, dos kandelikas Tres kandelikas, kuatro kandelikas Sintyu kandelikas, sej kandelikas Siete kandelikas, ocho kandelas para mi Muchas fiestas vo fazer Kon alegria i plazer Muchas fiestas vo fazer Kon alegria i plazer Los pastelikos vo kumer Kon almendrikas i la myel Los pastelikos vo kumer Kon almendrikas i la myel, O... Una kandelika, dos kandelikas Tres kandelikas, kuatro kandelikas Sintyu kandelikas, sej kandelikas Siete kandelikas, ocho kandelas para mi. English translation: "Eight Little Candles" Beautiful Hanukkah is here Eight candles for me Beautiful Hanukkah is here Eight candles for me, oh... One little candle, two little candles Three little candles, four little candles Five little candles, six little candles Seven little candles, eight candles for me. There will be a lot of parties With joy and happiness There will be a lot of parties With joy and happiness. We're going to eat little pastries With almonds and honey We're going to eat little pastries With almonds and honey, oh... One little candle, two little candles Three little candles, four little candles Five little candles, six little candles Seven little candles, eight candles for me.
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I wonder as I wander I wonder as I wander out under the sky How Jesus the Savior did come for to die For poor or'n'ry sinners like you and like I I wonder as I wander out under the sky When Mary birthed Jesus 'twas in a cow's stall With shepherds and farmers and wise men and all But high from God's heaven a star's light did fall And the promise of ages it then did recall If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing A star from the sky or a bird on the wing Or all of God's Angels in heaven to sing He surely could have it 'cause he was the King I wonder as I wander out under the sky How Jesus the Savior did come for to die For poor or'n'ry sinners like you and like I I wonder as I wander out under the sky
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We don't actually sing on this track, but when we do sing it, the lyrics go like this... Oh, didn't he ramble, didn't he ramble Rambled all around, in and out the town Didn't he ramble, didn't he ramble He rambled til the Butcher cut him down. His feet was in the market His head was in the street All the women passin' by said "Look at that monkey meat!" Didn't he ramble, didn't he ramble He rambled til the Butcher cut him down.
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Κανείς Εδώ Δεν Τραγουδά (Kaneis Edo Den Tragouda) By Nikos Papazoglou Ραγίζει απόψε η καρδιά Ragizei apopse i kardia με το μπαγλαμαδάκι Me to mpaglamadaki πολλά κομμάτια έγινε Polla kommatia egine σπασμένο ποτηράκι Spasmeno potiraki Θυμήθηκα που πίναμε Thimithika pou piname σε τούτο το τραπέζι Se touto to trapezi τώρα ποιος ξέρει πού γυρνά Tora poios xerei pou girna ποιος ξέρει τι γυρεύει Poios xerei ti girewei Κανείς εδώ δεν τραγουδά Kaneis edo den tragouda κανένας δε χορεύει Kanenas de horewei ακούνε μόνο την πενιά Akoune mono tin penia κι ο νους τους ταξιδεύει Ki o nous tous taxidewei Τυχαία δήθεν αν τη δεις Tihaia dithen an ti deis φέρ' την στο ταβερνάκι Fer'tin sto tavernaki κρυμμένος θα 'μαι στη γωνιά Krimmenos tha 'mai sti gonia για να τη δω λιγάκι Gia na ti do ligaki Κανείς εδώ δεν τραγουδά Kaneis edo den tragouda κανένας δε χορεύει Kanenas de horewei ακούνε μόνο την πενιά Akoune mono tin penia κι ο νους τους ταξιδεύει Ki o nous tous taxidewei English translation: No One Here Sings Today the heart cracks With the baglama* It all fell to pieces Like broken glass I remembered, we used to drink At this very table Now who knows where she's running to Who knows what she's looking for No one here sings No one here dances They only hear the tune And their mind drifts If you happen to see her Bring her to the tavern I'll be hidden in the corner To see her a little No one here sings No one here dances They only hear the tune And their mind drifts * A baglama is a small instrument of the lute family. In Greek folk music, it is the symbolic companion of the heart-broken or down-trodden.
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Lyrics by Henry Pacory REFRAIN: J'ai compris ta détresse Cher amoureux Et je cède à tes voeux Fais de moi ta maîtresse Loin de nous la sagesse Plus de tristesse J'aspire à l'instant précieux Où nous serons heureux Je te veux Je n'ai pas de regrets Et je n'ai qu'une envie Près de toi là tout près Vivre toute ma vie Que mon corps soit le tien Que ta lèvre soit mienne Que ton coeur soit le mien Et que toute ma chair soit tienne REFRAIN Oui je vois dans tes yeux La divine promesse Que ton coeur amoureux Vient chercher ma caresse Enlacés pour toujours Brûlant des mêmes flammes Dans un rêve d'amour Nous échangerons nos deux âmes REFRAIN English translation: REFRAIN: I understand your distress Dear lover And I yield to your wishes Make me your mistress Far from us is wisdom No more sadness I look forward to the beautiful moment When we will be happy I want you I have no regrets And I have only one desire Beside you there so close To live all my life May my body be yours May your lips be mine May your heart be mine And may all my flesh be yours REFRAIN Yes I see in your eyes The divine promise That your loving heart Comes looking for my caress Joined forever Burning in the same flames In a dream of love We will swap our two souls REFRAIN
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In The Summertime (Updated lyrics by Ben Schenck) In the summertime when the weather is fine You can reach right up and you can touch the sky. When the weather's fine you got livin', you got rhythm on your mind. Grab a friend, take a drive, go out and see what you can find. If her daddy's poor take him out for a meal, If her daddy's rich, shoot, order the veal! Park along the lake, you can kiss or just discuss philosophy. Just don't do nothin' for which you might owe an apology. When the weather's fine, yeah it's party party time, We like to dance and play while we push the paradigm. Get some drums and horns, makin' rhythm with some wisdom is the key. Add a banjo and accordion for that epic auditorium harmony!
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Hey, what's the matter now? Hey, what's the matter now? Hey, what's the matter now? You better run home and tell your Mama... Hey, what's the matter now? Hey, what's the matter now? You better run home and tell your Ma, That Panorama band's in town!
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No Buts, No Maybes Baby, no buts and no maybes Lately you been driving me crazy What have I done to you? Honey, I ain't got no more money But lately you been acting funny Can't do a thing with you Every time that we go out This is all you talk about Things I did and things I do What you want poor little me to do?
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(Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I Pardon Me if I'm sentimental when we say good-bye. Don't be angry with me if I cry. When you're gone, yet I dream a little dream of years gone by. Now and then there's a fool such as I. Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you. You taught me how to love and now you say that we are through. I'm a fool but I love you dear, until the day I die. Now and then there's a fool such as I. Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you. You taught me how to live and now you say that we are through. I'm a fool but I love you dear, until the day I die. Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you. Now and then there's a fool such as I.
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(Special thanks to Panorama friend Ray Funk and Trinidad language expert Dr. Lise Winer for help with the lyrics. There were a few of them I really couldn't make out.  -Ben) Box Car Shorty Well I’ve got to tell you ‘bout this mighty man Mighty man from across the pond Box Car Shorty is the man I mean Chunky, short in height but like dynamite He's so witty and so powerful Moves boxcars, don’t care near or far Shorty got his name from boxcar fame But that isn’t all, he answers any call Chorus: Shorty, Box Car Shorty Shorty, you’re just a wonder man Lord, man, you just kickin’ Mighty, with everyone you walk Shorty, Box Car Shorty Shorty, you set the world to talk Sly like a mongoose, chock full of might Got all de world, man, it's lock up tight Verse: Shorty said that he would love to fly Way up high past the stratosphere Once up there nobody would deny That he'd land on Mars and solve the cause of wars Chorus Verse: So, he went up in a yaeroplane Somersault, landed on his head Crowd start yelling, thought that he was dead But he got right up and wiped his face instead! Chorus
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Gang (singing): "There is a happy land, far, far aw- heywhahuh!?" Krazy: "Hold it Panorama!" Ben: "What's the trouble Krazy?" Krazy: "Faster! Faster! This is jazz music, not some dreamy waltz! Paul, gimme a roll off." (Jazz version) There's a hep-hep-heppy lend, fur fur away Where they has them ham n eggs several times a day Oh hear them bordas yell, when they hear that kitchen bell, They gonna give the landlord he- Several times a day Gang: "Ah yeah, solid, right on..." Ben:"Let's find out who this Krazy Kat really is. Oh Krazy... Krazy!" Krazy: "Yesssss?" Ben: "Seeing you here, I take it that the lady of the house is not in, no?" Krazy:" Ah, but she is..." Ben: "Hmmm....I will attempt it again. Ah, lady. Seeing you here, I take it that the gentleman of the house is not at home, no?" Krazy: "Oh, but he is!" (Dreamy Waltz) Ben: "Ah, sly one... You say the lady of the house is in, and the gentleman of the house is in. Well then I take it that they are both in, yes?" Krazy: "No. They ain't." Ben: "SAY! Who is in anyway?" Krazy: "Me." >>Zip-POW!<< Krazy: (sigh) "...Aaah. Love letter written on a brick." (Out chorus) "My heart is aching with a pain Although there ain't no sign of rain So haste my love, I can't wait much longa My weakness is gettin' stronga! When your sweety ain't around It's just like music without a sound Let's have ham n eggs ev'ry day In that happy land far away!
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(Yodeling) Mark Rubin, Jew of Oklahoma, here with the Panorama Jazz Band wishing you and yours a happy Hanukkah from down here in balmy New Orleans. Let's play a little dreidel! It's my favorite time of year, gather family far and near. Its called the festival of lights, we light the candle each eight nights. There's kreplekh and gefilte fish, that's cousin Channah's favorite dish. Bubbe, Zeyde tantz a valtz, smell the latkes fry in shmaltz. Let's all go Play spin the dreidel dreidel, play spin the dreidel. It's the feast of Hanukkah come dance as long you're able. (2x) Menorah in the window bright illuminates the darkest night For the Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Jew, Hindu, Apikorsim* too! Let's all Come spin the dreidel dreidel, play spin the dreidel. It's the feast of Hanukkah, you're welcome at the table. Come spin the dreidel dreidel, play spin the dreidel. It's the feast of Hanukkah, let's dance while we are able. Ha ha ha! Come on gimel! Papa needs some gelt! (Ins Yiddish) Breng mir broyt un breng mir vayn, lomir ale freylekh zeyn! kh'hob shoyn latkes, fleysh un fish un a vays bedektn tish.** Let's all Spin spin the dreidel dreidel, spin spin the dreidel. It's the feast the Haunukkah let's dance as long we're able. Spin spin the dreidel dreidel, spin spin the dreidel. It's the feast the Haunukkah you're welcome at the table. Zets!*** *Non-believers (ie "Epicureans") **Bring me bread and bring me wine, let's all be happy! I already have latkes, meat and fish and a white covered table. ***Yiddish exclamation
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Bridge Over Troubled Water When you're weary, feeling small When tears are in your eyes I will dry them all I'm on your side when times get rough And friends just can't be found Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down When you're down and out, when you're on the street When evening falls so hard I will comfort you I'll take your part when darkness comes And pain is all around Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down Sail on silver girl, sail on by Your time has come to shine all your dreams are on their way see how they shine if you need a friend I'm sailing right behind Like a bridge over troubled water I will ease your mind Like a bridge over troubled water I will ease your mind
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La Negra Atilia Al comienzo del día temprano sale la Negra Atilia con su canasto tejido donde lleva lo de vender no son las 5 aún todavia no hay cielo azul que anuncie la mañana rumbo al mercado de Porlamar la negrita va. Franela china de algodón y Blumas de nylon el alcoholado español, los naipes y el mentol la blusa fina, el jabón y crema de tocador cuando el sol se apareció la negra Atilia vendió todo = = = English translation: Negra Atilia goes out very early at the beginning of the day with her woven basket where she has things to sell. It's not 5am yet, there is no blue sky announcing the morning. She is on her way to the market in Porlamar. Chinese cotton shirts and nylon undergarments, Spanish balms, playing cards and menthol, fancy blouses, soaps and creams... When the sun arrives, Negra Atilia has sold everything.
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Although our version is an instrumental, my teachers always said a jazz musician has to know the lyrics. Till There Was You (Meredith Willson) There were bells on a hill But I never heard them ringing No, I never heard them at all Till there was you. There were birds in the sky But I never saw them winging No, I never saw them at all Till there was you. And there was music and wonderful roses They tell me In sweet, fragrant meadows Of dawn and dew. There was love all around But I never heard it singing No I never heard it at all Till there was you.
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I almost Forgot About The Blues Charlie Wood I used to have a lot of luck Yeah but all of it was bad Lost my love and my way and my mind I lost everything I had I was starting to think I had nothing left to lose But I almost forgot about the blues I heard a woman speak kind words I felt her touch and I saw her smile Thought that love had finally come my way and I... And I hoped that it would stay a while. Yeah my heart and soul were happy Til my head told them the news That I almost forgot about the blues I tried to run and hide away Where trouble could not find me Yeah but every time I turned around The blues was right behind me I thought my luck finally changing Thought my ship was coming in I fantasized about barflies Telling folks they knew me when I got tangled up somewhere between the sweet talk and the booze And I almost forgot about the blues I never looked for trouble I tried to live a quiet way Many moons might pass quite peacefully But there always come a day So the whiskey isn't working The well is running dry It's too tragic just to laugh it off but it's too Comical to cry I'm just trying to find some peace of mind And I'm wondering what I could use 'Cause I almost forgot I nearly forgot Yes I almost forgot about the blues
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Hot a gitn Hanukke (Have a happy Hanukkah) Hot a gitn Hanukke di di di... A miracle it happened there! Have a happy Hanukkah Have a happy Hanukkah di di di... Neys gadol heya sham (a great miracle happened there) V'al hanissim (we thank you for the miracles), v'al hapurkan (for the redemtion) di di di... The miracle was our redemption di di di... V'al hag'vurot (for the mighty deeds), v'al hot'shuot (for the saving acts) di di di... Bayamim hahem bazman hazeh (for our ancestors in those days) di di di... From the hands of the mighty to the weak di di di... Neys gadol heya sham (a great miracle happened there) di di di... We thank you for the miracles and your abundant mercies that in the days of our ancestors you delivered us from the hands of the few into the hands of the many and from the hands of the mighty into the hands of the weak. It is for this miracle of redemption that we commemorate the eight days of Hanukkah! It was a great miracle. Hot a gitn Hanukke (Have a happy Hanukkah) Hot a gitn Hanukke di di di... A miracle it happened there! Have a happy Hanukkah Have a happy Hanukkah di di di... Neys gadol heya sham (a great miracle happened there) Neys gadol heya sham!
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(I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My) Sister Kate Wish I could shimmy like my sister Kate. Shakes like jelly on the plate! My mama told me last night she said Why all the boys treat Kate so right. Well... All the boys in the neighborhood Say she can really wiggle and it's understood. I may be late but I'll be up-to-date If I can shake it like my sister Kate Oh yeah Shimmy like my sister Kate!
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Mamselle Josephine, li resté dan la ri Dauphine Glissé ainsi un bobine et cassé to ti jamb fine Sali Dame Sali Dame Sali Dame bonjour Sali Dame laissé mo wa to gros nwa toto! (2x) Si vous cui un poule po moi, cui li sans un fricassé Pas blié po met la sauce tomate avec un gros gallon du vin. ======= Miss Josephine stayed on Dauphine Street Slipped on a bobbin and broke her fine little leg Sali Dame (either "hello lady," "salty lady" or "dirty lady." Or all three) hello. Sali Dame let me see your big black ass! If you cook a chicken for me, cook it in a fricassee Don't forget to add the tomato sauce with a big gallon of wine.
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Staying Home for the Holidays This year must be different Sitting here all alone Lacking fun activities Using creativity For Holiday festivities Staying safe at home.
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We don't sing on this track, but the original lyrics go: "People all over the world, Let's get it on. It's time to get down!"
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This one is an instrumental but, if you want to sing along, here are the lyrics to the original version by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Words and music by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You You're just too good to be true Can't take my eyes off you You'd be like heaven to touch I wanna hold you so much At long last love has arrived And I thank God I'm alive You're just too good to be true Can't take my eyes off you Pardon the way that I stare There's nothing else to compare The sight of you leaves me weak There are no words left to speak But if you feel like I feel Please let me know that it's real You're just too good to be true Can't take my eyes off you I love you, baby And if it's quite alright, I need you, baby To warm a lonely night, I love you, baby Trust in me when I say Oh, pretty baby Don't bring me down, I pray, oh pretty baby Now that I found you, stay And let me love you, baby Let me love you You're just too good to be true Can't take my eyes off you You'd be like heaven to touch I wanna hold you so much At long last love has arrived And I thank God I'm alive You're just too good to be true Can't take my eyes off you I love you, baby And if it's quite alright I need you, baby To warm a lonely night, I love you, baby Trust in me when I say Oh, pretty baby Don't bring me down, I pray, oh pretty baby Now that I found you, stay, oh pretty baby Trust in me when I say
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People! Listen to me. This whole damn situation lookin' pretty gloomy. We got dead fish floatin' in the water, Dead birds flyin' in the sky, Dead trees goin' up in smoke while dead people look you in the eye. Collapsing ecosystems, dysfunctional economy, All perpetuated by this illusion of autonomy. It's time to turn on the Light, wake up the people And live. We got a lotta problems people But I believe that they can be solved! (Help me out Green Taggers) One! Let's set aside our grievances, Two! Form new allegiances, Three! Roll up our sleeves Four. And get involved. Turn on the Light! Wake up the people And live. Yeah. People! We're not awake. Still livin' that nightmare 'bout bein' separate drops of water. Ha! Lookin' for the Lake. Dehumanizing others, Abusing sisters, executing brothers. I refuse to be smothered under plastic and lies! Let's open our eyes, we better get wise. Just gimme good air, water, food, shelter, community. Every global crisis is a global opportunity. For generations our mother has been under attack. It's time to wake up y'all And scale it back. Turn on the Light! Wake up, people And live. I mean really live! I feel right in this moment, I feel good in this moment. I feel right in this moment, I feel good in this moment! (Green Taggers) I feel right in this moment, I feel good in this moment. I feel right in this moment, I feel good in this moment!
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Morgus The Magnificent On Saturday nights when we go for a date My Baby and I just sit and wait for Morgus, the Magnificent We don’t go out to roll and rock We get our kicks from the House of Shock He’s got shaggy hair and a graveyard stare With vampire blood spilled everywhere that Morgus, the Magnificent We don’t go out to roll and rock We get our kicks from the House of Shock If you want a thrill, turn the lights down low Get set for the ghoul who’ll steal the show that Morgus, the Magnificent We don’t go out to roll and rock We get our kicks from the House of Shock
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Naissez Grand Emmanuel, divin fils de Marie (Great Emmanuel, divine son of Mary) Venez réparer les pertes des humains (Come repair the failings of humanity) NAISSEZ, l’amour vous y convie (BE BORN, love invites you here) NAISSEZ, pour changer nos destins (BE BORN, to change our destinies) LE CIEL est sensibl’ a nos larmes (HEAVEN is sensitive to our tears) LE CIEL nous accorde un sauveur (HEAVEN grants us a savior) La charmente paix succède à nos alarmes (The enchanting peace follows our alarms) Le jour fortuné combler notre bonheur (The lucky day fills our happiness) LE CIEL est sensibl’ a nos larmes (HEAVEN is sensitive to our tears) LE CIEL nous accorde un sauveur (HEAVEN grants us a savior) IL NAIT, ce messie adorable (HE'S BORN, this adorable messiah) IL NAÎT, ce grand dieu fait enfant (HE'S BORN, this great god made child) NAISSEZ, l’amour vous y convie (BE BORN, love invites you here) NAISSEZ, pour changer nos destins (BE BORN, to change our destinies) Jen gen, pa fé bagai kon sa (Young people, don’t do stuff like that) Pa laissé l’anmou conduizot (Don’t let love lead you) CÉ PA l’anmou ka conduit moin (IT'S NOT love that leads me) CÉ MOIN ka conduit l’anmou moin! (IT'S ME who leads love!)
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Lyrics: I'm leaving it all up to you You decide what you're gonna do Now do you want my love Or are we through? I was a fool in the past Might've known it wouldn't last Now do you want my love Or are we through? I got my heart in my hand Ooh baby, I don't understand What have I done wrong You know I worship the ground you walk on That's why I'm leaving it up to you You decide what you're gonna do Now do you want my love Or are we through? I got my heart in my hand Ooh baby, I don't understand What have I done wrong You know I worship the ground you walk on That's why I'm leaving it up to you You decide what you're gonna do Now do you want my love Or are we through? Are we through?
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Ot Azoy! ("That's the way") Git Azoy! ("Good that way")
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Enjoy Yourself (COVID Edition) “Hey everybody, this is Ben Schenck from the Panorama BRASS Band here in New Orleans, Louisiana. These are weird and scary times but, you know what? You still gotta enjoy yourself.” You can’t go out, you stuck at home Just playin’ solitaire Cuz all your work, and all your gigs Just vanished in thin air You check your feed, you find a link To join some friends on Zoom Then someone puts on Spotify and you dance Around the room. Everybody… (Chorus) Enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think Enjoy yourself, while you’re still in the pink The years go by as quickly as a wink Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think Aurora! Enjoy yourself! (Jack: Hey Ben, hey Ben Ben: wha? Huh? Jack: Can I smoke on this take? Ben: Oh yeah, go ‘head Jack. Enjoy yourself) You work from home and watch the kids And pull out all your hair But when it comes to your wardrobe You’re pretty laissez-faire Your deadline looms, the pressure mounts You haven’t got a prayer At least you get to do it all In just your underwear (Oh, look at y’all, so cute, struttin’ around in your little skimpies) (Oh yeah Mark, go ‘head. Enjoy yourself.) You’re doing great, you’re making bank You’re raking in the cash Cuz right before the virus hit You bought up all the masks You’d like to use your newfound wealth To lend a helping hand Might I suggest a couple of ways To support your favorite band, yeah! (Chorus) "Yaaaaaaaay! Everybody! Enjoy yourself! Don’t worry y’all, we’ll get through this. Maybe even sooner than you think."
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"Star Wars... nothing but Star Wa-ars!"
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My love must be a kind of blind love I can’t see anyone but you. Are the stars out tonight? I don’t know if it’s cloudy or bright I only have eyes for you, dear. The moon may be high But I can’t see a thing in the sky I only have eyes for you. I don’t know if we’re in a garden Or on a crowded avenue. You are here and so am I Maybe millions of people go by But they all disappear from view And I only have eyes for you. You… You…
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How many nights for Hanukkah? (Happy Joyous Hanukkah) Nights and days, days and nights (Happy Joyous Hanukkah) Eight are the nights of Hanukkah (Happy Joyous Hanukkah) Eight are the days, eight are the nights (Happy Joyous Hanukkah) How many candles do I light? (Happy Joyous Hanukkah) Eight are the candles you should light (Happy Joyous Hanukkah) Eight are the nights of Hanukkah (Happy Joyous Hanukkah) Eight are the days, eight are the nights (Happy Joyous Hanukkah) (Instrumental) (One!) For Moses on the Mount (Two!) For the mother and the father love (Three!) For the books that Ezra taught (Four!) For the Hebrew children (Five!) For the brothers Maccabee (Six!) For the tricks that the king did play (Seven…) For the sons on Hannah that died… (Eight!) For the new-built altar place (Nine!) For the light of G-d that shines around this whole wide world tonight! (Eight!) Are the nights of Hanukkah (Happy Joyous Hanukkah) Eight are the days, eight are the nights (Happy Joyous Hanukkah) How many candles do I light? (Happy Joyous Hanukkah) Eight are the candles you should light For a Happy Joyous Hanukkah! Chag sameach! (Happy holiday!)
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Last night, I got loaded On a bottle of gin On a bottle of gin y'all Last night, well I got loaded On a bottle of gin On a bottle of gin And I feel all right Feel all right Yes I feel all right Feel all right Night before last, I got loaded On a bottle of whiskey On a bottle of whiskey Yeah, the other night, well I got loaded On a bottle of whiskey On a bottle of whiskey But I feel all right Feel all right Feel all right Feel all right Hey y'all, I gotta tell ya. All this booze is starting to really take a toll on me. My friends, my relationships, my bank account, my health! Well shucks, this being new year’s day and all, I think it's about time for me to turn over a new leaf. You know, I'll try something a lil different. Tonight, I'm gonna stay sober But I'm gonna have fun y'all Yeah, I'm gonna have fun Well, tonight, I'm gonna stay sober But I'm gonna have fun I'm a-gonna have fun And I'll feel all right I'm gonna feel all right I'ma feel all right Feel all right I'm gonna feel all right I'm feelin' all right Yeah I feel all right Well all right all right No more headaches, sleeping so much better I feel so good Yeah I'm feelin' damn good!
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When I'm really mad That's when I'm right It's good to be bad I'm pissed off tonight Goin' to a party Everybody there Everybody FED UP Everybody agree, no fair... Bad Times! It's all messed up Bad Times! This here's no good Bad Times! There's a bug on the wall Bad Times! There's a bug in the food Talkin' to my baby It's us against the world Talkin' to my buddy Complainin' 'bout that girl Bad Times! It's all fucked up Bad Times! This AIN'T no good Bad Times! There's a bug on the wall Bad Times! There's a bug in the food When I'm really mad That's when I'm right It's good to be bad I'm pissed off tonight!
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Lullay thou little tiny child Bye bye lully lullay Lullay thou little tiny child Bye bye lully lullay O sisters too, how may we do For to preserve this day This poor youngling for whom we sing "Bye bye lully lullay" Herod the king, in his raging Charged he hath this day His men of might in his own sight All children young to slay Then woe is me poor child for thee And ever mourn and say For thy parting nor say nor sing "Bye bye lully lullay" Aaaaaah, aaaaah... Bye bye lully lullay
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This is a compilation of all the music in our Song-of-the-Month Club, "Good Music For You." When you sign up for the club you will not only receive everything we'll be putting out in the future, but also everything we've released so far since May of 2014.

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released May 1, 2015

Dozens of artists including the Panorama Jazz Band, the Panorama Brass Band plus special guests such as clarinetist Dr. Michael White, singer and piano man Davis Rogan, Jazz vocalist Jane Harvey Brown and others.

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The Panorama Jazz Band and the Panorama Brass Band have been working steadily in New Orleans and beyond since 1995. Many hundreds of nightclub gigs, festivals, weddings, crawfish boils and Mardi Gras parades have added to this community of musicians' collective experience, all of which they bring to each of their recordings. ... more

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