@Helenem55 it was about the music as much as anything, about swing and Jazz and dance to be honest I think the lyrics were probably an afterthought to the music .... but I am happy to be wrong...
@Mattnek this song was composed by Ted Snyder, with lyrics by Harry B. Smith and Francis Wheeler, and first published in 1921. Ted Snyder was nearing the end of his songwriting career... most of his hits came around 1910 around the time he discovered Irving Berlin. Harry B. Smith was possibly the most prolific American composer of librettos and lyrics for stage shows that ever lived (mainly operetta). I know nothing about Francis Wheeler! This song is now public-domain.
I think this is great. I love Fats. I must say though that the best version of this song was, in my opinion, by the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus a few years ago. They refused my request to publish it and I don't know why....They just did a great version of this song.
fats did another version of this at a little faster tempo, is it still available, just my opinion but i prefered the other version. i think it swung a little more.
Wonder why he waits SO LONG until the lyrics come in? there are so many bars to count before you get to the words!!!
Helenem55 1 month ago
@Helenem55 it was about the music as much as anything, about swing and Jazz and dance to be honest I think the lyrics were probably an afterthought to the music .... but I am happy to be wrong...
Noragirlie63 1 month ago
@Helenem55 A lot of music of the time had a long instrumental intro - and outro too - before the vocal in the middle. Style I guess....
Factnotfictionpeople 2 weeks ago
I'm the shook, the shake, the Sheik of Araby. Haha
subg88 2 months ago
Love this xD
TVslapstick 3 months ago
In the movie "Bulworth" there's an old lady ironing clothes and singing this song, but she had her OWN lyrics!
paul29671 3 months ago
I really love his singing on this one!
zmanofwar3 4 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Fats Waller
great tune AND great pic!!
pearsnockie 5 months ago
Oh, this is classic.
Schizopantheist 5 months ago
Fats was a giant! What a fine pianist he was.
dnettles 5 months ago in playlist Classy
Quality!
colinwells4 6 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Fats Waller
can some one explain me who was the real composer of this song? it wasnt Django?
Mattnek 6 months ago
@Mattnek Written by Harry B. Smith, first recorded by Don Albert's band, this guy was the 2nd to get to it. Wikipedia is your friend!
Gearsdisraeli 6 months ago
@Gearsdisraeli but sometimes your friends lie to you
Mattnek 6 months ago
@Mattnek this song was composed by Ted Snyder, with lyrics by Harry B. Smith and Francis Wheeler, and first published in 1921. Ted Snyder was nearing the end of his songwriting career... most of his hits came around 1910 around the time he discovered Irving Berlin. Harry B. Smith was possibly the most prolific American composer of librettos and lyrics for stage shows that ever lived (mainly operetta). I know nothing about Francis Wheeler! This song is now public-domain.
KawhackitaRag 4 months ago
Great tune,no doubt.
Pentagonshark666 8 months ago 39
my favorite has to be done by a local group"The Occasional String Band". they ad their own unique twist to it.
greenevegiebeast 1 year ago
my favorat has to be done by a local group"The Ocasonial String Band". thay ad their own unique twist to it.
greenevegiebeast 1 year ago
I think this is great. I love Fats. I must say though that the best version of this song was, in my opinion, by the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus a few years ago. They refused my request to publish it and I don't know why....They just did a great version of this song.
biscuit2boy 1 year ago
@biscuit2boy gays love show tunes
RuflessRecords 9 months ago
Great. Too bad there is no footage of this.
Thanks for posting.
Lester2955 1 year ago
Great song and artist to go with it!
Menckenperson 1 year ago
fats did another version of this at a little faster tempo, is it still available, just my opinion but i prefered the other version. i think it swung a little more.
sailin1934 1 year ago
@sailin1934 yea ur right, the version u speak of is just HOT... but this one is nice also
pearsnockie 5 months ago
Great ! Thanks for posting.
Didier45650 1 year ago
Yeah!!!!
bluehearts310 2 years ago
how i love this tune!!!!!!!
julioaeroperu 2 years ago