Kevyn Lettau
Bye Bye Blackbird
Sophisticated Lady
I learned this song when I was a young singer and was really only concerned with how interesting and challenging the melody was. I had no understanding or appreciation of the story. Now returning to this piece it has taken on a much deeper meaning. Yes, it is a hard song to sing, but everything becomes easier when I sing in service of the lyric!
A few words about playing with Dori; He is also a singer and he is incredible sensitive to what I need. We have a wonderful friendship both personally and musically. As a matter of fact we share the passion of gardening and today I harvested and ate my first peach from a tree he started from seed for me! By the way, it tasted like heaven! I have the honor of calling him my 'Papa Caymmi'!
Lyrics
They say
Into your early life romance came
And in this heart of yours burned a flame
A flame that flickered one day and died away
Then, with disillusion deep in your eyes
You learned that fools in love soon grow wise
The years have changed you, somehow
I see you now
Smoking, drinking,
Never thinking of tomorrow,
Nonchalant
Diamonds shining, dancing, dining
With some man in a restaurant
Is that all you really want?
No, sophisticated lady,
I know, you miss the love you lost long ago
And when nobody is nigh you cry
Tracks
1) I've Got You Under My Skin
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2) Bye Bye Blackbird
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3) I Fall In Love Too Easily
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4) I Love You Madly
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5) It Amazes Me
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6) I Concentrate On You
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7) It's Delovely
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8) Being Green
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9) Let's Fall In Love
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10) Gone With The Wind
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11) Sophisticated Lady
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General Info
Released: March 29, 2005
Record Label: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild ™
Musicians:
Russell Ferrante (Piano)
Jerry Watts (Bass)
Mike Shapiro (Drums)
Dori Caymmi (Guitar)
Larry Golding (Melodica)
Paulinho Da Costa (Percussion)