Avalon

by Dukes of Dixieland

Dukes of Dixieland was a New Orleans dixieland revival band formed in 1948 by brothers Frank Assunto, trumpet; Fred Assunto, trombone; and their father Papa Jac Assunto, trombone and banjo. Their first records featured Jack Maheu, clarinet; Stanley Mendelsohn, piano; Tommy Rundell, drums; and Barne…

Year: 2013

Every morning memories stray 
Across the sea where flying fishes play 
And as the night is falling 
I find that I'm recalling 
That blissful all-enthralling day 
  
Just before I sailed away 
She said the word I longed to hear her say
I tenderly caressed her 
Close to my heart I pressed her 
Upon that golden yesterday 

I found my love in Avalon 
Beside the bay 
I left my love in Avalon and sailed away 
I dream of her and Avalon 
From dusk till dawn 
And so I think I'll travel on 
To Avalon