Don't Get Around Much Anymore

The Ink Spots

About Don't Get Around Much Anymore

"Don't Get Around Much Anymore" is a jazz standard written by composer Duke Ellington. The song was originally entitled "Never No Lament" and was first recorded by Duke Ellington and his orchestra on May 4, 1940. "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" quickly became a hit after Bob Russell wrote its lyrics in 1942. Two different recordings of "Don't Get Around Much Anymore", one by The Ink Spots and the other by Ellington's own band, reached No. 1 on the R&B chart in the US in 1943. Both were top-ten pop records, along with a version by Glen Gray. The Duke Ellington version reached No. 8 on the pop chart. 


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2009
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When I'm not playing solitaire
I take a book down from the shelf
And what with programs on the air
I keep pretty much to myself

Missed the Saturday dance
Heard they crowded the floor
Couldn't bare it without you
Don't get around much anymore

Oh, darling, I guess
My minds more at ease
But never the less
Why stir up memories

Been invited all day
Might have gone, but what for
Awfully different without you
Don't get around much anymore

Oh, darling, I guess
My minds more at ease
But never the less
Why stir up memories

Been invited all day
Might have gone, but what for
Awfully different without you
Don't get around much anymore

Don't get around much anymore
Don't get around much anymore

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The Ink Spots

The Ink Spots were a vocal group in the 1930s and 1940s that helped define the musical genre that led to rhythm and blues and rock and roll, and the subgenre doo-wop. They and the Mills Brothers, another black vocal group of the same period, gained much acceptance in both the white community and black community. They were inducted into the vocal group hall of fame in 1999. more »

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Written by: Duke Ellington, Bob Russell

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10 facts about this song

Creation Date
"Don't Get Around Much Anymore" is a song composed by Duke Ellington in 1940, initially as an instrumental piece titled "Never No Lament".
Lyrics addition
The renowned lyricist, Bob Russell, added lyrics to the tune in 1942, transforming it into "Don't Get Around Much Anymore".
Hit Recordings
The song was recorded by The Ink Spots on May 8, 1942, and this version reached number one on the Billboard R'n'B chart.
Usage in Music Industry
Besides Duke Ellington and The Ink Spots, many other performers have covered "Don't Get Around Much Anymore". This includes artists as diverse as Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, and Willie Nelson.
Chart Performance
Two versions of "Don't Get Around Much Anymore", one by The Ink Spots and the other by Duke Ellington, both reached No. 1 on the R&B charts in 1943.
The Song Style
Duke Ellington's arrangement of the song for his orchestra, often described as a "swing ballad," is a classic example of his innovative approach to big band jazz.
The Song Lyrics
The song lyrics reflect the sentiment of a person who has lost touch with the social scene after a romantic split.
Recognition
In 1988, "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, signifying its qualitative and historical significance.
Cultural Impact
Over the years, the song has been featured in films and TV shows, including "Ghost," "The Bucket List," and "China Beach."
Collaboration
While it's often confirmed that Duke Ellington and The Ink Spots separately recorded successful versions of this song, there is a collaboration version recorded in November 1940, with Duke Ellington's band and Billy Kenny from The Ink Spots as a vocalist.

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