Honeysuckle Rose

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About Honeysuckle Rose

"Honeysuckle Rose" is a 1929 song composed by Fats Waller with lyrics by Andy Razaf. It was introduced in the 1929 Off-Broadway revue "Load of Coal" at Connie's Inn as a soft-shoe dance number. Waller's 1934 recording was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.


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Every honey bee fills with jealousy
When they see you out with me
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
When you're passin' by flowers droop and sigh
And I know the reason why
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
Don't buy sugar
You just have to touch my cup
You're my sugar
It's sweeter when you stir it up
When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
Seems the honey fairly drips
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose

Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose
Don't buy sugar
You just have to touch my cup
You're my sugar
It's sweeter when you stir it up
When I'm taking sips from your tasty lips
Seems the honey fairly drips
Goodness knows
You're my honeysuckle rose

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Fats Waller

Fats Waller (May 21, 1904 – December 15, 1943), born Thomas Wright Waller, was a jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer, and comedic entertainer. more »

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Written by: Andy Razaf, Thomas Waller

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10 facts about this song

Composition and Release
"Honeysuckle Rose" was composed in 1929 by Thomas "Fats" Waller and lyricist Andy Razaf.
Popularity
It became one of Fats Waller's best-known compositions and a jazz standard, recorded by countless musicians over the years.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of "Honeysuckle Rose" provide a metaphorical reference to a flower that blossoms at night, symbolizing a woman who becomes lively during the nighttime.
Song Structure
The song follows a 32-bar AABA structure, which was a popular format for jazz and pop songs of that era.
Legacy
"Honeysuckle Rose" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, which is a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old, and that have "qualitative or historical significance."
Film Influence
The song also lent its name to a 1979 film about a fictional country singer, starring Willie Nelson, who also recorded a version of the song for the film.
Fats Waller's Performance
Fats Waller often played "Honeysuckle Rose" during his performances and recorded it numerous times. His performances became synonymous with his playful and humorous style.
Cover Versions
Prominent musicians like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan have covered "Honeysuckle Rose". Even instrumental versions have been popular, notably by Django Reinhardt.
Recognition
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) included "Honeysuckle Rose" in their list of the most performed songs of the 20th century.
Cultural Impact
The song's famous melody has been quoted in numerous other songs over the years, representing its significant cultural impact and enduring popularity in popular music.

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