Rockin' Chair
The Mills Brothers
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Old rocking chair's got me, my cane by my side, Fetch me that gin, son, 'fore I tan your hide. Can't get from this cabin, goin' nowhere Just set me here grabbin' at the flies round this rocking chair My dear old aunt Harriet, in Heaven she be, Send me sweet chariot, for the end of the trouble I see Old rocking chair gets it, judgement day is here Chained to my rocking chair. Old rocking chair's got me, son, (rocking chair got you father) My cane by my side, (yes, your cane by your side) Now fetch me a little gin son, (ain't got no gin, father) What? 'fore I tan your hide, now, (you're gonna tan my hide) You know, I can't get from this old cabin, (what cabin? joking) I ain't goin' nowhere. (why ain't you goin' nowhere?) Just sittin' me here grabbin' (grabbin') at the flies round this old rocking chair (rocking chair) Now you remember dear old aunt Harriet, (aunt Harriet) How long in Heaven she be? (she's up in Heaven) Send me down, send me down sweet (sweet chariot) chariot, End of this trouble I see. (I see, daddy) Old rocking chair gets it son, (rocking chair get it, father) Judgement day is here, too. (your judgement day is here) Chained to my rocking, old rocking chair.
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9 facts about this song
Song Origin and Writer"Rockin' Chair" is a famous song written by American composer and songwriter, Hoagy Carmichael.
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PerformancesThe song has been performed by many famed artists, including Jack Teagarden, Louis Armstrong, Mildred Bailey, and The Mills Brothers.
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Hoagy CarmichaelHoagy Carmichael originally wrote "Rockin' Chair" in 1929. It is considered one of his most significant works.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics contain a conversation between an old man and "old rockin' chair," depicting the passing of time and the inevitability of age.
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Louis ArmstrongIn 1929, the legendary jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong recorded a famous version of "Rockin' Chair." His unique voice and trumpet playing gave a distinct flavor to the song.
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Jack TeagardenJack Teagarden, a jazz trombonist and singer, is also known for his rendition of "Rockin' Chair." He and Louis Armstrong performed a notable duet version of the song that has often been cited as one of the greatest examples of New Orleans Jazz style.
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Mildred BaileyMildred Bailey, an American jazz singer, gave a unique interpretation to "Rockin' Chair" with her version recorded in the 1930s.
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The Mills BrothersThe Mills Brothers, an American jazz and pop vocal quartet, popularized the song even further when they performed their rendition of "Rockin' Chair" in the 1930s.
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Song LegacyThrough the years, "Rockin' Chair" has been covered by numerous artists in a variety of music genres, testifying to its enduring popularity and influence.
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