Squeeze Me

Louis Armstrong

About Squeeze Me

"Squeeze Me" is a 1925 jazz standard composed by Fats Waller. It was based on an old blues song called "The Boy in the Boat". The lyrics were credited to publisher Clarence Williams, although Andy Razaf has claimed to have actually written the lyrics. The song has been recorded by numerous artists, including Louis Armstrong, Mildred Bailey, Count Basie, Eddie Condon, Harry James, James P. Johnson, Bessie Smith, Jimmy Smith, Willie "The Lion" Smith, Dinah Washington, and Maria Muldaur.  


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2010
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Want you to know I go for your squeezin'
Want you to know it really is pleasin'
Want you to know  I ain't for no teasin'
 
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight 
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight 
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me 
Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you 
I'm in the mood to let you know 
I never knew I loved you so 
Please say you love me too 
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me
 
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight 
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight 
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me 
Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you 
I'm in the mood to let you know 
I never knew I loved you so 
Please say you love me too 
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me

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Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. more »

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Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON

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9 facts about this song

Squeeze Me" Song Composition
The song "Squeeze Me" is, in fact, a jazz standard that was composed by Clarence Williams and Fats Waller in 1925. It has been performed by numerous artists since then, including Count Basie and Louis Armstrong.
Title Evolution
The melody for "Squeeze Me" was initially used by Fats Waller and was originally called "The Boy in the Boat". Waller then reworked it with Williams into the song we now know as "Squeeze Me".
Formation of Lyrics
The lyrics of "Squeeze Me" were written by Clarence Williams's wife, Eva Taylor. She was also a prominent blues singer and recorded multiple songs with her husband.
Prominent Covers
Among the big names who performed "Squeeze Me" include jazz legends Count Basie and Louis Armstrong. Armstrong's version of the song was particularly noted for his unique trumpeting and vocal style, giving the song a different flavor. Count Basie's version, on the other hand, showcases his big band's tight, swinging rhythm section and characteristic piano playing.
Musical Style
Unlike many jazz standards of the era, "Squeeze Me" is not a blues-based tune. Instead, it is written in the Tin Pan Alley songwriting tradition, featuring a clear melody line and a rich harmonic progression. This makes it an excellent showcase for the technical abilities of the musicians playing it.
Song Legacy
"Squeeze Me" remains a popular selection for jazz musicians and has been recorded hundreds of times over the years. It stands as an important work in the American jazz standard repertoire, continuing to be featured in many jazz concerts and recordings.
Use in Cinema
The song "Squeeze Me" has been used in several notable film soundtracks, including the 1986 Woody Allen film "Hannah and Her Sisters".
Count Basie and His Orchestra's Version
Count Basie and his orchestra's rendition of "Squeeze Me" was recorded for the album "Basie Plays Hefti," released in 1958. The album features compositions by Neal Hefti and is considered one of Basie's most successful outings.
Louis Armstrong's Interpretation
Louis Armstrong performed "Squeeze Me" in a distinctly New Orleans style, displaying his flair for making any song his own. He recorded his version of the song in 1955 for his album, "Satch Plays Fats: The Music of Fats Waller".

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