Twisted

Annie Ross

About Twisted

"Twisted" is a 1952 vocalese song with lyrics by Annie Ross, set to a tenor saxophone solo of the same name by Wardell Gray that was recorded in 1949. It has been covered by Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, and many others.


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2012
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My analyst told me that I was right out of my head
The way he described it, he said I'd be better dead than live
I didn't listen to his jive
I knew all along he was all wrong
And I knew that he thought I was crazy but I'm not
Oh no!

My analyst told me that I was right out of my head
He said I'd need treatment but I'm not that easily led
He said I was the type that was most inclined
When out of his sight to be out of my mind
And he thought I was nuts, no more ifs or ands or buts
Oh no!

They say as a child I appeared a little bit wild
With all my crazy ideas
But I knew what was happenin', I knew I was a genius
What's so strange when you know that you're a wizard at three?
I knew that this was meant to be

Well I heard little children were supposed to sleep tight
That's why I drank a fifth of vodka one night
My parents got frantic, didn't know what to do
But I saw some crazy scenes before I came to
Now do you think I was crazy?
I may have been only three but I was swingin'

They all laughed at Al Graham Bell
They all laughed at Edison and also at Einstein
So why should I feel sorry if they just couldn't understand
The litany and the logic that went on in my head?
I had a brain, it was insane
Don't you let them laugh at me
When I refused to ride on all those double decker buses
All because there was no driver on the top

My analyst told me that I was right out of my head
The way he described it, he said I'd be better dead than live
I didn't listen to his jive
I knew all along he was all wrong
And I knew that he thought I was crazy but I'm not
Oh no!

My analyst told me that I was right out of my head
But I said "Dear doctor, I think that it's you instead
'Cause I have got a thing that's unique and new
It proves that I'll have the last laugh on you
'Cause instead of one head... I got two
And you know two heads are better than one"

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Annie Ross

Annie Ross (born 25 July 1930) is a Scottish jazz singer, chanteuse and actress, best known as a member of the trio Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. more »

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Written by: Heidi Range, Brian Thomas Higgins, Timo Maas, Keisha Kerreece Fayeanne Buchanan, Mutya Buena

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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14 facts about this song

Song Title
The song's title is "Twisted" and has been recognized as one of the most iconic jazz songs in the genre's history.
Singers
The song was sung by Annie Ross, a highly acclaimed jazz singer, actress, and songwriter from Scotland.
Release Date
"Twisted" was initially released in 1952, and has since touched the hearts of many jazz lovers.
Songwriters
Interestingly, the song "Twisted" was actually penned by both Annie Ross and Wardell Gray. Gray was a renowned jazz tenor saxophone player.
Track Length
The catchy melody and lyrics of "Twisted" unfold over the course of approximately two and a half minutes.
Album Details
The song "Twisted" was included in the album "King Pleasure Sings/Annie Ross Sings" which was released in 1952.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Twisted" interesting are about a person who was examined by a psychoanalyst who came to the conclusion that the person is sane. This is considered innovative as a psychopathology theme for jazz music during that period.
Engineered by
Van Gelder, a reputable audio engineer recorded and mastered the song "Twisted."
Influence
Joni Mitchell, the singer-songwriter, included a cover of "Twisted" on her 1974 album "Court and Spark," continuing the legacy of the song.
Significance
"Twisted" is considered an essential part of Annie Ross's legacy, showcasing her unique style of vocalese and adept songwriting.
Popularity
The song remains one of Annie Ross's most popular tracks due to its catchy and clever lyrics as well as its upbeat rhythm.
Awards and Recognition
Although "Twisted" did not win any awards in its time, it has been widely recognized for its high precision and influence in the jazz community.
Song's Style
The song "Twisted" is characterized by the "Vocalese" style, which is a jazz vocal style in which lyrics are written for melodies that were originally created for instrumental improvisations.
Cultural impact
The song "Twisted" has become one of the standard tunes in the jazz repertoire, played by numerous musicians over the years.

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